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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1908
Page
11
Tribune seeks 500 men to train as barbers and fill positions after graduation. Program features weeks of practice, tools, demonstrations, exams, and diplomas with a catalogue available. Also includes notices for U S Army recruitment, insurance services, mothers and daughters home treatment, and loan offerings.
Frederick A. Burnham former president of Mutual Reserve Life was found dead by his wife in their New York home from gas inhalation. He faced multiple indictments for forgery and grand larceny linked to the 1906 insurance scandals. Receivers had sued him for hundreds of thousands.
Francis J. Heney arrives in Washington with his wife from Chicago and a White House messenger invites a call with President Roosevelt. Heney says he aims to brief the president personally on the Calhoun trial and mentions continuing the case into February or March despite his weak condition. He notes admiration for Roosevelt and the need to act before the president travels.
In mid January the two senior classes will publish the first issue of a monthly magazine. it will feature contributions from students plus athletics debating and literary topics. each ward will be represented monthly and a district reporter will gather notes. the management expects approval from students and La Crosse business leaders. Jokes Haigh Moss editor Arthur Tillman manager Fred Dickens assistant business manager Carl Reichelt
In Justice Court La Crosse County to A G Gates you are notified a summons and garnishee have been issued against you and your property garnished to satisfy J F Walsh debt of 3 75. You must appear before C W Hunt justice of the peace in La Crosse City January 12 1909 at 9 o clock in the forenoon or judgment will be rendered and your property sold. Dated December 23 1908 J F Walsh plaintiff.
The twenty fifth open house and final in the old building will be held in the Y M C A auditorium on New Year’s day. Supper will be served and members are asked to contribute coffee cream sugar cake sandwiches fruit and if possible money.
In Union City Tennessee on December 23 three more confessed night riders testified in the Rankin murder case. Will Russell completed his testimony while Bud Morris Herschel Hogg and others were placed on the stand. Russell admitted involvement in raids but denied the Rankin shooting. He identified Morris Johnson Burton Pinion and Applewhite as participants in raids.
Godfrey Tietze returns from Charles City to spend holidays with relatives and friends. Dr Daniel Starch comes home from Madison for vacation with family. Rudolf Herold Jr calls on Brecken Ridge. Joseph Tietze visits Rudolf Herold. Theodore Lorenz drives through the coulee. Mr and Mrs Em Pandler visit Wm Hickel. Clara Hauser takes school vacation. Frank Starck and family travel to La Crosse on business. Rudolf Herold buys first manure carrier in the coulee. Reinhart Beler repairs gasoline engine plans to saw wood. John Tietze fixes schoolhouse well. H J Rogers visits Frank Lorenz. Louis Belling visits Frank Starck. John Tietze visits in South Chipmunk. Mr Justin Bradley calls on Em.
New York December 23 Fire destroyed an entire block of Brooklyn apartment houses and dwellings amid a fierce snow storm driving more than a thousand homeless into the streets. Firemen labored for hours with little progress as flames spread to neighboring buildings. By daylight about thirty structures lay in ruins and over 20 people were overcome by smoke but there were no fatalities or serious injuries.
A recent publication wrongly stated Otto Knutson freed from a charge of accosting north side girls. The correct name is Charles Reynolds. Knutson had no connection to the case. The error followed a Judge Brindley reprimand.
Brief message reproduces a quote about love and replacement from Browning's Magazine. It references family dialogue and a joke-like line about replacing a loved one, but lacks concrete news facts or people beyond generic mentions. The item resembles a literary aside rather than a news item.
Quotations reflect the general price trend for the preceding week across markets. Data shows week to week movements, with fluctuations in key commodities and goods.
Cattle receipts 5000. Hogs 24000. Sheep 12000. Markets steady to strong. Prime cattle 5.26 to 7.75. Cows and heifers 2.75 to 4.90. Texans 3.50 to 4.75. Hogs light 4.80 to 5.55. Pigs 3.75 to 4.85. Native sheep 3.00 to 4.90. Lambs native 4.50 to 7.60. Western lambs 4.75 to 7.50. Estimates for tomorrow show larger runs.
Cattle receipts 6000 with 23000 expected tomorrow and market steady. Prime beeves 5.20 to 7.70, cows 2.50 to 4.75, stockers 2.50 to 4.60. Hogs receipts 31000 with 40000 tomorrow, market steady. Sows and pigs 3.80 to 5.80. Sheep receipts 20000 with 17000 tomorrow, market steady. Native and western sheep 2.75 to 4.80, native and western lambs 4.50 to 7.50.
Paris December 23 A court address by Paul Matter substitute public procurator indicated government view in the custody battle of Princess de Sagen and Count Boni de Castellane. Matter urged the mother is unfit since her marriage and asked to keep the three boys together in her home, with possible guardianship by the Marquise de Castellane. The court will rule next week.
The New York stocks opened active with gains across standard issues from fractions to over one point. Kan sas and Texas common led early with first sales at 43 1 4 and 43 1 2 while N Y C moved from 119 3 4 to 120 1 2 at the open. B R T hit a new high for the year as Inter Metropolitan common rose a half.
Market report lists cattle receipts 21,000 with steady tone and 10 cent drop noted. Prime beeves range 5.15 to 7.70, stockers 2.50 to 4.75, cows 2.60 to 4.90, canners 1.50 to 2.65, Texans 3.30 to 4.60. Hogs receipts 34,000, strong and 5 cent higher, splits by weight from 4.85 to 5.85. Native sheep 3.50 to 4.90, western sheep 3.50 to 4.90, lambs 4.75 to 7.70.
The British steamer Avonsmere ran aground in Lynnhaven Inlet as the coast wire was down details are unavailable. Late reports claim several lives were lost and the vessel is a total wreck.
A narrator argues that a girl never wears a fascinator to avoid needing it while a woman prefers to draft a will leaving jewels to her children, even when none exist. The tone critiques gendered expectations and inheritance beliefs.
Kansas City livestock receipts total 4,000 cattle including 200 southern cattle and 10,000 hogs with a strong-to-higher market. Cattle ranges: native steers 4.30 to 7.25, southern steers 4.00 to 5.50, southern cows 2.25 to 4.00, native cows and heifers 2.00 to 6.00, stockers 3.00 to 5.25, bulls 2.75 to 4.25, calves 4.00 to 7.25, western stock 3.75 to 5.60. Hogs bulk 5.10 to 5.65, heavy 5.60 to 5.75, packers 5.30 to 5.65, light 5.00 to 5.50, pigs 4.00 to 5.00. Sheep receipts 4,000 market steady with muttons 4.25 to 5.00, lambs 5.00 to 7.40, range wethers 4.00 to 6.00, fed ewes 2.75 to 4.50.
Kansas Governor Hoch's Christmas present frees John Colling, a life convict, from the state penitentiary on Friday. Colling was sentenced for killing his father, with witnesses later claiming the testimony used for his conviction formed part of a plot to ruin him.
Corn advanced in price today quoted at 53 cents per bushel. Other quotations were stationary. Items listed include apples, cranberries, chestnuts, lemons, potatoes, and numerous canned and dairy goods with varying prices from several suppliers.
New York reports money on call at 3 percent with time money at 3 percent for six months. London bar silver quoted at 22 1/2 cents per ounce. New York price for silver at 48 1/2 cents. Demand sterling ranges from 487 to 487.05 dollars.
A local Atchison woman is humorously noted for styling her hair with an egg-beater amid playful chatter. The column also observes many people attempting grand changes, likening efforts to light the world with painted lanterns.
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