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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1909
Page
6
Itinerary Set for Pacific Fleet Armored Cruisers
The first squadron of eight armored cruisers will undergo standardization trials from Aug 18 to 28 on the Pacific coast. They sail to Honolulu by Sept 11 for full power trials at Nas Har bor then proceed to Manila by Nov 1 for battle practice. In December they visit Yokohama Kobe Woo Sung and Hong Kong before assembling in Yokohama Jan 19 for the return to San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pacific
Navy Department
Honolulu
Nares Harbor
Admiralty Islands
Manila
Yokohama
Kobe
Woo Sung
Hong Kong
San Francisco
Mrs Sherwin to Visit Sparta With Daughter
Mrs Harriet M Sherwin secretary of the School of Music and her daughter Charlotte plan a two week visit to Sparta starting Monday. To cover her absence the school will continue with reduced hours from nine to two in the morning and be run by Mrs Jessica Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet M. Sherwin
Charlotte
Sparta
Sherwin
School of Music
Jessica Ross
Gund Family Heads to Lake Minnetonka for Vacation
Mr and Mrs John Gund of Lexington Kentucky with Mr and Mrs Henry Gund and Misses Emma and Louise Gund plan to leave tomorrow in the Gund touring car for Lake Minnetonka to spend a couple of weeks away from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gund
Lexington, Ky
Henry Gund
Emma and
Louise Gund
Gund
Lake Minnetonka
Downs Seeks Probe of Coppers Police
Local figure Downs calls for an independent probe into police conduct after recent incidents. Advocates say accountability measures are needed to restore public trust while authorities defend standard procedures. The move has sparked debate among community groups and officials.
Council to Fill Vacancies and Approve Ordinance
City council enacts ordinance to fill mayor and alderman vacancies via common council election. Aldermen discuss police audits and a probe into free streetcar rides. a special Taft reception committee is formed. Road oil trial on Main to La Crosse and bridge repairs receive action and bids are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houska
Rose
Smith
Common Council
Schneeberger
Doherty
Cyrus Snyder
Joseph Bart
Perschs Threat of Revelations Shakes New York Finance
New York August 14. Donald L Persch a young note broker held on 50000 bail faces release calls before Monday. He threatens to reveal names of Wall Street financiers backing him, claiming they used him and may post bond to avoid disclosures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Donald L. Persch
F. Augustus Heinze
Persch
McIntyre
Nott
District Attorney's Office
Eclipse Oil Company
City Council Proceedings on Streets and Transit Issues
The Burlington Cros and north of the La Crosse river items were sent to railroads. Police evidence efforts to convict speeders were approved. North Third street repairs near the river go to street improvement. La Crosse river bridge repair moved to the bridge committee. Street car service to Catholic cemetery referred to the state railway commission. Lang noted the rail line refused extra cars after a ten minute service was approved. Kisselbach restaurant petition referred to streets and alleys. Rose appointed to finance committee. relieved from grounds and buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roth
Board of Public Works
Main
la Crosse
State Railway Commission
Egid Hackner
Ole Thoreson
Miles Murphy
Front Street
Mississippi
Tyler Street
la Crosse Plow Company
Second Street
Special Street Improvement Committee
Taft
Houska, Goddard and
Kroner
Fom
Board of Trade
Manuacturer’s Association
Michel Brewing Company
Police Department
North Third Street
la Crosse River
Sixteenth
Main Streets
Lang
Peter Kisselbach
Charles Street
Alderman Rose
Bart
Milwaukee Couple Guests of Mrs James and Family
Mr. and Mrs. Will Whyte and their little daughter of Milwaukee are guests of Mrs. Whyte's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Abner James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Whyte
Little Daughter
Milwaukee
Mrs. Whyte
Mrs
Abner James
Cure Achieved by Cuticura Remedies
A parent credits Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent with curing a severe eczema rash on his young son. After many physicians failed, use of the three Cuticura products led to a full recovery in about two months, prompting ongoing loyalty from the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ple
George F. Lambert
West Centre
Jahanoy City
Cuticura Remedies Advertised For Skin Ailments
Millions rely on Cuticura Soap and Ponds or pills for itching eczema and irritation. The advertisement promotes Cuticura as a cleansing aid for scalp dandruff and skin conditions, claiming purity and household use. Product mentions include Soap, Pills, and Ointment with prices and availability at Potter Drug on Aves and a Cuticura Book on Diseases.
