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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1908
Page
6
Since 1900 the Wisconsin Telephone Company added over 10 000 miles to toll lines in the state. Mileage rose from 15 000 to beyond 27 000, enough to reach from Milwaukee to Manila. The expansion boosted business activity as goods orders real estate deals and legal transactions increasingly moved via telephone.
Canvassing board at the courthouse finished the official tally for judicial and Republican delegate contests in La Crosse County. Democratic votes remain incomplete due to one precinct, but are minor. Rep delegates at large and district totals are listed with several large margins for La Follette-backed candidates.
An ouster order targeting houses of disrepute becomes active tonight and continues into tomorrow morning if followed. The plan would close the venues while Sadie Stone buys the Judge Kleeber residence on Main Street just beyond Losey Boulevard outside city jurisdiction.
The board of public works warns all contractors carpenters and builders they must obtain a permit to use city water from hydrants and to place lumber or building materials in streets or alleys. Prosecution will follow noncompliance as the ordinance is enforced after previous lax adherence.
The funeral of Mrs Anne E Duffus who died last Saturday at Minneapolis was held this afternoon at 2 o clock from Christ Episcopal church Rev C N Moller conducted the services and interment was made at the Oak Grove cemetery beside her late son Fulbert Duffus The body arrived this morning from ry over the Milwaukee road
Gov. Johnson of Minnesota arrived in Chicago and denied plans to use Illinois to influence Bryan delegate battles. He stated his group would not meddle in Illinois factional politics and affirmed no actions aimed at disrupting the Democratic party. He planned several addresses in Chicago before returning to St. Paul tonight.
The La Crosse Baseball Association board meets tomorrow afternoon at Secretary C. W. Hunt's office to let contracts for park privileges for the season and to consider minor business.
Mrs. Frank Guenther of 1554 La Crosse Street sustained serious injuries after a fall on a sidewalk near her home yesterday. Medical aid was required.
Lincoln Steffens announces he has ceased his connection with the American Magazine to devote himself to a thorough study of sociological problems. He believes it will require years to master the subject. It is unclear if the Philipps libel verdict of 15000 dollars against McClure's is related to his action.
T A McMullen of the employment bureau says work for labor has been quiet this past month. He notes delays in building start due to many out of work but expects activity to pick up in the next few weeks as construction begins and job applications rise.
Local health reports show 51 births with 26 males and 25 females. There were 53 deaths, 24 males and 29 females, 23 deaths were over sixty. Eighteen marriage licenses were issued in March.
In Chicago Mrs. Rudolph Blaser, deserted by her New York husband, dined with the woman she says is his wife the one he introduced as Henrietta Pfortner. The supposed wife claims Mrs. Blaser sought a divorce for years and would sue on grounds found. She says she and Mrs. Blaser are friends and hints at marriage if Blaser resolves matters.
Walter Kraft of Bellville discovers nearly 1000 dollars in colonial currency inside a family Bible after ten years. The coins include issues from the era of George III, with a bond coupon for 1785 waterworks construction marked eight shillings. A counterfeiting warning appears on the back of each note.
Readable note indicates a table board space or table board itself is offered at a reasonable price located at 118 South 9th. The terse listing implies a single item for rent or sale with no additional terms provided.
Des Moines Iowa April 14 The Iowa democrats have no candidate for governor John Dennison the only candidate has withdrawn his nomination Others suggested have declined leaving the field without a governor hopeful.
Fairbanks Alaska April 14 Upon the opening of navigation the mine operators association will contract for eight to ten thousand additional men to work in this field. The men will receive five dollars a day with board and transportation.
After tonight's mixed chorus rehearsal at Frohsinn hall a business session will follow. Saengerfest buttons will be distributed to members during the meeting.
Mrs. George Holman and her companion James Kennedy amused themselves on the Cleveland boat as it pulled away from the dock. Holman watched from shore and shouted his opinions on their conduct while the wife fired back with sharp mock farewells and candid remarks about her husband’s character and fitness.
The Union Central Life Insurance Company, formerly led by the late Gov. Pattison, was ordered by a court in Columbus to pay 174000 dollars to Hamilton County treasurer as back taxes on property not returned.
The Manufacturers and Jobbers union held its monthly meeting at the La Crosse club. They approved the home industries committee report and urged continued effort to aid local production. A joint sub-committee with the Retail Grocers and Merchants Protective association was formed to publicize supporters and coordinate actions. The panel included Medary, Stavrum, and Wenzel, with Montague as chairman.
Local astronomers Lawrence A. Nelson and Fred Philips report discovering two new sun spots. The piece humorously describes their appearance and ties the sun spot event to their morning reflections and a playful tale of hair, sun cures, and market jokes.
Jim Rheindeer arrived last evening and will report to Pink Hawley at the first practice tomorrow. About twenty five recruits expected in coming days with fans to see them in action Saturday. The regulars from last season meet the scrubs in two games Saturday and Sunday.
In Rome on April 14, King Emanuel told Robert Watchorn and William Howland that no Black Hand society exists. He said the outrages are due to detached malefactors and not a Mafia led group, deflecting blame from Italian immigrants.
Two boats were stolen from Spears boat livery last night. One was Henry Hoffman’s new boat locked with a chain and padlock, the other belonged to Dr. Watterson and was tied as usual. No trace of the culprits has been found.
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