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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1909
Page
4
The article portrays Mrs. Hargis as the devoted mother who has mortgaged her home to raise funds for her son’s defense in the patricide case. It notes the son’s long odds, the father’s murder, and the mother’s self sacrificing impact as the trial unfolds and a new defense may be pursued.
Chief John Weber reports Harry Rogers and Bell McCue, known silk thieves, have been arrested in Pueblo since December 19 on store theft charges. Rogers, sought in La Crosse, evaded prior surrender. Local officers decline extradition due to cold weather. marriage rumors to Canada remain unconfirmed.
The advertisement urges immediate use of Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of kidney or bladder trouble to prevent Bright's disease or diabetes. It claims the remedy corrects irregularities and cures all kidney and bladder disorders. O. T. Erhart.
Emilie, the standout amateur, defeated Charles Schweizer in Schweizer's debut state tournament game by 300 to 293. This afternoon Schweizer faces Brown and this evening he will play Morton.
The La Crosse Tribune lists its North Side Office at 681 Rose Street. Local readers can visit for subscriptions, delivery issues, or story tips.
A large group from the north side opposes seining and seeks repeal or limits on it to daylight hours 8 am to 3 30 pm to keep fish safe. Warden Kingsley will present the petition to the state legislature once signed. over a hundred residents have already signed.
In Tupelo Mississippi on January 7 John McDaniel a black brake man admitted taking a bribe of one dollar from two white men and hid it in a refrigerator car. After being rebuked he killed the younger of the two trespassers and threw the body onto the road. He told another tramp he planned to kill him too but did not. He was arrested and confessed.
A claim that Diapepsin digests heavy meals in five minutes and cures indigestion. It promises relief from heartburn belching gas and other symptoms and says a 50 cent case can benefit an entire family. The ad urges readers to ask a pharmacist to show the formula on the package.
Sixteen salesmen attended a banquet at the Stoddard in La Crosse honoring their past year’s work and launching 1909 efforts. President A. Hirshheimer toasted the group, praised performance, and the salesmen presented him and M. Funk with brass gifts. They depart to cover sixteen states with new samples starting today.
At an annual stockholders meeting the Exchange State Bank elected officers yesterday afternoon. President J. E. Wheeler. Vice President Orlando Holway. Cashier Joseph P. Gohrer. Assistant Cashier Robert B. Low.
In Fort Brady's squad room Corporal John E. Gibson of Company K shot Private John McManus through the heart with a Springfield rifle. Gibson was placed in the guard house after the incident and refuses to talk to officers. The motive remains a mystery.
Gov elect Marshall urges immediate action on Senate seat as Governor Hanley’s retirement message is to be read tomorrow. The plan aims to appoint a successor to James Hemenway without delay.
The San Francisco Chinese daily reports a sensational account of Yuan Shi-Kai’s fall from power. It describes Chun’s attack on Prince Ching, Chun’s attempts to force Ching from the army, and Chun’s plots to secure appointments for progressives, explaining Yuan’s ouster as part of these intrigues.
Mr and Mrs David Weida return from St Paul after visiting friends. A five year old child baths in diphtheria confinement. John Maine of Avon street recovering well after appendectomy. Ed and Frank Shadduck return to Milwaukee from Kane street visit. Miss Matilda Miller returns to Eau Claire to resume duties as principal. Charles Miller heads back to Madison to continue studies. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs W P TrippLet at 1704 Kane street. Russel Amberson returns from Lemon South Carolina visit. Delbert Hesslup of Cashton visits J Mauer on Kane street. Martha Grunstadt returns from Hastings Minnesota. Michael Harmen of Holmen visits his brother James Harmen on Rose street. A lighthearted note ends with a quip about twins.
A terse aphorism notes that a person may feel isolated from friends yet can still rely on a few trusted individuals for support. The line emphasizes personal resilience and selective trust in tough times.
The article reports Samoan chiefs under German rule planning to declare independence when parliament meets, seeking backing from the United States and Great Britain. It notes likely passive resistance to German authorities and cites the niece of King Mataafa urging a return of the throne and royal authority.
Washington January 17 detectives will guard the home of Justice Wright who recently jailed labor leaders Gompers Mitchell and Morrison for contempt of court. A flood of abusive letters fearfully threaten the judge and his friends with dynamite or bullets.
A wry assessment notes that a man cannot claim a lack of influence if he cannot even organize his own conduct. The remark underscores personal responsibility and self-discipline.
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