Bijou Opens Season With Early Matinee and Two Evenings
The Bijou theater launches its season Monday with a matinee and two evening shows headlined by Elsie Crescy and the Elite Musical Four. First class vaudeville acts promised, with Majestic to open by November 1 under Manager Doppelberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bijou
la Crosse
Elsie Crescy
Elite Musical Four
Doppelberger
New Majestic
Former Engineer Ferris Reunites With Old City Friends
W. W. Ferris, once with Wisconsin Light and Power, now based in Syracuse with Philadelphia headquarters, hosts a reunion in La Crosse with George F. Mueller of St. Paul, Sam E. Grant of Opera Cafe, and artist Edward Gautsch. The group previously belonged to the Make Fast Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Ferris
Wisconsin Light and Power Company
la Crosse
Mr. Ferris
Syracuse
N. Y
Philadelphia
Pal
George F. Mueller
Nernst Lamp Company
St. Paul
Sam E. Grant
Opera Cafe
Edward Gautsch
Mr Harfield Named New La Crosse Green's Leader
Mr M Harfield, long associated with Green's Limited New York branch, arrives in La Crosse to head the local store replacing Mr Rothschild. He brings European and Eastern ideas and plans to settle here with his family. The store will keep its exclusive focus on ladies wear with Mr B Bosby remaining as assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Harfield
New York
Green's Limited
la Crosse
MS. Rothschild
Harfield
B. Bosby
Tucker Home Hit by Lightning
In an early morning electrical storm the residence of A. L. Tucker at 1307 Winnebago Street was struck by lightning. Fire caused about 200 dollars in damage before responders extinguished it. The Tucker family was asleep and unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Tucker
Winnebago Street
Company No. 3
Dynamite Found in Ships Bunkers at Sheerness
At Sheerness the admiralty investigates dynamite traces mixed with coal in the bunkers of the battleships Lord Nelson and Victorious as they coal before sailing. Officials deny the amount and blame a mine accident but a naval inquiry with Scotland Yard experts probes possible anarchist involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheerness
Eng
Admiralty
Lord Nelson
Victorious
Scotland Yard
Thousands Damage Result Of Storm
The storm caused extensive damage across Minnesota with sandwashing washing out tracks and roads. Sandfilled boats and flooded shanties worsened wreckage while crews repaired Milwaukee and Southern Minnesota lines and delayed trains. Local telegraph and telephone lines suffered minor to no damage as floodwaters surged through La Crescent, Hokah, and Hokah area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crescent
Board of Public Works
South Ridge
Pine Creek Valley
William Atkinson
North Ridge
Minnesota
Root River
Hokah
Lake Como
Dubuque
Milwaukee Road
Brownsville
Little N. W
Northwestern Road
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Holmen
la Crosse
Reno
New Albia
Ballinger Defeats Praise as Pinchot Clash Dominates Congress
The piece notes Ballinger sidestepping restoration efforts while Congress backs Pinchot and Newell. It highlights resolutions favoring Pinchot and condemning Ballinger’s water power stance amid defense by Turner and Post, lawyers for Washington Water Power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Pinchot
Roosevelt
Ballinger
Secretay Gafield
Forester
Newell
Reclamation Service
Turner
Frank H. Post
Washington Water Power Company
General Electric Company
Water Power Company
Interior
James R.garfield
Post
Garfield
Rehal Estate Transfers In North La Crosse Property
Hannah E. Merrill sells lot 2 block 2 Jane Cole's addition to North La Crosse to George A. Pratt for 85. Pratt sells to G B Phillips lot 2 block Jane Cole's addition in the same village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah E. Merrill
George A. Pratt
Jane Cole
North la Crosse
G. B. Phillips
Motor Cyclists Race Today at Indianapolis Speedway
In warm weather the Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosts motorcycle contests run by the Federation of American Motorcyclists. Eight entries announced include five mile events for private owners and open handicaps, plus national championships for the one and ten mile races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Atdianapolis Motor Speedway
Indiana
Exhibit Park Plans For New North Side Park
A blueprint of the proposed north side park has been submitted to the park commission and the Progressive League. The plan is on display for public view at the L. Lavaque grocery on Rose Street.
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Club Soda Bane Als
Debi
Max Albert
Entaf
S. Third ST
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
Downs
Council
Suc
Cessor
Bers of
North Side
Alderman Downs
Police Committee
Burlington
Committee On Railroads
Buou
Third Street House
Majestic Theatre
MR. Harfield
Rothschild
Tucker
Spear
Milwaukee Company
Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
World’s Dispensery Medical Association
Props
Bufalo
C. S. Primrose
the Prince OF Sweden
Whitebreast Coal CO
Scranton
Main St
Tribune
Gordon Setter
Devine
South
Rehal Estate
Bears
Erhart
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