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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1909
Page
9
Experts expect rapid airship developments after a European voyage proves the basic principle. A strong stomach is cited as essential for travelers and explorers, with Hostettone promoted to strengthen digestion and overall health, including kidneys, liver, and malaria resistance.
Paris reports a general strike resolution to prevent war at the International Anti Millionaire congress opening in Equality ball. Samuel Gompers of the AFL will attend, promising debate on unions in government and self governance sides. Tolstoi cancels Sweden visit due to national strike delaying the peace congress until next year.
Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for chronic bronchitis asthma and other lung trouble claiming relief and comfort for sufferers who start taking it immediately as endorsed by T. Erhart.
La Crosse Gas and Electric resumes use of the old Wisconsin Light and Power intake, cutting water waste after a month and a half of private intake shutdown. City complaints accuse factories with large mains of using water beyond fire needs, citing the Davis Modary Platz tannery’s sudden bill spike from meters.
Miss Leona M. Hess of Lanark Illinois will head the piano and organ department at the La Crosse School of Music for the 1909 10 session. Her training spans the Frances Shirmer Academy University of Chicago and studies under G D Gunn Emil Liebling A J Vernon Spencer and Harle C Smith in Germany. Renowned pianists Emil Liebling and A J Vernon Spencer commend her strength and teaching ability.
Secretary J L Utermoeh of the board of trade is mailing tickets today for the 6 oclock dinner marking the opening of fall and winter activities at the Mason temple on Sept 7.
In Waverly Iowa Aug 28 a gasoline tank exploded in the Kelly Canning factory canning department causing a room fire. George McRoberts was killed after saving office books and three people were likely fatally injured with a score more seriously hurt. The building burned down with about 100000 dollars damage.
The board of public works will advertise for bids to lay curb and gutters on Second street near the Plow Company's properties. The Plow Company petitioned for the improvement stating they want to install new cement sidewalks and cannot do so until the curb and gutter are installed.
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In Grand Forks North Dakota Aug 28 reports say Chief Justice D E Morgan of the state supreme court is being groomed as a candidate to succeed Senator McCumber. No formal announcement has been made but supporters expect action when the time is right.
Plans were laid at the Lead annual meeting to resume work on the Hidden Treasure Mining Company property, a 200 acre and well developed site. The Gold Medal Mining Company will develop high grade ore bodies opened at the Golden Summit shaft, with veins showing rich gold streaks and an average higher than many paying properties.
Grand Forks, North Dakota, August 28. Andy Jones agrees to tell all once back in state after being arrested in Canadian Texas last week. He discusses making a clean breast of affairs and revealing details some may not like. Indebtedness tied to Rugby and notable sums tied to promissory notes form the bulk of the matter, with notes signed by fictitious names and indorsed through banks he headed rediscounted at others.
Madison editorials in La Follette's Weekly charge Speaker Cannon with demoting Representative Fowler over clashes during emergency currency legislation. They argue the system seeks bank‑friendly measures, credit currency plans, and a Wall Street aligned monetary commission to secure future banking rules.
In Sioux Falls South Dakota on August 28 the Cantowine bankruptcy saga resurfaced in federal courts. Cantowine, an Armour businessman, claimed he was robbed of 390000 hidden in a trunk under his bed eighteen months earlier, triggering creditor actions to declare him bankrupt.
In Escanaba Michigan on August 28 Paul Paulson a member of the local Michigan state naval reserves was blown from the muzzle when a charge exploded prematurely. The salute to speaker David S. Rose of Milwaukee was interrupted by a spectator flicking cigar ashes into the priming.
An Ohio pharmacist O. T. Erhart endorses Foley's Urine Laxative claiming it stimulates the stomach and liver, regulates the bowels, and will positively cure habitual constipation for indigestion and stomach ailments.
Berlin crowds and visitors faced sharp disappointment when Count Zeppelin's dirigible failed to arrive for the planned festival program. The craft likely rests in Bitterfeld tonight before finishing the journey to Berlin tomorrow. Nearby Leipsic reports a propeller loss forcing a descent for repairs.
W H Marker former cashier of the First National Bank of Tipton was arrested by Deputy U S Marshals. The bank faced a large deposit withdrawal but directors said there was enough cash to pay depositors in full. Marker follows the bank’s president E W Shirk who was charged with stealing 24252 dollars. Marker to appear before U S Commissioner Ellis at Muncie to bond. He is Noah Marker’s brother whose disappearance shut the bank briefly. Two weeks earlier the bank resumed operations after a cash infusion of about 103000 dollars.
Advertisement claims two thirds of a bottle guarantees satisfaction or money back. The tablets cleanse and invigorate the stomach improve digestion and regulate the bowels. Try them and get well.
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