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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1908
Page
6
The ad touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted laxative option. It claims cleansing and gentle relief without debility or increasing dose, and states the product is approved by physicians and sold only by California Fig Syrup Co. through reading druggists.
A La Crosse Professional Baseball Association meeting discussed holding a La Crosse Day soon, possibly September 2, with plans to boost attendance to secure baseball next season. Officials expect 1000 for Sunday games and 250 for weekdays, with committees to finalize arrangements after a follow up meeting.
Lars Thompson died after an appendicitis surgery in the city. He arrived from Galesville in critical condition and left a wife and four children. His body will be sent to Galesville for interment. Henry Heineck died at his Melrose home following an appendicitis attack. A pioneer who farmed near North Bend then ran a Galesville hotel. Funeral was at North Bend Methodist church. Mrs. Martin Rennie died at her daughter’s home in Galesville. Funeral held at Presbyterian church with Rev. Thomas officiating. She leaves two children, Mrs. Malia and Mrs. Emmett Hare.
Local horseman Harry Palmer will travel to Mineral Point Wisconsin with two horses Dan L. D. and Dr. Brown to race in the Mineral Point meet. He plans six weeks away then returns to La Crosse for the interstate fair races. Palmer aims to recruit fast horses for La Crosse events during the fair.
Secretary E. H. Hoffman of the Western Wisconsin Poultry association issues ads to poultry magazines for the La Crosse chicken show December 16 to 21. The event promises many cash prizes and trophies and may be among the best in the group's history.
Rear Admiral W. S. Cowles, brother-in-law of Roosevelt’s equipment chief and a special representative to Quebec at the late festivities, retires due to age. By presidential orders he remains at the equipment bureau until the end of his four year term in 1910.
Crow's Nest Pass coal mine collapse traps twenty three miners underground at Coal Creek B C Aug 1 and rescue teams expect it will take days to reach them with food and air.
H. J. Beckwith, president of the board of public works, resumed duties at the office this morning after a month of illness.
Berlin reports a surprise shift in German strategy with millions to fortify Heligoland as a naval base and counter Britain and the Franco-Russian alliance. Emden and Wilhelmshaven to be upgraded, with the Emstlade canal enabling torpedo craft movement to Emden. Over the next four years sixteen battleships and armored cruisers over 19,000 tons await construction.
River improvement work will begin Monday under Captain W A Thompson of the government department. Quar ter boats barges and other government river facilities have been moved to Winona where the project will start. Several dams will be built and shore work between Winona and La Crosse will begin at once with two crews starting early in the week from Winona toward La Crosse due to high water delays.
Hanna Anderson was convicted of stealing cloth valued at 25 cents from Mrs. Edith Hamilton and faced a $10 fine plus costs or fifteen days in jail.
Three members of the imperial Chinese commission, sent by the emperor to organize a steamship company to challenge Japanese lines, arrived today on the Siberia in San Francisco. A large subscription is expected from Chinese residents. The commission will travel east to inspect American steamship lines.
The line suggests that the arrival of mothers in law disrupts harmony at home. It emphasizes conflicts arising from in law visits and the strain on marital relations within the domestic sphere.
George Smith, the American House night clerk, disappeared Thursday evening as $300 vanished. Police have no trace of Smith and have not received any messages from cities contacted by telegraph.
Miss Regna Hendricson sister in law of Judge L Kleeber and an instructor at the Phoenix Indian school visits La Crosse where a downtown store showcases numerous genuine Navajo blankets drawing attention from shoppers and locals.
Secret meeting of labor committee leaders in Paris discusses the fatal Vigneux clash as two more strikers die, raising the death toll to five. Police prepared for possible anarchist demonstrations while authorities announce arrests of general federation of labor leaders for instigating riots.
Taft again played golf with Bourne after dictating letters to his secretary. This afternoon General Corbin will be the candidate riding companion. Taft joked that his horse might object to another ride today, noting he rode sixteen miles yesterday.
Provisional Governor Magoon reports from Havana that provincial and municipal elections are being held today in perfect order. He expresses confidence the election will be as fair and orderly as in any American city. The national election is six months away.
A reflective piece on riches that seem to vanish as quickly as they appear, likening wealth to wings that lift ambitions only to dissolve in pursuit of elusive, floating fortunes. The author contrasts dreams of grandeur with practical realities.
A brief aphorism notes that a woman may call men brutes only after several heartbreaks. The remark reflects a cautious stance formed by prior disappointments in romance.
Clara Konter, 18, vanished from Shousetown then found unconscious and abused. She awoke from a 100 hour sleep with no memory and could not identify anyone as investigators and farmers continue to search for the suspected tramp assailant.
Complaint filed with the board of public works by the La Crosse Motorboat club challenges monopolizing of the city launch landing. The dock, placed for all boatowners, is not a permanent shelterless landing. Secretary Arthur Roberge says steps will keep the space clear as other boatowners can tie up elsewhere. Boats named Jap Nancy and launches of R. L. Kenyon and Bellevue have used most of the dock space.
General David K. Wardell retired hero of two wars and his leprosy afflicted wife fled from a Los Angeles hospital at night and were quarantined in a remote hut on a mountain near Tombstone. Authorities fear they may die together unless moved to a leper colony or a safer facility.
The South Side Pick Ups beat the Sixth Ward team 9 to 5 in a recent baseball game. Key contributors were pitchers Strum and Strum for the Pick Ups and Falk and Potnaski for the Sixth Ward. Score by innings shows a strong fourth and final rally by the Pick Ups.
Clay Harris killed his wife and year old baby and fatally wounded Walter Vann, an ex press wagon driver, who tried to stop him. Harris stole a horse and buggy and escaped as a posse pursues him. He is wanted at Fairfield for a July 4 murder. Illinois officers were tracking him.
United States District Attorney Sims announced the rehearing petition for the Standard Oil cases in the Court of Appeals will be filed within ten days. Finishing touches are being put on the petition today.
Cleverton uses a hired taxi meter to pop the question while Miss Calumet hesitates about the timing and cost, expressing concern over proposing in a public vehicle and debating the expense.
Reward offered by J. Sm. Hiebee for return of a lost white bull terrier bitch in whelp. Last seen near 16th and Ferry.
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