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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1908
Page
6
Advert describes Dr Miles Antipain Pills as fast relief for pain including headache, rheumatism, and neuralgia with no bad after effects. Testimonials from U S Russel, Battle Creek IA agent, and Mrs M J Hamilton of Upper Alton ALS praise the product. A money back offer ensures the first package price refunded if not beneficial.
A joint La Crosse Camp meeting of the South Side Woodmen of the World and Riverside Camp on the North Side planned the annual monument unveiling for deceased members in June. Officiants will include high officers from across the state, with addresses and memorial services expected to be among the largest in the city. Committees were formed to oversee the event and a separate Box Social and Side Show fundraiser is set for Friday March 13, led by William Christi Clarence E stead and William Schaller.
Frank Reichelt, new La Crosse Board of Public Works meter reader, struggles to gain access to homes as residents doubt his identity. The board issued a recommendation letter confirming he can identify himself if needed. He was once admitted as a gas worker, but the actual gas meter reader was not allowed in. Meters are now read every two months.
The Record-Herald notes Representative Dalzell received an enthusiastic ovation for an expansive defense of standpatism and praise of prosperity. It questions whether the cheers stemmed from his denial of general tariff revision or his nod to business interests and the call for a future, cautious revision.
The Cleveland Leader notes Senator Charles W. Fulton of Oregon used a humorous opener to win over a convention audience. He quipped about ugly men and misshapen features to praise the beauty of partners, joking he had been a bachelor long but would not have been if the audience could match his success.
The Ice crop is 20 percent short with two major houses out of commission. Dealers lack a reliable spring supply as Michel Brewing Co and others fall short of capacity. Eugene Derr of People's Ice cites no fixed price basis until housing improves and notes efforts to bring ice over the wagon bridge to aid the public. Breweries are supplied. produce men face tougher constraints. The aim is to conserve ice for those in need while avoiding unnecessary shortages and higher prices.
Germania society held a social evening at Germania hall with Prof Scheuffler directing the chorus. George B Rose and C F Klein among older members attended as Mr Rose performed selections from his phonograph records. Schroeder played two violin solos while others sang, and a smoker with refreshments followed hosted by John Newkamm.
The state failed to prove its case against Carrie Mosher of the Line house for abusing a Palmer livery horse during a bet between Line house and Onalaska. Nellie Brown and Nellie Smith testified Mosher was a guest in the cutter and did not take part. Brown had prior fines for fast driving related to the incident.
A message reports the Thomas car from American leads the New York Paris auto race, passing Sterling at 10 23. Zust and Dedion the Italian and French cars depart with Chicago club observers, pilots to Clinton Iowa and on to Marshalstown with Cedar Rapids club pilots assisting.
A hearing opened before the Interstate Commerce Commission on a Northwest lumbermen's petition signed by 43 interior coast companies. The suit accuses 20 railroads including Hill Lines Burlington Harriman and Canadian Pacific and North-Western of conspiring to enforce excessive freight rates.
An 510 Main Street notice markets a Mount Vernon pattern flat ware in solid silver with shield in French gray. Promotes this season’s wedding chest gifts and invites interested brides and housewives to view the designs for orders of a dozen or more pieces.
Harrisburg reports arrest of E. C. Humphreys for attempting to influence juror Albert A. Poist in the capitol conspiracy suit. Pinkerton detectives observed a close talk and heard references to money amounts. Humphreys claims he sought a hose supporter with a patent pending. Further arrests anticipated as case dominates headlines.
Postoffice Inspector E. E. Fraser returned from Bay City and Glendale where offices were robbed on the nights of February 24 and 25. In Bay City money orders numbered 7448 to 7600 and $100 in stamps were taken after a safe was blown. In Glendale the thief or thieves took $25 from the general store owned by F. E. Baldwin and about $25 in money orders. Fraser has no clue to the culprits.
Louise Bonlander, 18, daughter of Mrs Otillie Bonlander of 903 Hood Street, died at 6 30 pm last evening after long illness. Survived by mother, three sisters and one brother. Funeral Monday at St Joseph Cathedral at 9 am. Father Sluyter to officiate. Interment Catholic Cemetery. Fessler and Dahl in charge.
State Deputy Fire Marshal Van derboon formerly of Marinette now in Madison visited the city today to discuss incendiary fires at West Salem with District Attorney Otto Bosshard. He left for West Salem this afternoon to continue the inquiry.
Friends of Ernest Hemleben long associated with La Crosse report his appointment as superintendent of the Jacksonville Florida Cracker Works, touted as the souths most modern bakery and the only cracker factory in Florida. Hemleben, a university graduate with prior posts in London Ontario Crookston Minnesota Calgary Alberta and Detroit Michigan, is praised as a biscuit factory genius. The article notes the firm plans to produce the worlds best biscuits using prime materials and state of the art machinery with a strong mail order department and quick shipping.
Lincoln Feb 29 W J Bryan in The Commoner rebuts James B Forgan president of First National Bank of Chicago. He calls the objection that the plan equalizes banks illogical noting depositors now rely on the government and the government would hold such power. He says Forgan’s arguments are one sided and urges depositors to seek protective legislation.
The First Presbyterian church plans a new method to call a pastor with a rotating candidate system. The committee will screen applicants and hold Sunday services while congregation input assesses each candidate. No regular pastor likely to be chosen soon to replace the late Rev. Fowler. A committee of W. S. Cargill and W. S. Walker handles applications and has yet to act.
The three year old child of Mr and Mrs Lenske 1200 La Crosse Street fell into a tub of boiling water yesterday around 430 pm. The mother swiftly removed the child and applied oil to burns before Dr Callahan transported the child to La Crosse hospital where the youngster rested easily this afternoon.
In Bemidji Minnesota J O Jahnke shot Laura Fleishman to death with a rifle after she refused his marriage proposal. He then killed himself, police said.
The infant child of James Van Dyke died yesterday morning and is scheduled to be buried Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
London Notes and Queries recounts Tyburn’s last execution on November 7 1783 of John Austin for robbery and cruelty. It notes William Ryland’s earlier 1783 death and explains authorities moved executions to outside Newgate prison from December 3 1783 with a scaffold erected and ten malefactors executed on December 10.
Admiral van s fleet leaves Callao Peru at 10 30 am in a single file salute of 21 guns as President Pardo reviews the vessels from the Peruvian cruiser. The voyage to Magdalena Bay is expected to take about a fortnight.
Milwaukee report says Northwestern Mutual Life paid the Wisconsin state treasurer 365303.61 dollars in February, a 100000 dollar increase from last year.
King Leopold of Belgium has refused to sell further land in the Congo Free State to the foreign missionary society. The decision ends attempts to expand church land holdings in the colonial territory?
Mr and Mrs Ernst Benmann of Milwaukee are spending their honeymoon with Mrs Deicken and Mr and Mrs Wiltriski of La Crosse according to local society notes.
A cautious gambler ventures a desperate wager after marriage, highlighting risk when personal ties meet risky strategy.
A rough confrontation gathers all kickers and knockers as they plan a showdown. Tensions rise as participants prepare for a public clash to determine dominance.
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