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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1908
Page
6
A reader questions the value of time spent on weekly washing and praises P and G Naptha Soap. It promises to cut washing time by allowing quicker soaping, with a five cent price per cake and potential savings in time, labor, and fuel.
Merchants Day aims to lift La Crosse to a league place after Wednesday's pivotal game at League Park. With 8,267 still needed to reach 26,000, organizers expect a historic turnout barring weather. Pink Hawley will start for La Crosse against Scott and Hawley’s in the mound battle.
Toledo crowds swell for the Grand Army encampment with rail and road lines stretched to capacity. Veterans and visitors flood the city as Col Nevins and Col Dickson campaign for commander in chief. Five cities compete for the next encampment with monument dedication, parades, and multi day sessions planned.
In Le Mans France Aug 31 Wilbur Wright flew an aero plane for 66 seconds the longest to date before a slight accident forced an emergency landing. The machine struck the ground twisting wires but Wright began repairs and planned to resume the flight this afternoon.
Lieutenant P H Fowler, coach for the Wisconsin team at Camp Perry, praises the Wisconsin shooters after a rough first day. He notes the squad improved next day, surpassing Massachusetts and Ohio rivals. Preparations for the September Fort Benjamin Harrison encampment begin, with La Crosse companies likely to fill most offices. Maneuvers slated on government reserve land with over 60 000 expected, and the Third regiment to mobilize at Camp Douglas.
Chief Nathan Bradfield returns from Columbus where he attended the National Association of Fire Engineers meeting. He reports autos will replace horses within a few years, with gasoline trucks and engines drawing enthusiasm from 500 chiefs. A strong push to install new auto apparatus and a Grand Rapids, Michigan, convention next.
New York August 31 A formal order by Judge Holt with Charles I Littlefield as receiver for A O Brown and Company was filed in federal court. The bond is set at 250000, liabilities near 3100, and assets at 750 ao. Littlefield vows to thoroughly investigate Brown and Company’s methods.
In Chicago on August 31 the trial of George W. Fitzgerald charged with complicity in the $173,000 subtreasury theft was delayed to September 9. The case centers on alleged involvement in the security breach and theft a year prior. The adjournment shifts court proceedings and potential evidence review.
Friends of George R. Hodge forecast a Republican sheriff win in La Crosse County. A lifelong GOP voter and active community servant, Hodge previously ran but paused for business. He now camps on strong support, citing intelligence and fitness as decisive.
D. Reese of Chicago lies dying at his brother W. E B. Reese’s home at 11 South Fifth Street as sisters Mrs. W. W. Wilcox of Seattle and Mrs. C. W. Crompton of North Yakima stay by his bedside with friends. George Layton of Savanna Tennessee, a Masonic committeeman, arrived to visit, but Tonys ton was too late. Reese was alive at press time and further notices will follow.
Owing to Japan s financial stringency the government postponed the Japanese exposition from 1912 to 1917. The minister of commerce and agriculture announced the decision after a long conference with fair officials. The move is unpopular but the national budget cannot support the 16 million dollar appropriation at this time.
Iowa pleasure seekers will visit La Crosse, Dubuque, Winona, and St Paul on three autumn river cruises aboard the Helen Blair. Captain Walter Blair promises select company, scenic daytime passages, and convenient rail returns, highlighting upper Mississippi attractions and Illinois river sights with steady onboard comforts.
Governor Cummins faces pressure to avoid filling the unexpired Senate term of Alison. Republicans split as progressives and standpatters clash over supporting or defeating Cummins. If no election is held this session, Iowa would wait until 1905 for a senator, as the governor loses appointment power after adjournment.
In Berlin today Crown Prince William and his wife narrowly escaped death when a large automobile overturned at high speed. They were thrown clear and suffered only minor injuries and a severe nervous shock. The incident left the car partially wrecked and the royal pair jolted but safe.
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