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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1908

Page

6

Monster Lake Camp Picnic At Pepin To Draw La Crosse Crowds

The August 20 event by Lake Camp No. 3392 Modern Woodmen of America and Royal Neighbors at Pepin Wisconsin will feature the Auditorium band of St Paul Minnesota. William Wolfe of La Crosse and Eva Childs state manager for the Royal Neighbors will speak on woodcraft. A Pepin versus Plum City baseball game and Manila bay fireworks at harbor highlight a full program inviting visitors to the lakeside village.

Pepin Wis Modern Woodmen of America la Crosse St. Paul William Wolfe Eva Childs Royal Neighbors Plum City

Joseph Friesinger Dies After Ill Health At 54

Joseph Friesinger died last night at 11 50 at his home 1526 Market Street after a lengthy illness. Dr. Lambert attended until the end. He leaves a widow and three sons George Joseph and Herman. Funeral services will be 9 AM Saturday at Holy Trinity Church with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Tillman Brothers have arrangements. He was employed at Tillman Upholstering before his health declined. He had lived in the city many years and was about 54.

Joseph Friesinger Market Street Friesinger Lambert George Joseph Herman Tillman Brothers Oak Grove Holy Trinity Church Mr. Friesinger Tillman

Dubuque Mourns as Flags Half Masted for Senator Allison

Dubuque suspends public functions in honor of the late Senator Allison funeral set for Saturday afternoon. Twenty seven senators headed by Fairbanks and seventeen congressmen will attend. Governor issues mourning proclamation and flags fly at half mast on all public buildings. The body will lie in state and be viewed by the public Friday evening. funeral arrangements include a bronze casket and a single bouquet as the floral tribute.

Dubuque Allison Fairbanks

Injured Fireman Butch Fay Improves After Accident

Julius Butch Fay, injured when Fire Chief Bradfield's rig crashed on July 25, shows considerable improvement and rests easier at La Crosse hospital. Doctors deem the danger period over and say he is on a rapid path to recovery.

Julius Butch” Fay Bradfield la Crosse Hospital

Wedded at High Noon by Rev Lowe

Rev J S Lowe joined Gilman A Hutchins district sales manager Listman Milling and Olive A Bacheller of this city in marriage at noon. They departed on the 12:30 Milwaukee train for the east and will return soon to make their home here.

J. S. Lowe Gilman A. Hutchins Listman Milling Company Olive A. Bacheller Milwaukee

James Campbell Fined for Being Drunk and Disorderly

James Campbell, a familiar figure to police, pleaded guilty to drunk and disorderly conduct before Acting Judge E. C. Raymond in police court. He paid a fine of five dollars plus costs totaling seven dollars and fifty cents.

James Campbell E. C. Raymond

Judge declines case over missing defendants at saengerfest

Judge Fruit refused to hear the case as John Murray and Frank Williams were absent. The two alleged pickpockets were arrested during the saengerfest, and their bail of 100 dollars each is presumed forfeited.

John Murray Frank Williams Fruit

Mack Expects Bryan to Carry New York

Buffalo August 6 Chairman Mack departs for Chicago to lead campaign activities at national HQ He states he believes Bryan has an excellent chance to win New York in the forthcoming race

Buffalo Mack Chicago National Bryan New York

Murdered boy identified as torso found in canal

Police traced a missing boy to a body found in a drainage canal near Fortieth Avenue. The torso was wrapped in cloth and newspaper and contained a partial heart with organs missing. An examiner noted a heart cut and possible surgical manipulation.

Fortieth Avenue Dorman Lawndale Som Dent Professi

Explosion at plant kills three workers in St Louis

At the National Enameling and Stamping plant a molten metal urn exploded after neglect by a comrade. Three workmen Michael Multke Joseph Kersey and Michael Naica died before reaching hospital while fifteen others escaped death and several were seriously injured. Tons of molten material covered the victims.

ST. Louis National Enameling and Stamping Company Michael Multke Joseph Kersey Michael Naica

Mabel Claims Conspiracy Tied to Gould Divorce Case

Mabel McCausland testified before the grand jury about a conspiracy involving Mrs. Ben Teal Harry Moussley and Miss Buela Fleming. Indictments loom for those accused of pressuring her to falsely testify Gould was seen in Bessie Devoe's apartments. Fleming remains detained in custody awaiting bonds.

New York Mabel McCausland Ben Teal Harry Moussley Buela Fleming Frank Gould Miss McCausland Gould Bessie Devoe Miss Fleming

Bidding Opens for West Salem Creamery Project

Bids for the West Salem creamery will be opened next Saturday at 3 p.m. in West Salem. Architects Schick & Roth hold the specifications, with many La Crosse contractors bidding. Estimated cost is about $10,000. bidders include E. H. Mitchell Peter Nelson J Stormondt and C Goodsell.

