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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1908
Page
9
La Crosse Tribune page lists help wanted notices for a cook and house work, a stenographer position, and sales canvassers. Also offers sales ads, second hand items, rental rooms, and a bank condition report for The Batavian National Bank with detailed assets and liabilities.
Wanted notices from a reader seeking a modern four or five flat with steam heat at a good location and reasonable rent and no children. Address F. W. Skinner care Tribune. Also a young couple seeks two or three furnished rooms for light housekeeping with response addressed to U. S.
The City Treasurer of La Crosse Wisconsin announces the 1908 tax roll is in hand for collection. Personal taxes are due by December 20 1908 and all taxes must be paid by January 30 1909. Bring a correct lot and land description to avoid errors. Office hours are 9 am to noon and 1 30 pm to 5 pm. GEO W YOUNG City Treasurer.
In Probate La Crosse County Court notices creditors to present claims against the estate of Peter Schlabach deceased. Letters testamentary granted to Susannah Schlabach. Six months from October 27, 1908 for examination and allowance. Court will on May 4, 1909 at 10 a m examine and adjust claims. By the Court County Judge John Brindley. Attorney for Executrix John A. Daniels.
A court note states guilt for counterfeiting and compares the act to substituting a worthless remedy for Foley's Honey and Tar, the cough and cold remedy claimed to cure stubborn coughs and heal the lungs. O. T. Erhart referenced.
Local Tribune seeks reader tips to locate missing articles from past editions. Reporters request information on stories, dates, or subjects that may aid reconstruction or archival recovery for the paper.
The body of John P Gedney former head of the J P Gedney Pickle Works Onalaska was found beneath a Minneapolis St Louis Railroad bridge. Police pursue an accident theory as the skull fracture and time of death are uncertain. Mrs Gedney and son Stewart traveled to Minneapolis with Katherine and Mollie following. Funeral likely in Minneapolis.
At tonight's board of trade meeting a proposal to publish a monthly journal to advertise La Crosse will be discussed. If rejected, other plans to advertise the city and promote the organization will be considered.
A farmer warns that chasing stock market gains without active management harms business. The speaker states dabbling leads to trouble and financial loss, stressing money out of pocket for those who pursue such speculative bets.
Chicago reports Rev. William Danforth threatens injunction as stage manager Colin Camp causes controversy over profanity in The Gates of Eden. Danforth, seated in a box at premier, objects to improvised swearing and may pursue legal action to protect playwrights rights.
The heaviest fog in years shrouds English and Irish ports causing widespread shipping delays and several collisions. Incoming and outgoing mail and passenger ships face 24 to 48 hour slows as harbors fill with cautious vessels including cruisers and battleships. In Dover two ships reportedly collided in dense fog with all aboard lost. lifeboats search the area but sight is hindered by the curtain of fog.
An old advertisement warns that sleeve drugs like Dr King’s New Life Pills claim many cures including constipation and malaria. The copy states the pills work quietly and promises relief, selling for 25 cents at O T Erhart’s drug store.
Testimony shows John D Archbold dodging rapid questions from federal attorney as he recalls loans and contracts involving Standard Oil. Kellogg presses on details of a loan to Mr Mac Donald and a refinery purchase from Indiana Pipe Line, with Archbold uncertain about figures or memory. Rent your rooms with TRIBUNE WANTS.
Geneva reports Swiss and Paris police investigate rumors that Russell L. Clark son of a New York electrical engineer was followed by a French woman across Europe before his disappearance on Lake Instance. Police keep details secret while pursuing leads and a reward is offered for information about the woman.
Tangier December 1 Abdul Aziz former Sultan of Morocco agrees to abdicate and cede private fortune to his brother Mulai in return for an annual 35000 dollars and control of his fortune. Negotiations to sell Abdul’s harem continue but Abdul demands the best looking wives for Mulai while Mulai doubts the value of the bargain.
Cleveland dispatch reports a general order for the arrest of three men seen near the new Pittsburgh Construction steel bridge shortly before a dynamite explosion wrecked the structure. The blast endangered passengers on trains below while the concrete pier was torn up and debris hurled far. Enemies of the builders blamed for the outrage.
