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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1909
Page
8
A noted medical man promotes a digestive tonic blending ginger, compound essence and essence of m. He advises two ounces ginger two ounces essence of m and one ounce compound essence mixed in a bottle. Take one or two teaspoonfuls after meals to relieve indigestion gas heart palpitation and constipation and give appetite and relief for adults and children.
In Vassar Michigan on January 18 a man named Strieter amputated his wife's foot with a razor after she preferred his operation to a surgeon. Two doctors had advised amputation, but she chose the husband to perform the procedure.
Milwaukee watchman reports two professional safe crackers planned to abduct Val entine Blatz head of a local brewery to seize the safe contents. They fled when another watchman approached. Blatz did not return to his office that night.
In Hibbing Minn January 18 a distant settlement north of Bear River about ten miles from town has suffered scarlet fever for over three months with no doctor in the locality.
Pierre S D January 18 The senate passed the principal railway and express bills up to the house after favorable action. The measures include the 2 cent rate electric headlight and express rate bills. Other senate bills approved include the Brune life insurance forms bill and an act aiding the organization of Perkins and Harding counties.
A fire caused by an overheated stove gutted the Crystal theater in the Dempsey block Manitowoc resulting in damages over 10900 dollars.
Wisconsin lawmakers consider taxing mortgages as personal property or via income tax. Gov. Davidson favors a broad income tax approach to equalize treatment and possibly exempt credits. The debate addresses double taxation and enforcement challenges, with a Pennsylvania style four mill loan tax as a fallback.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast cure for sour stomach and indigestion. It claims five minute relief from fermentation and acid in the stomach, promising purification of an acidic stomach and digestion of any food. It mentions costs fifty cents and urges readers to ask their pharmacist.
Major C B Riche of the US Army Corps of Engineers explains decades of river improvement. Snags, brush dams, and wing dams widen channels, raise depths, and stabilize the Mississippi from Rock Island to Des Moines. Dredges and new canals push toward a six foot channel, with plans for broader work and flood control.
Postmaster E W Keyes reports Wisconsin city postal receipts for the past year Milwaukee led with 1 400 271 06 Racine second 215 380 08 Madison third 152 200 47 La Crosse fourth 109 567 93 Superior eighth 57 384 73 Other higher ranking cities include Oshkosh Green Bay and Sheboygan.
Police report no clues to 72 year old Oscar Kassler a Winona veteran missing nine days. He had 51 dollars in his pockets when he left after paying a board bill. Desk Sergeant Yolton says nothing heard of him in La Crosse.
Rev J. S. Lowe of the Universalist Church preached on famous earthquakes and their impact on humanity. The sermon was described as strong and interesting as the congregation listened with rapt attention.
Frank La Tour, jailed for highway robbery for four months, was freed after bail of 500 dollars was raised. He married while incarcerated and gained strong support from Eau Claire's wealthy citizens who helped fund the release.
Fire in the Dempsey block on the second floor gutted the building, a local landmark in Manitowoc, with losses over 20000 dollars. One guest was injured while a watch and jewelry were reported stolen during the bustle of the blaze.
A fragmentary exchange features a soldier asking about safety and a valet confirming security. The dialogue references a master’s wine and cigars, a tailor, and a bill, suggesting a tense, improvised scene with lingering questions about payment and presence.
Congressman J J Esch recommends Martin A Lien for postmaster at Black River Falls and George Green for Loyal Wisconsin, in a formal appointment proposal.
In Pittsburgh on January 16 three bankers were convicted of misapplication of funds and sentenced by Judge Young to five years each in the Western Pennsylvania penitentiary. Named defendants include William C. McKee of Farmers' National Bank Emnlenton, John M. McKee of First National Clintonville, and Charles E. Mullen of Farmers and Merchants Mount Pleasant. E H Steinman, a lumberman, was also sentenced five years for aiding and abetting in the Mount Pleasant bank case.
A Grand Trunk express collided with a bus party at Grimsby east of London early today killing four people and leaving others fatally injured.
Count Boni de Castellane filed an appeal from the court judgment granting his former wife Princess de Genne custody of their children. He will seek to have the decision reversed.
H A Guck was taken to Mendota and diagnosed with nervous prostration not insanity. He is expected to return to his family after a short period of treatment at the state sanitarium.
The La Crosse Woman's club will meet next Wednesday with Mrs Bice on Kane Street for a local gathering in the community.
A compact home remedy claims to break a cold quickly using one ounce compound syrup of Sarsaparilia one ounce Toris compound and a half pint of whiskey mixed and shaken. Dosed at a tablespoon every four hours the formula supposedly cures an acute cold in twenty four hours and is available at any drug store.
Hugh O'Brien a teamster at Margaret street police station accused Joseph Ostby of involvement in the death of his brother Thomas O'Brien who died suddenly at Ostby's house Coroner A W Miller and physicians ruled the death an apoplectic stroke Ostby denied the accusation and was questioned by authorities
Kenosha Wisconsin January 18 1930 John Konieczo a boarding house keeper was found unconscious with seven knife wounds in his head Saturday evening He was taken to a hospital Police are seeking foreigners who formerly lived at his home hoping to find a suspect or motive
The Marwick-Mitchell company of Chicago, which audited Eau Claire’s books last year, threatened to sue to recover 1615 dollars due for the work.
Miss Josephine McCann a clerk girl of 214 South Seventh street leaves for Webo Montana to take up a government claim. She is to endure 14 months of isolation with a shack already built and a night in every three weeks. Nearby claims belong to other young Illinois women.
A brief aphorism about the value of generosity over possession, emphasizing that loving others proves more meaningful when shared rather than kept.
Capt George Short, a river pilot, was committed to Mend by Judge Brindley after becoming violent at home. He has been ill for some time and danger to others led to the commitment, with suspected brain impairment from heart disease and poor blood supply.
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