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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1908

Page

6

Heart Cure Advertisement Ends With Patient Testimony

An old advertisement extols Dr Miles Heart Cure and Nervine as strengthening heart and nerves. A testimonial from Mrs F J Norton of Freeville New York claims marked improvement after taking the tonic. The Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana notes druggists can return first bottle if unsatisfied.

Miles F. J. Norton Freeville New York Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind

Board Politics Include New Rules Amid Budget Movements

County board debates new rules and committees as the agricultural school action is rescinded. A building committee replaces the advisory group for the sheriff’s office entrance project in the courthouse basement, with contractor Peter Nelson handling the work. A resolution for a three member committee to oversee McGillivray road is withdrawn after noting roads and bridges should lead. Road funding shifts from 1800 to 2000 for West Salem Mindoro completion, with excess returned to the treasury. The agricultural school board selection is set for 3 PM. The group dines at Onalaska and tours the town before adjourning for a 2 PM session.

Agricultural School Court House Peter Nelson McGillivray Hulberg West Salem- Mindoro Wm. Bradley Richard Davis Bangor Agricultural School Board

Helie and Anna Gould Prepare for Papal Marriage

Naples April 30 Prince de Sagan and Mme Anna Gould leave for Rome despite Vatican doubts about annulling her marriage to Count Boni. They aim for a religious and civil ceremony and plan to live in Nice to keep Mme Gould's sons outside Boni's reach, according to close associates.

Naples Prince de Sagan Mme Anna Gould Vatican Count Boni Rome Nice Mme. Gould Boni

Fairy Tales While Child Helps Thief

Chicago April 30 A real life Ed Itha burglar tale unfolds as Rosie Barcelli ten year old daughter of a wealthy Italian imports a thief into her home. The girl believed the burglar was her uncle and spent two hours chatting and aiding him by gathering clothes jewelry and silverware before kissing him goodbye. The burglar then reentered the home, convincing Rosie he was her missing uncle and shared stories of Sunny Italy and princes.

Chicago Editha Italy

Prince Wilhelm's arranged wedding amid security fears

Vienna April 30 The wedding of Prince Wilhelm of Sweden to Grand Duchess Marc Pavlovna is planned as a military affair due to fear of a terrorist attempt on the czar's life. Troops will surround the czar's residence while Wilhelm, reportedly in love with Rosa Graneberg, leaves her heartbroken as he has already left her.

Vienna Wilhelm of Sweden Grand Duchess Marc: Pavlovna Wilhelm Rosa Graneberg

Jap spy seeks government secret goes

San Francisco, April 30. John Treadwell, a private in the Seventieth Coast Artillery, was discharged from the army on suspicions of trying to learn the secret formula for Explosive D known only to government experts. He spoke Japanese fluently, enlisted four months ago, and has been watched. The explosive is used in coast guns and officials fear a Japanese plot.

San Francisco John Treadwell Seventieth Coast Artillery Army

Devil Chaser raves in cell as coroner probes death

Nazareth Pennsylvania April 30 1939 alienists will examine Robert Bachman jailed here after a coroner's jury linked him to the strangling of May Smith at a religious gathering by the Devil Chasers sect of which he was leader Bachman shouts I killed her God directed me let them crucify me I can bear the cross guards restrain him as funeral crowds fear demonstrations at the burial in the afternoon

Nazareth Robert Bachman Little May Smith Bachman

Assault on White Girls Sparks Woodbury Search

In Woodbury New Jersey April 30 two unknown Black men attacked three white girls on a lonely street while returning home. One girl fell and was carried before white men intervened and drove off the assailants, triggering a townwide search.

Woodbury N. J

Eels Fill Water Pipes in Brooklyn Residents Alarmed

April 30 Brooklyn residents report eel infested water supply with small reptiles found in drinking water prompting complaints and concern over public health and safety.

Brooklyn

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief

Digestive ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as a remedy for indigestion and sour stomach caused by fermentation. It claims 22-grain triangules digest any food, cleanse stomach and intestines, and give relief within five minutes. Sold in pharmacies for fifty cents with full instructions.

