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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1908
Page
4
Railroad investigators concluded the train could not be stopped due to slippery tracks. The incident notes a misnaming during proceedings, with Blanchard repeatedly referred to as Blanchette.
Two inquests in Jo Daviess County into the East Cabin wreck deaths of John Blanchette and Winfield McGaughhy concluded no party could be held responsible. Coroner Werich led both juries, finding death from a collision between Chicago Great Western freight 72 and C B & Q passenger 51. Jurors cited insufficient evidence to blame the Burlington railroad.
The Franklin club meets at Freistadt's hall to debate whether recent insurance laws harm the state insurance business. D. G. Whyte Otto Bosshard and H. L. Taylor argue for the affirmative while F. H. Hartwell P. W. Mahoney and a second debater argue the negative. The public is urged to attend for a statistical discussion relevant to policy holders.
The Catholic Order of Foresters held a joint installation of officers at their Rose street hall last evening. Speakers included Rev. Father A B C Dunn of Eau Claire Father Ambrose Murphy of this city and John Boschert. After addresses the gathering featured dancing and refreshments.
Railroad organizations and friends sent wreaths and messages for the funeral of Blanchett Coffin, whose obituary notes a large turnout of mourners and civic figures paying last respects.
The funeral for John C. Blanchette known as the Q engineer killed in the East Dubuque wreck was held at 2 PM from 1611 Wood Street with Rev A L Wood officiating and railway groups in attendance. The body will depart tonight by midnight train to Rock Island for interment. William Doherty, a Holmen farmer, was buried in the Catholic cemetery after services led by Rev Father Murphy.
Mr. R. Roeder of 2226 George Street suffers a severe blood poisoning in his hand after scratching it lightly. The hand swelled and caused pain. a doctor confirmed the illness and his condition is slightly worse today.
Miss Dora Harris departed on the noon train for a Winona visit. Joseph Betzel of Prescott stops in with brother Edward Betzel at Grand Crossing yard office. A son weighing ten pounds was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Series of Fargo, with Agnes Lien as former Mrs. Series. Carl Spreen heads to Mo bridge to resume foreman duties on the Milwaukee extension. W Hoeckner of 2226 George Street recovers from a stomach ailment. John Jenson leads bowling with the high score.
A woman who believes her friends never say unkind things about her is certain all her friends are dead. Talent is the capacity for tasks dependent on applied effort and industry, a voluntary power, whereas genius is involuntary.
Mrs Helen T Hogan of Braddock Pennsylvania says she began taking Father John’s Medicine last December and has not had an attack since. She reports the medicine as the best she has ever taken and notes she has purchased twelve large bottles. Sold by O T Erhart.
Mr Jenson holds a 1 417 pin record across 20 balls. R O Paul of Burlington offices lays off and goes to Chicago, C A Giffin to fill during absence. M T Knight returns from Galesville. Mrs William Boice and Mrs William Miller visit Mrs T L Vought at 2303 Loomis. John Ryan recovering from a fall at Mitchell Brewing addition. William Ryan recovering from la grippe. Miss Millie Blashek visits Miss G W Wolfe at 2031 Loomis. Miss Eva Jensen ill with la grippe at 2142 Kane. S G U club meets Saturday at 2 at Miss Schneider 1024 Avon. Conductor T McCarthy of Duluth and Iron River branch visiting his mother 1550 Prospect. to return soon.
The piece notes rumors of a financed plot to destabilize Cuba ahead of municipal provincial and national elections. It suggests the aim is to provoke chaos to delay elections and keep American troops and the provisional government in place, with Governor Magoon expected to act firmly against such conspirators.
Albert Lea Minnesota reports over 1000 birds at the Southern Minnesota Poultry and Pet Stock show. A 41 pound turkey and many Mongolian pheasants highlight the exhibition. The event runs seven public days and closes Wednesday with a dinner drawing exhibitors from nearby towns. Separately, a Quip on Harry K Thaw’s punctuality during his murder trial remarks mentions his lawyer Martin W Littleton arriving late.
