31 Oct 1907
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1907
Page
1
Dispatches from St. Petersburg report several Americans killed in the Vladivostok bombardment by mutineers yesterday. The State Department has cabled for the names as the court martial proceedings for the ringleaders begin.
In Vladivostok after uprisings by soldiers ashore and mutinous crews aboard the torpedo boat Skory a fierce naval battle left many dead and wounded. The Skory was beached after causing damage to ships and forts, and Vladivostok was declared under siege. Capt. Kurosech Lieut Stoer and Lieut Vassilje were among the dead. agitators including Jews were blamed by officials.
Chicago Oct 31 Comptroller Ridgley with approval of Cortelyou grants national banks authority to use securities other than government bonds as pledges against government deposits freeing millions of Uncle Sam’s securities to back new circulation.
Washington Oct 31 Secretary Metcalf recommends increasing Panama canal width from 100 to 110 feet. Move responds to War Department request due to larger battle ships under construction since canal plans were drawn.
New York October 31 Detectives sweep ships and the tenderloin for Ray mond Hitchcock the comedian indicted six times on charges of grossly immoral conduct involving young girls. His wife Flora Zabelle suspects blackmailers. Hitchcock may have fled to Europe or harmed himself. Hearst libel case also heard as Chanler testifies.
Chicago Oct 31 Definite steps may be taken tonight to end the telegraphers strike. The executive committee has gathered at headquarters awaiting word from nine men in New York to confer with company officials. If the report is not favorable the committee will issue an order to vote on ending the strike.
Two attempts to wreck the Buffalo express from Pittsburg at 11 pm were reported near Kittanning Pennsylvania. Sixteen miles from town piles of ties blocked the track. Game Warden Alberts found and removed the first pile and later a second pile about a quarter mile away.
DES MOINES Oct 31 F R Crocker cashier of the First National Bank Chariton Ia ended his life today with morphine He left a note I am unable to bear my burdens An investigation of his books will be made It is not known he was in financial trouble All directors of the bank are wealthy Crockers wife and eldest son are in Chicago
Washington dispatch reports Oklahoma, entering union under a new constitution, is drawn by powerful private interests in railroads, coal, oil, gas, and Indian tribes. Critics say public figures are seen as agents of graft with many competing factions. The president faces demands for federal offices as statehood proceeds.
An excited crowd of about five hundred gathered around the Renov a jail holding Fred Jackson 22 after the nude body of Mary Donnelly was found in Howard Pennsylvania. An attempted break into the jail was repelled and District Attorney Kintner faced the mob from the steps as tensions rose and further trouble was feared.
Former Wisconsin assemblyman A C Hanson known as the Duke of Mindoro pleaded guilty to running a blind pig in Farmington Town. He was fined 50 dollars and costs 53, paid by Hanson with promise to refrain from further lawbreaking. The town seeks to continue the crackdown on illegal liquor sales.
A concise Italian proverb notes that misfortune may bring unforeseen advantage, suggesting resilience and hopeful outlook amid trials. It frames hardship as potentially beneficial in the long run, aligning with stoic or reflective traditions.
Berlin dispatches claim a volcanic explosion buried the town of Karatagh, with estimates of 15,000 dead. Some reports suggest only 3,000 residents remained. a Tashkent account describes a mountain slide destroying the town and nearly annihilating its population. The region, Bokhara Turkestan, lies against Tajik and Afghan frontiers with a harsh climate and frequent earthquakes.
Dear Sir the mixed choir rehearsal last night Oct 30 was well attended by male and female voices. The music committee urges all parents to send sons and daughters to rehearsals every Tuesday at Germania hall as part of preparations for the Sangerfest next July.
Madison dairy and food commission reports fifty six convictions for July through September. Trials included eleven for unclean milk, eighteen for milk below standard, one for preservative in milk, twenty two for unclean utensils and sanitary issues at cheese factories and creameries, one for adulterated vanilla extract, one for chopped meat with preservatives, one for adulterated cider, and one for hamamelis water with wood alcohol, each with a $25 fine and costs.
Parkerburg October 31 A remarkable freak of nature describes an infant born to W H Banes an employee at a Hatoaka factory. The child William Edward Banes weighs 110 pounds at eight and a half months old, having grown rapidly from a normal birth weight to a prodigy nearly equal to its mother.
In the garden of Jasper Knowles in upper Montclair there is a second crop of strawberries. It isn't because she wears her hair short that a woman wishes she was a man.
State Veterinarian Dr. Roberts reports glanders outbreaks near Richland Center in Hub City. One man, Mr. Ryan, dies after exposure from an affected horse. His 14 year old son Leo and brother Pat suffer hospital treatment in Milwaukee. Four horses were killed and all horses in the area quarantined 100 days. No cure exists and exposed animals must be isolated for the period.
Portland dispatch reports Harriman lines halt most west coast construction. Nevada to lay off 350 workers tonight while Oregon and Idaho will stop all work tomorrow as thousands are discharged due to poor finances and new laws. Rock Island keeps crews but cuts 2500 from construction forces.
Eight firemen were injured and about 590000 in property destroyed in a morning blaze at the Holden Shoe company building on State street Chicago. The five story structure suffered extensive damage as smoke trapped several firefighters on upper floors who were rescued by ladder. President Holden estimated the loss at half a million. Some firemen were nearly suffocated on the top floors but only lightly hurt.
Mile Ragozinnokova, who assassinated Director Maxin Offsky on October 28 during a reception, was hanged today as her victim begged for mercy.
Wisconsin forecast shows showers tonight and Friday with warmer conditions in the east. Minnesota expects showers tonight and Friday with warmer east and colder Friday. Iowa anticipates showers tonight or Friday with warmer tonight and colder Friday in the west. River will stay essentially stationary for 36 hours as water stages vary today.
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