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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1909

Page

6

Hall's Catarrh Cure advertising and testimonials

One hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case. F J Cheney Co of Toledo promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a systemic remedy taken internally. Endorsing wholesale druggists Walding Kinnan Marvin attest to Cheney's honesty. Price 75 cents per bottle. testimonials offered free. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney &Co Toledo, O F. J. Cheney Walding, Kinnan& Marvin Toledo O Hall

Gibbons Sees Big Things for West

Cardinal Gibbons says the west holds great prospects for the nation's wear implying vast progress in business and culture. He praises a Yellowstone trip as magnificent and urges easterners to visit the region, echoed by Bishop Foley of Detroit who calls for more eastern travel westward.

Baltimore West Cardinal Gibbons Yellowstone Foley Detroit

Cabinet in conference as Taft discusses reforms

Beverly mass August 21 one third of the cabinet in conference with President Taft Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh Secretary of the Navy Meyer and Attorney General Wickersham join discussions on bureau reorganization and interstate commerce law changes aimed at giving the commission enforcement power over railroads President also played golf at Myopia Country Club today Chas D Crane new minister to China visited before leaving for his post

Beverly Mass Treasury MacVeagh Navy Meyer Wickersham Chas. D. Crane China Commission Taft Myopia Country Club

Swedish Strike Ends Tuesday

Gothenburg Aug 21 Next Tuesday set as the day to end the Swedish strike The textile union asked the strike committee for permission to return to work The committee urged workers to stay out until Tuesday when all strikers would resume More than half of the strikers who walked out ten days ago have returned to work

Gothenburg Stockholm

Consul and Wife Wounded In Possible Terror Plot

London dispatch says United States Consul James Ragsdale and his wife were slightly hurt in St. Petersburg when their car hit a wire stretched across Rue Kaemeno stroff. The Globe reports evidence tortists placed the wire to stop Premier Stolypin’s car, suggesting an assassination attempt. Several arrests have been made.

London Globe St. Petersburg Telegraphs Today United States James Ragsdale Kaemenostroff

Quiet day for steel strikers in Schoonville

Pittsburg Pa Aug 21 With state constabulary patrolling Schoonville streets to prevent street car disruption early indications point to a quiet day for Pressed Steel Car works strikers. Strikers claim workers inside plant are in virtual slavery and Sheriff Gumbert vows a rigid inquiry into deputies aiding confinement.

Pittsburg Schoonville Gumbert

Fugitive Rugby Bank President Captured After Eight Months

Andy H. Jones, former president of the First National Bank of Rugby, was captured in Texas after an eight month chase. He disappeared before the holidays. the bank was wrecked, a receiver was named, and a 25 percent dividend was declared. The State Bank of Barron, under the same management, was closed. Jones had been rumored seen in Honduras this spring. details of capture not yet received. Many of his victims fell for fake securities.

Fargo N. D Chase Andy H. Jones Texas First National Bank of Rugby Barron Jones Honduras Jones’ Dupes

Greatest Race Of Week On Today At Amateur Championship

Fiat 24 won the amateur championship of America against a field of four. Hearne started thirty seconds back but finished in 9 minutes 44 3 10 seconds over five miles. The 300 mile race with eighteen contestants began at 1 21 p m. Apperson No 1 was ditched at the first turn south of the stand. both Lytle and his mechanician were thrown but uninjured. they were traveling 70 miles an hour.

Fiat America Hearne Apperson Lytle

Grand Trunk Pacific awards second section contract

The Grand Trunk Pacific secures a 140 mile section east of Prince Rupert from Copper River to Aldermere with full tunnels and a major under river crossing. The project, valued around 10 million dollars, aims to complete remaining links by year end.

Prince Rupert B. C Grand Trunk Pacific Copper River Aldermere Skeena River Hazelton

Cuticura Remedies touted as safe for children and infants

A letter extols Cuticura products claiming a three year old ate an entire box of Cuticura Ointment and recovered from a cold. The piece argues the ointment is pure and harmless, praises Cuticura Soap and Ointment for infant skin care, and lists global distributors including Potter Drug & Chem. Corp in the U. S. A.

New York Cuticura Atlantic Cotiura Charterhouse Paris Africa Lennon, Ltd Cape Town East Lon

Head of Carmen's Union Chief Arrives in Chicago

Wm D Mahon head of the International Street Car Men's Union arrived from Detroit to steer wage dispute talks with Chicago surface traction officials. He plans a conference with local division leaders and seeks peace or arbitration, with a possible new referendum on the showdown.

Chicago Wm. D. Mahon International Street Car Men’s Union Detroit Surface Mahon Carter, Quinlan Buckley Roach Chicago Railways Company Chicago City Railway Walter Fisher

Diamonds Offered in 14 and 18 Karat Settings

The ad states diamonds priced at low rates with expert setting in house. It notes availability of 14 karat and 18 karat handmade settings and emphasizes in shop assembly by specialists.

American in Aviation Tests at Betheny Week Opening

The Betheny airfield prepares for Aviation Week as thirty aeroplanes and more are expected, led by US entrant Glenn Curtiss. The Coupe Internationale d Aviation opens with France fielding 13 entries while Britain and others send one each. Curtiss eyes top honors in the Golden Flyer with multiple events including the Prix de la Champagne and speed and altitude prizes.

