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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
6
A reader extols P G Naphtha Soap claiming it cuts washing time dramatically. The letter notes finishing chores by eleven o clock and urges housekeepers to try the product sold at local groceries for five cents a cake.
London reports British agriculture investigators have convincing proof that the American meat trust is trying to corner Smithfield market and crush English competition. Meat cost near famine levels. proposals urge opening a market for Canadian-American cattle and forcing the trust to kill bullocks within 48 hours to boost supply.
Mrs B B Healey widow of the late Ben Healey, pioneer La Crosse lumberman, died in Seattle yesterday at her daughter Mrs Alfred H Andersons home. Born in New England, she lived in Trempealeau and La Crosse before moving west ten years ago. Funeral planned in Seattle beside her husband.
Reports questioned whether the floated man is Charley Silk, as his father Charles Silk of La Crescent cites visions claiming his son’s survival. Identification relied on worn articles, not definite features, while towns remain split on the body's true identity.
Jerry Harmes and Carl Bond sustained injuries in yesterday's game. Harmes faces nose fractures and possible weeks out, staying in La Crosse hospital. Bond returns home to rest. Team plans to cover second base with Eberly and Graves while Bond recovers. Attendance fell to 180 paid admissions.
The eleventh annual state convention of the Independent Order of Redmen will convene in La Crosse next Wednesday with delegations from every lodge. The meeting runs to Saturday with a banquet closing. Minnesota Redmen meet at Winona the same week and may send a delegation Thursday. W. A. S. Bird the great Incoherence will attend and all grand officers will be there. A camp fire and war dance greet officers Thursday evening at the Winneshik Wigwam. The local degree team meets Tuesday evening for practice ahead of the convention with many new braves to be initiated.
Chicago police report the body of 13 year old Tuffa Shisholm located in a clay hole after the head was found. Suspects Hassan Nimme and Stephen Kunnevantz are in custody with one believed to be the killer. An extra guard protects Maxwell Street and Lawndale stations. Kunnevantz was captured in Racine Wisconsin and transported to Chicago.
John Newburg, charged with attempted murder, pleaded not guilty after a brief hesitation in a packed courtroom before Judge Brindley. Bail set at 2000 dollars. an examination is scheduled for Friday, August 14.
Pittsburg dispatch reports a rift between President James McCrea and the Pennsylvania railroad board over reinstating workers. McCrea refuses to recall laid off men, citing poor conditions, while announcing plans to lay off 4,000 more between Pittsburg and Philadelphia. A Philadelphia committee suggested workforce reductions if feasible. The dispute fuels partisan accusations of pro GOP or pro Democrat motives.
The Rev Leslie Sanders of Tabernacle Baptist on the north side was thrown from a bicycle near Clinton and Caledonia streets. He suffered a broken arm and was carried unconscious to Mrs Lawton's home at 1017 Rose Street. A physician says injuries are painful but not life threatening and may keep him bedridden for some time.
Mr and Mrs C F White and daughter Mary return to La Crosse after visiting Viroqua and other places in the Kickapoo valley. They traveled in their Northern car.
Mr and Mrs Neil Currie and their son Farr traveled yesterday to Minneapolis and nearby lakes for a two week sojourn.
Eugene Gannon and Leslie Williams paid fines of $3.50 each before Acting Judge E Raymond in police court after objecting to a hose being turned on them. The disturbance happened at Spence Park where the men were asleep on the park lawn when Mr Wermuth, who oversees the park, turned on the hose.
John Costly travels from St Paul with his wife and children as they head toward the Pacific coast. Costly accompanied them to St Paul before parting at the city.
News of the sudden death of Mrs. C. E. Stowell at Northwestern hospital in Minneapolis follows surgery believed meritorious. Age 59, she resided at the Cargill home and leaves a son Clarence Stowell of Pine Bluff Arkansas. Funeral set for 2:30 PM at the Cargill residence with Rev. Dr. W. D. Thomas officiating and Oak Grove cemetery burial.
Three workers were killed when a cavern collapsed at the St. John's home for boys site at Albany and St. Mark's avenues in Brooklyn. A cement-encased steam drum and part of a wall toppled onto the men, identified as Thomas Roche 50 cement worker John McLaughlin 39 engineer and Charles Timothy laborer.
Winnipeg dispatch reports a prolonged strike by Canadian Pacific shop mechanics. Company officials plan to import strike breakers with 300 Japanese workers spread along the line and more arrivals expected. Pressure on engineers conductors and firemen unions to join a sympathy walkout. Grain traders fear shipment delays after harvest, with rumors of reserve engines lacking parts and telegraphers possibly quitting.
Health Officer Anton Murphy reports July figures for La Crosse showing population increase, 26 deaths with 21 males and 15 females, 53 births split 27 males and 26 females, 19 of 36 deaths over 50, 19 marriages, and 9 serious accidents.
Mrs. J. M. Vrchota purchases property from O. C. Bangsberg at the corner of Thirteenth and Winnebago streets.
In La Crosse County Wisconsin a summons and garnishee were issued against James E Bonnell to satisfy a debt of 13 dollars 32 cents owed to A Reed. The notice directs appearance before Justice of the Peace C W Hunt in La Crosse on August 28 1908 at 9 a m to contest or risk judgment and sale of property. The notice is dated August 3 1908 and signed by plaintiff C A Reed.
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