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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1909
Page
6
The Keefe Business College offers commercial courses with experienced teachers and strong placement claims in the Northwest. Courses include bookkeeping shorthand typing English arithmetic and penmanship with cash or payment plans and a typical eight month combined track. Tuition listed at 50 dollars.
Keefe College graduates hold responsible posts in leading American and Mexican firms. Notable alumni work as auditors for American Smelting in Aguascalientes and Simons Hardware in St. Louis, with others at Western Electrical in Hawthorne and La Crosse Plow. Letters from employers praise thorough training and high proficiency.
The text states plans to conduct five flights at the aero nautic carnival in October for 8000 dollars. A fast contract closure is noted and it mentions Curtiss’s return from Europe with first flights anticipated. Forest Park area will host the exhibition.
A complainant accuses John Buchter, a stone mason with a police record, of cracking body lice on a park bench while a woman tried to rest. Health Officer Murphy referred the case to Supt. Thomas McMullen of the state free employment bureau for action under his jurisdiction.
Joyette wins the first President Taft cup race in Marblehead with Ellen and Wolf close behind. Ellen takes second as American yachts dominate while a sightseeing cutter sinks a pleasure craft amid a collision. all aboard saved by the Limit crew.
The circuit court opens September 14 with memorial services for the late Judge John J. Fruit and Charles B. Miller. La Crosse county bar association members and prominent lawyers from the sixth judicial circuit will participate with two prepared speakers from each county and several improvisational speakers.
A brief Rome tremor startled thousands this afternoon as Pope Pius V I felt the quake from the Vatican. He moved to the gardens to check for damage after the few seconds of shaking.
John S. Brown, 60, was found alive after four days without water or food in a Michigan Central freight car near Chicago. He entered the car in northern Michigan to rest, woke to find it moving, and endured hours of begging for release before being freed and revived.
Expenditures totaling about 9 million dollars announced by the Rock Island railroad reveal how major systems plan to meet anticipated higher business. The statement signals a broad expansion in rolling stock and related infrastructure across national rail networks.
Jerry Sullivan 78 is recovering at St Francis hospital after a Market street car struck him yesterday in front of his home at 115 Market street. He was hit in the side as he walked backward while a man trimmed trees. Doctors say he is robust and healthy for his age and should recover if no internal injuries develop.
The city and Board of Public Works agreed Woolley’s job will be completed by the city. The brick paving from 9th and Green Bay to West Avenue is about two thirds done. City to buy existing materials, secure new supplies, and hire crews to finish at once. The readvertised contract would have needed 39 days, delaying completion beyond this season.
Oscar H Hulberg and Arthur Holbeck county good roads leaders oppose Saturday road contract letting. Attorney Jesse Higbee retained to seek injunction and block road work until board plans specs drainage stone and surfacing are set, arguing contracts lack complete design and threaten permanent highway system.
Reported flood devastation prompts calls for urgent aid across Mexican regions. Monterey residents pledge swift fund and food distribution. Neuvo Leon and Monterey leaders coordinate relief through military commandant Gen. Trevino. American relief actions include Red Cross funding and appeals for broader contributions.
William Laird and Mathew Norton, prominent Winona citizens, donated $40,000 to support the realization of a new park, providing momentum for a community green space.
A portion of the contract price at 13 cents per cubic yard will be allocated to the city park fund for materials used. One cent of each price goes toward the fund. The note details how funds from grading work support park projects.
Anna Nack and George Colwell returned from a wedding last Wednesday to a home festooned with old shoes hearts and sunflowers. The groom will continue at the La Crosse Boot and Shoe company and the couple will reside in the city.
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