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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
4
An old advertisement touts Scott’s Emulsion as nourishment and medicine for malnutrition and poor digestion. It claims many children have benefited and urges readers to send the ad with paper name, return address, four postage, and a copy of Handy Atlas of the World from Scott & Bowne at 4 Pearl Street New York.
Doerflinger's store reported the first allotment of Red Cross stamps sold out completely last evening. Manager Toeller said more stamps were promised from the national bureau in Washington within a day or two and that supplies would be kept up until Christmas despite heavy demand.
Chicago December 4 Agents of the United States customs department report Mrs Emily Chadbourne will appeal to the United States district court for relief over the confiscation of tapestries paintings and bric a brac valued at about 82000 brought into the country for Mrs Jack Gardiner of Boston.
In Lexington Kentucky Judge Jim Hargis feud chief Beach Hargis faces a murder trial after his father is killed. The will cuts Beach out, but his mother vows to spend the entire estate to defend him and secure acquittal.
Francisco J. Heney the anti graft prosecutor shot by Adolph Haas left the hospital and went to the country home of William Kent in Marin County hills to recuperate.
Three men believed to be tramps were found dead beneath the central bridge in Cincinnati as of December 4. Authorities think they froze to death in the cold conditions.
The Pillsbury-Washburn Flour Mills directors report to shareholders outlines a receivership plan and optimistic reorganizing steps. They accuse certain officers of substantial fraud and irregularities amounting to about 1.8 million dollars. The board coordinates with receivers and creditors to pursue action.
An advertisement claims Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets aid digestion by supplying powerful fruit and vegetable essences that digest food without the stomach. It offers a free trial package by mail, urges readers to ask their druggist, and provides the Marshall Michigan address for orders.
The La Crosse assembly No. 154 Equitable Fraternal Union elected officers for 1909 led by President James B. Murray and Vice President John Weber. A committee was formed to revise by laws. a bazaar will be hosted December 15 at Coren Hall. Knights of the Maccabees Tent No. 62 chose Commander L B Omerberg and other officers for the coming year.
New York December hearing in Standard Oil case adjourned to Monday. Kellogg questions European affiliates and trade division among Germany France England and Italy. Archbold defends pricing, storage fees and pipeline carriage as common carriers amid probing questions.
John Berchardt of Watertown Wis a visitor to the livestock show reported to police that he was robbed of 1000 dollars by pickpockets while riding a street car this morning in Chicago.
The Fires Lang of the Red Star line and the New Pioneer collided in fog on the Mersey causing serious damage to both vessels. No injuries or casualties are reported in the brief note.
A music instructor who cannot perform still asserts teaching ability and often references numerous other individuals to support claims.
In Constantinople police scour the city chasing a political plot behind the death of Ismail Maher Pasha, former sultan’s representative at Samos. He was shot five times and died instantly, with high‑level figures suspected. Maher also served Abdul Hamid at Salonica during prior uprisings.
A court report notes multiple divorce cases disrupted by a meddlesome third party making unwanted calls. Investigators detail the pattern and potential motives behind the interference. The actions escalate tensions between spouses and complicate legal proceedings.
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