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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
6
Scott's Emulsion claims power to convert thin impure blood into pure rich blood and nourish every organ tissue and muscle. The ad offers a free Complete Handy Atlas of the World for four cents postage, shipping details to Scott & Bowne at 409 Pearl Street New York.
The common council plans to review water rules including a lien on property for water rent and a potential minimum six month charge of 2.50. The council may also hear pricing figures from Art Metal Construction of Jamestown New York for steel vault fixtures. Alderman Houska will preside in Mayor Andersons absence.
The House considers a five member committee to study the president’s message and report on possible action. Mr Perkins defends the dignity and duties of Congress, urging careful, discreet judgment and unity, prompting strong applause but no debate before the vote. The White House notes anticipated Senate action follows. Cannon discusses with the president about the cabinet controversy.
An advertisement invites nervous, tired readers to try Rexall Mucu Tone a nutritive tonic and mucous membrane cleanser. It claims to restore health by treating the blood and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied after a reasonable trial at O. T. Erhart 431 Main Street with 50c and 1.00 bottles.
At the Powder Trust hearing in Cleveland on December 11 President Lent of Austin Powder testified that the 50 million dollar guarantee paid on entering the Gunpowder Trade association has never been refunded. He said the price control agreement was in force until 1905 and he did not know if it still exists. The hearing adjourned to reconvene in New York December 17.
A freight engine exploded at Marion Illinois on December 11 killing the engineer and fatally injuring the fireman and a flagman. The engineer and flagman were blown about 100 feet.
George Scharf also known as Ernest Ekono palski sought in Wabasha Minnesota for thefts totaling 111 dollars at an electric theater. He was arrested by local police yesterday and brought back to Wabasha with Sheriff McCloud. He then rode trains toward St Paul doubling back to La Crosse where Detective McGrath detained him. He had previous police records two years ago for an escape from Red Wing reformatory.
Alfred O. Crozier of Wilmington argues against Cannon as he urges a nationwide waterways program funded by bonds. He contends costly rail charges burden the public and that a $500 million bond issue could save over a half billion dollars yearly in freight rates by developing canals and waterways.
Remember the E. F. U. Bazaar at Covenhall Tuesday afternoon and evening with dancing in the evening.
Helma Erickson, 19, was found unconscious in a vacant South Side lot after a brutal assault by an unknown man. She had lain in the lot for hours before discovery and is in critical condition feared to die from her injuries.
The Wisconsin-Illinois league faces talk of removing La Crosse and Wausau as promoters push to realign teams. President Henry Rooney asserts La Crosse will remain in the league and vows to defend the city against any challenge.
Miss Elizabeth Logg, 70, confined in Watertown state hospital after a sheriff raid on her brother's Amboy farm. Neighbors had petitioned for inquiry, alleging she had been kept in a windmill tower for over a year, accessed by a second-story trap door.
William Fiddler was sentenced in Janesville to four years in prison for attempting to wreck a St. Paul passenger train near her location. The case, heard December 11, highlights a bold act against rail safety and resulted in a harsh penalty.
Cheap steel range listed for sale on 209 N 14th St with contact phone 577 M. Item described as AI condition and priced to sell.
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