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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
8
The Culgoa, the supply ship of the United States battleship fleet, arrived in Auckland from Honolulu after wireless reports of rough seas. The fleet is due Sunday and an entertainment for officers and men is planned during the week, rivaling San Francisco activities.
Fairmont Minnesota Aug 8 The state board of control by a supreme court decision can proceed with locating and erecting a state jag farm a home and farm for inebriates The measure faced strong opposition but was ruled lawful and a retreat for habitual drunkards is now assured Fairmont believes the farm should be placed there due to the number of in need residents
Three children ages 1 2 and 4 perished in a Minneapolis house fire. The mother had left them locked in a room while she went shopping. Neighbors broke windows on the wrong side as flames raged, and the children died before rescue could reach them. They were found dead when the mother returned.
Faribault Minn Aug 8 A coroner jury finds Harry Apricht responsible for the death of an unidentified man killed by a single blow. Witnesses say Apricht struck without cause while others suggest he fought over a quarrel involving the dead man's companion. The victim and a companion rode in from the north, were driven from the depot, and within minutes the assault occurred. Officer Frank Kline testified Apricht admitted the blow and submitted to arrest.
An aged reader warns that most men over sixty suffer kidney and bladder disorders tied to enlarged prostate. The ad promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy, citing Rodney Burnett of Rockport Missouri who, at 91, reports relief after two bottles.
Peter Meyer a 75 year old recluse was found dead in a box car home near Janesville Illinois. The scene showed signs of a struggle with furniture overturned and Meyer’s bloodied mouth. He was reputed to be worth around $25 000 and had recently sold a farm with proceeds possibly hidden in his crude dwelling.
Winona Minnesota August 8 two people were rescued from thick smoke after a fire damaged the First and Last Chance saloon and general store owned by Thomas E Wall at Sugar Loaf. The loss is about $2000 covered by insurance. Miss Hattie A Ahrens and Frank Smith slept on the second floor and were rescued with difficulty by Mr and Mrs Wall.
Three special police were posted in Little Falls Minnesota by the Northern Pacific railroad to halt a rising tramp nuisance. Hoboes are reportedly roaming the city in large numbers causing concern among residents and commuters.
Special police are told to remove all hoboes from trains and push them along the right of way. Officials report seals broken on every inbound train and goods stolen. About 125 hoboes pass through the city daily. Charles Gravel’s home was broken into and $21 stolen, with a suspected black hobo seen near the scene.
Fargo August 8 The legal battle to reopen the saloon run by John Haas in Moorhead began today as W H Bamnett filed a record seeking to restore the license after the Moorhead council revoked it last Sunday closing the saloon. The action moves the case into formal proceedings with expected hearings and possible court rulings shaping the license status.
A brief item notes a rare moment where men noticeably outperform women in a women’s special line shop activity. It highlights competitive edge and curious gender dynamic in a local event.
Haas, a prominent Fargo real estate owner, traveled to Fergus Falls Minnesota to appear before Judge Baxter and file for a writ of certiorari. A hearing is scheduled for August 10 as Haas plans to pursue the case through the courts.
In Clarksdale Minnesota Fred Alcorn nephew of former Governor and U S senator Alcorn attacked Mayor J F Johnson after a disputed fine. He was fined 1000 dollars with part held up pending good behavior.
James Loremyer, a farmer near Janesville Ohio, died when a noose slipped and he fell into fatal excitement. Coroner cites apoplexy triggered by the act as the cause of death.
Mrs Elizabeth Tendell died at her home near the city at the exceptional age of 197 years 3 months and 1 day officials said confirming the long life.
Describes the Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley double track route via Niagara Falls with through coach and sleeping cars and magnificent scenery. For descriptive literature contact Geo W Vaux A Gisbo Fk Grand Trunk Railway System 135 Adams St Chicago.
Huron voters endorse a $60,000 sewer bond issue by a 191 vote margin in a special city election. In Marshalltown Iowa Reverend J D Davis resigns after two years as pastor of Laurel Congregational Church.
A Sioux Falls committee visits nearby towns with street lighting systems as Scotland eyes a new lighting plan. Local officials may opt for outside bids over a municipal system and two months remain before the measure takes effect.
New Jersey editor M T Lynch of the Phillipsburg Daily Post testifies that his family has tried many medicines for coughs and colds but Foley's Honey and Tar stands out as exceptionally good. He endorses it strongly.
In Camden Arkansas a dynamited negro double tenement left two dead and nine injured, one fatally. Ed Moore survived with minor injuries after being hurled twenty feet. two children of Jim Arnold died and another Moore child lay dying. The motive remains unknown.
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