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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1909
Page
6
The U S circuit court of appeals ruled in Mrs B Leeds favor in the customs case over her pearl necklace valued at 220,009 dollars. The government had sought 69 percent duty while the court ordered 10 percent.
Chicago judges postpone the opening of major fraud prosecutions until the Supreme Court decides the constitutionality of the primary act. The review will determine if forthcoming trials can proceed under the current framework.
Relatives sob as Thornton Hains case nears verdict. Prosecutor Darrin claims conspiratorial motives and defends widowed Mrs. Annis amid calls for reopening a key witness. Judge Crane plans to charge jurors while McIntyre seeks new material witness evidence from a sea captain. Jury may receive case today.
Rumor spreads in Belgrade that King Peter will abdicate in favor of Crown Prince George within 24 hours. Reports note the swift move as imminent amid a volatile political scene.
A home remedy claims to stop an obstinate cough within hours using Granulated Sugar Syrup and Pinex. Prepare a pint of syrup by boiling sugar and water, add 2% oz of Pinex, shake, and take a teaspoon every one to three hours. The recipe touts low cost and sedative benefits for chest pains and throat troubles.
Thousands of unemployed in Britain, backed by socialists, seize parts of the Marquis of Bute and other estates to plant winter wheat amid destitution. The move aims to pressure Parliament for relief as liberals plan a tax on hunting preserves to force cultivation. About 500 protesters entered the estate, begging seed from neighbors.
New York January 14 The Earl of Granard King Edward s master of horse took a half interest in ten million dollars the bride s estimated fortune when he secured a share in her stake in the marriage settlement officials announced the deal followed by London circles as a bold move in royal circles and high society.
An old newspaper ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a simple cure for grippe coughs that may turn to pneumonia. It claims rapid relief, healing of inflamed lungs, and prevention of dangerous conditions when taken in the yellow package by O. T. Erhart.
Fire gutted the Copeland hotel in Topeka during a legislative gathering. Thirty people were injured and several unaccounted for, including A W Smith of McPherson who is expected to die. Guests escaped by window as freezing weather worsened casualties.
Robert Irwin aged 73 of 414 South Third street died this morning at 8 30 after a long illness. He leaves a wife two daughters and two sons Mrs Wm Kish Mr Wm Irwin Mrs Wm Patterson and Mr Arthur Irwin plus eleven grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at 2 30 from his residence with Oak Grove cemetery interment and old soldiers in charge led by Mrs Theonstedt.
Earle E. Tiffany has been elected joint manager of the Wisconsin University Mandolin and Glee clubs to replace H. C. Quarles who will graduate in February. The groups have just completed a tour of five concerts with cordial receptions and plan an extended spring tour after their annual home concert in March.
Senator Tillman declares he will expose lies by Postmaster General Meyer and Attorney General Bonaparte. He cites letters, photographs, and a fight over suits regarding Coos Bay and Southern Oregon company while warning of threats from the president's circle. He also says he faces theft of papers and abuse of his mail.
A burst water pipe in the apartments above Parker's Jewelry Store flooded the shop yesterday. Elegant silver boxes and jewelry, watches, and silverware were ruined. The total damage is not yet estimated.
The Missouri Supreme Court gave Waters-Pierce Oil Company thirty days from January 15 to file an acceptance or rejection of the decree ordering separation from the Standard Oil trust. The extension follows a plea prompted by a long distance telephone call from Judge Priest in St. Louis.
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