Pape

Fellowship Faith Edits a Newspaper in Minneapolis

Benjamin Fay Mills, former revivalist and teacher of J Wilbur Chapman, takes charge of the Daily News office in Minneapolis on April 30 and plans to co edit Saturday's issue. He adopts the motto What is the loving thing to do and styles himself a minister of the greater fellowship establishing new orders under that name.

Minneapolis Minn Jesus Benjamin Fay Mills J. Wilbur Chapman Daily News Mills Charles M. Sheldon Sheldon Greater Fellowship

Roosevelt urged to seek a third term in letters

Washington reports hundreds write to urge President Roosevelt to run again and succeed himself despite his firm refusals. Proclaiming reforms and crusades depend on his continued leadership, the president points to two emphatic declarations on the matter.

Washington Roosevelt

Fix Hughes Fight Stir at Republican Convention

New York April 30 delegates to the national convention move to end a deadlock between Governor Hughes and the state Republican leaders. A conference authorized General Stewart L. Woodford to name a committee to advance Hughes candidacy and report back, with no opinion yet from delegates.

New York Chicago Hughes Stewart L. Woodford

Cayuga Bank Closes Under State Examination Action

Nalons & Sons private bank at Cayuga Indiana shut its doors under orders from state bank examiner Charles W Camp. A receiver will be appointed next week. The bank reported a shortfall of 235000 dollars and held 65000 dollars in deposits with a capital of 10000 dollars.

Danville, Ill Nalons & Sons Cayuga Ind Charles W. Camp State Bank Examiner Camp

Equality banquet sparks anger among races in Richmond

Widespread indignation grips both blacks and whites over the Cosmet o pol itan club Equality banquet. Governor Swanson denounces the meeting as disgraceful, hindering progress on the negro problem. The better southern Negroes plan mass meetings to denounce the New York organization propagand a.

Richmond Cosmopolitan Club Swanson New York Organization

Mrs Corey to Exploit Amateurs in New Theatre Plan

New York April 30. Before sailing for Europe Mrs William E Corey formerly Mabelle Gillman the comic opera star confirmed plans to build a playhouse for testing youthful aspirants to the stage. She will use Jean DeRezke private theatre in his house as a school with 200 seats.

New York Europe The Deutschland Today William E. Corey Mabelle Gillman Jean DeRezke

Start Auditorium Work in Two Weeks for Saengerfest

At a Saengerfest association meeting Frank Schwalbe was awarded the building contract and has begun preparations. Materials are being ordered and work is expected to start mid May. Electrical work contract awaits President Doerflinger’s approval in a few days. The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra won the music contract worth about 2500 dollars with about sixty musicians. local players to assist.

Saengerfest Association Frank Schwalbe Scl Albe Doerflinger Symphony Orchestra of Milwaukee Milwaukee Orchestra

Fraud order for a think doctor

Washington April 30. Patients of Prof. A. W. Birkholz, formerly of New Buffalo Michigan and Minneapolis Minnesota, must stop mailing checks as the post office department issues a fraud order against him. Birkholz claimed a mysterious power to perform miracles and cure any disease without medicine or surgery. Treatments were charged at five to ten dollars per think.

Washington, D. C A. W. Birkholz New Buffalo Mich Minneapolis

Firemen Get Vegetable Seed Gift From Agriculture Department

Through Congressman John J. Esch the local firemen received about seventy five packages of vegetable seeds from the Department of Agriculture. The seeds arrived at Central station this morning and are being distributed to the firemen today.

John J. Esch Department of Agriculture Central Station

Redmen Plan Summer Work and Convention Meeting

The Improved Order of Redmen will hold a special meeting tonight to discuss summer work and the upcoming convention, with important business on the agenda.

Redmen Improved Order of Redmen

Street Car Men Vote on Wage Reduction Strike

In Pittsburg on April 30 nearly two thousand street railway workers voted on a wage cut of one cent an hour. About 2,800 more workers were to register by noon, with ballots to be counted soon. The men oppose the wage reduction.

