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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1913
Page
1
Citizens join unions for an annual holiday, making it one of the largest celebrations since the idea began. Labor groups and city residents participate in parades and events honoring the holiday.
A labor day parade in the city drew thousands as 2,000 workers marched from Market Square to the picnic grounds near Shooting Park. The program featured a ball game, tug of war, races, and a evening dance, with officials claiming record turnout and celebrating gains for workers and child labor reforms. The American Federation of Labor underscores labor protection advances and notes Secretary William B. Wilson’s prominence.
In Dublin on September 1 two people were killed and over 500 injured as police clashed with street car strikers. Women and girls suffered beatings amid claims of indiscriminate baton use while J. Larkin, leader of the strike, was arrested after a disguise enabled him to address a mass gathering from a hotel balcony.
Three men attempted to prevent the arrest of Martin Machelski by Patrolman Ritter at Centennial Hall. The detainee was being taken to the station when the three friends intervened. they were restrained and the arrestee was placed in No. 3 station custody.
Hogs receipts 55 000 with mixed and butcher prices 7.0 to 8.70, good heavy 8.15 to 8.55, light 7.99 to 8.79. cattle receipts 20 000, market steady with beeves 7.40 to 9.45, cows and heifers 3.25 to 8.40, stockers and feeders 5.75 to 7.80, calves 10.00 to 12.25. sheep receipts 35 000, market lower with native 3.90 to 4.80, western 3.75 to 4.80, lambs 5.25 to 8.15, western 6.00 to 8.15.
Aviator Pegoud loops the loop in a monoplane at 1300 feet over Juvisy France. He started at 3500 feet then inverted the plane to complete the stunt with apparent ease. Several hundred spectators witnessed the feat this afternoon.
Rumors suggested George Stovall would be ousted as manager of the Browns before the road trip. He remained in command as the team departed for Detroit. A September 8 return date to Cleveland is set for Bresnahan Stahl or Scout Rickey to take command.
The piece urges La Crosse workers to honor Labor Day by backing Robert M. La Follette and allied leaders Otto Bosshard Tom Morris and J E McConnell. It highlights Wisconsin achievements on fair wages, safer workplaces, reduced costs, and state leadership in labor reforms. It concludes with a call to sharpen resolve and vote correctly.
The funeral for Detective John W. Taylor occurred this morning at St James Catholic church with Rev Father Ambrose Murph y presiding. An honorary guard of six police veterans escorted the body from his home to the church and later to Catholic Cemetery for burial.
At a Saturday town board meeting Onalaska voters approved 11 000 in bonds to improve streets highways and bridges by 45 to 15. The first project is the reconstruction of the Onalaska to Holmen road in poor condition. Board retains control of the fund. Details of street work remain undecided.
In San Francisco on September 1 the Caminetti white slavery trial faces possible delay as Juror M. H. Adams sustains two broken toes after an auto accident Saturday. He pledged to attend Tuesday but may be unable, prompting a potential postponement if he cannot appear.
In New York on September 1 Pat McDonald Matt McGrath and Paddy Ryan enter the Irish American Athletic Club fall games at Celtic Park. They compete in the all around weight throwing contest including the 14 pound shot 16 pound hammer and 35 and 56 pound weights as they aim to add new marks.
A thief with an interest in rare flowers removed a single plant from the window box at Mrs. C. S. Van Auken at 1147 Main Street during Saturday night. The other plants in the box were left untouched.
In Morris's address leaders of Wisconsin Progressives are described as unworthy of trust, prompting a sharp reflection on M'Goven in the speech. The item highlights political dissent within reform circles and questions leadership credibility.
Lieutenant Governor warns that monopolies are only temporarily defeated during a Labor Day speech in Clinton. He argues that market power can rebound and urges new safeguards and policy reforms. The address highlights vigilance against concentration and calls for proactive economic measures.
Lieutenant Governor Tom Morris warned progressives to resist monopolistic pressures and vow combat against reactionaries. He argued labor seeks strong laws and enforcement, urging leaders to be fearless, honest, and able to foresee future questions to prevent compromise with crime. The remarks frame a call for principled governance in Wisconsin.
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