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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1909

Page

10

Boys’ long coats in new fabrics for ages 9 to 16

The advertisement touts stylish long coats for boys aged 9 to 16 in the newest fabrics. Prices range from $3 to $10, offering affordable options for smart outerwear.

Funeral Held From That Place On November Twenty

The note states a funeral was held from a specific place on November 20, with no further details available in the fragment. It mentions no names or organizations in the readable text.

First Victim Found in Dakota Storm Near Tolna

Fourteen year old Johanna Tuftland, visiting Nels Hagen near Tolna, was found dead near a straw stack after getting lost in a blizzard that raged for forty eight hours. Affected area includes Fargo and surrounding towns as the storm caused severe winter conditions.

Fargo, N. D Johanna Knutt Tuftland Nels Hagen Tolna

Crushed by arrest dies by hanging in Wisconsin jail

Kenosha Wisconsin December 8 Stanley Kussika a Russian Pole committed suicide in his county jail cell by hanging with a rope made from suspenders. He had been arrested for the first time on a disgraceful occasion and ended his life Tuesday morning.

Kenosha Wis Stanley Kussika

Falls From Loft Crushed Skull Fatal at Farm

Lars Reinthon a resident farmer in the Leeds area climbed a hayloft doorway opened and he fell headfirst striking cement pavement. The fall crushed his skull and caused his death at the scene.

Leeds N. D Lars Reinthon

Wisconsin Supreme Court Opinions From Madison Dated Dec 8

The Wisconsin Supreme Court released opinions on eleven cases. Wadhams Oil Co. Milwaukee v Tray involved a challenge to a new oil inspection law, upheld demurrer and injunction voidance. Fond du Lac cases covered sidewalk and road injuries with affirmations of verdicts, including damages of 1500, 2374, 1224.52, and 7500 plus costs. Olga Lauson v Town of Fond du Lac questioned auto accident fault due to a stone pile. Elizabeth Boucher estate v Wis Central Ry reversed on contributory negligence when a brakeman died in 1908.

Madison Wis Supreme Court Wadhams Oil Co Milwaukee Ed. L. Tray Tarrant Tracy Otto Block City of Fond du Lac Gilbert Marlow Russell Street Olga Lauson Pltf Elizabeth Boucher Admi David B Central Ry Circuit Court Fond du Lac County Boucher Auust North Fond du Lac

Phenix Insurance Scandal Referred to Grand Jury in New York

District Attorney Jerome sent the Phenix Insurance Company looting case to Assistant DA Nott who urged the grand jury to issue subpoenas. Six witnesses have testified as scrutiny grows over alleged $1,000,000 loss with suspicions of a $500,000 to $1,500,000 asset shortage. President Geo C. Sheldon faces charges of record falsification and self serving use of company funds for a Wall Street margin account.

New York Insurance Hotchkiss Phenix Insurance Company Brooklyn Jerome Nott Carter, Wilder and Co Sheldon’s Doo Wall Street Insurance Department Busi

Bartender Held to Circuit Court in Assault Case

Mike O Rourke a Kendall bartender was held to the circuit court on a charge of assault with intent to do great bodily harm after witnesses said he struck Ole Knudson twice in the face and again after he lay on the floor breaking both jaws at the Hayward House saloon. bail set at 300 dollars.

Sparta Wis Mike O'Rourke Kendall Ole Knudson Hayward House Doxrud Knudson O'Rourke Mark Wiles Dr. Beebe Emil Smith Leonard Lumsden Frank Forster Burt Evans The Athletic Association Assembly Hall E. Abrahamson Melville Trux Ruth Bradford McCutcheon

Murderer chooses life imprisonment in Duluth verdict

William Schribner, found guilty of murder by circumstantial evidence in the Frank Massapust case near Ashawa, Minn, chose life imprisonment over the death penalty after Judge Dibell noted circumstantial evidence can support life term. The prisoner declared he wanted life, and his attorney agreed.

Duluth Minn William Schribner Frank Massapust Ashawa Judeg Dibell District Court Schribner

Tragic Car Crash Leaves Husband Dead Next Morning

A man sustained catastrophic injuries when his car crash nearly severed both legs, dying the following morning. He leaves behind a young wife and a small child.

Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Promoted

An advertisement extols Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as the busiest and mightiest remedy for weakness listlessness and gloom, claiming they convert weakness into strength and energy into joyousness with a gentle purgative action.

Chamberlain

Race death by own action debated by French ministers

Paris reports Minister Briand says advocates who defend their views in print will face government action. The new plan targets authors editors and publishers of books promoting race death by own action theories as part of efforts to curb such ideas.

Paris Briand

Women Slashed by Mysterious Jack the Slasher in Aurora

In Aurora Newfoundland the so called Jack the Slasher has attacked women forcing the feminine population indoors after dark. The latest victim is Emma Skinner Miller a West Aurora schools music supervisor and leader in local society. Four other women have suffered knife slashes as the assailant jumps from behind a tree to strike on the sidewalk.

Aurora Dec Jack the Emma Skinner Miller West Aurora Aurora Society

Overcome by Gas Fatal for Oostburg Couple

In Sheboygan Wisconsin Mrs J D Basmann of Oostburg died after being overcome by coal gas. Her husband remained in serious condition. Neighbors had arranged to retrieve a horse for milk transport. upon the husband’s absence Br Heinrich forced entry to find them unconscious.

Sheboygan Wis J. D. Basmann Oostburg Basmann Br. Heinrich

Curfew Reinstated in Winona for Minors After 9 PM

Winona Minnesota December 8 Chief of Police Herman A Schmidt has revived the curfew law that had sat dormant for years. Persons under seventeen must not be on public streets after 9 PM unless with a parent guardian or other adult.

Winona, Minn Herman A. Schmidt Winona

Morse and Walsh Cases Similar

Chicago December 7 government lawyers who prosecuted John R Walsh, convicted of misapplying national bank funds, consider his last bid to reach the U S Supreme Court blocked. They base this on the Morse decision, expecting the certiorari petition to fail.

Chicago John R. Walsh National Bank United States Supreme Court Morse

Iowa switchman killed in Estherville yard incident

Paul Campbell a 25 year old Rock Island switchman in Estherville Iowa was fatally injured when he was caught under a switching yard accident during shunting work in the yards.

Estherville Iowa Paul Campbell Rock Island

Prosecutors vow action over harms from anti family advocacy

Officials announce enforcement against individuals promoting violence and harm by urging others to remain childless. The statement frames such advocacy as prosecutable misconduct. Public safety and legal norms are highlighted as priorities in the crackdown.

Poles Return to Work in Ludlow Strike Talks

Prospects for a settlement of the Ludlow strike brighten as 2000 Polish workers walk out. The state board visits Ludlow to present a proposal to strike leaders, then a mass meeting will vote on it.

Springfield Mass Ludlow State Board

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