Rome December reports the popes condition remains guarded at the Vatican with strict secrecy. Dr Getacci told a United Press correspondent the illness, a chronic constitution problem, is not serious but requires absolute rest due to age. Dr Petacci held three consultations with Prof Marchia Fava after a worsening cold.
Daniel J. Keefe of Detroit, president of the Longshoremen's Union, has accepted the position of commissioner general of immigration in Washington D. C. on December 1. The appointment places Keefe in charge of the federal program overseeing immigrant workers and port labor policy.
The market started irregular and remained so as investors shifted toward low priced railroad issues. Rock Island preferred led activity, hitting 56 in late morning with the common stock up a point. Railroads gained tone while government and other bonds held, with the day closing strong though a touch lower.
New York financial note lists money on ball at 2% to 2% and time money 3% to 3% for six months. Mercantile paper quoted at 4% to 4%. London bar silver at 22% down. Demand sterling ranges from 486.70 to 486.75.
Treasury release in Washington reports receipts of 1 613 831 dollars and disbursements totaling 3 170 000 dollars for December. The deficit widens as government outlays exceed revenue. No further details provided.
Cattle receipts 4000 with tomorrow’s estimate 20000. market steady with ranges from 1.60 to 7.70 for various classes. Hogs receipts 26000 with tomorrow’s estimate 30000. market 5 to 10 cents higher. typical prices from 3.75 to 6.10. Sheep receipts 16000 with tomorrow’s estimate 20000. market 10 to 20 cents higher. native and western sheep and lambs priced from 2.80 to 6.75.
Cattle receipts 14 000 with 20 southerns and hogs 20 000. Market strong across cattle with native and southern steers and cows listed, stockers and feeders, bulls and calves priced. Sheep receipts 8 000 with steady demand. Provisions futures for Lard Ribery notes and May spreads given.
Chicago market notes wheat reached record highs for the crop with May delivery hoarded by large holders adding about two million bushels. Wheat Dec and May traded around 1.04 to 1.09 dollars while corn showed weakness with varied closing ranges and Park January and May grain futures also moving in narrow bounds.
Chicago wholesale egg and dairy prices listed for December 1 show extras at 32 for eggs, prime first 30, firsts 29, seconds 14 to 16. butter creams 30, firsts 26, seconds 22. cheese Twins 13 percent, Young America 18 to 14. live poultry ranging from turkeys 14, chickens 9 percent, old roosters 7, spring chickens 11. dressed turkeys 14 to 17, chicks 7 to 8, spring 11, ducks 9 to 11, geese 6 to 9 per dozen. geese 5 to 9 in other line.
Laura Craigie of Onalaska was granted a divorce from Grant Craigie by Judge Fruit this morning. She alleges desertion and cruel and inhuman treatment. TRI BUNE WANTS helps you sell items to buyers.
Wholesale fruit prices shift with cranberries 10 to 11.50 per barrel and lemons to 4.00 per box. Oysters drop to 1.10 per gallon while storage eggs rise to 28 cents. Other items listed include onions 65 cents per bushel, sweet potatoes 5.00 per barrel, and assorted produce and feed prices from J. C. Burns’ market notes.
In Omaha a federal court hears opening statements in the murder trial of Charles E. Davis over physician Dr. Frederick Rustin. Prosecutor English details the Austin tragedy and a supposed triple death pact while Mrs Grace Rustin attends court. defense argues Mrs Rice may have killed Rustin and cites her prior threats and purchases.
In St. Louis a coroner's jury found homicide in the death of Mrs. Bertha Holt Pritchett five days after her marriage to Dr. Paul Pritchett. The physician is under arrest after an autopsy revealed an operation. Dr. Davis Forster, summoned before signing a death certificate, cited Pritchett's claim of August marriage. The couple, longtime Lebanon residents, moved to St. Louis at marriage. Pritchett's father is a Southern Methodist minister.
Hot Springs Va December 1 It was learned that President elect Taft can have Jos G Cannon of Illinois elected speaker of the house without opposition. Taft has positive assurances Cannon will push for tariff reform and support progressive legislation if reelected A meeting between Taft and Cannon is expected in Washington.
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