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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1909

Page

9

Barber College seeks 500 learners for stalls and diplomas

Classified notes offer Maler Barber College Chicago Illinois scholarships with tools demonstrations and exams. Army recruiting seeks unmarried men 18 to 36 who can read write and speak English. Various sales and clerk positions listed in La Crosse Muscatine and Indianapolis. Also multiple sale notices for property furniture and farm in Minnesota Iowa and Nebraska. Lost keys noted at North Side Tribune office.

Maler Barber College Chicago Isis U. S. Army United States Hotel Grand la Crosse Wis Jennings & Co Merrill Bidg Milwaukee Majestic Steel S. W. Anderson Bat. Bank Bldg Bangor P. H. Sheldon Sat-tf North Side Tribune Rewara

Mine disaster at Lick Branch faulted for violations

Ben Davis, president of the United Mine Workers of West Virginia, charged that the ill fated Lick Branch mine where two explosions occurred was operated in violation of mining laws. He urged immediate legislative investigation during the current session in Charleston.

Charleston W. Va Ben Davis United Mine Workers of West Virginia Lick Branch

Congressmen Push Navy Budget Including Two New Battleships

The House Committee on Naval Affairs proposed an appropriation totaling $125,662,884 with plans to reinstate Marines on sea duty aboard battleships and other vessels. The bill adds two first class battleships of 26,000 tonnage, five destroyers, four coalier ships and a submarine boat, totaling a navy budget of $48,189,595.

Washington, D. C House Committee On Naval Affairs Marine Corps Department

Burnham appointed to succeed Vilas on monument commission

O J Burnham of Richland entered, by gubernatorial appointment, to replace the late Col W F Vilas on the Vicksburg monument commission in Wisconsin.

Madiboon, Wis O. J. Burnham Richland Enter Davidson W. F. Vilas Vicksburg Monument

Application to probate will in La Crosse County Court

Notice states a special term of the County Court in La Crosse on February 9 1909 at ten oclock a m to hear James Pacholskis application to admit to probate the last will and testament of John Sroka deceased. John Brindley County Judge and John F Doherty attorney for the executor.

Wisconsin la Crosse County Court House la Crosse Said County James Pacholski John Sroka of la Crosse John Brindley

Bodies Of Cheney Couple From American Consulate Found

Messina, Jan. 16. The Culgoa sailed for Naples with the bodies of American Consul Arthur S. Cheney and his wife, recovered yesterday from the consulate ruins by Illinois sailors after three days of relays. They will be shipped to the United States. A court martial for 82 looters begins Monday.

Messina Culgoa Naples Arthur S. Cheney United States Illinois

King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helen May Visit United States

Rome reports a possible May visit by King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helen to personally thank the United States for earthquake aid. The plan is under cabinet discussion and could include a tour of European capitals on a similar mission.

Rome Victor Emmanuel Helen United States

Bankruptcy by temperance claims hit paint firm in New York

In New York on January 16, Wm H King & Co, a paint maker, sought dissolution of partnership. Partners blame elder King for temperance lecturing that drove away top salesmen, leaving the business “by the ears.” Liabilities total 13,083 and assets 11,214.

New York Wm. H. King & Co King

Marathon his Waterloo. Tom Longboat captures fleeing thief

Jan 16 New York reportd that James Smith a colored man attempting to steal part of a tenderloin tailor shop stock was chased by and captured by Tom Longboat the famed Marathon Indian who detained him until police took custody describing the incident as a notable chase and capture by the athlete turned plainclothes hero.

New York James Smith Tom Longboat Longpoa Smith

Magnate Is Lost In Cleveland Mystery

Police join search for Charles H. Morton former president of the Ohio and Pennsylvania baseball league missing for four days. Authorities fear he may have left with 2500 dollars of league funds and worry he has been harmed.

Cleveland, O Chas. H. Morton Ohio and Pennsylvania Baseball League Morton

Calhoun Case Recesses In San Francisco Trial

In San Francisco on January 16 the Patrick Calhoun trial recessed with no session today. The case resumes Tuesday. Three jurors were finally accepted by both sides. A new venire will be drawn as many prospective jurors were struck.

San Francisco Patrick Calhoun Priver

Indictment of Western Bank Officials in Dallas Fraud Case

Federal grand jury returns indictments against Fred Flemming president D A Templeton vice president and A J Elliott assistant cashier of the Western Bank and Trust company of Dallas for fraudulent use of the mails. Bank closed its doors exactly one year ago today.

