Claim earnings of prisoners to compensate victim’s father
Milwaukee, Wis. December 15. Henry Zynda, father of Hattie Zynda the 14 year old girl murdered by two Polish convicts, seeks to file a claim that the 65 cent a day earnings of the prisoners be paid to him. He argues the life penalty’s use for luxuries affords the killers a better living than possible when they were street laborers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Henry Zynda
Hattie Zynda
Zynda
Waupun
Icy pavement antics spark clumsy slips
People seek amusement in mishaps as slips on icy sidewalks or banana peels provide accidental entertainment.
dreadful disease cured by cuticura
six year old daughter suffered two months with hives playing with contagious children. after ineffective doctors and remedies, Cuticura Soap bath and Cuticura Ointment relieved itching. later recommended Bilone Rocosdine for skin diseases. Mrs Geo L Fridhoff Warren Mich June 30 and July 13, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Iease
Billone Rocosdine
Geo. L. Fridhoff
Warren, Mich
Cuticura Cures Boy's Severe Eczema Case
A Long Island mother reports her son’s back eczema healed by Cuticura Soap and Ointment after other treatments failed. The letter, dated May 21, 1908, promotes Cuticura as a complete skin remedy with associated products and a potter drug company advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Maxwell
Woodside
Long Inland
Potter Drug & Chem
Opar
La Crosse Power Plans 300-Foot Dam Expansion
President W. J. Ferris of the La Crosse Water Power Company announces a new 300 foot dam on Rock Creek above the Dells Dam to create storage surpassing Hatfield and Dells reservoirs combined. The scheme removes the need for a fourth dam by extending the third dam to submerge the planned fourth dam area, then a final dam and large power house will be built below Hatfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Ferris
la Crosse Water Power Company
Rock Creek
Dells Dam
Hatfield
Dells
Hatfield Power House
Commissioner Begins Fight at Farm Over Inmate Abuse Claims
A report on alleged abuse by Overseer Johnson at a farm, plus affidavits from Ole Bito George Judson Wenzel Wernecke Gabriel Oberst and C H Berry allege neglect of inmates poor feeding low milk output and retaliation against supporters of Hauser. The dispute centers on poultry accounting and Johnsons unfinished tenure record.
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Johnson
George Judson
Hauser
Ole Bito
Wenzel Wernecke
Gabriel Oberst
C. H. Berry
Old Citizen Daniel Steinman Dies in La Crosse
Daniel Steinman, a longtime La Crosse resident born in Rhine Falls Germany on June 6 1837, died this morning at 9 30 at his home after a paralysis stroke. Surviving are his widow and six children Mrs Albert Post Mrs D B Rice Mrs Kate Peterson Mrs W H Davis Mrs E H Hoff man and August Steinman all of La Crosse. Funeral planned at his residence on Friday afternoon.
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Daniel Steinman
South Fifth Street
Rhine Falls
Germany
America
Houston County
la Crosse
Listman Mill
Albert Post
D. B. Rice
Kate Peterson
W. H. Davis
E. H. Hoffman
August Steinman
Marines Fight at Corinto as Zelaya Government Collapses
Dispatches from New Orleans report a battle near Rama between Provisional President Estrada forces and General Vasquez troops. Revoluitionists allegedly advanced to fire on Zelaya’s army, signaling renewed combat as the city of Corinto is described as controlled by the mob seeking Zelaya’s overthrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelaya
New Orleans
Colon
Rama
Estrada
Vasquez
Bandit grips Frisco in fear across bay cities
A lone bandit terrorizes San Francisco and surrounding trans bay cities since December 4, murdering one man and looting six businesses. Police admit they cannot cope as the robber derides officers in letters sent during the spree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Calif
Trans-Bay
Bay
Second Wife Distressed at Deathbed Surprise in Elkhart
Mrs. Ida M. Stone of Marion Indiana learned her husband had died in Elkhart after seven years of waiting. She dressed in mourning and planned his burial, but found another woman there weeping over his bier who claimed to have been married to him in St. Louis.
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Carms
Marshall Rudd
Vernon
Ill
Anne Bolerjack
Lee Bolerjack
Elkhart
Ind
Ida M. Stone
Marion
St. Louis
Young Zelaya’s breach of promise case in New York
Anibal Zelaya nephew of Nicaragua’s president would need 278 years of income to pay the $100,000 breach of promise damages sought by Juliette Hero. Miss Hero described wooing and fickleness, wearing Russian pony skin coat and a rose silk waist, drawing attention to the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Anibal Zelaya
Nicaragua
Juliette Hero
D. Bolanos
Miss Hero
Anibal
Minneapolis man found dead in New Erie hotel
Martin Swabe, 50, a Norwegian resident of Minneapolis, was found dead alone in the New Erie hotel. The coroner suspects lung trouble contributed to his death. His brother Hans Swabe of 1421 Adams Street, Minneapolis, was identified.
