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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1908
Page
6
Consumers are urged to try P. and G. Naphtha Soap at five cents and compare its washing results with their current soap. If it performs better, repeat the purchase. if not, abandon it. The wrapper includes simple directions to save time fuel and clothes and improve results.
Captain Peter C. Hains Jr. is guarded in his cell at Fort Hamilton style, insisting he must report to his superior officer at noon today. He wore fatigue clothes and demanded release for court, with his arraignment postponed as lawyers seek mental condition evaluation.
Freiherr Sneck von Sternberg former German ambassador to the United States died in Heidelberg after an operation for cancer by Prof Czerny. Born in Leeds August 21 1852 he was a close friend of Roosevelt and served as ambassador from 1903. His illness began with an infection of the face contracted in India. His widow was Miss Langham of Kentucky.
In Indianapolis on August 25 Bryan and Kern are expected to address large audiences at the Coliseum and the nearby amphitheater with 14 000 and 20 000 seating respectively. Theodore Bell opens with the notification, Kern replies, then Thomas R Marshall speaks, and Bryan closes with a speech on the Trusts. Bryan and party arrive this afternoon and stay until Tuesday midnight.
In a letter to the editor Davis insists Cronon mischaracterizes events over coroner pay. The article details committee inquiry, Cronon’s salary proposal, the panel’s recommendation of 50 dollars plus expenses, and the upcoming implementation.
William Torrance learned Saturday evening of the death of M. F. Hubbard brother of the late Harvey Hubbard at the Milwaukee Soldiers Home. Hubbard served as flag bearer at the institution. The body will be shipped to La Crosse for interment with Mason lodge handling funeral arrangements to be announced later.
The committee in charge of selling the Y M C A building and directors meeting was postponed until August 25 because several members are out of the city. No new bidders have appeared yet.
On Thursday the excursion steamer Rutledge will sail from the levee at 9 30 am for Lansing Iowa. The boat will stop for two hours there for visits with friends and will return to La Crosse by 7 pm.
In Brantwood, Wis, a dynamite blast at a stump clearing site killed 20 year old Einard Kivi and badly injured his 14 year old brother Carl Kivi. The brothers were blasting stumps when the charge exploded.
Born to Mr and Mrs Harry Scatterday of Paxton Illinois a seven and a half pound baby girl. Mrs Scatterday is formerly Miss Gertrude Jackman of this city.
William Melby Bronson Sr veteran hotel keeper of the northwest died at 10 30 p m at his home 621 Vine street after a year and a half illness He was 73 born at Cooperstown Apr 6 and worked in Prairie du Chien Chamberlain Sioux City Rockford before moving to La Crosse He established a Third street restaurant later owning the Bronson Hotel on Pearl street He is survived by his widow formerly Miss Barbara Sinoula of Prairie du Chien and three children Funeral is Wednesday at 2 30 p m at his residence with Rev J W Hoag and Fessler Dahl Funeral Directors in charge
John Early a leper isolated in a Potomac river tent under guard as health officials seek removal from Washington. His wife and children in Lyons North Carolina face separation and risk of contagion while authorities explore sending him to Louisiana’s leper colony. Early would rather be shot than move. disease likely contracted in the Philippines.
Tommy Burns defeated Bill Squires in Sydney by knockout after thirteen rounds to retain dominance over the Australian challenger. The crowd of sailors and officers witnessed Burns’s superior ring craft despite a planned longer bout. Burns earned 12500 dollars with Squires receiving 4250.
A committee of the baseball association headed by P. W. Mahoney John A. Miller and C. W. Hunt issued a public circular urging the public to back league baseball this year and to attend the La Crosse Day game on September 2 promising a necessary 25 000 attendance.
In Eugene Oregon on August 24 the death toll from the Southern Pacific local train wreck rose to five. Engineer John Nicholls died from injuries along with three tramps and fireman Frank Boulton. The wreck was caused by a cow standing on the track, the engine striking it and overturning into a ditch with three coaches following.
The defense contends the key Col. Gano statements about Fitzgerald discussing theft and offering to sell a $1,000 bill for $500 are misreported. Judge and prosecutor confirm the conversations occurred, suggesting the case hinges on this gone story and Fitzgerald’s claimed joking humor after leaving government service.
A historic 12 inning pitching duel ends 1 to 0 in favor of La Crosse Athletes over Viroqua. Watson allows two hits with no walks while Ball yields four hits and three walks. Kircheis reaches on an error, Burke advances, Weis delivers the game winning single in the twelfth.
Hot Springs Virginia August 24 Scores of begging letters arrive daily for Taft each filled with praise and requests. A Newark New Jersey correspondent asks for $200 to a stranger and earns a pardon. An Ashland Ohio man urges Taft not to respond to Bryan's speech saying he is unworthy and that the elephant is on top.
Baltimore police solved the Camden trunk case when Mrs. Bonnie Rosenbloom and her daughter Eva admitted the body in the trunk near Camden New Jersey belonged to Samuel J. Rosenbloom of Windber Pennsylvania. They said he was killed by their son Alexander Rosenbloom at Windber around November 12 last year after a beating. Alexander remains at large as police search continues.
A terse admonition urging personal effort to aid fellow people rather than worship, emphasizing duty and social reciprocity within the community.
In 1902 five families, by 1908 about one thousand families, find a proven country in Canada with good climate for grain and cattle. Easy terms and crop payments offered. Markets favorable, with homesteads remaining and a path to profitability. Half fare expansion noted by Scandinavian-Canadian LASD CO of Chicago. Oak.
In Prairie du Chien and La Crosse cases involving Lizzie Woods, the man Fry refused medical help and later faced threats from attorney Muekel and administrator Yunker. Prosecutors allege blackmail after Fry signed notes under pressure while Mrs. Woods lay ill. The matter, tied to alleged practicing without a license and civil damages, moves to trial.
A woman asks a caller to stay and watch her work so she does not feel her time is wasted, indicating a routine or domestic scene during a visit. The dialogue centers on reassurance and continued activity.
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