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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1909
Page
7
Classified notice seeking a man and wife to provide board in exchange for partial payment. Preference for a no. side location. Respond at address C 21, 1-4-6.
The cold wave brings chimney fires across the city. Central fire department handles two minor blazes at 1721 Pine Street and a false alarm at Fourth and Jay. No damage reported. Department No. 3 deals with two chimney fires at Eleventh and Ferry and Fifth and Ferry, all small with no injuries. Chief Nathan Bradfield cautions extreme care in cold weather to prevent serious fires.
In Titaghur a Hindu mob desecrated a temple by throwing a pig carcass inside angering Mohammedans who move toward the town. British troops and constabulary guard Hindus while fears of wider uprisings grow with 42 million Hindus and 10 million Mohammedans in the region.
Bert Cole and Ed Serverex each received a twenty day jail sentence by Judge Brindley after choosing jail over working in the cold. They had claimed to be unemployed and were directed to work for ice man C. L. Jenks but opted for confinement on Black River instead. They are among the first to be jailed with the new sheriff William Duncan.
Cattle receipts 5000 with 19000 expected tomorrow and markets slow. Prime beeves 5.20 to 7.50, cows 2.80 to 5.00, canners 1.75 to 2.75. Hogs receipts 37000 with 42000 expected, prices 5.20 to 6.15. Sheep receipts 15000 with 20000 expected, native sheep 2.50 to 5.10, native lambs 4.25 to 7.65.
Livestock market report from Union Stock Yards Illinois dated December 29 shows cattle receipts around 4000 with steady to 10 cent lower prices and ranges for prime cattle from 5.30 to 7.60 while cows and heifers bring 2.70 to 4.90. Hog receipts near 32000 with prices 5.10 to 6.05 for various classes and sheep and lambs priced between 2.60 and 7.75 reflecting mixed demand ahead of tomorrow’s anticipated receipts.
James Howard, imprisoned in Waupun for six years, says he is an heir to a Wilmington Delaware estate valued around eight million dollars. He has instructed his lawyers Morris and Hartwell to investigate based on long term leases and a centuries old German baron’s land purchase. Other named heirs include Arizona Lyle, William A. Lyle, and Mrs. George M. Collum.
On Thursday evening, January 14, the Mutual Benefit association of the Doerflinger Park store will host a dance at Linkerhall in the Linker building. The committee promises full effort to ensure a successful event.
Springfield Jan 6 The 46th Illinois general assembly opened amid a sharpened speakership fight. Edward D Shurtleff supporters refused a Republican caucus, raising the prospect of a Shurtleff Democratic alliance to elect him. A deadlock seemed likely if the plan fails.
The final YMCA basketball practice is set for this evening ahead of the match with the Oregons. The Oregons meet Buffalo Germans for the world championship on January 20. YMC A lineup includes Art Horton Ben Nelson L Nelson J Zein F Buchda Ed Voight Fred Nelson. Game results show Red Sox 48 Iroquois 19 Boosters 50 Giants 45 Monarchs 36 Telephone Co 18. Standings follow.
The opening session focuses on Governor Hughes' 6000 word message highlighting forest and water conservation, waterways development, traffic safety to protect human life, pollution prevention from sewage and refuse, and a call for direct elections.
Charles Green and Hattie Evans of Brodhead Wisconsin wed in Orkford Illinois on January 6 and left town to escape relatives who claim the ages are 20 and 15, rendering the marriage illegal in Illinois.
Walter Zeller was found guilty of first degree murder for killing his aged grandfather Wm Reid. Clem Wheeler and Herbert Griggs named as accomplices will be tried next on first degree indictments in Bridgeton, New Jersey.
County court officials distribute coal and wood to needy families as requests for fuel surge during a sudden cold snap in La Crosse. Clothing aid has also been provided, but fuel remains the priority.
Major issues climbed with Consolidated Gas recovering after an initial drop. Reading, Union Pacific, Southern Pacific and St. Paul posted gains while Smelting and traction stocks advanced. By noon Reading, Union Pacific and Brooklyn Rapid Transit led further rises as bonds stayed flat and confidence returned to the market.
Kansas City cattle receipts total 5000 with native and southern steers bidding 4.50 to 6.75 dollars. Southern cows bring 2.75 to 4. Southern stockers and feeders 3.25 to 5.25. Bulls 3 to 5. Hogs receipts 12000 with prices 5.40 to 5.90 for most. packers 5.60 to 5.90. Sheep receipts 5000 with muttons 4.25 to 5.25 and lambs 6 to 7.50 dollars.
Union Stock Yards III Illinois reports cattle receipts 17 000 with strong, 10c higher futures. Hogs receipts 40 000 market opened 10c higher but closed weak with 5.30 to 6.30 per hundredweight. Sheep receipts 20 000 market 10 to 25c higher with native and western sheep and lamb prices listed.
Chicago reports a ragged wheat market with erratic moves in May prices, showing % cent dips and rises from the prior close. A cold wave threatens unprotected fields and the backward crop, while corn mirrors wheat's volatility and reacts to price swings.
Chicago market notes list itemized prices for Syzgs extras and dairy products. Butter, cheese, poultry and dressed turkey prices shown with firsts seconds twins and other grades for live and dressed poultry. Prices include turkeys chickens ducks geese and regional dairy items with per unit ranges.
North Side Lodge No. 306 of the Mystic Workers held their annual election of officers. Prefect C. C. Fletcher. Secretary Mrs C. C. Fletcher. Monitor Mrs Benz. Marshal F Geisenheimer. Warder CO Olson. Sentinel F J Gaulke. Banker Fred H Hartwell.
Fight promoter Charles Larcari seeks to pair Sam Langford the Boston middleweight with Marvin Hart the Kentucky heavyweight in San Francisco with hopes of arranging a match.
Wholesale eggs rose to 32 cents this session while overall market prices remained steady from yesterday. Readings show fruit and produce items like New York apples at 4.50 per barrel and Florida oranges at 2.50 per box, with assorted grains, dairy, and meats listed in regional price notes.
La Crosse Typographical Union No 448 hosts its eighth annual mask hall on Saturday January 9 at Linker hall with Kreutz's orchestra providing the music.
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