22 Sep 1909
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1909
Page
1
Storm and tidal wave disasters in Gulf states cause about 300 deaths across coastal regions. Related reports describe widespread damage, with authorities warning of continued danger and relief efforts under way in affected cities and towns.
Describing a catastrophic tidal wave along the Louisiana coast, the report notes vast flooding in New Orleans and Vermilion parish, with thousands displaced, hundreds of corpses seen, and property damage projected above nineteen million dollars. Refugees report inland reach and extensive telegraph disruption.
Palermo reports Italian police seized leading Black Hand figures, aiming to clear up numerous American crimes. The arrests target gang activity that includes blackmail and the murder of New York Police Lieutenant Jos Petrosino in Palermo.
A dead man shot during an alleged robbery at River Junction is linked by locals to Jim Howard a notorious yegg. Coroner's inquest in La Crescent questions self defense and foul play as powder marks are absent on the victim. Howard’s recent release and ties to postoffice safes fuel suspicion of murder over robbery.
John Albert Johnson's mortal remains will be laid to rest tomorrow in a family plot near St Peter after services at the Presbyterian church. Active pallbearers are close friends. honorary pallbearers include four living ex governors L Hubbard Lind Van Sant and Senator Knute Nelson. The body departs the capitol at 9 15 am by special train for St Peter.
Tokio Sept 22 The Wisconsin baseball team suffered a 3 to 2 defeat to Keio. The game featured tight pitching and late scoring by Keio to clinch the win.
President Taft acknowledged fears over a tea and coffee tax and urged a constitutional amendment for a graduated income tax only for war. He accused the Aldrich tariff of sidestepping the tax and proposed states applying it to top fortunes, while signaling irrigation plans would continue with remarks likely in Salt Lake City.
A London afternoon paper speculates that Dr. Cook and Commander Peary timed their polar claims to beat a British expedition. Reporters press the Royal Geographical Society for facts but wait for corroboration, while the rumor is seen as unlikely.
Mrs. Dr. R. S. Mott of Brooklyn lost a purse with three diamond rings a bracelet two large diamond brooches and a large sum of money while in La Crosse. An officer found the unattended package on a bench in the courthouse park after Mrs. Mott searched the Stoddard hotel reception area.
Captain Ferber of the French army was killed when his Voisin biplane crashed during a flight at Boulogne Sur Mer on the French coast.
Cherburg Sept 22 The body of Mrs Nelson Morris widow of the late Nelson Morris Chicago multimillionaire packer killed in an automobile accident near Paris is being brought to America for interment.
Former California Governor Pardee and Chief Forester Pinchot returned from San Clemente Island and criticized President Taft's stance on Ballinger. Pardee argued that few would rejoice over Taft's vindication and accused Ballinger of enabling monopolies to seize coal lands and power sites, urging legal safeguards and noting Roosevelt and Garfield acted for the public good. He claimed Ballinger's actions defeated public welfare and cited alleged pressure on the Reclamation Service to restore lands.
Sen La Follette with Sen Clapp and Sen Page arrive in Hayward Wisconsin to begin a subcommittee inquiry into Indian reservation conditions. Others may join. some lawmakers cannot attend. The panel will examine enrollment delays and land allotment issues amid unspoken misconduct rumors.
A man identified as Jack Erlain was arrested at the Hotel Grand this morning for allegedly stealing a grip from a Milwaukee road train between Ripon and Prairie du Chien. The grip contained nothing of special value and was recovered. the owner had traveled to St. Paul, while the conductor notified La Crosse police.
New York attorney L Scott Kemper and playwright George C Hazelton Jr were taken from the county jail and arraigned before Judge McEwen on charges of attempting to extort 160000 dollars from James H Channon and his wife Mrs Leigh Ashton Channon.
Csberg is appointed to a position following a local disagreement within the council. The move resolves a dispute over who should lead the estate matters and positions Csberg to oversee ongoing duties.
Judge Brindley appoints Co A Olberg as special administrator with a 12000 bond despite Pederson sister in law later changing her mind and seeking Rippe as administrator. The dispute centers on petition authenticity and attorney ethics with claims of creditor involvement and lack of informed consent.
Chicago officials warn Wayman moves to curb jury lists could halt criminal court business. Judges say his broad condemnations enable defense challenges to entire juries, risking overturned convictions and jail population issues. Several cases to test the crusade's impact advance in criminal court today.
Arrest of Mrs. Maud Turner on suspicion of causing the death of a five day old baby found on New York Central tracks. Reports say 50 women had applied to Turner to adopt their babies, suggesting a large scale system of baby farming may be exposed.
Four trainmen escaped death by narrow margins and one was grievously injured as a Niagara Falls freight and a Rochester bound engine collided in the New York Central yards at North Tonawanda. Two freight engines were smashed and about a dozen cars damaged with a score derailed in the early morning wreck.
Robert Hoe of the New York printing press firm Robert Hoe and Company died suddenly in London on Sept 22. The inventor was renowned for advancing early industrial printing equipment. His death shocks literary and manufacturing circles.
Coolest reading at La Crosse 58 degrees and warmest 76 with light wind. Forecasts show partly cloudy and cooler tonight and generally fair Thursday with frost possible in exposed areas. River levels remain near stationary with minor changes at Reed’s Landing and La Crosse.
The event highlights La Crosse participation at the Viroqua Fair as part of Southeastern region activities. Local groups showcase programs and civic displays during community day activities.
La Crosse prepares a large excursion to the Viroqua fair with Kreutz's band at the head of a prominent group. A fund of 100 dollars was raised for expenses as many sign up to attend, pledging La Crosse presence at the Vernon County event. The return options are 6 or 11 p m, and the effort aims to boost local participation and attendance.
Charles Jenks sues Listman Milling Co. for personal injuries from an accident in the switch yards. He alleges a post beside the track struck him while he was switching cars, claiming the post was too close to the rail. Frank Winter represents Jenks. George H. Gordon defends Milling Co.
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