United States Senator Penrose, curious about poker, joins a table where he follows a value guide from one pair to royal flush. He bets to the limit with a hand of three hearts and two diamonds, declares a flush, then reveals a winning hand and cashes out.
During a period of muddy water in Philadelphia a young woman asked Dr. S S Weir Mitchell how to safeguard her drink. He advised first boil the water, then filter it, and afterward drink ginger ale.
Senator Robert L. Owen of Oklahoma faces a secretaries Garfield led move to sue to cancel deeds on about 4000 acres of valuable oil rich land. Inspectors reported possible illegality in acquisitions though Owen argues deeds were lawful via his agents and vows to fight in court.
The New York Mail notes Germany diversifies its diet with imports from abroad. In 1907 nine months show oysters at 646 tons, crabs 1911 tons, lobsters 1005 tons, caviar 292 tons, and tropical fruits 168785 tons, with oysters up and crabs up by about a quarter compared to 1906.
A reflective remark notes that a woman attending church often diverts thoughts to spiritual matters yet fixes attention on her hat as a focal point of her daily attention and appearance.
The Chicago markets show May wheat at 1.05 to close 1.05, July around 1.06, with oats at 54 for May and 48 for July. Pork futures list May at 16.10 to 16.66, with Minneapolis values near 1.12 to 1.13 for May and July. Great Western seeks receivership in New York.
Chicago reports a bear driven mood with prices likely to fall several cents before bulls lift. short selling may grow then reverse if profits arise. Moderate purchases of wheat or corn on soft spots possible for quick gains. Hog supply remains heavy and yard prices lower while packers reap profits from processing.
New York reports heavy American stocks in London with figures near parity. F A Heinze, as Mercantile Bank president, indicted and arrested for over certificate of checks. American Sugar meeting today expected to respond to Spreckles charges. Northern Pacific dividend action likely today. President Stickney in London seeks Great Western financing with foreign capital. Pittsburgh wholesale steel mill resurgence appears exaggerated. New steel orders are not more than 15 percent of those months ago. Time money remains easier at home and abroad.
Liverpool open shows Wheat down 144d and Corn unchanged while close shows Wheat unchanged to 4d higher and Corn lower. Chicago market lists Wheat 21 6, Corn 164 0, Oats 674 with last year Wheat 69, Corn 193, Oats 109.
Hog receipts today estimated at 50 000 with a 5 025 carryover and pros pects 5c below yesterday's average. Cattle estimated 22 000 steady to slightly lower. Sheep 15 000 with prices 10c higher on light demand.
Chicago close shows 56 000 estimated receipts today with market to lower and 5 052 bulk cattle at 4 40 to 4 45. Tomorrow's estimate 41 000. Cattle 20 000 estimated with market steady to shade lower. Sheep 14 000 estimated with market strong to 10 cents higher.
New York reports that an interest in North America Co states a 1 percent quarterly dividend payment due December 1 is likely to be deferred under usual circumstances. Chicago notes a crowd shrank and then covered while Northern Grain Co remains active buyers.
East coast fans mobilize to keep Carlisle Indian School in Carlisle Pennsylvania amid a push to relocate it west. The death of Colonel William C Mercer shifts momentum as supporters cite football fame to pressure Congress against moving the government run school. Carlisle football influence may determine the institution’s fate.
Company B's fast basketball squad arranged to host Port Washington Wisconsin for a game in the first week of February and another contest at the month's end. The Hillsboro team is also slated to visit for a match. Last season Port Washington split a series with Portage. The famous Pas here Jan 13th team came.
Hogs dropped 25 cents per hundred on the wholesale market this morning and now sell from 3.60 to 4.00 dollars per hundred. Cabbage rose 25 cents per barrel to 1.50. Wisconsin cranberries sell wholesale at 7 dollars per barrel.
The First Baptist Church on South Sixth Street collected funds for the La Crosse City Mission, raising over 14 dollars in the first offering. Several other churches in the city will take collections next Sunday to defray mission expenses.
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