Rheims Betheny Wright Brothers Glenn Curtiss America Louis Bleriot Santos Dumont Roger Sommer Rene Gasnier Lieut. Calderara Comte de Lambert Paul Tissandier Louis Paulham Hubert Latham Captain Ferber Gabriel Voisin Henry Farman Henry Fournier Austria Italy France Curtiss

Rates Fixed for New Y M C A Memberships

Y M C A directors set membership rates for the new building including business men’s club at 2 dollars annually and senior full privilege at 10 dollars first year. Intermediate and junior memberships priced 7 and 5 dollars respectively with September specials. Dormitory rooms 1 50 to 3 dollars weekly with 50 percent more for two occupants. Open house before Taft dedication on September 17. Target membership about 800. key staff to arrive by early September.

Harry Spence E. R. Burke George W. Burton Oliver Ash Ash Waukesha Carroll College Taft Carl Ogden S. A. Boyd Earl Lockman Lake Geneva

Dorando Pietro Weds in Italy After Olympic Fame

Dorando Pietro, famed Italian marathoner, marries Sinorina Teresa Dondi in Italy with American dollars aiding his new home. Once a cafe waiter, the athlete now enjoys wealth, claims a £25000 fortune, and starts his own business after a season of Olympic glory and American races.

Capey Italy Dorando Pietro Sinorina Teresa Dondi Dorando Signorina Teresa

The best man at many a wedding is the bride

A humorous phrase notes that in many weddings the bride often plays the central role as the best man figure in tradition and celebration.

Sunbeam Society Holds Big Outing at Eagle Bluff

The Sunbeam Pleasure club held its annual outing at Salzer's cottage at Eagle Bluff yesterday. Members and friends traveled by automobile and carriage or via the Salzer Funke launch Sunbeam. Two ball games and other amusements plus refreshments were provided.

Sunbeam Society Sunbeam Pleasure Club Salzer's Eagle Bluff Salzer-Funke Sunbeam

Governor's Guard Picnic Set For Tomorrow In Leide's Park

Tomorrow marks the Governor's Guard annual picnic at Leide's park near La Crosse and Southeastern road. Members from local military companies, the Third regiment band, German singing societies, and the public will enjoy a day of amusements. A sham battle, band concert, guard mount, dress parade, and a baseball game headline events with refreshments available. Special trains on the La Crosse and Southeastern offer round trips at 25 cents.

Leide’s Park la Crosse Governor’s Guard Association Third Regiment Governor’s Guard Southeastern

Wigg-He and Wagg-Yes in political promises

A clipped political commentary notes Wigg-He as a politician who keeps promises while Wagg-Yes recycles broken pledges, polishing them for reuse in future actions. The brief critiques their approaches to accountability and rhetoric in the political arena.

William Torrance Suffers Severe Squeeze at Foundry

William Torrance a foundryman and former mayor was pinched between a heavy steel girder and a timber while loading girders at the Jay street foundry for the Majestic theater. The girder slipped and struck his chest leaving him winded though he later said he was not badly hurt.

William Torrance Jay Street Majestic Theater Mr. Torrance

Triple Tragedy at Horseshoe Lake Near East St. Louis

In St Louis today authorities found a woman about 35 and a two year old girl shot on the Horseshoe Lake beach at a fishing resort near East St. Louis. Soon after a man’s body was recovered from the lake, believed dead for hours. Police regard the three as part of the same shooting tragedy.

ST. Louis Horseshoe Lake East St. Louis

Shot For Burglar in Lovington Man Killed by Neighbor

R M Foster of Lovington Ill was mistaken for a burglar after entering a neighbor’s yard and close friend’s property. He was shot and killed last night by Homer Sheppard of Springfield authorities investigating the fatal shooting.

Springfield Ill R. M. Foster Lovington Homer Sheppard

Old Love Returns Murder Shocks Luzerne County

In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania Marion, a Georgia booking agent, killed Mrs. James Brooks in the city hall private office after she refused to return to him. He admitted the motive, saying he came to kill Brooks and that he is happier now after the shootings. The victim, married two weeks to James Brooks, was daughter of Mrs. Amos Lee of Zion City and claimed descent from General Lee.

Wilkesbarre Aus James Brooks George S. Marin Atlanta Georgia Brooks Marion Luzerne New Yo Stroudsburg Amos Lee Zion City General Lee

Gilligan Sold to St. Louis Americans for 2000 Dollars

Seattle August 21. Pitcher Gilligan from Vancouver is sold to the St. Louis Americans for 2000 dollars. He will join the Browns next season. Gilligan recently pitched in a 22 inning game against Portland and lost.

Seattle Gilligan Vancouver St. Louis Americans Browns Portland

Tariff Delay Costs Millions Across U S Trade

Delay in settling tariff questions allegedly costs millions, with warnings about health costs from delaying stomach and digestive issues. The piece promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for sick headaches, indigestion, constipation, cramps, diarrhea, and malaria related symptoms, warning against substitutes.

United States

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