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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1909
Page
6
Munyon's Paw-Paw Pills claim to soothe the stomach and liver without griping or weakening. The ad emphasizes constipation causes diseases, praises non calomel ingredients, and quotes a price of 25 cents for the pills as a tonic aiding digestion and blood enrichment.
Relatives and friends in La Crosse fear Joseph Bergen has lost his mental balance after his arrest in Burlington Iowa and arraignment in Joliet. They recall he was trusted before trouble with the Denglar company and say his recent acts show instability. His first wife Miss Bertha Cummings is described as esteemed and Bergen’s two brothers John and Leo are noted as honorable.
Washington D C December 20 Dago Red threats to exterminate the Hawaiian race were made to the senate committee on Pacific islands and the Philippines. John G Woolley a 1909 Prohibition candidate in Honolulu described the drink priced at 60 cents a gallon and claimed one gallon could intoxicate two Hawaiians for two days. He and reform groups urged Hawaii prohibition through a bill by late Senator Johnson of North Dakota.
The annual life insurance report by Wisconsin Commissioner George E. Beedle shows in force policies rising across all sectors. Old line companies, assessment life, and mutual benefit societies report substantial gains, with terminations decreasing, signaling overall health of the state’s insurance business.
Gen. Estrada has filed a formal request with the State Department for recognition of the Nicaraguan revolutionary government. He says he will not accept any executive chosen by Zelaya or the congress and implies he would fight if Madriz or Irias is chosen.
A pennyworth bottle of Scott's Emulsion is offered for half teaspoon doses four times daily mixed in its bottle. One year old baby would use about a month, four bottles in three months. Promises strength and health foundational for a robust child. Bend 1% in ad copy. For sale by all druggists. Scott & Bowne. 409 Pearl St New York.
The Tribune urges readers to fill stockings or supply empty ones for others to fill and donate goodies to The Tribune office. The goal is to ensure every stocking brings joy to a child on Christmas Eve through the Good Cheer Club.
Fire of unknown origin broke out about 5 45 yesterday afternoon in the Burlington hotel at 108 North Second street owned by A Schulz. The blaze started in a store room on the second floor and spread to several bed rooms before being checked. Insurance covers the loss. Fire departments No 1 and 3 extinguished the fire in about half an hour. Schulz commends the fire department for their efficient work.
W D Haight of Chicago arrives in Flint Michigan to bring back his 15 year old daughter who vanished on November 30. A photo from Robert Simons of the Zinn Comedy company led police to a resort where she was found. The girl, who does not want to return, plans to marry bellboy Wilbur Dunbar and join vaudeville.
Thousands of union shirt waist workers walk off lines in Philadelphia starting a general revolt against working conditions. The strike is expected to draw about 5,000 workers joining the action today.
The appeal of Charles Thomas from a Iowa Supreme Court murder conviction for killing Mabel Scofield in Des Moines was dismissed today by the United States Supreme Court for want of jurisdiction.
Dr. Frederick A. Cook the Arctic explorer has sailed the Atlantic on the liner Corina and is now in Europe according to a letter from fellow passenger M. Charles Mikels received today in Marion Indiana.
Fire at Camp Douglas started in a livery stable destroying five or six buildings early Sunday around three o clock. No injuries are reported and investigators assess the cause and extent of the blaze.
Boston lawyer Frederick W. Peabody, famed as an authority on Eddyism, speaks Tuesday night at eight in the old Y M C A hall La Crosse. Admission is free with a silver offering.
A dozen senior admirals will retire about the first of the year under naval law. Rear Admiral Kimbal commands American forces in Nicaraguan waters and will be first to go. Rear Admiral Arnold, age 62 in November, is last to retire. The group includes Uriel Zabree, commander of the Pacific fleet, who will retire in February.
The US cruiser Buffalo lies off Corinto with 700 marines still aboard. A rumored demonstration against US Vice Consul Caldera did not occur upon the ship's arrival at Corinto.
The final appeal of John R. Walsh the Chicago banker accused of wrecking three banks was formally presented to the U S Supreme Court by Attorney John S Miller. The court took the appeal under advisement.
Copenhagen is told the Cook polar date inquiry is split with Danish members favoring doubt and foreign members balking at Cook evidence. The panel plans a neutral report denying a clear verdict on whether Cook reached the pole and Cook won’t be summoned to testify.
