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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1908
Page
6
A lighthearted exchange unfolds between a flirtatious party guest and the stout party leader who arrives to reveal that the woman caught in the pleasantries is his wife. The moment shifts from playful banter to marital clarification.
Three highwaymen raided the Skark Sibieski Building and Loan hall at 448 Mitchell Street. Treasurer Dominic Gapinski was fatally shot trying to reclaim the funds as the robbers took $608.40, leaving only $17.76 in the box and small amounts on a table. Police describe the suspects as Russian Poles. two men were chased along Lapham Street toward the railroad yards but escaped.
Frank Gotch of Humboldt Iowa the world wrestling champion defeated Hacken Schmidt last night in La Crosse. Peerless beer is cited as Gotch’s training drink and credited with aiding his physique and strength for the match.
Americus Gus Schoenlein winner of a Chicago preliminary bout is matched to Fred Beell of Milwaukee to meet here Wednesday night for the light heavyweight wrestling world championship.
This ad extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a valued family laxative that cleanses and relieves internal organs without debility or dosage increases. It claims pleasant action, physician approval, and urges buying the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product from leading druggists.
A historical letter recalls Senator Bashford and colleagues from Superior aiding to block La Crosse’s bid to seize the regional normal school in 1895. The piece lauds Bashford’s voting against the La Crosse bill, noting the senate tally of 15 to 14 and the seven vote swing against the measure. It frames Bashford as a decisive savior of the school and criticizes La Crosse’s lobbying.
Commissioner George Falk announced that the White Wings will be put to work next Monday. Public dumping grounds will be directed by the assigned dump attendant. District No 1 on the south side uses Monitor Street and River Park as the dumping areas while District No 2 uses Gund's Hill at the foot of Green Bay Street.
The Strong family expresses heartfelt gratitude to those who assisted during illness and death of their son and brother Carl and for floral offerings. MR. AND MRS. LEON STRONG and Family thank all who offered support.
Classified notice seeking an experienced stenographer who can operate any machine. Apply at 433 Caledonia Street.
La Crosse high school and YMCA basketball teams square off at the Association hall for the city title in a rematch after last Tuesday's victory by the highs at the high school gym. Coach Mueller predicts speed and teamwork will counter heavier opponents while Coach Erickson expects his association team to claim the last honors. A referee is still to be decided. If the Y wins, a decisive third game will likely be held at Company B armory on a neutral field.
Seth Low, ex mayor of New York, testifies before the house judiciary committee for the Hepburn bill. He says trusts and unions in agriculture should be supervised rather than banned. He argues public supervision will improve traffic service and corporate transparency, and that trade dispute clauses ease labor fears.
Town leaders from Onalaska press for a new school site, claiming $900 in pledges and 40 signers. Mayor Herman Rahn says the town can easily secure a site, while West Salem and La Crosse factions push for a central location. Afternoon session saw Onalaska delegates dismissed after presenting soil and site arguments. petition moved to committee chair for action.
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