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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
10
In Eau Claire Wisconsin on April 16 Frank Johnson is in critical condition after trying to retrieve his hat blown off a drag wagon. The wagon wheel passed over him, breaking three ribs and causing additional injuries.
Chippewa Falls Wis April 16 Judge Vinje ruled that insurance companies can be sued in Wisconsin by serving summons on the commissioner of insurance even if the summons is issued after the companies have left the state.
A Madison, South Dakota report states the Graham family, consisting of father and three sons, faces charges of a long running burglary and larceny campaign. Arrests followed prior thefts of a farmer buggy and millet seed, with searches uncovering tools, grain, and a malnourished horse. a youngest son remains at large as officers close in.
In Green Bay on April 16 John Orde, 64, walked to his third wife’s home and fired three bullets from a 32 caliber revolver into his mouth as she stood nearby digging a post hole. He died two hours later at a hospital. he had recently divorced.
Ada L. Erskine of 33 East Main Street Battle Creek Michigan reports losing 40 pounds in 40 days using Rengo She shows measurements before and after and writes a gratitude filled letter praising strength and happiness gains She endorses Rengo as the sole effective fat reducer and notes availability from The Rengo Co Detroit and local druggists.
Washington April 16 Congressman Esch arranged that Cary’s bill to place filing and receipt times on telegram copies will be taken up in the interstate commerce committee executive session April 28. La Follette suffers gall stones and may be inactive rest of session. Cary pushes for lower gas rates for Washington and pensions get favorable reports for five Wisconsin residents.
Five human skeletons unearthed by David W. Poe north of Maple avenue are believed to be Black Hawk warriors. Beloit also hears of Capt. John Nygren named Be loit fire chief succeeding E. Goss who resigned. Other brief items note Northwestern road yard consolidation at Janesville and a chapel fund drive at Lawrence University.
Eau Claire Wisconsin April 15 Assemblyman W Q Cernahan remains in grave condition in hospital with tetanus from a leg injury. A string of mishaps and orders misunderstandings curtailed and exhausted serum supplies. Extra serum arrived from St Paul late last night but shortages persist and recovery seems unlikely.
Stockholm April 16 The Gotenbourg harbor drags for twenty missing passengers from the river steamer Gota Elf which sank after being overloaded with petroleum barrels. Twenty escaped but twenty others are believed dead.
A lighthearted note describes how a woman's delight in purchasing outfits often leads to a desire for more shopping. The piece playfully links fashion cravings with the habit of adding new pieces to her wardrobe.
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