This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1908
Page
6
Theodore N. Vail states Bell companies are financed ahead to next year. The system gains subscribers, revenue exceeds 114 million, and a nationwide plant value over 70 million more than cost. Wisconsin Telephone shares in prosperity and plans reflect growing patron demands.
In Lakewood New Jersey on April 28 a son of Grover Cleveland shows gradual improvement after ill health. Doctors expect his discharge within a week possibly by Friday. The report notes uncertainties and mentions Princeton in context.
Madison Wis April 28 Special secretary of state James A Frear mails a letter to county fair officials noting state aid payments total 83926 89 and reporting improper accounts and a $50 fine for illegal certificates. He urges a state meeting of fair officers to review the law and prevent fraud with prosecutions possible.
Big Saengerfest concert recital to fill the theatre with a 50 and 25 cent seating plan. Joseph Riese chairs the music committee and urges early reservations to avoid standing room. The program features Schubert, Chopin, Gounod, and classical selections with Kreutz's orchestra and local soloists.
O T Erhart announces Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is unaffected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law. The remedy contains no opiates or other harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults.
The Du buque Times-Journal notes Pink's La Crosse team impressed with sharp hitting and fielding. Only two Dubuque batters connected with Eberly as La Crosse pitchers held the line, Harms starred at the plate, and La Crosse showed championship form in the field.
The undersigned express gratitude to friends and relatives who consol ed and aided them during the illness and death of our beloved father and thank them for their kindnesses.
A. E. Parkinson of Parkinson & Dockeilorf disputes a Minneapolis trade journal report claiming La Crosse contractors lack a fair bid chance for the new Y M C A building in La Crosse. He says plans are at the local architects' office and local bidders have as good a chance as outsiders with no exclusive specifications offered externally.
A farewell party at Woodmen hall North La Crosse honored Mr Harry Schneller who leaves for Milwaukee to join Dana's band at the Soldiers Home. About seventy five couples attended with music by the La Crosse Theater orchestra and Harvey West accompanying to Milwaukee. The hall was lit with electric lights flags and bunting and a Welcome sign greeted guests.
A Bangor delegation escorted supervisors to their homes and the noon train, as Bangor citizens and county officials inspect proposed sites for the county agricultural school. The site committee met in secret to report findings, but the supervisors will make the final selection tomorrow after reorganizing.
Wausau team manager Ferguson and his Lumberjacks dined at Hotel Law in La Crosse after a barnstorming tour through Iowa and Illinois. Ferguson predicts a fast team and believes Wausau may finish better than second in the coming Wisconsin league season, noting improvements over last year and a planned surprise for Illinois rivals.
Mrs. Amelia Grabhorn and her daughter Mrs. J H Knothe leave for Watertown Minnesota to attend the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs William Bludhorn and visit relatives in Howard Minn and Minneapolis. The Bludhorns moved from La Crescent to Watertown where their son O G Bludhorn runs the general merchandise business.
Miss Margaret Guertin and Mr Jas P Luxem were married at St Marys Catholic church with Father White officiating. Attendants included Nora Guertin and John Gallagher. The couple will reside in Pittsburgh and Luxem works as a traveling representative for Brown & Bigelow.
George Amborn thirty seven? age 27 left his Mindoro farm for Rockford Illinois last Thursday in good health. He was slugged in Rockford and is now en route to Mendota asylum with a severe dementia. Police cannot solve the mystery but confirm the assault. He was examined in La Crosse and commitment papers were sent to Judge Brindley. he was taken to Mendota this morning.
Selig Silverstein the man who threw a bomb at a Union Square mass meeting a month ago died today from injuries from the premature explosion. He had been expected to recover yesterday but suffered a relapse.
In Kansas City on April 28 a continuation of the southwestern coal strike looms as the miners and operators resume talks. The point committee report on scale differences is ready and records the disagreement. If accepted a strike will end. if rejected negotiations continue.
Chicago police search the Northwest side for a tall well dressed man who assaulted 13 year old Ethel Grolling last night and choked her into unconsciousness. The girl, sent on an errand at 10 30 pm, revived after midnight and wandered in an alley this morning.
London reports Morgan and Morley for Hackenschmidt and Gotch met syndicate reps offering ten thousand dollars for a fresh match. A tentative agreement was reached for a meeting in England or France with date to be fixed and purse split not decided, but likely equal.
Firemen at Station No 1 have leveled the land donated by Col. F A Copeland creating an excellent field. They plan to begin practice as soon as weather allows and hope to arrange several out of town games this summer.
In Armour eight miles northeast at Hillside, Julisa Wirezorek loses horses after thieves stop at a local dance. The owner and friends recover the animals and thrash the thieves.
At Father Sluyter's home this morning Miss Ida Krebs married John Weisman in a ceremony attended only by relatives. The couple will reside in the city.
A saloon tale notes liquor weakens the stout, and a wife can knock out a husband when he is drunk. The story warns of danger at home and the ruin that drink can bring.
Under the board of public works an extension of water pipes to Riverside Park is being installed from the Front and Vine street main. Contracts will be let May 8 for the park improvements including an arch on State street and a wall facing Spence park. Completion aimed for mid June with no further work likely next year.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.