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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
6
Gabnal Munson of Prosper Minnesota was instantly killed when a threshing machine boiler exploded as he started the engine for the day. George Johnson and Munson's son were seriously hurt. cause likely a defective boiler from disuse.
A rapid three day stretch features seven games with Lynch's Bunch closing the slate. The schedule tests depth and stamina as the team aims to maintain momentum and balance travel demands across venues.
Green Bay plans two double headers after La Crosse and Fond du Lac clash under Manager Lynch with Eberle likely starting. The event drew large crowds with guessing contests, races, and a tugs of war, featuring grocer clerks and local residents in scores of lighthearted competitions.
Wisconsin Red Men in La Crosse vote on amending laws to expel saloon keepers from the order. Several appointments and leadership changes discussed include Con Fiege of Eau Claire as Great Sachem, Charles Griffin of Ashland as Great Senior Sagamore, and John Meili of Cochrane as Grand Chief of Records. Delegates may choose Ashland or Galesville as next convention site. W. A. S. Bird praises growing membership.
Admiral Sperry in Auckland reports New Zealand’s government and people gave the fleet a remarkable reception and sent a token and message of admiration. Roosevelt replies gratefully, thanking Prime Minister and expressing bipartisan regard and friendship for the people of New Zealand. He extends hearty congratulations to the fleet.
Aug. 13 The Municipal Traction company raises cash fare to five cents and ticket fare to three cents. Conductors may collect five cents from cash customers then buy tickets at three cents for resale to the company. President Dupont predicts the higher cash revenue will cover deficits while pay as you enter cars are introduced.
Otto H. Runge, former local resident and son of grocer Henry F. Runge, married Grace Bills in Portland on August 1. Mrs. Runge is from Oshkosh Wisconsin. The pair will live in Portland where he works in the grain business.
August Stendorf was arraigned before Judge Hunt in Police court on the charge of drunk and disorderly conduct. He pleaded guilty and paid a fine of five dollars plus seven dollars and fifty cents in costs.
A well known citizen observed Judge Kleeber visiting Tom Morris' office with Candidate Hatton. He noted Hatton's rapid progress and speculated the judge believes Hatton is close to securing the special license fee.
Judge Brindley presided in probate court this morning as a contest of the Nathan Stern estate was heard. The case was adjourned until 2 pm this afternoon to resume the hearing of evidence.
A compact line notes varied tastes in music among religious leaders and laypeople, suggesting personal preference shapes worship choices without broader context or events.
William Broker of Milwaukee, a circulation solicitor for Ford Publishing, was arrested in Sparta on charges of obtaining money from Cashton merchants by posing as an agent of the Milwaukee Merchants and Manufacturers' Association. He was bound over to the circuit court with Secretary William George Bruce testifying for the state and E. A. Holmes for the defendant.
Murman and Larson secured the contract to raise 7,000,000 feet of logs in the Yellow river as crews prepare this week. About 60,000,000 feet of sunken timber are said to be in the Chippewa river and its tributaries.
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