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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1909
Page
6
General Marina reports the worst of fighting around Melilla is over. Moors suffered reverses, morale rises, and Spain plans to push offensive tactics this week. Reinforcements expected. Mount Gurugu to be cleared to lift the siege on Melilla.
A Richmond reader reports coffee harmed her health for years causing headaches nervousness vision loss and fatigue. After switching to Postum and Grape-Nuts she reports rapid health gains weight increased stamina and improved memory, with friends urging publication of her letter for public help.
Berlin papers prepared to publish details of a stormy meeting between King Leopold of Belgium and Princess Louise. The pair debated inheritance and marriage to Mattasich Keglevich while bitterly opposing Mme Baroness Vaughn. The king’s will in question and vows to revoke it were tied to Louise leaving Keglevich, but the conference ended with both persisting in past liaisons. Louise, 51, has long defied royal norms, and the baroness’s social ascent adds strain to the scandal.
Rev F C Weed writes from Waupun Wisconsin detailing Glen Menzemer's claimed reform and his push to reduce his sentence. The letter describes Menzemer’s religious activity in prison, distribution of literature, and alleged intent to repay the man whose safe he robbed, urging Bleekman to consider petitioning the governor for clemency.
Miss Ann Pearsons of Northfield Vermont describes a severe eczema outbreak starting at the ear and spreading to the neck. After consulting three doctors with no relief she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, noting rapid improvement within three months and continued use to cleanse the blood.
An old advertisement promotes Cuticura products for dandruff hair growth and scalp soothing. It touts warm shampoos and dressings to prevent dryness and remove scales, claiming to destroy hair parasites and nourish follicles. External and internal treatments target infant to adult skin issues with quacklike claims and prices.
Chicago street railway officials denied any possibility of a strike by their workers while arbitration efforts gain momentum. Brundage said the city has no role in company negotiations though it profits from street rail operations. A traction expert predicted a satisfactory settlement with no strike, as veteran workers urge caution and careful consideration before voting.
Advertises cornflakes as made from yellow corn only and asserts immediate superiority over rivals with a claim of better taste and distinctness.
Complaints rise as millions of fish die in sloughs and bayous around La Crosse while state crews move to Prescott. Fishermen urge immediate action to move fry into running waters before total loss and question uneven attention by the fish commission.
Mrs Pearl Johnson files a 20000 damage suit in Decatur Miss alleging nine relatives spread a report that her child had negro blood and that her husband was spirited away by the defendants The case targets both men and women named in the complaint and seeks redress for alleged harm to her marriage and reputation.
Mr and Mrs Peter Muenzenberger of 2022 South Ninth Street are the proud parents of a baby boy born last night.
Former Fourteenth ward alderman Frank E. Smith urges immediate city purchase of a ten million gallon pump to rescue the water proposition. He argues a new plant would take years, backs river or reservoir water as back up, and cites a redundant boiler at the pump house as unnecessary.
United States Collector of Customs Robert Calvert observed the steamer J S as it loaded passengers for the Winona Grocers association annual picnic. He counted 1596 travelers and confirmed the boat can legally carry 1919, keeping the excursion within lawful limits.
Joseph Webber former Bronson hotel night clerk was accused by William Bronson Jr of tapping his till and taking 11 dollars. He was found in Hampton Iowa where he had gone to visit his sweetheart. Sheriff Duncan pursued and expected to return with Webber who is out on parole and may be sent back to the reformatory.
John Arbuckle founder of the Arbuckle Wrecking company reports success in raising the collier Nero using compressed air. He says future salvage relies on air to lift sunken ships that would break up if raised by other methods and believes more ships can be brought to port intact.
American league reports Cleveland bats zero score through six innings as Washington pushes across two in the seventh. Batteries Joss and Clarke for the American and Johnson and Street for Washington. Umpires Kerin and Evans. St Louis vs New York postponed by rain in the American league. National League New York vs Cincinnati postponed by wet grounds.
Twenty five indictments were returned today by the Grand Jury against Father J. J. Holtgrieve of Plaquemine on charges filed by 25 boys. Threats followed the jury action. Holtgrieve awaits return to New Orleans where Archbishop Blenk reportedly has been arrested in Europe.
Mrs. Neville Castle, former actress, says she did not try to shoot Craig but attempted suicide. He was wounded when her revolver discharged during an elevator encounter at the Waldorf. Castle Arraigned. bond set at 3000. Craig leaves town until Friday hearing. brother summoned to help defend Castle.
Dr. FE A Gatterdam returned from the grand lodge convention in Los Angeles with badges from 41 Elk lodges across the United States. About 1500 lodges were in session and he exchanged with forty-one. The badges, many masterpieces, are on display at the Elks club in a ten foot long string.
Sam Crowe a rolling store third baseman in the Minny league, after release, told to report to manager Bubser in Rockford. He arrived, rested, attended a game where Cozy Dolan delivered strong defense at third, Crowe then beat Dolan to claim the job and disappeared before reporting.
Edward Rohr, a painter who fell from the Babb flats on Cass street yesterday, is improving at La Crosse hospital. Doctors report no internal injuries and say the outcome is still doubtful.
At a school hall meeting the St Wenceslaus youth group formed a bowling club named the Thursday Night Bowling Club. It will meet weekly and plans to challenge leading city organizations. Frank Stupka elected president, John Letsa secretary, Andy Konetchy treasurer.
Hannah Erickson widow of the late Martin Erickson was named administratrix of the Erickson estate by County Judge John Briney. The estate totals about $10,900 from the South Fifth Street bakery business. He left three children.
Sheriff renews hunt for Ben Mack after wife confesses he taught her to shoot to kill rival Joe Rodi. She says Mack forced daily target practice until she could fire accurately, then ordered the murder and disappeared after the deed.
Rain damaged the Recreation Park track in Kalamazoo Michigan forcing postponement of the afternoon program from 1 to 2 30. About ten to twelve automobiles are circling the oval trying to dry the surface for the 10000 Burdick House stakes trot.
A GI patch from Monroe, Mica reports a bottle with a note found on the Monroe Piers beach. The message warns that the boat is leaking and that the writer will go down, signing as Jack McArcher, prompting a shoreline search.
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