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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
3
Compliments from landscape architect J Nolen highlight Crosse as leading in city beautification. He praised its spirit, scope, and financial support, urging continued steady effort to match the strong start, while the mayor cautions against complacency. A note of caution and a promise of music and a large chorus accompany further civic plans.
The data shows per issue figures 7 350, 7 845, 7 480 and 7 400 with a note that the average per issue excludes extra sample copies.
The Milwaukee Journal reports a source claiming Uncle Ike Stephenson spent about 106000 to secure 56000 votes in the senatorial primary, roughly $2 per vote, suggesting a cap on vote prices to curb money influence. The note cites E A Ed as Stephenson’s former manager and as handling funds for the campaign.
Washington correspondent J C Welliver argues the old rule that new senators must be seen not heard is fading as La Follette pushes for recognition and new voices like Root Cummins Bristow Jones Crawford enter the chamber, signaling a more active senate with tariff debate ahead.
A sensational note says John D. Rockefeller may join William Waldorf Astor amid public opinion shifts. It claims a new version of how a summons reached Rockefeller before the Landis case, asserting a constable approached his window and made a noise like a dividend.
The passage notes relief at the reprieve while questioning the guilt of Herman Billik. It argues the evidence did not justify the death sentence and suggests replacing it with life imprisonment to protect society.
A call to action urges rapid distribution of Red Cross stamps across the state. The message claims the city has led the effort and must now fulfill the pledge by placing stamps on every letter from now until Christmas.
The story by Charles FeltonPidgin sparked a best selling book and a highly popular stage adaptation. Quincy Adams Sawyer follows a Boston lawyer who cures a country romance with a blind girl as love stories unfold amid genuine character portrayal. Manager F W Gage has booked the play for December 25 and 26 at La Crosse theater.
The Rogers Brothers company presents for the first time their latest production In Panama at the La Crosse theater tonight. The show promises high class specialties and a grand opera level ensemble. Max Rogers, famed entertainer, leads with top material and a strong cast guided by Max Hoffmann.
A crowded Bijou welcomed the Rennee family as the feature act presenting five operatic scenes with Italian French German and Hungarian elements. The Three Kobers impressed with gymnastics despite tight stage space. Laurette Boyd and Thos Dugan drew strong laughs with Irish and classic variety bits. The moving pictures tell A Daughter of Erin.
Arkansas Supreme Court calls ruling erroneous in Johnson v. State where an attorney’s motion alleging a judge’s relation to opposing counsel and contingent fees did not impeach judge’s integrity. The decision stood on disqualification law rather than contempt.
The fragment notes comments about a man with thin legs and recalls a prior arrest for having no visible means of support, attributed to the Cornell Widow. The passage suggests local gossip about his finances and demeanor.
Thos Halligan of 194 Hewitt street Bridgeport Conn reports gaining five pounds in one week while using Father John’s Medicine which contains no injurious drugs. A J Humphrey of 36 Revan street Cohoes New York says two years of weakness improved after use with better appetite sleep and growing strength and flesh.
Mrs. Kelleher of 53 First Ave New York City reports her baby improved from bronchial troubles and thin state after using Father John’s Medicine. She notes the child is picking up nicely and she has recommended it to neighbors.
Joy begs Hugo Charteris to forgive and join her on a voyage to the Argentine. Tisdale reveals the full truth of Charteris death and Joy’s love. Hugo agrees to sell his life here and sail away with her, leaving England behind. Joy boards the ship in veil and resolve.
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