Dallas Texas Fred Flemming D. A. Templeton A. J. Elliott Western Bank and Trust Company of

Livestock Prices and Receipts at Union Stock Yards

Jan 15 at Union Stock Yards shows cattle receipts 3,000 with tomorrow projected 200 and steady market. Prime beeves 5.50 to 7.40, stockers 2.85 to 5.70, cows 3.15 to 5.50, canners 1.85 to 2.90. Hogs receipts 33,000 with tomorrow 21,000 and 5 to 10c decline. light 5.40 to 6.05, heavy 5.70 to 6.35, pigs 4.50 to 5.50. Sheep receipts 8,000 with tomorrow 2,000 and steady market. native 3 to 5.50, western 3.70 to 5.60, native lambs 4.90 to 8, western lambs 5.50 to 8.10.

UNION

Livestock Prices at Union Stock Yards Report

Cattle receipts at Union Stock Yards in Illinois total 4000 with tomorrow’s estimates at 300 and a slow market. Hogs receipts 34000 with 15000 forecast. prices rise 5 cents with ranges from 5.40 to 6.37 for various hog types. Sheep receipts 10000 with strong demand. native and western sheep and lambs priced from 3.25 to 8.10 dollars.

Levi H Bancroft Elected Wisconsin Assembly Speaker

Levi H Bancroft elected speaker of the Wisconsin assembly. A brief bio notes his early defense of Rose Zoldoske, a Richland Center Polish girl sentenced for life and later pardoned, and outlines Bancroft s career as district attorney city attorney county judge and assistant attorney general. He is serving his second term from Richland County.

Fred L. Holmes Madison Wis Levi H. Bancroft Rose Zoldoske Richland Center Bancroft Rose Zoldeske Richland County Assembly la Follette L. M. Sturgevant Richijand County

Tucker ordered examined for retirement by War Dept

Washington January 16. Orders direct Col. Wm F Tucker assistant paymaster general and son in law of Mrs John A. Lo Fred D Grant to be examined by the army retiring board in Chicago. He has been ill at Hot Springs Ark and is expected to be placed on the retired list.

Washington, D. C War Department Wm. F. Tucker John A. Lo Tucker Fred D. Grant Army Retiring Board Chicago Tucker Hot Springs Ark

Harvard Drops Navy From 1921 Schedule

Harvard resumes football relations with West Point after two years by scheduling Army at West Point on October 30. The Crimson will no longer play Navy to cut the long trip to Annapolis and restore series with West Point.

Boston West Point Harvard Navy Crimson Army Annapolis

No River and Harbor Bill Sent This Season

The house rivers and harbors committee voted 15 to 2 that there should be no general river and harbor bill this session. It was agreed the bill would be reported next winter.

Washington, D. C House Committee On

Stock Market Opens Strong After Initial Losses

New York stocks started modestly lower but improved quickly. C and O rose one point, Wisconsin Central up two, Union Pacific leads short covering as prices climb by midmorning. Interborough Metropolitan preferred and BRT gain, market ends the first hour with broad strength and bonds firm.

New York Wisconsin Central Common Union Pacific Southern Pacific St. Paul Reading New York Central Interborough Metropolitan

Kansas City Livestock Prices Tally Regional Trade

Kansas City market reports show cattle receipts of 300 head with steady to firm tone across classes. Hogs reach 7 000 head with bulk sales from 5.60 to 6.10, while sheep receipts are none and muttons fetch 4.50 to 5.80 with lambs from 6.50 to 7.75.

Chicago Livestock Market Report at Union Stock Yards

Cattle receipts 300, hogs 12,000. Monday totals estimated at 30,000 cattle and 50,000 hogs with prices higher by about five cents. Hogs ranged light 5.45 to 6.10, rough 5.70 to 5.90, mixed 5.75 to 6.35, heavy 6.05 to 6.40, pigs 4.50 to 5.40. Sheep receipts 1,500. Monday expected 27,000. market unchanged.

Chicago Union Stock Yards

Wheat Strength Surges on Cash Demand in Chicago Market

Chicago grain report notes a stronger wheat tone with robust cash wheat demand following yesterday's drop. Corn remains under pressure but sustains only a small loss as buyers step in.

Chicago

Eggs and dairy prices and bank weeklybank report

Chicago market notes show eggs butter and cheese prices across sizes and varieties with ranges for firsts seconds and extras. The Associated Banks weekly statement in New York details deposits loans and reserves with overall bank surplus compared to prior years.

Chicago Associated Banks New York United States

Pennsylvania Railroad Adopts Daring Boy for Bravery

January 16 report from Chicago states Jared S. Parker of Larkiwell Indiana aged 16 is adopted by the Pennsylvania Railroad as a reward for bravery. A year earlier he found a pile of ties on tracks near his home and flagged a passenger train saving many lives. The railroad will fund his education through school and college.

United States Navy New Way Post Office Bidg Minneapolis Minn Chicago Pennsylvania Railroad Jared S. Parker Larkiwell Ind Jared Pennsylvania

Market weaker on corn today prices steady otherwise

The corn market eased this morning to 55 cents while all other quotes remained unchanged from yesterday. No other changes noted as prices associated with other commodities stayed stationary.

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