In a six year case at Posen the high court ruled Count Ignatius Kwilecki childless and declared the supposed heir boy Count Joseph Kwilecki is really the peasant Cecelia Meyer's son. He must be returned to his mother and the estate revert to the rightful heir Count Hector Kwilecki.
Tomah Wis Dec 20 The photograph studio and picture framing shop of Mr Robinson was destroyed by fire at 830 this morning The proprietor started the fire in the store and returned to find the studio in flames The adjoining residence was saved though the studio and contents were totally destroyed The building is owned by David Olson Insurance of 200 on contents will not cover the damage
The Illinois Supreme Court heard the Illinois Central Railroad defense over fifteen million dollars in back taxes. A decision is not expected for about nine months due to voluminous records and numerous questions involved.
In Grand Cane Louisiana on December 20 a white farmer accused a Black woman Belle Bower of stealing hogs. A battle between whites and blacks followed leaving three men dead and six injured as the parish erupts with many Black residents fleeing to other areas.
In Bedford Indiana on December 20 three people drowned while crossing a creek in a boat near the town. The victims were William Johnson aged 28 and two women, Alma Utter Back aged 20 and Laura Currens aged 19.
Stamp books priced at 10 cents 25 cents and $1.00 are available at PARK STORE BARRON'S TEN CENT STORE A F REITZEL NICHOLSON SCOTT FE J EVANS HEBBERD'S THE TRIBUNE and Mrs W R Finch President Mrs W H Tarbox and Mrs J L Callahan Vice President urge purchases for mailings to customers friends and humane effort of the century.
A La Crosse letter chain claims nine daily shares will grant a wish on day nine. The note urges copying the prayer to nine friends and warns not to break the chain. The prayer asks mercy through Jesus and to live by his blood, ending with Amen.
A Milwaukee Christian Science committee member objects to Frederick W. Peabody's planned lecture attacking Mrs. Eddy and Christian Science. The letter urges Spokane Press editorial publication to inform readers of the behavior and to avoid disputing the religion. James Phelps signs on December 18, 1909.
Eight companies of the Illinois National Guard were ordered by Governor Deneen at noon to be ready to move at a moment's notice to East St. Louis and Belleville. The action follows the murder of a street car conductor and motorman by a suspected Black highwayman Sunday night, triggering fears of rioting.
The Senate confirmed Judge Horace H. Lurton of Tennessee as associate justice of the United States Supreme Court this afternoon in executive session.
The captain, 15 crew members, and a woman cook from the distressed steamer F. A. Meyers of Buffalo were landed at Port Colbert Ont by the steamer Mapleton captained by Stinsel after rescue from small boats Saturday night.
In Newark New Jersey county physicians reported the sisters Frances and Isabel Richie ages over fifty five died by a mutual suicide pact. Frances attempted thrice to stab herself with a hat pin before fatally wounding her heart and then strangling herself with a rope. Isabel was found hanged by a rope noose fixed to a kitchen door knob. A note in Isabels writing read Frances hung herself at 2 1 2 Sat Me Too.
Pittsburgh November 20 report states the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen will serve notices on eastern rail systems demanding an average wage raise of 22 and one half percent. The main request seeks standardization of conductor and crew pay, implying increases of 5 to 40 percent for various train staff.
Columbus Dec 20 The federal government will be asked to pressure Ohio National Banks delaying the Harmon graft probe by denying access to their books to determine if money was paid to state treasurers for use of state funds.
Rome report notes Cardinal Francisco Satolli 70, former apostolic delegate to the United States, is in extremely grave condition amid araemic poisoning with a terminal prognosis.
The tug Constitution owned by Captain James McGee of Duluth is ashore 12 miles east of Two Harbors. The crew of eight including the owner is reported safe.
The president nominated Henry L. James of Wisconsin to serve as secretary to the embassy in Constantinople.
The Western Wisconsin Poultry association’s annual show opens tomorrow morning at the old Second ward school building in La Crosse. 157 entries are on file, with expectations of reaching 400. Exhibits will include birds from local towns and many popular breeds, with La Crosse exhibitors favored for strong past prize performances.
An old article notes that grip often leads to a persistent cough and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as widely used with good success. It claims many cases were cured after other remedies failed.
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