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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1908
Page
14
An ad praises P and G Naptha Soap as a time saver for weekly washing. It claims using the soap lets users wash by noon or afternoon with less labor and fuel, arguing the cost is offset by saved time. The pitch notes the price as five cents per cake.
La Crosse fans anticipate Merchants Day at League Park with 3,267 tickets left to reach 25,000. Pink Hawley to pitch for La Crosse against the Pretzels. Harms behind the bat. Bues back in action. Local manufacturers rally to buy tickets. many stores to close 2 to 5 pm. Saloonkeepers also attending as primaries close. Eberle and Hawley slated for key games.
Toledo reports a record turnout for the Grand Army encampment with veterans and visitors arriving by rail and road. Cols Nevins and Dickson campaign on site as five cities bid for next encampment. Fort Meigs monument dedication set and a veteran parade scheduled midweek with sessions Thursday and Friday.
Wilbur Wright made a 66 second flight at Auvours military course near Le Mans France before landing due to a slight accident. The aeroplane struck the ground with force, several wires twisted, Wright began repairs and planned to resume flights later this afternoon.
Wisconsin sharpshooters impressed at the national meet at Camp Perry Ohio with standout work by the Wisconsin team coach Lieutenant F H Fowler. He praised the shooters after a tough first day then a strong second day as Massachusetts and Ohio teams led the field. Preparations for the Fort Benjamin Harrison encampment in September are under way with La Crosse militia nearly full strength and over 50 000 men expected. The Third regiment will mobilize at Camp Douglas.
Chief Nathan Bradfield, returning from Columbus, reports at the National Association of Fire Engineers convention that automobile fire apparatus will soon replace horse drawn units. Chiefs favored gasoline trucks and engines, noting savings and simpler maintenance, with many intending to buy new gear though offerings were not yet common. The next meeting is planned for Grand Rapids, Michigan.
New York Aug 31 A formal order by Judge Holt appointing Charles E Littlefield receiver for A O Brown & Company was filed in the United States district court. The bond is 250000. Liabilities are about 3000000 and assets about 750000 Littlefield will investigate the business methods of Brown & Company.
Chicago on August 31 reports the trial of George W. Fitzgerald for complicity in the $173,000 subtreasury theft is postponed to September 9. Proceedings resume with the defense and prosecutors preparing new motions and witness lists.
In La Crosse county politics the nomination of George R. Hodge as Republican sheriff candidate is forecast by his supporters. He has long backed the party, served as county supervisor from the Fourteenth ward, and held non salary roles with honor, with friends confident of his election.
C. D. Reese of Chicago is in a dying condition at his brother W. E. Reese’s home at 311 South Fifth Street. His sisters Mrs. W. W. Wilcox of Seattle and Mrs. C. W. Crompton of North Yakima and other friends stay at the bedside. George Layton of Savanna Illinois arrived as a Masonic committeeman but was too late to converse. Reese was alive at press time and further notices will follow.
Owing to financial stringency in Japan the government postpones the Japanese exposition from 1912 to 1917. The minister of commerce and agriculture announced the decision after a long conference with fair officials. The postponement is unpopular, as the exhibition was seen as a boost to Japanese industry, but the national budget cannot bear the $15,000,000 appropriation at this time.
Iowa pleasure seekers will cruise the upper Mississippi aboard the Helen Blair, visiting La Crosse and other river towns in September. The three cruises, linked to past successes, offer seven days of leisurely sight seeing with a select, well accommodated party and guided by Captain Blair. Stops include Dubuque La Crosse Winona Grafton and La Salle with optional return options to Davenport or continue on the Illinois and Mississippi rivers.
Des Moines Iowa Aug 31 Governor Cummins likely will not seek election to fill the unexpired term of Senator Alison if Republicans can block it Democrats press for a vote but Republicans from reelection districts warn such action could destroy the party Bitter rifts split Standpatters and Progressives Over who would gain or lose Politically debate centers on warding off intra party knives If no election this session Iowa will have one senator until 1909 as the governor cannot appoint after adjournment
Crown Prince William and wife narrowly escaped death when their large automobile overturned at high speed near Berlin. They were thrown clear of the wreckage with only bruises and a severe nervous shock reported. The article ends with an unrelated line about work and wages.
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