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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1909
Page
8
A team led by George Phillips fell through thin ice on Black River while hauling pawdust. They were rescued with effort after water immersion and exposure, ending a hazardous incident yesterday.
The report states there was no loss beyond the baggage of saw dust. No injuries or further damage are noted, and the incident is treated as minor with no ongoing risk.
In Waukesha Wisconsin a marriage at the county clerk office led to a name mixup when Gustave Otto Theodore Bredlau was married as Theodore to Amanda Dittman of Vernon. He had forgotten his surname Bredlau on the license and the couple left as Mr and Mrs Theodore. The bride later sought clarification at the clerk’s office to confirm the intended spouse.
Milwaukee judge transcript shows the state resting its case against Ward E. Hedger charged with the murder of his wife Louise on September 9. Defense opens its direct challenge as the defense seeks to tear down the wall of evidence built since December 18.
Grand Rapids Wis Dec 31 Anton Kubisiak 19 son of John Kubisiak died at River View hospital after injuries from falling on a stick that entered his right eye. The eye was removed in an effort to save his life.
Frederick C. de Lang of Glencoe Illinois announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for congress in the Tenth district to oppose incumbent George E Foss.
Medical researchers describe using two billion microbes injected into a patient’s bloodstream as a potential cure for disease. Experts discuss benefits and safety considerations amid ongoing trials and ethical debates.
A farmer’s unusual corn cutting method leaves shocks standing in field. The report notes the scene of the harvest and the distinctive postures of the corn stalks arranged in neat bundles.
Minneapolis jobbers and manufacturers plan a united fight against the March 1 enactment of the corporation tax. They warn the publicity clause will reveal business methods and customers, harming trade and prompting protests to seek repeal or postponement.
John T. Wenzel of Egeland North Dakota found his wife who had left home October 16 with their three children. In the Preston hotel in Fargo he embraced the youngsters and urged Lizzie to return home. She remained wary and had not yet agreed to go back. The farmer had bought gifts in Minneapolis for the children.
William Fister a Des Moines architect and theater figure and Louis Bemis a 17 year old guest from Spencer Iowa were found dead from asphyxiation in adjacent bedrooms at the Foster home on Grand Avenue A leaky gas stove in the bathroom caused the deaths Bemis was grandson of former Iowa state treasurer George W Bemis Foster owned Des Moines two largest theaters.
Kate Bernard, Oklahoma state commissioner of charities and correction, submitted to Governor Haskell a report alleging glaring abuses in Fort Supply asylum management and mistreatment of inmates.
An interurban car crashed through a trestle over Grand Rapids and Indiana tracks just east of Kalamazoo. Ambulances and physicians were summoned and about a score of people were injured in the incident.
Frank B. Everett of Cleveland faced eight timber wolves while driving home from work in Ely Sian Minnesota. He lit a stick of dynamite wrapped in his fur coat and threw it at the wolves. The blast killed all eight, and their scalps were valued at $3.86.
Chicago notes expose high premiums for municipal official bonds paid from city funds. The Merriam commission will reveal alleged collusion between surety firms and city hall including a director from City Comptroller Wilson. Taxpayers may have paid four to five times standard bond rates over two to three years.
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