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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1909

Page

7

Classifieds Mix: WANTED to FOR RENT entries

WANTED Saleslady and bookkeeper. Address Box 81 Tribune. WANTED Competent girl for general housework Mrs W 85 S Gage cor 13th 146 So 13th. FOR SALE Set of engineering books complete with Scranton School Models very cheap Apply at Tribune. A SALE A set of 12 volumes of Encyclopedia of Law. A bargain Address B F care Tribune. J de Ranitz Co 205 Main St. FOR SALE Ladies seal dyed otter coat and pillow muff at bargain good as new inquire 1003 Cameron Ave. FOR SALE One very near new second hand office safe J de Ranitz Co 205 Main St FOR SALE Very desirable corner lot 50x150 to alley within five minutes walk of the new normal school Address P 17 Tribune. FOR SALE Good gentle horse weighs about 1200 lbs Granke's Mece 208 Transfer Line 833 Rose. FOR RENT Furnished rooms modern 717 Vine. FOR RENT Modern house 7 rooms and barn five minutes from Fifth and Main half block to car Address Good Home care Tribune.

S. J. de Ranitz & Co Main St Cameron Ave J. de Ranitz & Co

British King Postpones Berlin Visit Amid Kaiser's Speech

London dispatch says King Edward delays plans with Queen to visit Kaiser in Berlin due to cabinet pressure. The Kaiser's New Year speech praises Von Schieffen's Deutsche Revue article warning Germany about England. German foreign office calls the piece non political.

London Edward Berlin England Gen. von Schieffen Deutsche Revue Germany

Fire Rips Bal lantine Mills in Germantown

Six firefighters were overcome by smoke as a blaze leveled the Bal lantine Bros hosiery mills in Germantown Philadelphia early today. Property loss is estimated at 100000 dollars, partially insured.

Philadelphia Ballantine Bros Germantown

Foolish Man Argues With a Friend, Idea Exposed

A witty aphorism frames wisdom in social behavior as folly. The line contrasts folly with friendship and suggests restraint in disputes.

Statesmen Misread Letters in Public Addresses

A lighthearted note highlights several officials who mixed up letters in speeches, causing humorous slips in public remarks. The episode draws attention to the need for clearer communication by leaders in official settings.

La Follette Leaders Plan Fusion to Control Wisconsin Senate

La Follette leaders in Madison announce they will urge Senator Robert M. La Follette’s friends in the state senate to avoid the republican caucus for the upcoming senate organization. They expect La Follette senators to seek a fusion with Democratic and Social Democratic members to control the senate’s formation.

Madison Wis la Follette Robert M. la Follette State Senate Senate

La Follette Prepares for New Tariff Debate

In Washington on January 7, reports say Senator La Follette of Wisconsin will push for tariff revision as the tariff bill moves to the Senate. The finance committee led by Ross Aldrich will handle the measure but debate is expected to continue without the earlier silencing. A new group of radicals in the Senate and a stronger Republican faction will press for change in both houses in support of President Taft.

Washington, D. C la Follette Wisconsin Senate Finance Committee Ross Aldrich Dingley Taft

Wisconsin Burglar Sentenced Twice for $6 Theft

Charles Baumgardt 33 pleaded guilty to burglarizing Theodore Kostermann’s saloon in Racine. He was first sent to Green Bay for three years but deemed too young by the judge, then moved to Waupun for three years with a plan for possible pardon after one year. he had only $6.

Racine Wis Charles Baumgardt Theodore Kostermann Green Bay Baumgardt Smieding Waupun

Governor Faces Charges Against Beedle In Wisconsin

Madison dispatch reports Governor Davidson has not yet reviewed the bribery charges against Insurance Commissioner Beedle. Former Assemblyman H. L. Ekern has taken office and visited the governor. The governor plans to have Attorney General Gilbert examine the charges and advise on the proper duty and authority.

