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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
6
All medical authorities link health to pure blood and urge cleansing kidneys and liver. A home remedy with Fluid Extract Dandelion and compounds is claimed to renew strength and treat blood, kidney, and bladder issues, suggesting readers mix it at home rather than buy patent medicines.
Washington April 10 the employers liability bill will be sent to the president for his signature this afternoon. The Aldrich Hale machine showed contempt for Senator La Follette by passing the bill in his absence. Five independents backed a La Follette substitute. most Republicans supported the Sterling bill. Dolliver and Elkins pressed actions but were thwarted by the party whip.
In New York April 10 Harriman secured control of the Erie railroad with borrowed money of 4.5 million dollars. The deal grants a San Francisco to New York freight and passenger line, renewed financial prestige, five million in new Erie notes, and 250000 dollars cash as pin money while avoiding a receiver.
Nine bishops of the Methodist Episcopal church visit Milwaukee for a week as Dr. Samuel Plantz appears a leading candidate to fill the vacant bishop seat. A quadrennial conference in Baltimore in May will choose. Locals expect Plantz to be selected at the Grand Avenue M E church dedication on Sunday.
Several of the biggest Chicago packing houses are rapidly replacing their horsedrawn wagons with motor trucks in the interest of both economy and convenience.
A lecture defender mocks fat women as hindering artistic uplift while praising a popular supposed fat reducer. The Paris Latin quarter is cited as ideal, and a simple home remedy with Marmola Cascara Aromatic and Syrup Simplex is touted as a quick way to shed fat daily.
A sample bottle of clear dirt free water from a well sunk near the Mississippi wagon bridge protection pier at 15 feet was shown to President H. J. Beckwith. The water, praised for cleanliness and softness, will be tested by a chemist to assess its suitability for city use.
Superintendent Ivey at the City Mission has started an employment bureau at 110 North Third Street to match housewives seeking help with women looking for work. The bureau will operate all summer, aiming to attract larger crowds and create more interest than the previous upstairs rooms.
Indictments are expected from a federal grand jury investigation in Little Rock against Missouri Pacific Frisco and other railroads with main offices in St Louis. The roads are accused of granting rebates.
John E. Lange of Neillsville, previously ordered by Referee Baldwin to pay 400 dollars to creditors, is held in Dane county jail until the amount is produced. Also notes a Paris street scene where 484 automobiles passed by in a half hour on the Avenue des Champs Elysees alongside 318 horsedrawn vehicles.
Experimental results indicate a promising beeswax substitute derived from the rafia palm in Madagascar. Researchers report strong sealing properties and potential for industrial use, highlighting accessibility and natural origin as key advantages.
A reflective piece questions money’s lure and moral judgment. It considers a wealthy man’s verdict on wealth and a woman’s shifting innocence through repeated engagements, implying social observation more than a narrative event.
William Wolfe of the Campbell town board says the town has reached the end of its rope for licenses to saloons and other premises. He disputes John R. Hauser on license revocation and denies backing the so called red light district, stressing no more licenses will be granted.
The Young Men's Bowling club of the Holy Trinity congregation defeated the St. Joseph team by 1152 pins to claim a clear lead. Scores for individual players followed, detailing each participant's results.
Lieutenant E C Wells of St Paul in charge of recruiting visited the station praising the month’s work. Four recruits were shipped to St Paul and Russell R Howe of Baraboo joined field artillery while William Rolf of Ferryville joined infantry. John Burns of Winona will ship today for field artillery to Ft Snelling. Sergeant Robert Shaw, in charge of the local office, leaves tomorrow for St Paul to spend Sunday at St Snelling.
Billy Neal, Burns manager, arrived on the Lusitania in New York April 10 and declared he would deposit 5000 dollars that Jack Johnson cannot stop Burns in twenty rounds. Neal warned Johnson will have to fight or crawl.
An explosion of a giant firecracker on a sidewalk in Chicago's Italian district spurred a morning bomb scare. Police were summoned but found only a black mark on the sidewalk and torn paper fragments.
A circulating report from Viroqua claiming Soldiers Grove went dry was proved false. The town vote stood 80 for liquor license and 83 against.
New York April 10. To resume her interrupted theatrical tour Julia Marlowe will have criminal action brought in her name by her managers the Shuberts to vindicate her reputation after being named in the Von Herrmann divorce suit.
Mrs. Mary Tellett of Freeborn township died at about sixty after a long illness. She had not eaten for seventy five days prior to death, a feat physicians called unprecedented as a human surviving two and a half months without food.
Directors finalize plan to close the Saengerfest with a July 26 picnic at the La Crosse Interstate fair grounds. John Dengler elected chairman of a committee to meet fair directors. bands from Viroqua Rushford Winona and others expected. Concerts include Normanna Sangerkor and Liederkranz may elect officers tonight. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra contract expected next Tuesday.
John Arenz of the Fifth ward qualified for alderman after Tuesday's election defeating Matthew Zel mentz 74 to 69. City Clerk Joseph M. Sieger said Arenz could not yet wear the aldermanic gown until ballots are checked at the common council meeting tonight. he is expected to receive regalia tomorrow.
Washington April 10 Democrats and 85 Republicans in the House ready to vote to remove the tariff on wood pulp if Ways and Means reports the bill. If not reported, lawmakers may seek relief from consideration. Leadership question centers on finding a Republican to head the fight, with Minority Leader Williams a possible option.
Mrs J Sergeant Cramm once Miss Claire Bryce narrowly escaped death after swallowing a veil pin during an effort to save her baby from a fall. Doctors managed to retrieve the pin and prevent further harm.
Publicity for Dr Pierce medicines lists every ingredient, asserting openness and honesty. It covers Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription, their uses, and urges women to consult by letter, with confidential correspondence and free medical adviser offer.
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