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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1909
Page
6
The baseball association warns tickets for a spring fund ball are failing to meet goals. Directors say a $1,000 target is needed to retain the franchise and offset debts, with a $300 retainer due at the Milwaukee meeting. Businesses and fans are urged to buy tickets or face charity requests.
Notice states the annual meeting of the Catholic Benevolent Society will be held on the first Monday in April instead of January. The change affects members and scheduling for this year.
George Lang of Minneapolis surrendered to San Bernardino authorities saying he is guilty of bigamy after a brutal trek to the West. The 23 year old ex Minneapolis General Electric worker married Elgina After August 28 then Pearl Price, living with both until a threatened prosecution spurred his flight.
An advertisement urges strengthening the system to prevent coughs colds and pneumonia. It promotes Rexall Mucu-Tone as a blood absorbed remedy claimed to disinfect heal and soothe mucous membranes, offering a money back guarantee. Available in 50c and 1.00 sizes from O T Erhart 431 Main St La Crosse.
George Rantz a 14 year old of 1111 Thomas Street St Paul was saved from electrocution when wood cutter H A Baeger severed the wire entangling him. The boy showed no lasting injuries after the swift action.
James J. Hill of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads will launch a western Canadian expansion with a direct St Paul to Winnipeg line. He has reportedly purchased a local afternoon paper and will start a morning edition, amid questions about ownership.
Reports from London and Teheran say Emperor William opposes the Anglo Russian scheme to control Persia. The Kaiser hints he will demand a say in Persian governance if others seek to remove the shah. Rebel activity and firman firman forces are not yet engaged at Ispahan as revolts spread across southern Persia.
The Y M A first team travels to Hillsboro Wisconsin this noon to meet the Hillsboro White Sox tonight. The lineup lists center Louis Nelson forwards Art Horton Fred Nelson Ben Nelson guards Louis Zein Fred Buchda Edward Voight with manager Erickson and referee Rhoden.
In San Francisco on January 15 the Patrick Calhoun trial for alleged bribery of city supervisors during the Schmitz Ruef regime edged forward with jurors and talesmen subjected to a long round of questions.
The Celtic with 1,500,000 navy rations arrived at Gibraltar and will be sent to Naples for distribution to earthquake survivors. Dispatches from the navy department confirm the ship’s arrival and immediate redeployment to aid relief efforts.
Nicholas Matthewson, a rising baseball pitcher and brother of Christy Matthewson of the Giants, died at 7:15 AM after shooting himself at his Factoryville home yesterday afternoon. The tragedy follows his prominence as a young talent in the sport and a notable baseball family.
President Roosevelt completed a 100 mile horseback relay in 17 hours with four horses and a 90 mile three day test praised as reasonable. Admiral Rixey and Captain Butt accompanied him while Dr Grayson rested after the exertion. The event supports continuing the army navy officers endurance test.
In Madison on January 14 the Social Democrats prepared an employer compensation bill for the legislature. It retains core features of the two year old measure but tightens several provisions. It imposes absolute liability for employers unless death or disability results from the employee’s willful or fraudulent act. Death liability equals three years’ value of services, capped at 2000 dollars. disability pays one third of daily wage, with a bulk settlement option. Arbitration handles disputes, costs capped at four dollars per day. Factory fraternal benefit associations may be formed with a labor commissioner certificate and employee ballot endorsement. membership is optional.
SLAIN BY MADMAN AS SHE READS BIBLE Mathilda Ekland of Sandy Utah was shot and killed shortly after midnight by Axel Carlson believed insane. Carlson, who had never met the woman, fired three shots through a window, then entered the home and shot her again, before going to a saloon and boasting of the deed.
P M Brink and Oliver Ash, delegates from the local Y M C A, depart for Wausau this evening with F J Corey leaving tomorrow morning. The convention opens today and La Crosse plans a modest bid next year as the event rotates among principal cities. Wausau offers new facilities to house the delegates.
Rumors say Jule Freas may seek the Second ward seat to succeed the notorious Dog Palmer who will not run this spring. Freas told reporters he would refuse the nomination if offered.
Local residents travel between McGregor Dubuque La Crosse and Portage for visits medical care and gatherings. Community groups elect officers including Frauenverein and First National Bank leaders as residents return from trips to Rock Island Minneapolis and Waterloo.
In Chicago on Jan 15 attorney Eli Zoline challenged Judge Landis before the United States circuit court of appeals, seeking reversal of Marion Grey’s conviction for operating a fraudulent matrimonial bureau. Zoline argued Landis showed bias, citing a remark that might nauseate the jury, while Grey defended her bureau as proper matchmaking amid the era’s divorce climate.
Chicago news reports a massive manhunt for two female robbers who strangled and drugged Mrs. Agnes Buel Rankin at her Sheridan road home on Lake Bluff. Mrs Rankin remains near death as north shore residents form posses across the area. Descriptions are distributed statewide with promises of large rewards. Rankin is wife of Assistant State’s Attorney Wm Rankin and daughter‑in‑law of the Chicago Building Company president.
Rome reports the ministry of public works weighing Duke Litta’s offer to relocate 5,000 quake destitutes to 200,000 acres along the Miakka river in Manatee county Florida. Key hurdle cited is potential conflict with U S immigration laws. If feasible, government would fund transport and startup support.
Miss Leonia Adams traveled to New ton last Monday. A car load of tobacco was taken in here Wednesday by M H Bekkel of Viroqua and Mr and Mrs Chas Greener and children from Reno Minn visiting the latter's parents. John Ristow left for Davenport Iowa to enter college taking a telegraphic course. The Creamery company supplied ice Thursday. Miss Mable Kish visits grandmother Mrs S Laylan. Dr Stevens of De Soto attended the sick child of Mr and Mrs L C Laylan. condition improved.
Several hundred thousand dollars in securities of doubtful value are linked to Mayor A H Jones who vanished from Rugby North Dakota two weeks ago. Banks in Rugby Barxt on and other cities closed while bankers in St Paul New York Brainerd and many towns report notes signed by Jones associates. Jones allegedly signed notes as cashier but did not record them and the holder refuses payment.
The McKinley Relief Corps No. 108 held an installation of officers Monday evening in the lodge rooms of the court house. Mrs. Elizabeth Short installed the officers.
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