Madison Wis Davidson Beedle H. L. Ekern Waite Gilbert

Comparative Markets Prices for Livestock at Union Stock Yards

Livestock quotations show cattle receipts at 17 000 with tomorrow’s estimate around 6 009 and a strong market up to 10 cents higher. Prime beeves range 5.30 to 7.60, hogs open 10 cents higher but close weak with mixed and heavy classes quoted 5.65 to 6.30, sheep and lambs up to 8.00 for Western lambs in the indicated ranges.

Union Stock Yards

Livestock Prices and Receipts at Union Stock Yards

Livestock market report from Union Stock Yards dated Dec 30 shows cattle receipts around 20 000 with demand strong and 10 cent higher. Prime beeves 5 35 to 7 60, native and western sheep and lambs also listed with varied ranges. Hog receipts about 50 000 with a 5 cent drop and price bands from 4 to 5 95 for hogs and pigs 4 to 5. Lamb and sheep prices range broadly by type and origin.

UNION

Governor Urges Bank Deposit Guarantee Law

Governor Ashton C. Shallenberger delivered his inaugural address to the Nebraska legislature calling for a bank deposit guarantee law. He emphasized insistence on redemption of party pledges and centered the message on establishing guarantees for Nebraska bank deposits.

Lincoln, Neb Ashton C. Shallenberger

Rooney to be league delegate at Milwaukee meeting

The league directors meet this afternoon and expect to elect Henry Rooney as the city delegate to the league directors meeting in Milwaukee on January 17.

Rooney League Baseball Directors Henry Rooney League Milwaukee

Overseer Resigns Over Meager Salary At County Workhouse

In Fond du Lac Wisconsin on January 7 Nic Giebel who was elected overseer of the county workhouse quit after two days in the post. He cited a $1200 salary as insufficient to feed the tramps provide medicine and leave a competency. He said the state board of control would oppose a bread and water diet for the inmates.

Fond DU Lac Wis Nic Giebel State Board of Control

Wagner rejects claim of engagement to Mrs Maybrick

Charles L. Wagner secretary of the Slayton Lyceum bureau arrived in Chicago from Nebraska and called reports that he plans to marry Mrs Florence Maybrick absurd. He says he knew her only in a business capacity and denies any engagement.

Chicago Chas. L. Wagner Slayton Lyceum Bureau Nebarska Florence Maybrick Wagner

Railroad firm files articles to acquire coast extension

Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound Railway company filed articles with the secretary of state paying a $10 185 filing fee. The firm takes over the coast extension of the St Paul road from Nowbridge South Dakota to the Pacific coast.

Butte Mont Chicago, Milwaukee and Puget Sound Railway Company Secretary of State St. Paul Road Mowbridge S. D Pacific Coast

Tobacco Growers Form Chippewa Association in Wisconsin

The Chippewa Valley Tobacco Growers' association organized in Chippewa Falls and will be incorporated. Officers are President Anton Solberg Albertville Vice President Anton Meston Lafayette Secretary James Walters Tilden Treasurer Thomas Connell Lafayette. Members have about 400000 pounds pledged for storage this winter. An estimated 600 acres of tobacco will be grown in the territory tributary to Chippewa Falls this year.

Chippewa Falls Wis Chippewa Valley Tobacco Growers’ Association Anton Solberg Albertville Anton Meston Lafayette James Walters Tilden Thomas Connell

Anderson urged to try retrial before Judge Anderson

Following Judge Landis refusal to sit in the Standard Oil retrial, the page is urged to have Judge Anderson preside. Anderson, noted as fearless, would deny immunity to the oil trust in his hands.

Chicago K. M. Landis Standard Oil Pagele Anderson John R. Walsh Oil Trust

Wets Back Shurtleff as Speaker With Local Option Move

Springfield Illinois January 7 The election of Shurtleff as speaker by Democrats signals local option legislation as the initial policy for this session. Shurtleff described as a wide open man.

Springfield Ill Shurtleff

Wausau Man Killed in Stettin Accident

Jacob F. Gensmann a 30 year old son of Jacob Gensmann president of George Ryder Brewing company of Wausau was fatally injured on a leg chute at Stettin and died shortly after the accident.