West Salem Schick & Roth la Crosse E. H. Mitchell Peter Nelson J. Stormondt C. Goodsell

Start Work Soon on Newburgh Flats Near Sixth and Cass

Work on the Newburg flats is expected to begin within weeks. Bids for the construction will be opened by architects Schick and Roth next Monday afternoon. Once the contract is awarded, construction starts near the corner of Sixth and Cass streets.

Newburg Schick & Roth Sixth and Casstreets

Knights Moonlight Excursion On River Steamer Rutledge

Knights of Columbus lodge invites members and friends to a moonlight excursion aboard the steamer Rutledge tomorrow evening. The boat departs the levee at 7 30 and returns at 11. Kreutz's orchestra will perform as the committee in charge promises a big feature of the trip.

Knights of Columbus Lodge Kreutz

La Crosse to Create Citywide Park and Drive System

A new La Crosse park commission plans a citywide system of drives and improved parks. Myrick Park and Losey Boulevard will get drives, walks, and lakes. a landscape gardener will oversee plans, with work starting next spring and $100,000 plus city and private funds expected to cover costs.

Park Commission la Crosse Myrick Park State Street Oak Grove Losey Boulevard

Bath Receipts Hit 185.05 as City Eyes Pettibone Park Lagoon

City officials plan a larger bath next season possibly in Pettibone park lagoon on Pettibone island amid rising receipts of 185.05 since July 15. The North Side bath may not reopen this year due to high water and damaged shores from the river.

Cherge Pettibone Island Board of Public Works

Bonaparte to Quit Ellis to Succeed

Washington reports a rumor that Bonaparte will resign after the November election and Wade H. Ellis of Ohio will be named to succeed him. Ellis, then state attorney general, helped draft the Chicago platform and has been offered the assistant AG post.

Washington, D. C Bonaparte Washington Wade H. Ellis Ohio Roosevelt Ellis Chicago Milton D. Purdy

Grief For Allison Halts Senate Fight

Gov. A B Cummins rejects early campaign to succeed late Senator Allison. He mourns Allison and denies garbled reports of a political bid. Cummins says he cannot predict if an extra session will be called to fill the remainder of Allison's term.

Allison Senate Chicago Ill Iowa A. B. Cummins Rb.f. Cummins Lake Forest William B. Allison Dubuque Gov. Cummins Ailson

Beedle Appointment Not Violating Civil Service Rules

Madison August 6 The Attorney General Frank L Gilbert issued an opinion to the state civil service commission ruling that Insurance Commissioner George E Beedle did not violate civil service law by appointing Chester W Rhodes as temporary actuary during L W Andersons European absence and by causing Assistant Actuary Paul Gurnee and Clerk N J Frey to share their salaries with Rhodes The record shows no corrupt motives according to the AG.

Madison, Wis Frank L. Gilbert State Civil Service Commission George E. Beedle Chester W. Rhodes L. W. Anderson Europe Paul Gurnee N. J. Frey Rhodes

Trinity Lutheran Picnic at Myrick Park on Aug 9

The Trinity Lutheran Church on Avon Street and friends plan a Sunday school picnic at Myrick Park next Sunday Aug 9 with divine services at 10 30 a.m led by Rev T T Hoverstad. ROUTINE MEETING. Police and fire commission held a routine monthly session at City Hall with no major business.

Trinity Lutheran Church Avon Myrick Park T. T. Hoverstad Police and Fire Commission

Elevator at Beloit Grain Elevator Fire

Fire likely started by a spark from a passing switch engine destroyed most of the Miller and Adams grain elevator near Beloit Wisconsin. Low water pressure threatened neighboring property but firefighters gained control within an hour. The loss is estimated at seven thousand dollars with partial insurance coverage.

Beloit Wis Miller ,& Adams Ing

Paris Archbishop Tolerates Fallieres at Daughter’s Catholic Marriage

The Archbishop of Paris announced that President Fallieres, under the separation of church and state ban, will be tolerated at his daughter Anne’s Catholic wedding to secretary J. J. E. Lanes on August 10 at the Church of Madeleine. He may pray privately but not join prescribed prayers. The cabinet was kept from attending due to the mourning room.

Paris Fallieres Anne J. J. E. Lanes

Bar forms at King Street intake. water works crews fail to clear

A sand bar at the King Street intake point obstructs the water works pipeline. Diver Hoffman and crew tried to remove the sand by lifting the emergency pipe game, but the bar remains. If removal fails this afternoon, the intake pipe may need extending farther into the river. Last year a similar bar formed but washed away with high water the following season.

King Street Board of Public Works Hoffman

Hammersmith Wins Q Gun Club Tournament

Hammersmith of Milwaukee won the Q Gun club tournament today with a score of 144 pigeons from 150. Winters, a local resident, is runner up with 141 of 150. Full scores to be completed tonight.

H. Hammersmith Milwaukee

Narrow margin shapes a wide world for many

Across the globe numerous communities endure constrained margins of income and opportunity. Experts note economic disparities, rising costs, and limited access to essential services intensifying daily life for households on tight budgets. Social programs and policy reforms are debated as keys to reducing hardship.

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