Pittsburg

Bomb Wreck Hurts Ten in Clifton Store Blast

Patterson New Jersey April 30 police seek authors behind threats to Joseph Alteri of Clifton that preceded a store wrecking bombing last night Ten people were injured in the explosion as investigators hunt for those responsible and motives remain unclear.

Patterson N. J Joseph Alteri Clifton

Farmer dying after wagon runaway near Lincoln

In rural Lancaster County near Lincoln Nebraska 76 year old farmer Andrew Higgins was thrown from a wagon during a runaway. His skull was crushed and he died today in hospital. His son John Higgins 40 was driving the team and was intoxicated at the time of the incident.

Lincoln, Neb Andrew Higgins U Burn Neb Higgins John

Saengerfest Concert in La Crosse A Grand Success

A large La Crosse audience enjoyed the Saengerfest choruses and local soloists last evening. Utermoehl, Hosley, Forseth and Thomas received strong applause. The orchestral playing under Kreutz drew high praise, with Leonora and Fantasie Mesais highlighted. Chorus direction by Frey and Isler, with Riese managing, delivered a stellar program.

la Crosse Theater la Crosse Utermoehl Rud. Kreutz Leonora Joseph Kreutz Joseph Riese

Son to Preach Mother's Funeral

Mrs. Matilda Birsner died at St Francis hospital from complications. She was 67 and lived at 803 La Crosse street. Her son Rev August Birsner of Heighland Wisconsin will preach the sermon. A sister Mary Geneva of Milwaukee survives. Funeral Friday at 9 from the residence. Interment in Catholic cemetery Miller Bros in charge.

Matilda Birsner St. Francis Hospital la Crosse Street August Birsner Heighland Wis Mary Geneva Milwaukee Miller Bros

Brindley Named Charities Delegate to National Convention

Judge John Brindley of the county probate court has received appointment from Governor Davidson as Wisconsin's delegate to the national convention of charities and corrections in Richmond Virginia from May 6 to 13. He attended a prior Chicago convention but will be unable to attend the current session.

John Brindley Davidson Wisconsin National Convention of Charities and Corrections Richmond Brindley Chicago

Andrew Olson Laid To Rest In Local Funeral Service

The funeral for Andrew Olson who died Tuesday evening at his home on Berlin Street was held this afternoon at Charles Street Lutheran church. Rev. E. O. Vik conducted the services and a large gathering of friends and relatives attended. Interment followed at Oak Grove cemetery.

Andrew Olson Berlin Street Charles _ street Lutheran church E. O. Vik Oak Grove Cemetery

Minnie Tabatt Dead at 23 in Oakland Street

Minnie Tabatt aged 23 died this morning at 8 of consumption after illness since October. She leaves her parents Mr. and Mrs. August Tabatt, two sisters, four brothers, and many friends. Funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. from 732 Oakland Street and 2:30 p.m. at German Lutheran Church. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery with Rev. J. Gamm officiating. Mrs. Theo. Mannstedt in charge.

August Tabatt Oakland Street Minnie

Stricken Woman Dies in Milwaukee Area

Mrs. Katherine Heinkel died at 5 PM yesterday after paralysis while washing clothes. She leaves a daughter Mrs. Pratt of 1717 West Avenue South and two sons in Milwaukee. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2 30 PM from Mrs. Pratt's home with Rev. Panzlau presiding and Frank Tilman in charge.

Katherine Heinkel Pratt West Avenue South Milwaukee Rev. Panzlau Frank Tilman

Illinois legislator Thos McNally missing in Chicago

Police cannot locate Representative Thos McNally after the Democratic state convention last week. Disappeared in St. Louis with no clues found there. Believed dead by foul play by some, others think he may be wandering and identity forgotten.

Chicago Ill Thos. McNally Illinois St. Louis

Actress Amelia Bingham in Critical Illness

Amelia Bingham the actress is critically ill at her New York home. Reported this morning that she has a chance of recovery after suffering from peritonitis.

New York Amelia Bingham

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