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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1909
Page
7
The North Side No 2 police station reports 1905 lodgers in 1908, mostly tramps, with 105 arrests and seven deaths including four from car accidents. Feeding cost for inmates was $84.79. Once known as Sullivan's Rest in 1885, the station moved to Mill Street in 1896 with its first lodger named Farrington.
In St James church society meeting Egid Hackner was chosen to build a marble altar with onyx base for 1600 dollars. It will feature five hand carved statues including two angels and decorative electric lights. Windsor ball elected officers: President M M Downey Vice president Edward Scomers Secretary H W Stneer.
A new time card issued for the Milwaukee road takes effect at midnight with changes on the La Crosse division. Train No. 8 now leaves La Crosse at 6 16 a m instead of 6 29 a m. Train No. 3 arrives at La Crosse at 7 55 a m instead of 7 45 a m. Main train No. 57 now arrives at 3 43 a m instead of 8 35 a m.
The Boys Social and Debating Society of the North Presbyterian will meet at Charles F. Figge’s home 10627 Rose Street. The debate question asks which war has the greatest hardships to endure civil or revolutionary.
A series of local notices recounts residents returning home after holidays. Names include Mr. and Mrs. C. Van Vleet and son George from Loomis street, Mr. Herbert Hart from Winnipeg, Mrs. G. M. Powell from Prospect street, J. W. Schauer family, Miss L. Boutin, Miss Prisca Singer, Miss G. Wright, George Garret, Mr. and Mrs. R. T. McAdams, Mr. T. T. McAdams, Mr. L. Murphy, Miss Margaret Sweeney, John Maine recovering from appendicitis, Mrs. J. Morley and Inez, Mrs. A. A. Freeman, and Mr. and Mrs. Applebees.
Rome dispatch reports Cardinal Nava says Messina and Reggio will be rebuilt, despite devastation, with recovery taking generations. Premier Giolitti and the pope urge aid, warn against burning ruins, and note looming financial and public health challenges.
A man’s refusal to meet obligations signals a broader reluctance or aloof stance. The remark contrasts social expectations with personal choice, suggesting a bold, if controversial, stance toward responsibility.
Washington reports the Bureau of Engraving and Printing installing two new machines. A geometrical lathe automatically prints intricate reverse designs on greenbacks and speeds production to meet currency demand. An electric powered press will vastly accelerate plate printing of stamps, underscoring a forward looking government printing program. The bureau director receives praise for keeping the United States ahead in engraving technology.
Sheriff Chris Burns vacates office at noon as William Duncan becomes sheriff and, with undersheriff George Wright and deputies, assumes guardians of the peace at the La Crosse county jail and sheriff's office during the two year transfer.
B. W. Anderson of On Alaska was the first town treasurer to remit taxes collected in the town. The tax proceeds are gathered by town treasurers and forwarded to County Treasurer Wm. Weimer. Payment was made today.
Riley Burns was fined five dollars and costs by Police Justice Hunt this morning for being drunk and disorderly.
Rev J E Alscue began his pastorate at the First Baptist with a large congregation. His sermon on The Good Samaritan urged loving entry into heaven rather than casting out. The audience saw him as an earnest man likely to aid city church work.
The body of Wolfgang Ekel, killed last Wednesday by a Milwaukee passenger train, was identified at the morgue Saturday. Interment is planned for 2:30 this afternoon at the Catholic cemetery, with the county to dispose of the remains due to no known relatives.
Prairie du Chien Wisconsin January 4 special report two suspicious men arrived on the southbound midnight train and entered the post office along with break-ins at the Guilligan and Kabers saloons. An overcoat found at the post office door was identified as belonging to one of the suspects. The men are believed to have escaped on an early freight train before alarms could be raised.
The Catholic Order of Foresters will hold a public installation of officers at St Gabriel's parish hall next Thursday evening January 7. Eastman court will attend. a priest from Eastman will give an address. The event welcomes the general public.
Catholic churches in La Crosse collected 62.10 at the First Presbyterian church for Italy and Sicily earthquake victims. The funds will go to the Red Cross Society of America. Other churches including First Congregational, Brethren’s Universalist English and German Lutheran, Caledonia M E, German Evangelical Lutheran and more plan similar efforts.
The thaw yesterday and today troubled icemen as large amounts of ice were plowed and water ran through cracks. John Owen prepared to fill the Monitor Brewery icehouse under contract.
Birmingham report claims President Roosevelt will visit England for a brief stay with Mrs. Roosevelt and the Longworths accompanying him. They would lodge in London while Roosevelt and his son travel to Africa.
Belgrade January 4. The Servian cabinet resigned today amid rising public demand for a stricter stance toward Austria. Retiring ministers opposed the policy shift and no formal reason was given for the resignation.
A fragment notes attendees at a Holi celebration who were joined by travelers returning home. The scene reflects heightened turnout alongside regular participants, enhancing the festive mood for all in attendance.
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