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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1908
Page
12
Nursing mothers and overburdened women in all stations of life are urged to use Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a potent restorative. It claims to sustain strength, aid nursing, and relieve female symptoms from headaches to pelvic disorders, describing the product as a glyceric extract with no alcohol and inviting readers to request a free booklet for its composition and endorsements.
Captain Car Bond of last year's baseball club received a letter from Daddy Cahill stating the fielder is enjoying life in Seattle. He reports fine weather for baseball, getting acquainted with teammates, and an excellent outlook for a championship team in Seattle.
A large delegation from the Knights of Maccabees will travel to Tomah tonight to assist in initiating a class of fifty. John W. Brown of Stevens Point, chief official of the lodge, will preside, with delegations attending from nearby councils.
The Wisconsin Railroad Commission denied Chilton's petition to erect a municipal lighting plant to compete with Wisconsin Electric Service. The council and local lighting firm disagree, with the company offering to sell for 20000, claimed below cost. The commission advises seeking the attorney general to pursue an action in court, and to negotiate with bondholders if needed. Oshkosh Savings and Trust is involved.
The La Follette Club led the laggards in a valuation report, pushing for faster appraisal and clearer figures. Officials emphasized revised assessments and tighter timelines to complete the process.
Washington April 4. The senate committee on commerce will report the La Follette bill to direct the interstate commerce commission to perform a scientific valuation of all U S railroads. Committee acted under pressure from La Follette who threatened to discharge the panel if it did not act. Passage chances rise once out of committee. About 3 million dollars set aside for valuation over three years. Interstate Commerce Commission favors the bill.
Ef forts to award George Eggleston of Kimberly for saving Eleanor Johnson age 14 and Harry Benoit age 13 during a Fox River rescue at Kimberly. In a gale the rowboat capsized near the dam and Eggleston kept both children afloat for nearly five minutes until rescue amid swirling currents.
Portions of a man's body, apparently a lumberman, were found over two miles along the Omaha railroad tracks near Rockmont in Superior. Supt. Anton Johnson discovered the first leg and later more body parts. the head was mangled and clothing torn, preventing a clear description of the victim.
Racine announces the marriage of Helen Lewis daughter of William F. Lewis to George H. Wilson a noted Nevada mine owner. The wedding, planned for Monday, is described as the society event of the year and marks a union of two Wisconsin and Nevada fortunes.
Milwaukee April 4 Special Prof Brander Matthews of Columbia University New York lectured at Downer College for a select audience without defending Matthews Rooseveltian orthography. Matthews is America's leading literary critic and holds the Legion of Honor cross from France. Many Wisconsin educators arrived on invitation to meet him.
In Chippewa Falls Wisconsin on April 4 Ole A. Enger of Superior married Minnie Saas of Boyd. The couple began their romance two years earlier after Enger saved Saas from drowning when her boat overturned beneath a bridge he supervised the construction of.
Baraboo Pearl Souder a well known animal trainer who led Ringling Brothers elephants has been adjudged insane and taken to Mendota for treatment Neenah Fears for the safety of the dam as large cakes of ice threaten during the annual lake rush Fond du Lac Athelia Templin employed at the Gallant house confessed she was the mother of the babe found in the street Tuesday Evangelist Don of Chicago created a sensation in Eau Claire by denouncing theaters dancing and card playing Theaters origin in ancient evil practices dancing from pagan times not recorded in history Eau Claire Frank Bilderbuch of Red Wing Minn aged 24 released from Green Bay reform school for burglary arrested in Eau Claire on theft charges.
A dialog contrasts wealth and poverty with a plutocrat insisting riches fail to bring happiness while a socialist agrees money provides satisfaction and status, noting the plight of someone without funds.
Stoughton Wis April 4 Special Stoughton is in the midst of a major municipal campaign over the saloon question to be decided by ballot next Tuesday. The city has been dry for years and the outcome will determine if saloons are licensed again. Prominent speakers for both sides have addressed the campaign. Henry Rive returned from a visit at Winona.
Milwaukee reports near election day and strong rumor that Mayor Sherburn Merrill Becker plans to seek the Republican nomination for governor. A formal announcement is anticipated April 21 upon his retirement from Milwaukee fire service, with secretary Gil Vandercock touring the state to gauge sentiment.
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