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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
6
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for weak nervous and overworked women. It claims the formula is printed on the bottle wrapper and free of alcohol or habit forming drugs. Endorsements from leading medical authorities across schools are highlighted to persuade readers.
A Badger State athlete claims discrimination after suffering a broken nose in a country fight and seeks 5000 dollars in damages. The case centers on alleged bias during the incident and its repercussions on the claimant.
Madison Wisconsin August 8 The state railroad commission study on rate reductions reveals Wisconsin livestock shippers have faced higher intra state charges than similar routes in Illinois and Iowa. The report details average mileages rates and factors such as transport costs coal grades car capacity and pickup style traffic as explanations for elevated Wisconsin charges.
Taft vacationing at Murray Bay Canada with Mrs Taft and children Helen Robert and Charlie. Justice Harlan nearby at a summer home. Taft maintains a schedule of dictation each morning then golf and leisure with family in the afternoon. A light classroom vignette closes with a classroom joke about a pie split into eight pieces and Willie Green’s punchline.
Details of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities convention in La Crosse August 14 to 16 include addresses by Mayors Anderson Doyle and Ninnehan, talks on road systems and corruption, and discussions on utilities and livestock traffic with state figures and engineers. The program features shipments, coal costs, and a long debate over stockyard data and fattening practices, plus a community letter involving Lizzie Bachman and a family dispute.
OWA reports a fierce Iowa primary struggle as Senator Allison plots to direct and stump for anti Cummins forces. He backs allies in the Iowa delegation, including Dolliver, while Dawson's district loyalty tests his prospects. Other anti Cummins aspirants include Lacey Hepburn Smith and ex secretary Shaw who eye the senate seat as Allison seeks a seventh term.
President Charles F Moll reports attendance in the state league is up 20 percent over last year and finances are sound. He is in La Crosse on league business and expects two new umpires ready tomorrow. He cites scorers missing duties as the reason the official standings could not be issued.
John Ritter and Dr William Weishaupt are linked to a July 28 incident involving a broken nose and sundries with a $5,000 amount cited. The brief note records the action and the parties without detailing injuries.
William Weishaupt of Washington township has filed a civil action against John Ritter for 5000 dollars in damages over injuries from a fight at a July 28 dance at Frank Chapinesky’s home. Weishaupt alleges a broken nose and punches. Ritter pleads guilty to assault and battery, paid a 10 dollar fine and costs. The trial is anticipated at the September circuit court term.
West Salem reports Andrew McEldowney a retired farmer and banker, critically ill in recent days, is slightly better today though recovery chances remain slight. The elderly resident is remembered for his long service in the community and financial leadership.
Four Norwood House employees were killed instantly when a Pennsylvania flyer struck their carriage at the Corlies Avenue crossing in Allenhurst New Jersey last night. The victims are Thomas Kawards driver Loretta Grace Jennie McDonald and Hannah Murphy, all identified as waitresses.
The Associated Advertising Clubs of America will hold its third annual convention in Cincinnati from August 27 to 30. Leading advertisers, many advertising agents and publishers will attend, and the Cincinnati club is preparing to entertain the delegates.
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