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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1908
Page
6
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Heart Cure as a remedy for weak hearts caused by illness overwork or anxiety. Mrs F J Norton of Freeville New York testifies to improved breathing nerves and energy after using the tonic and Nervine. The notice promises a refund of the first bottle if no benefit and cites Miles Medical Co of Elkhart Indiana and local druggists.
New Ulm Minnesota January 11 Christ Walther an elderly recluse living in a small town shack is found dead with a fatal head wound near his home. Police suspect robbers sought Walther money estimated around 300 dollars and a local manhunt is underway with a 500 dollar reward posted. Local authorities hold an inquest while guards protect the scene and neighbors recall the Gebhardt murder.
New York January 11 190? labor's right to strike was recognized by Secretary of War Taft in a campaign speech at the People's Institute He discussed labor and capital their common interests limits and legal remedies He faced a sharp audience Q&A on injunctions tariff and government ownership and the Roosevelt administration.
City board discussed road advertising for a franchise to use the wagon bridge area for skating. Aldermen debated Caledonia Street pavement bills and the remaining payments to Wool ey and Hanson. Decisions touched on city hall janitor Keiser, street signs bill, and sewer work along Vine street.
At a trades and labor council session committees reported rapid progress toward forming a Women’s Union. A mass meeting of interested city women will be held soon to organize the association. The organizing group includes John Rae E Hieckel Wm Panke S W Ender and R Tavek and will meet Thursday to plan the program and date. Colonel R A Pratt district organizer will address the gathering and a prominent Chicago woman orator will be sought to speak.
The Rudolph encampment No. 9 of the Odd Fellows held their regular installation of officers last evening at their hall on South Fourth Street. P. W. Mahoney acted as installing officer. Officers installed included Cc. P.-A. C. Kunitz, H. P.-E. B. Webster, Ss. W.-cC. D Shepard, J W.-J. G. Maerton, Scribe-A. Peterson, and Treas.-A. Kirschner. Attendance was good.
The term of Charles Lewiston United States marshal for the Western Wisconsin district ends late February a new officer may be appointed Hauser of Mondovi named as a possible successor and may receive the position
The board of public works will sell at auction one horse at the Central Fire Station on State Street at 2 o'clock p m on January 13 1908.
Alderman Grover reports a communication from City Engineer Bradish proposing a large combined well and protection pier at the end of the extended intake pipe. The plan envisions five fifty foot wells drawing water from the bottom and a large structure to shield the intake. council favors the idea and refers it to the appropriate committee.
Jacob Springer of West Franklin Maine says the pills keep his stomach liver and bowels working right. The ad promises a refund at O T Erhart's drug store if the trial disappoints.
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