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Chicago
Martin Swabe
Minneapolis
New Erie
Hans Swabe
Martin
Adams Street
Murphy Believed He Will Recover After Coma
In Terre Haute Indiana on December 15 William Murphy, critically ill, briefly entered a coma as an undertaker prepared to embalm him. A nurse declared him dead when no heartbeat was felt, but officials believe Murphy may still recover.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Wm. Murphy
Murphy
Weight 431 Pounds Ohio Woman Dies
Springfield Ohio December 15 Unusual arrangements mark the funeral of Mary E Hull who weighed 431 pounds at death The casket rests in a yard tent since it cannot be brought inside The service will be at Wiley M E Church with the corpse left outdoors during the ceremony The coffin measures 42 inches at the bottom and 48 inches at the top two feet deep and six feet long
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Springfield
Mary E. Hull
Wiley M. E
Elliott to Get Umpire F Agur
In Milwaukee papers today Frank Agur is named as umpire for the Wisconsin Illinois league. He signed with Mell then with Elliott who says he arranged with President Moll of the Badger organization to place Agur in the Minny league.
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Milwaukee
Frank Agur
Agur
Elliott
Moll
Badger
Reward Offered for Kidnappers in Alma Kellner Case
Gov. Wilson announced a reward of 590 dollars for the capture of Alma Kellner's kidnappers in Louisville Kentucky. The child has been missing from her home since last Wednesday.
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Louisville
Wilson
Alma Kellner
Dyspepsia Cure Promoted Amid La Crosse Civic Talk
The piece promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion and relates civic booster remarks by La Crosse leaders. It contrasts disease and prevention, cites widespread physician use, and notes the tablet's accessibility and trial offer. It also covers local discussions on progress, unity, and municipal hurdles led by Doerflinger and Mayor Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doerflinger
la Crosse
Wendell A. Anderson
Anderson
La Crosse Leaders Rally To Raise One Hundred Thousand
In a public meeting the push for Greater La Crosse shows strong support from retailers and merchants. Bishop James Schwebach pledges $1,000 as local industries back the park and growth plan aiming to fund a citywide redevelopment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wing
James Schwebach
la Crosse
Bryant-Sisson Company
Bryant
Jokes critics urge freshness from old humor
Father Ambrose Murphy remarks that some jokes are so old they predate St Patrick driving snakes from Ireland. He suggests newer material or help from friends to create fresh humor.
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St. Patrick
Ireland
Father Ambrose Murphy
Local leaders urge civic renewal and patronage of home factories
County supervisor criticizes elected officials while La Crosse faces jury duty apathy and calls for citizen duty. Speakers praise La Crosse’s business climate, urging support for local manufacturers and a commercial industrial renaissance championed by Congressman Esch. Scott of Nicholson-Scott and Thompson of Citizens’ State Bank recount their city ties and investments.
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la Crosse
Hirschheimer
Doerflinger
William Doerflinger
City of la Crosse
John J. Esch
la Crose
Scott
Nicholson-Scott Company
Coren
Thomas S. Thompson
Citizens’ State Bank
South Fourthstreet
German and Irish barroom exchange with cemetery sexton
A humorous barroom anecdote on St Patrick's Day features a German patron praising the Irish and joking with Irish locals. The Irish and German banter includes clinking drinks and a mistaken identity moment as the German leaves and the bartender notes the man is Mr. Reisinger, sexton at the Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erhart
Mike
Reisinger
Sexton
Catholic Cemetery
Attorney Shubert
Rooster Attorney Praises Hebberd Birth Boosts Hope
E S Hebberd welcomes a ten pound boy and declares he will run a future major institution set up by the board of trade. The remark includes a colorful nod from Attorney Schubert calling Hebberd one of the biggest roosters in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Hebberd
Board of Trade
Mr. Hebberd
Attorney Schubert
Community leaders rally for La Crosse fund drive
Business figures and local merchants praised La Crosse for its strong reputation as a hub for commerce and education. Bankers, theater managers, and sponsors subscribed significant amounts, with Wisconsin Business University students and hundreds of supporters cited as drivers of the annual fundraising effort. The Roll of Honor highlights many young men contributing despite personal sacrifices.
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Wisconsin Business University
Leigh Toland
Frank Koppelberger
Majestic Theater
Louis Oven
Odin J. Owen
la Crosse
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Felton
New England
W. Johnson
S. Third Street
Water Power Company
Commissioner
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Frisco
Young Zelaya
Undertaker
Ohio
Lersheer
Sir Malin
LaCrosse
Stuart
Pasteur
F. A. Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bidg
Marshall, Mich
Doerlinger
Wabasha
Kenyon
Nolan
Winona
Gillette
Fred Kroner Hardware Co
South Third Street
Bijou
Fiouse
Quality House
Hore
Jefferson
Frank Kohn
Hoeschler
White Pine & Spruce
Hoeschler Bros
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