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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1908
Page
4
A young man in Pittsburg plans to seek his potential father in law's consent but delays after a dramatic scene at the house. The daughter weeps as the suitor asks to marry, while the father becomes agitated and destructive, prompting a pause until calmer conditions arise.
Attorney General Bonaparte delivered a personal address to the Illinois Athletic Club in Washington arguing Roosevelt’s duty is to enforce laws equally. He cited criticism of enforcing statutes against conspiracies, bribery, and slavery while praising the president for pressing compliance across all states and groups.
The Milwaukee Road has closed many telegraph stations in Wisconsin following the eight hour law. Operators from small offices are moved to larger offices, leaving Nashotah Ixonia Watertown Marshall Windsor Poynette Richwood Elba Fall River Daviestown Wyocena Lyndon West Melvina Westby Cashton vacant. New postings offer wages of 55 to 60 dollars at West Allis Caplainville Oconomowoc Watertown Junction Hubbleton Waterloo Sun Prairie Reesville Columbus Oakdale Tomah Tunnel City Raymore Sparta Bangor West Salem Medary and North La Crosse.
Changes to the Burlington timetable go into effect at 12:01 Sunday January 5. The Burlington midnight flyer will depart 11 minutes earlier at 12:04 a m and trains from St Paul 23 minutes earlier arriving at 9 50 p m. No. 49 from the south arrives loom earlier at 7 58 a m and No 47 arrives 3 25 a m. Travelers are urged to note and avoid missed connections.
Mrs. H J Roth of 2113 Loomis street entertained friends from North Bend and Black River Falls at a New Year’s Eve watch party. Refreshments, music, and card playing followed. At 11:45 all single men departed due to leap year customs and finances. Local and out-of-town guests listed with piano and vocal solos throughout the evening.
The Chicago markets started soft and improved as investors bought stocks. By 2 p m prices were about two points higher than the opening level.
Wheat and corn opened higher with gains cited at 1 to 2 percent, while lids closed with wheat up around 2 to 2 1/2 percent and corn posting a notable rise. Market notes indicate continued demand and speculative buying in the grain complex.
Rev Sanders pastor of Tabernacle Baptist church on the North Side was moved to the hospital yesterday afternoon and may need an operation. He fell ill a few days ago and while initial fears were mild his condition worsened prompting doctors Leuck and Kinnear to transfer him for treatment. They have not decided if surgery is required.
Traffic reports from Milwaukee road and Chicago and North Western road agents show 1907 travel in La Crosse exceeding the prior year. Summer movement compensated for recent business slowdown, with expectations of a stronger postholiday surge. Col. W. J. Boyle cites higher annual travel for the Milwaukee road. Charles Thompson notes apparent growth and anticipates a post‑New Year boost.
Eddie Funkhauser, 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wright Funkhauser of 1813 Kane Street, died after a six week illness from enlargement of the heart. The body will be shipped to Burlington, Illinois, for interment. Surviving are his father, mother, a sister Mrs. Edward Conway, and a brother.
Price Current notes wheat in central regions shows not uniformly satisfactory plant health in the east with little indication of wide spread untoward features. Weather conditions favor the crop and it appears in excellent overall condition.
Hog receipts estimated at 31 000 with 4 081 left over and prospects steady at Tuesday's average. Cattle receipts run about 11 000 with steady to 10 cents higher bids. Sheep receipts near 16 000 with prices steady.
George L. Ward and daughter Dolores visit Babcock Wisconsin to spend New Year with Mrs. Ward seeking medical care. Numerous local residents are noted for illness travel and social events across the North Side including dinners, visits and church league meetings.
In New York the opening market saw heavy demand for a Seaboard Air Line receiver. Bearish pressure appeared as dealers sought weak spots. Southern Ry sold off on receiver reports, while parallels remained imperfect. Firms with southern ties acted as sellers in stocks.
The Division Freight and Passenger Agent A. S. Willoughby moves the head division offices to Minneapolis with only two staffers besides him. The change ends the central office presence in the former city and takes effect after year end, with Mr Willoughby and chief clerk H. L. McLaughlin departing at year end and to begin operations January 2.
La Crosse Rubber Mills likely to restart January 10 with a full crew after a period of inventory and idle workers. Company has kept busy taking stock while employment paused.
Mr E E Chamberlain of Clinton Maine reports Bucklen’s Arica Salve quickly healed piles, chapped hands, and an old sore without scarring. The drugstore price is 25 cents at O T Erhart’s.
Wheat 30 000 bushels, corn 45 000 bushels, and oats 185 000 bushels sold cash in Chicago on Tuesday. Prices and buyers not listed.
Seaboard reported exports totaling 96000 bushels of wheat and 32000 bushels of corn, indicating shipment volumes for the period.
Bank of England lowers rate from seven to six per cent. Gov Hughes delivers recommendations on state banks. Banking Superintendent Williams says uncleared institutions must file supplementary reports. Sea Board Air Line seeks a receiver. Steel plant resumption overstated. no near term action. Loan demand light. money expected to grow more plentiful.
Broomhall announces a shipment sold directly to the continent by an Argentine shipper, totaling 1,295,000 bushels of wheat amid strong continental demand.
Russian reports indicate winter wheat and rye conditions are unsatisfactory with generally serious crops. The note signals potential yield impacts for farmers and markets amid ongoing assessment by agricultural authorities.
The Franklin club meets this evening to debate the question Resolved that prohibition is the true solution of the liquor problem George B Marvin will speak for the affirmative and Prof Harry Spence will argue the negative The topic draws strong interest among North Siders and is expected to attract a large audience
Mrs. Joseph Markwart hosted a cards gathering at her home on Rose Street yesterday with card playing dominating the afternoon and evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Simcock, Mr. and Mrs. Hidgraf, Mr. and Mrs. Gruhn, Mr. and Mrs. Sweet, Mr. Turke, and Mr. Mossholder, with refreshments served.
A reader reported trying a Tribune want ad offers and received irregular deals or mistaken responses. The notice notes confusion over advertised rates and placement, with no clear fulfillment details or contact path provided.
Snow and cold weather improve sleighing for farmers and cord wood shipments are expected to ease prices in the near term. The only price change noted is a wholesale egg rise of 18 to 22 cents. Farmers anticipate wood price declines over the next several days.
Daily market roundup lists flour, feed, lard, butter and eggs prices from multiple suppliers. It includes vegetables and dairy products, livestock quotes for steers and hogs, oysters and fish quotes, and household staples with per unit and per ton figures.
Jacob Springer of West Franklin Maine reports a higher health level after using Dr Kings New Life Pills They say the pills keep his stomach liver and bowels functioning properly If not satisfied on trial a refund is offered at O T Erhart s drug store 25 cents
A satirical note warns that trouble follows those who mate, reflecting humorous social commentary on relationships and consequences played for laughs in the column.
A con artist who preyed on male targets is described as having little faith in other men. The report notes his pattern of deception and avoidance of trustworthy figures, illustrating a fragile confidence in his own scheming.
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