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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1908
Page
6
An article explains colds arise from rapid surface cooling and nasal bronchial inflammation, not standard contagion. It urges quick care, promotes Chamberlains Remedy as fast cure and pneumonia preventive, citing epidemics and widespread use as proof.
City Mission in La Crosse plans a free New Year dinner for 300 guests from 1:30 to 3:00 with four courses including chicken and ice cream. Afterward, a Christmas tree will be lit and presents distributed to children, followed by a second anniversary entertainment. Donations from citizens and business leaders support the event and baskets will be provided to those unable to attend.
Judge Crane pushes for a quick trial as McIntyre argues his client’s right to present 20 witnesses led by General and Mrs. Hains and others in the Bayside case. Key witnesses include C Raymond Weaver and Leo Bugg as prosecutions seek to limit testimony and delay. Captain Peter C. Hains remains confined with personal turmoil and rhetorical recitals while the case moves.
An advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion builds power by transforming thin blood into rich nourishment. It urges sending the paper name, address, and postage to receive a free atlas, listing Scott & Bowne at 409 Pearl Street New York as the source.
Testimony detailed Thornton Hains missing a Fort Hancock trip with Captain Hains and the Waldorf lunch after a Long Island detour. Witnesses described Hains’ deteriorating mental state after returning from the Philippines, including hair pulling and erratic singing as prosecutors argue over admissibility of prior-mind evidence.
Testimony described Captain Hains’s erratic behavior during a Boston trip and New York journey with Weaver and Captain Hains, ending with a courtroom scene where his mother Weeps and clings to him as he wears steel bracelets. Witnesses recounted a day of incoherent ramblings and alleged insanity before the Aug. 15 shooting.
The obituary notes Henry Heil passing after a long, active career. A telegram announced his death upon a Milwaukee arrival, and funeral services are planned for 2 pm tomorrow at the old home, 516 South Fifth Street.
The undersigned express heartfelt thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for kindness and sympathy after the death of Wm Berndt. Special thanks to Rev O L Christianson the Bethel church choir and all who sent floral offerings from Mrs W Berndt Mr and Mrs H Berndt and Family
Martin Hess formerly a farmer of St Joseph's Ridge died at his son Philip Hess's home at 1333 Winnebago street. He was 75 and had been ill only four days, a gradual decline from old age. Survived by eight children including Earnest Philip George William Mrs Christian Roesler Mrs Mary Roesler Lucy Lukas and Margaret Welson. Funeral services Monday at 10 from St Joseph's Ridge church with interment in St Joseph's Ridge cemetery.
The state rested its case in the night riders murder trial at Union City as witnesses Holt Thursman and Rogers testified, while defense opened with defendant Bud Morris denying Night Riders membership and any raid. The co defendants Ton Dell Frank Long Elmer Tate and Oscar Treece were released on $5,000 bonds.
In Washington D C on December 28 a high Agriculture Department official predicted that Dr. Harvey W Wiley head of the bureau of chemistry will soon lose his post. The ouster follows his refusal to sign food inspection decision No 101 on benzoate of soda pending final wholesomeness ruling. My neck is ready, he said, but I will not go quietly.
A proverb hints that those who construct grand dreams in the air lack solid footing. It cautions against overreliance on imagined schemes without grounding in reality.
From Naples to Calabria and Sicily reports outline a major earthquake disaster. King Victor Emmanuel, guest at a shooting party near Naples, prepares to assist in Catazaro province if needed. Provincial death toll and losses rise. martial law imposed and troops deployed. Caltanissetta and Minoa in Sicily report substantial damage and feared high fatalities.
Columbus Ohio Dec 28 Congressmen Theo W Burton supervising his senatorial bid outlined his ship subsidy view He favors backing from merchants over shipbuilders and would support mail subsidies to South American ports He questioned Pacific facility needs and warned subsidies would mainly aid Hill and Harriman per his reading of a Marine League letter.
Andrew Carnegie in World's Work plans a joint stock system to raise stockholding and profit sharing by employees. He argues this will steadily improve labor’s position with capital and unite labor and capital as one. He envisions workers becoming shareholders in every branch of business as the enduring solution.
The ladies of Trinity United Lutheran Church Avon Street host an 8 o'clock reception in the parlors for congregation members and friends.
Chicago and federal investigators press the packing firms as the grand jury reconvenes to weigh indictments and possible contempt actions. Witnesses from Nelson Morris and Thompson Cross are questioned while agents seek links among Armour Swift and other giants. The probe centers on an informal agreement affecting livestock prices and potential Sherman act violations.
Two firemen remain in critical condition and eight others suffer burns after a Brooklyn fire. The crew entered the framing building to check for tenants, found it empty, and attempted to escape through flames. The stronger pulled the weaker to safety despite being cut off by the blaze.
The Knights Templar Masons hold their annual installation of officers tonight. Wednesday evening Frontier Lodge No. 45 F. and A. M. and Smith Chapter No. 13 and Chapter No. 22 of Eastern Star all install their officers for the ensuing year.
A historical home remedy promotes a blend of Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon Syrup Sarsaparilla to treat bladder and kidney issues. It claims relief from frequent urination back pain kidney disorders and rheumatism with a week of use and suggests dosing after meals and at night.
In Memphis on December 28, William McBroom, jailed in Marked Tree, Arkansas, for the murder of his two daughters Elizabeth age 11 and Leona age 8, killed himself with strychnine. He left a note insisting his burial not be at his Harrisburg, Arkansas home unless he had avenged those he blamed for his children’s deaths.
Farmers complain of poor sleighing as snow melts on sandy stretches of country roads near the city. Few farmers come into town and those who do report difficult travel due to slushy, melted snow.
Dr. C. C. Clemens a well known dentist who has practiced in the city for seven years left today for Durand Wisconsin where he expects to establish his future practice. He is widely known here and many friends regret his removal.
Washington December 28 The Country Life commission met to prepare its report for President Roosevelt and Congress arguing that educating the children of farmers will do more to improve farm conditions than any other measure.
Public funeral services for Claus Spreckles, the millionaire sugar king, will be held this afternoon in San Francisco after his death Saturday from pneumonia.
A Saturday evening blaze at the residence of Frank Benjamin on Mill Street caused about 200 dollars in damages. Frank Benjamin reported the fire was confined with no injuries noted.
The exchange features a fortune teller predicting death within a year and a client reacting with alarm. The mock conversation explores uncertainty about the exact year while confirming the time frame.
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