05 Sep 1913
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1913
Page
1
Officials report a tidal wave disaster on OCRagore Island wiping out coast areas. Communication is limited as life-saving stations remain silent and government sources refrain from confirming details.
A late report estimates property damage across North Carolina from yesterday's hurricane at five million dollars with coastal towns like Beaufort County hardest hit. The three masted schooner George W. Wells wrecked near Hatteras inlet as life saving stations rescued twenty people and two children. The Seminole rushes to aid two distressed ships as wires fail to confirm Ocracoke tidal inundation.
Weather report notes generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday with little temperature change. Moderate winds in Minnesota and warmer northeast portions tonight. Record high temperatures reported in Des Moines Omaha Huron Pierre and Kansas City. light rainfall elsewhere with unsettled NW low and high pressure systems across the region. River conditions referenced.
Mexico City Sept 5 Huerta offers to cover the difference in passage costs for Americans leaving Mexico and even provide special trains to ease their return. The plan, funded by Mexico, accompanies a personal envoy Manus Inclan to Washington to discuss the matter with Secretary Bryan.
A fire at Dulwich College in South London caused about 1500 in damage and appeared incendiary. Kerosene cans and oil soaked rags were found and suffragette literature was scattered nearby. Prompt discovery saved the boarded school during pupil vacation.
The Fond du Lac Athletic Club announced its season opener under the new Hedding law. On September 25 Freddie Hager of Chicago will fight Billy Frazier, a local middleweight, in a ten round bout at Fond du Lac.
More than 500 persons attended the Milwaukee inquest into who caused the death of four year old Mary Lohman who was struck by Roman Schubert’s car. Schubert faces a murder charge as the inquest begins.
Senate met at 2 p m to fix a time for final action on the tariff bill while the House opened at noon and advanced the general deficiency bill. The lobby committee continued its inquiry into the National Aid Movement.
Davies forecasts a prosperous era as tariff and currency measures pass and the United States enters a period of national prosperity.
Interstate Commerce Commission orders the New Haven Railroad to produce records and board minutes showing steps taken to improve safety after a series of wrecks. Testimony recounts the Wallingford crash and dispatchers flagging issues amid fog and overstretched signals.
Milwaukee interview with Commissioner of Corporations Joseph Davies reports that tariff and currency measures will become law, predicting a period of prosperity. Davies praises President Wilson, notes broad support in the Mississippi Valley, and stresses Wisconsin Democrats must align with the Wilson agenda to avoid defeat.
The La Crosse board of trade weighs a 15000 or 30000 dollar inducement plus a twenty acre site to attract the German Reformed seminary college and academy. Church trustees favor raising to 30000. Final decision awaits synod approval and a board banquet tonight.
The body of a well dressed man with valuables missing was found in the rear of a building on West Madison Street in Chicago. No bruises observed and police planned viscera tests to determine if poisoning was involved.
Strong City council passes ordinance making mule braying at night an offense and imposes penalties on owners and the animals within city limits.
Montreal reports say Judge Gervais issued a writ of habeas corpus for Harry K Thaw to appear in Montreal. Attorneys Green shields and La Flamme supposedly obtained the writ, a special train was prepared to take them to Coaticook, though officials denied action.
The board of inquiry at Coaticook found Harry K. Thaw deportable on two counts entering Canada by stealth and having been an inmate of an asylum within five years. It ordered immediate deportation, but Thaw's counsel appealed and a habeas corpus report from Montreal could delay removal.
William Travers Jerome former New York district attorney and Thaw foe was arrested in Coaticook Quebec on gambling charges and jailed. U S officials sought Thaw's release as crowds clashed with New York investigators. Federal and local authorities debated authority and plans for arbitration as the Thaw deportation case continued.
Commission regulations cited in defense of Dugan are quoted to argue the rule violation prevents him from competing tonight. The piece frames the regulatory challenge as central to whether Dugan can participate.
Chief Webber and attorneys seek to simplify proceedings by certifying the question of law to the circuit court while preserving rights to hear, counsel, and appeal. Webber agrees to delay, with Mayor Sorensen expected to act, signaling a protracted court battle through all levels until a final decision.
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