This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
6
An old warning notes dangers of ointments containing mercury for catarrh and promotes Fial's Co Cure from Cheney Toledo C, with internal use claims and price per bottle. It mentions a distributor F J Testimoninis and suggests bought with Family Pills for constipation.
Justice Lehman grants a writ of habeas corpus for curb broker Donald L. Persch in a case involving alleged larceny of stock valued at about $119,000 pledged to secure a $50,000 loan. Persch remains in custody at the Tombs pending new bail and charges.
The article reports on a conservation program presented by Mrs. Emmons Crocker of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. It notes an afternoon speaking lineup including United States Senator Jones of Washington J B Dennis assistant to the VP of the Canadian Pacific Railway Governor Gooding of Idaho and former Senator Wilson of Washington.
Dover reports Montague Mollen abandoned his solo swim of the English Channel after an all night effort from Cape Grisnez toward the Dover coast. He was exhausted when removed from the water.
In Salt Lake City the G A R session centered on the annual address by Commander-in-Chief Nevins. Gov. Van Sant of Minnesota is expected to be elected commander with little opposition, and Atlantic City is favored for next year’s gathering.
A New Hampshire woman recovered from severe indigestion and stomach pain after switching to Grape-Nuts. She reports pain relief, clearer thinking, renewed energy, weight gain, and returning to work, calling herself a new woman in mind and body. The ad invites readers to see the pamphlet The Road to Wellville.
The speaker argues over state ownership of waterpower, citing Kinlochleven costs and a Wisconsin plant estimate. He urges a committee to resolve legal status, franchise duration, and state rights in already developed waterpowers.
County Clerk Charles H. Rawlinson weighs which stars to buy for board members. Forty two tin stars lie in Undersheriff George Wright’s drawer, offered to the clerk for free. Engraving planned with “County of La Crosse. Supervisor. Wisconsin.”
The author urges quick public action to reclaim or define state power rights before they are frittered away. He cites an estimated four hundred thousand horsepower to develop, arguing Wisconsin’s strategic position makes it a leader in economic power, and calls for a courageous engineer-led effort.
In Annapolis on August 12 spectators hear Dr Edward Schaeffer a Washington pistol expert argue Sutton could not have fired the fatal shot. Court president Commander Hood tests a revolver to show Sutton might have acted. Cross examination depicts firing angles and muscle strain amid re enactment by Lt Adams of Sutton death.
W J Ferris president of La Crosse Water Power and arbitrator for La Crosse City Railway returns from Chicago to join directors tomorrow. The street car company president said no statement yet but expected action after talks with Ferris. Director Henry Gund offered no comment and J M Hixon is out of the city.
The Labor council plans to instruct the organizer to pursue prosecutions for alleged illegal passes on streetcars and police complicity. District Attorney James Thompson denies any fixed stance, says he will act if a formal complaint is filed, and calls reports of his opposition unauthorized. A trades and labor meeting lacked a quorum to act, but organizers say action will come at tomorrow’s session or from a sympathizer if the council fails.
At a midnight meeting the street carmen union passed resolutions of satisfaction over the settlement with the La Crosse City railway company reached by arbitration. Attendees praised Arbiter Fred H. Hartwell. Ferris’s absence prevented a vote of thanks to the company. A committee will draft resolutions for the next union meeting.
Testimony in the Sutton case concludes with court adjournment and planned summations. Judge Advocate Leonard will open for the government, Davis for the Sutons, and Birney for Lieut Adams, who argues suicide is the only logical finding. Two people hurt in a stage coach run down in New Hampshire amid medical care.
Io Wans gathered at the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition grounds in Seattle to celebrate Iowa day. A large attendance formed under county banners at a noon assembly on the picnic grounds.
The court rejects Harry Kendall Thaw’s insanity defenses and orders his return to Matteawan asylum. Justice Mills calls Thaw’s beliefs delusions and notes paranoia as incurable, while stressing he is not a criminal but an afflicted patient in need of care. The Thaw family reacts with shock as Evelyn Nesbit Thaw comments on ongoing litigation.
Aug 12 Pittsburg reports a striker killed and several injured near Schoenville during an eviction of 47 families by sheriff. Rumors say breakers may arrive to mills as crowd of about 40 men gathered. Major Smith of Pennsy Malleable company was attacked. he shot Steve Horst and was arrested.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.