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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1908
Page
6
The text contrasts Tpocrenscule Ka Tpocrenscule Ka with P. G. Naphtha Soap, noting rosin in the former and none in the latter. It argues rosin is cheap and used by many makers, while P. G. contains only high grade soap and refined kerosene. It claims P. G. works quickly in cold water and eases washday.
La Crosse struggles to fill second base as George Harms, misidentified as Jerry Harms’ brother, is revealed to be a Burroughs Adding Machine bookkeeper on vacation. Madison loses, La Crosse eyes second place, fans urged to boost attendance. Jerry Harris and others attend yesterday’s game.
Joe Wendling of the police force has been moved back to the night crew after a period in day duty during Saengerfest week. He formerly worked with Joe McGraw in detective duties, making several arrests, and may return to plain clothes as more detectives are needed.
Rosata Mracek four years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Mracek of 1914 South Twelfth died at 10 this morning from summer complaint. Funeral Wednesday from St Wenesslaus church with Rev Father Till officiating. Interment in Catholic cemetery by Tessier and Dahl.
Absences by city executives postponed last Saturdays Saengerfest meeting until tonight. The gathering will finalize association affairs and, if possible, present a financial report and a plan to overcome the definite deficit.
In New York on August 8, Pauline Miskam 18 and Minnie Miskam 17 of Union Hill New Jersey allegedly stole over 5000 dollars worth of gems from their father Fred Miskam a reputed wealth holder in Union Tilt. In Minnesota on August 10 Grace May was held in Battle Creek Michigan after a telegram from authorities led to her arrest for allegedly stealing diamond rings in Battle Creek. She claims to prove her innocence.
August Croaggie an Italian who came to La Crosse to help build a normal school wins the heart of Bertha Southerland a German widow newly widowed. After meeting at the work site he becomes foreman, woos her, secures a marriage license and plans to return to Italy with his bride.
Brick bottom stalls are being installed at the Central Fire Station by station members. Workers began this morning by tearing out the old cement stalls and will replace them with brick stalls.
Denmark wide newspaper suspension follows a strike by typesetters with socialist outlets continuing. Government action is sought to end the impasse as daily papers cease, leaving readers without regular news while workers press demands.
Admiral Sperry and the U S Atlantic fleet arrived in Auckland for a welcome by Prime Minister Ward and government officials. New Zealand papers praised the visit as proof the United States will seek a leading role in the Pacific, with English speaking nations seen as maintaining control of the region.
The city commissioners removed Mrs Babel La Serge to the poor farm with her three children after finding the family destitute. The six weeks old infant died shortly after, the father is missing, and the other two children may be sent to the Sparta Home for Dependent Children. The mother’s health improved after admission.
Four La Crosse men will receive medals for 234 years faithful service as K of P lodge members on September 8. A new medal system marks the first distribution in La Crosse. Karl Kurfenacker leads the ceremony arrangements. recipients include EL Re Wood, M H Tuteur, WB A Gotterdam, and CG C Hamilton.
Wheat made its market debut today selling to Wallace Ryder Electric mills at 86 cents per bushel. The first class quality signals a successful crop year.
The body of the late alias Laude arrives tomorrow noon and the funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 4 from his former residence 931 West Avenue South Miller Bros in charge. Cards received by friends from Rev J W Irish pastor First Methodist, from Yellowstone Park and Yosemite Valley where he is vacationing. Mr and Mrs Kelly of Merchants restaurant depart for Davenport and Rock Island for three weeks with friends and relatives.
Ten persons were killed and many injured when a passenger train collided with a train of empty cars on the Feinsburg Kiel branch line near Eckernfoerde Germany. Several of the wounded may die as rescue work continued.
The North side resident G H Higgins was found not guilty after a trial over a $20 gold piece found by four girls. The children split the coins, bought items, then faced accusations amid conflicting accounts. A warrant was issued, but the judge dismissed the case following review of testimonies.
Wisconsin Telephone company workers held their annual picnic at Qehler's mill with about 30 attendees. An afternoon ladies versus men baseball game ended 7 to 7, Umpire Manager Young mobbed and hung from a tree before a replacement umpire took over. later play resumed amid aroused spectators. الجميع
Milwaukee announces the annual Wisconsin tennis championship starts at 10 a m with fifty five singles players and twenty five doubles teams. Players must report by 2 p m opening day or face default as the event begins on Warwell avenue courts and uses Slazenger balls under U S N L T A rules.
Neenah based Pioneer owned by W. H. Krnegar won the 100 tile cabin launch race for the Fahrney cup valued at 500 dollars at Oshkosh with five boats entered. The handicap gave Pioneer over two hours. Class C boats did not finish due to no wind. A Crazy Expedition reports from Vallejo shows Walter Noon leading a 24 man party toward Washington.
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