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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1908
Page
5
April 8 report from Pekin states negotiations between Japanese Minister Hayashi and the Chinese government show little chance of success. Tokyo refuses to yield and appears to favor armed clash, driving China toward the brink. A magistrate quizzed a prisoner over a stolen Mr. Wacker end, with the man asking for time to think.
Alexis Nicolaievitch, a four year old heir to the unstable Russian throne, leads a simple life. Born at Peterhof in July 1964, he is already noted for handsomeness and popularity. His birth prompted abolition of the knout throughout the empire by his grateful father.
Della Nessler returns from Burns where she visited Mr and Mrs George Hemstock. Several locals host and visit friends from St Paul Durand Dubuque Rochester Davenport and Stoughton. Business travelers include A E Anderberg and B F Van Vleet with others passing through La Crosse for meetings and inquiries.
Harvey Herkin launches the season with a new boat. Former Gale college teacher Miss Rice, now linked to Chester Gillette’s mother, once taught at Gale College in Galesville. Mrs. A Bendschneider, 8, dies at sister’s home. burial to Mederville. J Huggins sues Tandberg Auto for 120 dollars. trial set April 14. C Van Toor, Holland shipowner, exporter of Holland herring, visits Burlington depot.
Forum letters urge locating the La Crosse County Agricultural School in Onalaska to maximize soil variety and future efficiency. The piece argues Onalaska offers diverse soils, good drainage, space for expansion, nearby roads, rail lines, streetcar access, and proximity to Holmen creamery, with broader county access and long term benefits for farmers.
Paris reports Lisbon is under martial law with troops in streets and machine guns in main squares. Government fears republican forces may overturn election results. Rumor estimates 200 to 300 killed in three days of rioting.
Japan and America united in paying tribute to Durham W. Stevens, adviser to the Corean council of state, shot in San Francisco, with ceremonies led by the Japanese ambassador and American officialdom headed by Secretary Root. A separate humorous anecdote notes a farmer's wife awaiting her husband’s order in a restaurant.
In spite of bad weather a strong crowd greeted Prof. Arthur P. Thomas at a recital in the Masonic temple last night. He was assisted by soprano Miss Mike May and violinist Miss Eva Barronhill, both well known in La Crosse, who earned encores. Thomas played with brilliancy and broad interpretation, with Prof. Harry Packman as accompanist.
The Epworth league of the German M E church conducted a regular business meeting at the church last evening. A postmeeting program featured a debate on the resolution that Elisha was a greater prophet than Elijah with Mr Hallauer for the affirmative and Rev J L Panzlau for the negative. The affirmative won.
Irvine offers a 16 size thin hunting case watch at 26 dollars praised as the finest timekeeper for the money. The 14K gold filled case houses a 17 jeweled grade movement adjusted for heat cold and position. Many are in daily use and give perfect satisfaction.
W. T. Irvine, jeweler, offers diamonds and watches alongside rich jewelry, Sterling Silver, and Hawkes' Cut Glass from 429 Main Street. The listing emphasizes quality items and specialty wares.
Citizens of West Salem plan a favorable vote to fund an agricultural training school and support a new road over the ridge to Mindoro. A well received lecture series is arranged for next season. A temperance push to abolish saloons gains momentum with active local press support led by Rev. J. L. Seder and the anti saloon league.
Rome April 8 Duke de Abruzzi left for Spezia to resume command of the battleship Regine Elena. He refused to discuss the family conference outcome but it is believed he has gained consent to his marriage with Miss Elkins. SELLS FARM-W A Ruland sold his farm near Bangor to Henry Rickmann for 12900 dollars.
In New York on April 8 Samuel Brown aged 18 stabbed his companion in a street fight and tried to escape. A man operating a search light for an auto company shone his light as the stabbing happened and watched the fugitive. He followed the suspect for five blocks until capture by a police officer.
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