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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1909
Page
8
An illegible sale notice fragment mentions a seal dyed eecy pillow muff and a location 1003 Sameen ve with a date 12 31 1f. The readable portion is too fragmentary to identify a clear event, person, or organization.
An advertisement notes H. W. Barker's Cough Remedy as a medicine that cures coughs, with Runckel's drug store selling it.
A man who claims to always vote the straight ticket is viewed with suspicion by peers and election watchers, raising questions about his independence and political knowledge.
Passenger train No 23 speeding into Jackson Minnesota derailed after hitting an open switch. Engine and tender wrecked while the baggage and express cars derailed but no injuries reported. Engineer James McDonald conductor John Murphy oversaw the run and the express agent R A Meisser reported from the scene.
Secretary Oliver Ash of the YMCA reports the Pacific coast Oregon basketball champions will play the YMCA team on Thursday January 7. Their tour record shows 13 wins, one tie, no defeats across 14 games with scores listed against Vancouver Winlock Seattle Roslyn Ellensburg Spokane Anaconda Billings and others.
Rev. John 3. Lowe presented a scholarly paper to the Pastors' Union on the Emanuel movement. The group voted 7 to 5 to publish further criticisms of Catholics, signaling a sharpened intra-faith dispute.
Ed Strickland, star pitcher for Zanesville Ohio Central League, shoots Ida Williamson at a Christmas dance after finding her with Elman Timmon. He shoots Timmon, then fatally shoots himself. Strickland had warned Ida not to see other men.
The 78th Ohio legislature opened in Columbus with Democrats making steady strides toward the Republican majority. The session featured a tacit warning to Republicans not to hinder Gov. Harmon, the incoming Democrat who will assume office January 11.
Washington January 4 The comptroller of the currency announced the failure of the First National Bank of Rugby with D George W Swords named receiver The last report shows resources and liabilities of 290000 to be liquidated under court supervision
La Crosse County Wisconsin notice to Thos Boal of garnishment issued by E M Johnston for $23.70. summons directs appearance before Police Justice C W Hunt on January 30 1909 at 9 a m to contest or risk judgment and sale of property.
Comparative markets show weekly price trends with cattle receipts around 400 and hog receipts 12 000. Monday trade expected at 30 000 cattle and 50 000 hogs with hogs steady to slightly higher from 5.25 to 6.20 for various weights and pigs 4.35 to 5.35. Sheep receipts about 2 000 and a nominal market noted.
Cattle receipts logged 100 with an estimated Monday run near 25,000 and a steady market. Hogs receipts around 10,000 with Monday expectations near 40,000 and a 5 to 10 cent higher market. Prices ranged light 5.05 to 5.80 rough 5.45 to 5.65 mixed 5.45 to 6.00 heavy 5.75 to 6.00 pigs 3.90 to 4.95. Sheep receipts about 2,000 and Monday near 29,000 with market unchanged.
Guthrie Oklahoma January 4 Gov Haskell writes to Samuel Gompers on the looming imprisonment. He argues that denying the rights of assembly and jury trial would turn law into mere construction and thrust the nation toward despotism and loss of constitutional liberties.
Night rider threats against Attorney General Caldwell in Union City Tennessee escalated to two scares on Saturday night. A woman reported a peeping Tom near Caldwell’s house and Caldwell fired at a man following him home. He disputes any design against him and a continuous guard surrounds his residence.
The Gateway City Bowling club of the Germania society closed the year with bowling and an all night program. The Elfenbrau quartet provided entertainment after the games into the late hours.
Miss Mary Baker returns to Two Rivers after visiting parents. Widespread social visits include Miss Marjorie Pierce at Sparta and Miss Ida Wittie from La Crosse seeking medical care. The W R C holds its annual installation with officers led by President Sarah Morrison and 14 post holders named.
Missouri Pacific leads early gains with a 33 4 advance while New York Central fluctuates. The midday rally widens as Reading and other issues show strength. a sudden unfavorable gas decision triggers a 15 minute rout in Consolidated Gas, plunging to 140 before partial recovery. Kansas City cattle and sheep receipts and prices are listed for regional markets.
Cattle receipts 38,000 with tomorrow’s estimate. prices range prime beeves 5.20 to 7.50, stockers 2.75 to 4.85, cows 2.80 to 5.00, Texans 3.40 to 4.80. Hogs receipts 48,000. market strong with light 5.25 to 5.95, heavy 5.85 to 6.20, pigs 4.25 to 5.35. Sheep receipts 28,000. market steady to 10e lower, native and western sheep 2.60 to 5.10, native lambs 4.75 to 7.75, western lambs 4.75 to 7.70.
Chicago markets show inactivity with prices near Saturday's close and last week's finish. Readouts cover wheat, oats, butter, eggs, cheese, poultry, fruits, vegetables, and dairy with broad price ranges and numerous quoted figures.
The item lists call and 2 3-4 to 3 time money assessments, 3 1-2 for six months, Tendon bar silver at 23 1-4 pence, and new quotes 0 3-8c with sterling demand at 486.90 to 486.95. The line ends with a pointed remark about knaves and fools lacking sense to avoid folly.
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