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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1908
Page
9
An old home remedy claims to neutralize acidity and aid digestion. The formula uses sodium phosphate, essence of spearmint, baking soda, and water to create a cloudy drink. Two teaspoonfuls are taken before each meal for three weeks to counter fermentation and stimulate digestive secretions.
Eau Claire, Wis, reports the fourth annual encampment of the Department of Wisconsin Grand Army of the Republic will begin June 15 next year at Eau Claire.
James Dugan known as Slim Jim, a life term inmate for the 1893 Minneapolis murder of James Harris, was found dead in the state prison hospital at 8 am, apparently by morphine. He faced a prior three and a half year term for grand larceny in St Paul, and had recent admission to the prison in February 1894. A coroner's inquest may reveal how he obtained the drug. The case ties him to the Rice Street gang and twin cities crime history.
A nine year old girl, daughter of John Shubert, died near Pukwana South Dakota in an accidental hanging. She tried to bring a book home to a neighbor from the schoolhouse, but a window sash closed on her neck pinning her. Parents found her lifeless body hanging.
Mrs M Summers offers free instructions for a constitutional cause of bed wetting. She asks mothers to write for her successful treatment, claiming it helps children and adults with daytime or nighttime urine difficulties without asking for money.
Duluth Dec 19 A sneak thief dashed behind the bar at Frank Rabinowitz's saloon in Eveleth and seized a sack containing 300 in gold from a drawer known to the robber. The bar tender had been arranging money after drawing from the bank to cash miners' checks.
The advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy is the most effective treatment for kidney and bladder troubles. It alleges the product corrects irregularities, rebuilds worn tissues, restores vitality, and makes users feel and look well, endorsed by O. T. Erhart.
ALBERT LEA Minn Dec 19 A man identified as T T Olson killed himself while working on a Mansfield township farm. Coroner investigates after reports he had been drinking heavily for several days prior to the incident.
The oil ship Kalam Kalama, arriving from New York with its cargo ablaze, could not be extinguished after efforts failed. It was sunk by shelling from Singapore harbor forts with six inch guns at a two mile range.
Washington D C December 19 There is a possibility that Secretary Root may resign to President Roosevelt before March 4 His knee injured during Ohio campaign has become painful enough to require a specialist and proper treatment
The House Committee on Commerce issued a favorable report yesterday on a bill to extend the construction time for a bridge across the Mississippi River at St Paul. The action supports continued work on the bridge project and outlines timing adjustments for completion.
A Vine Street resident objects to closing the street from Twelfth to Seventeenth for paving tied to the new normal school. He argues the city council is reallocating the road for school use, blocking access for farmers, and may require residents to bear damages as the street becomes a brick wall. He cites a 1907 petition and recent sewer work, calling for public input.
In Eureka California on December 19 posses hunt the forest around town for a maniac believed to have killed Oscar Chapman whose body with a rifle bullet wound over the heart was found in a deserted woods area. Chapman is the third such victim in the past month with Bert Porter and Jos Virra among earlier deaths.
In Devils Lake North Dakota on December 19 three small children were trapped inside J S Neathery s home when a fire started. Electrician J Clark returning by heard the screams and forced entry to pull them to safety. The house and contents were nearly a total loss.
In Fond du Lac Wisconsin Rev. John Lloyd of Division Street Methodist Episcopal church led an Emmanuel movement example. The Thursday evening prayer service featured a full choir, classical sacred music, a health talk and a social chat with tea and light refreshments served to the gathered congregation.
Authentic information from local unions of the United Mine Workers of America indicates the election of President T. L. Lewis by an overwhelming majority. Illinois will likely back Lewis by 5,000 to 7,000, the anthracite region by 10,000, and Ohio by about 10,000. District results show District No. 5 even, District No. 2 in Lewis favor by a small margin, District No. 8 for Lewis, and District No. 11 in doubt but possibly for Walker.
Dec 19 Geo W Wickersham of Reading and New York bar was announced as Taft’s choice for attorney general in his cabinet per the Evening World. He belongs to Strong and Cadwalader, a firm in which Henry W Taft, the president-elect’s brother, is a member. The firm stated Wickersham did not know about the appointment.
Mrs Mary Eleanor Hanbury formerly a telephone operator and wife of David T Hanbury a millionaire brewer and Arctic explorer has withdrawn her divorce suit. A reconciliation followed after he deeded her his entire fortune of 4 million dollars with unrestricted power to transfer the property.
A pithy remark notes that many people readily point out faults but offer few constructive suggestions, highlighting the habit of criticism over endorsement.
The budget for Japan’s next fiscal year lists ordinary expenditures at 400,913,102 dollars and extraordinary expenditures at 115,228,693 dollars. A Buffalo man touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for a cold sore, claiming complete cure in two days. An auction yields two fire horses selling for 65.50 dollars each at station No 1. A remark on the rarity of a truly sympathetic wife.
A reflective line notes that misdeeds often blamed on fate or luck, while implying personal responsibility for consequences arising from unchecked desires.
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