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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1908
Page
7
Washington Jan 7 Senator Allison of Iowa veteran appropriations chairman is home with grippe delaying the preparation of the financial bill. The piece notes his absence may slow the work and adds a cynical aside about some men needing friction at home.
The article notes Leslie M. Shaw, former Iowa governor and U S treasury figure, may spark a presidential boom during an Iowa visit. It recalls past hopefuls like Allison and Cannon, suggesting Shaw could back a Lincolnite bid if he steps forward, with Iowa’s reaction pivotal.
In Miller, Dakota Territory, a coroner hears the case of Gustave Kammel accused of poisoning his wife with arsenic in a rural home. The unfolding drama centers on a son testifying against his father while the mother lies dead and the family splits under suspicion and fear.
John C. Cottrell, Plymouth county legislator and Kingsley mayor, faces a divorce suit demanding 25000 dollars alimony. The petition claims grounds include an affair with a Des Moines man's wife during the legislature and says the plaintiff's health has suffered. Cottrell is a prominent western Iowa politician and a potential gubernatorial candidate. He has not commented.
Mrs. J. J. Clemens widow of the Holy Trinity pastor was honored at a service conducted by Pastors Anderson and Reichert due to Rev. Trabert’s absence. The English Lutheran burial rite featured a tribute from Rev. Richert of Red Wing and hymns by a quartet. Out of town mourners included J. C. Pfeiffer Theodore Swanson J. F. Swanson William Youngquist Rev and Mrs Reichert H Pfeiffer Mrs J. T. Clemens and C. E. Pfeiffer.
The Women s Catholic Order of Foresters and the Marquette Court Auxiliary hold a joint installation this evening at their hall at Rose and St James streets. Officers for the coming year in Marquette Court include Chief Ranger Charles Yehle P McCaulay Recording secretary Paul Hammel Financial secretary and L E LaVague Treasurer.
John Jerusel ten years old died Sunday evening when crushed under a South St. Paul streetcar. Eyewitnesses disagreed on the exact cause while other children on the Robert street bridge described a boy arching a ride on the car frame with feet on rear trucks. His father had been killed at the Y M C A building last summer.
An editorial warns kidney trouble is insidious and can lead to fatal disease. It urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at the first signs to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes.
Two women exchange compliments, and the recording angel signals the start of activity. The scene implies a playful or symbolic moment as the cue prompts action.
Fire swept through the John H. Kling company and C. R. Huntley two story brick block in Huron S D one of the citys finest The Lees Mercantile company occupied half the building Losses total about 80000 with half covered by insurance Heavy losers include the King Lane company and A K Gardner solicitor for the Chicago Northwestern railroad
A view of Broad Street in New York accompanies a report that January 1908 disbursements on stocks and bonds will rise by about 29 million dollars from a year earlier. Estimated outlay reaches 190 million versus 171 million in January 1907, with bond payments led by Union Pacific at 3,475,240 dollars.
Col Kircheis collector for the John Gund Brewing company shows marked improvement after two weeks of severe illness caused by a blood infection from a foot bruise. He is now able to be about and expects to resume duties in about a week.
Washington January. The Supreme Court struck down the Employers Liability Act of 1906 passed at the president's urging, delivering a major setback to the so called big stick policy. The ruling was announced yesterday in a decision that nullifies the act.
An old tip suggests Foley's Honey and Tar for cough relief and expelling the cold. The note warns to refuse any but the genuine in the yellow package from OQ. T. Erhart.
The notice explains daily publication terms with a distinction that one edition runs daily except Sunday while another appears daily except Saturday.
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