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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1908
Page
4
The public cannot be expected to judge plated silverware accurately and must rely on sellers to protect buyers. While some pieces bear trusted maker stamps, many imitations are passed off, leaving buyers unaware of true quality.
Roy Berthrong a City railway conductor had his foot crushed under a derailed street car near the Fifth Cass streets bend around 10 30 this morning. Three toes were mangled and he was taken to La Crosse hospital for treatment.
A catalog style note claims large stock of beauty pins barrels back combs scarf pins and cuff links offered wholesale to customers who buy directly from makers with savings of 1 to 3 on purchases.
Beginning today the ladies of St James church hold a bazaar at Wannebo hall on the north side with supper served tomorrow and Thursday evenings. The piece notes various residents visiting, moving, illnesses, prizes won, and club meetings including Good Samaritans and Bethel Lutheran ladies.
Residents press the city to employ the idle 16 ton street roller at the North side city scales, arguing the 8 ton machine packs and causes potholes. They claim streets rolled with the heavier roller resist rain better and stay smoother than those rolled with the lighter unit. A line about satin skin powder appears in the ad.
Iowa City reports the Missouri Valley conference will permit freshman teams to compete against other schools. Only Washington University of St. Louis opposed. they will also enter first year men in the field. Iowa plans to field a freshman squad and to hold a dual meet with Coe or Cornell soon.
George B. Marvin received a letter from Rev. L. L. Sanders pastor of Tabernacle Baptist church stating his condition is improving but uncertain about returning by May 1. A letter from his father W. L. Sanders says there is little improvement and it is unlikely he will resume duties by May 1.
Northwestern University has set dates for the 1908 athletic events. Freshmen baseball against Illinois and interclass activities are listed with May dates for baseball and track meets, including games against Chicago, Armour Institute, Beloit, Indiana, Purdue, and interscholastic events.
Recording Secretary Simcock of the North Side Lodge of the I O F receives a check for insurance due to the relatives of Carl Fladlien.
In Mexico City on April 28 United States Peace Envoy Buchanan faces possible failure of his Central American mission as Honduran and Guatemalan troops concentrate along borders and a Mexican force stands ready to invade Guatemala. Buchanan meets Gov. Creel of Chihuahua amid closed talks with President Diaz and concerns that Mexico seeks delay before any peace agreement.
Paris reports Tangier fears Fez is under fanatical Moslem bands, threatening foreign consulates. French government demands definite information as Mulai Hafid renews activity causing Morocco’s confusion.
Frederick Lubbe, an absconding cashier from First National Bank of Dillsboro Indiana, was arrested in a cheap lodging house in Los Angeles on April 28 after attempting to leap from a third story window. Detectives confronted him as they searched his room and he admitted his identity. He vanished from Dillsboro last August and was indicted for stealing $14,000.
Forum letters urge nonpartisan, practical site for a county agricultural school in La Crosse county. West Salem and Bangor vie for the honor while Onalaska and city factors are weighed, with emphasis on soil, dairy capacity, rail access, and local independence.
The record urges a fair, unbiased committee review of town conditions. Members should imagine themselves as students choosing the best surroundings for studying agriculture, ensuring impartial evaluation in the decision making.
San Francisco April 28 Willis Britt manager of the Dane accepted the champion Joe Gans terms for a forty five round bout with Battling Nelson He required the $5000 stake to be covered by Gans at odds prevailing before the fight Gans agreed with restrictions Nelson refuses twenty round offers Attell Tommy Sullivan bout may be delayed to precede Fleet week events
Chicago police say John J Herman aka John Harris was arrested as a fugitive from justice linked to a seven year old Denver policeman murder. They allege he shot and wounded officers during a Denver holdup and note his previous ten year sentence for a Minneapolis robbery. Herman denies the charges.
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