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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1908
Page
2
Gladys, a child, and Mrs. J W La row escaped possible death when a candle flame near a Chris lamp in a home caused Gladys dress to catch fire. The sleeve burned the arm but a blanket smothered the flames. Dr Lawrence arrived to help. Mrs Lawrence burned her hands.
The circuit court term set to open January 11 is postponed to February 1 to allow Judge Fruit additional rest at French Lick Springs. Clerk R J Smith has sent jurors drawn last Saturday notices to appear February 1.
A wry note on travel versus staying home, suggesting some people miss opportunities while others indulge in inactivity. The line contrasts exploration with sedentary habits, implying travel expands horizons for some while cautioning against comfort leading to excess.
Former heavyweight champion Jas J Jeffries, in Los Angeles, says he is through with boxing and will not fight again for money. Promoter Hugh McIntosh plans to travel to the U S with a $50,000 purse to lure Jeffries across the seas to meet Johnson.
Chicago heavyweight Jim Barry declares he will fight Jack Johnson once he defeats Al Kaufman in Los Angeles. Barry says he will face Johnson any time or place, asserts no color line, and cites past bouts with Sam Langford to press his case for a title challenge.
Cure claim advertises one day relief from a cold using laxative bromide quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if no cure. Box bears E. W. Grove signature and price of 25 cents.
Yesterday on Hunt's alleys the Pioneers won two of three against the Nationals and then dropped three straight to the Perless team.
Mexico City dispatches report that John W Gates and his Texas company have cornered Texas oil and gas fields and will enter Mexico to rival Standard Oil and Pearson in this country. The firm has acquired extensive Mexican holdings and will supply large fuel oil contracts to British naval stations, prompting expansion.
Dr. Richard A. F. Penrose, father of U S Senator Boise Penrose, died at his Philadelphia residence after several weeks of illness. The obituary notes the death occurred on Saturday.
Saturday saw light billiards action at the La Crosse club with few matches across classes A through D. Results include Evans 85 61 over Hart and Utermoehl 115 115 in Class A, Van Auken 55 40 over Fox in Class C, and Schwalbe dominating in Class D with multiple 40s. In the Billiards Carrom segment, Kurtenacker 21 21 and Craft 21 17 led, Wing 21 12, Allerton 22 22.
Chicago, Dec 28 Jo Tinker star shortstop of the world champion Cubs expresses worry over Johnny Evers planned retirement. Tinker says he tried to persuade Evers to continue playing while in good form, noting he may quit while others still care. Evers remains firm on his decision and refuses to reconsider.
New Haven Connecticut December 8 Howard Jones former Yale end and Yale head coach at Syracuse last season agreed to serve as Yale head coach next fall He said all conditions are settled though a possible delay remains and current indications favor his acceptance of the position
The London Times recounts suffragette Mary Gawthorpe silencing hecklers with wit after a clumsy taunt about gender. A caller urged that mothers stay home, and she replied that children should stay at home with their mothers. The exchange underscores her steadfast stance on women's rights.
Citizens insist on verifiable evidence as officials acknowledge a shift from pretense to transparency. Public demand grows for accountability, with calls for concrete data, audits, and disclosed records from authorities.
In Waterloo Iowa Mrs Will Kelly suspected as murderer of Patrolman Fred Widmann last October. She called her son in law Fred Cordell from his home and fired four shots three hit him but caused flesh wounds. She is under arrest.
A three hour blaze gutted the brick building housing Pres ton and Stucky druggists in Waseca. The fire started from a gas light plant explosion and destroyed stock and fixtures valued at 35000 along with Christmas accounts of 1200, currency and credits, with insurance estimates between 8000 and 10000. The post office and Farmers national bank adjacent were threatened and all mail matter removed.
Leo Bosworth aged thirty was killed near Charlotte Michigan when a hunting companion discharged a gun. A fragment from the barrel struck his neck severing the jugular vein. He died within an hour.
Amboy Blue Earth teams won a debate here and will face Mankato high school in Mankato on January 29. Farmington’s team lost to Le Sueur Center in the interscholastic league. In Mankato Christmas events, a $500 note given by the Baptist Sunday school toward the parsonage debt was burned after being paid in full. Itasca county sheriff contest hearings resume January 4 with testimony and arguments. Simon Waltz of Mitchellville Iowa, a veteran blacksmith, challenges any man of his age to shoe a horse quicker, still confident with decades of work ahead.
Chicago reports President Comiskey will let pitcher Nick Altrock go to Minneapolis next season. Miller manager M. E. Cantillon is in Milwaukee and said to have plans to add the southpaw to his staff for the coming year.
Six years in Burge county jail have changed Kate Edwards from a drunken brutish mother to a model prisoner. Charged with murder, she survives repeated death warrants and a possible hanging. A baby girl born in prison mattered, as outside help secured her transfer to a Philadelphia home. Public sympathy and pardon efforts spared execution, leaving questions about her sanity at the crime.
The trial of eight alleged night riders for the murder of Captain Quentin Rankin is nearing its end with the prosecution closed and the defense set to finish its 100 witnesses by Thursday morning. Ten attorneys foresee the case not reaching the jury before Saturday as powerful testimony suggests convictions. many potential informants are being refused immunity. After these eight, thirty more prisoners will be tried separately on the same charge.
Geo Otto of Knowlton claimed county on another large wolf amid his record for the season. He has killed nine wolves so far this year in Wisconsin near Wausau and surrounding areas.
A pithy warning advises that attending church requires weekly preparation. It emphasizes active spiritual effort over passive attendance and cautions against expecting merit without personal discipline. The message centers on personal responsibility and consistent effort in faith.
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