Wausau Wausau, Wis Jacob F. Gensmann Jacob Gensmann George Ryder Brewing Company Stettin

Grannis Suspended Three Years From Exchange Floor

Arthur E. Grannis was suspended today from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange for a period of three years.

New York Arthur E. Grannis New York Stock Exchange

Brown Elected President of New York Central Railroad

At a board meeting in New York Central Railroad Company Senior Vice President W C Brown was elected president to succeed William H Newman, who resigned. Mr Brown will assume duties on February 1.

Brown N. Y. Central New York The New York Central Railroad Company W. C. Brown William H. Newman

Helpless Age and Fatal Gift of Beauty Quoted

The exchange contrasts a lonely woman s wiles with a change of shape and beauty as a fatal gift. A witty dialogue notes that complexion may be dreamed of but is not a gift.

Lippincott’s

Roosevelt asks Congress to empower ICC to compel testimony

President Roosevelt sent a message to Congress urging broadened powers for the Interstate Commerce Commission to compel witnesses to answer questions. The move follows the Supreme Court Harriman decision and signals a push to strengthen federal regulatory authority.

Commission Washington, D. C Roosevelt Congress Interstate Commerce Commission Supreme Court Harriman

Noted Loan Shark In Town Sparked Local Talk

A Chicago Tribune quote notes a feared loan shark with many companions in the town, framing a cautious public discussion about lending practices and street finance in the area.

Chicago Tribune

New York Stocks Show Broad Gains at Open

The New York market opened with mixed to higher prices including B. R. T. up 1 8, St. Paul, Reading, Union Pacific, Northern Pacific and Pennsylvania up about one point. Smelting led industry gains, with Steel also strong as Consolidated rose to 13 4, Rock Island speculation abuzz and midday buying lifted St. Paul to 150, while Colorado Fuel and Steel gained.

New York St. Paul Reading Union Pacific Northern Pacific Pennsylvania Consolidated Rock Island New York Central Colorado Consolidated Gas

Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices at Union Stock Yards

Union Stock Yards figures show cattle receipts around 6000 with steady market and prices from 1.80 to 7.60 depending on class. hog receipts about 30000 with strong market and prices from 4.40 to 6.30. sheep receipts 15000 with strong market and prices from 2.75 to 8.10 for natives and westerns plus lambs.

Wheat Fluctuates in Narrow Range as Corn Strength Surges

Chicago grain report notes wheat trading within narrow limits amid nervous, professional-led activity. Market overall described as slim while corn shows notable strength, signaling shifts in demand and price pressure across grain futures.

Chicago Ill

Chicago Produce Prices Reported for Eggs Butter Cheese and Poultry

Chicago markets list egg classes with extras at 32c prime firsts 31c firsts 30c ordinary firsts 27c. Butter creamery extras 32c firsts 25c seconds 22c packing stock 19% to 20c. Cheese Twins 14 to 14%c Young Americas 14%c. Poultry turkey 16c chickens 12% to 13c spring 14c ducks 12 to 13c geese 7 to 9 dollars per dozen or pair as listed.

Chicago

Kansas City Livestock Market Report Front

Kansas City cattle hogs and sheep receipts noted with prices and ranges. Cattle beef steer prices from 4.75 to 6.50 for natives and southerns up to 6.50 for southern steers. Hogs sold mostly 5.50 to 6.05 with some variations. Sheep muttons and lambs priced from 4.25 to 7.75, range ewes to 5, market strength observed.

Ice threatens Chicago water intake as lake floes block supply

Chicago faced a crisis as lake ice thickened near the water intake. Two tugs with workers moved to the two and four mile cribs to battle floes and prevent disruption of the city’s supply.

Chicago

General Livestock and Produce Price Advances

A broad price lift was seen across livestock with lambs up to 5.50 and cows to 2.75, hogs to 4.75 5.35, spring chickens to 1v and Lic, and old chickens to 9c. Fruit and dairy quotes span New York apples to 4.50 a barrel and butter at 38 3 8c, with Bacon rising to 12 and 15c. many items remained steady.

Burns New York Washington Wis Florida California Juiabos Hallowell Listman Adilling Co

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