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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1909

Page

7

Barber trade training and job openings at Moser College

ITRIBUNE advertisement seeking men to learn barber trade with a scholarship including tools demonstrations and diplomas at Moser Barber College Chicago Illinois. Army enlistment data and various job listings follow with multiple help wanted notices including sales, stenographer, yardman and clerical positions, and rental ads.

Moser Barber College Chicago Lils United States National Cigar Sales Co Toledo Ohio Tribune Cameron House Pacific Electric Co Franklin Institute Rochester

Stenographer Aims at Ex-Friend in Milwaukee Shooting

John Young a 418 Clarke street stenographer attempted to kill Edward Grane man 21 a d advertising solicitor 1306 North Pierce street by shooting with a revolver after Grane man did not answer his salutation. The attempt failed and Young was arrested.

Milwaukee John Young Clarke Street Edward Graneman North Pierce Street Young

Removing Obstacles Opens Way to Improvements

An editor notes that progress follows when barriers are removed. The column emphasizes decisive action to clear impediments and allow efforts to advance. The piece frames obstruction removal as essential to achieving goals and advancing programs.

Lewis Reserves Fire In Report To Union Convention

President Lewis delivered his annual message to the International Union of United Mine Workers in Indianapolis. He cited internal enemies, pledged investigations of his acts, and warned of forthcoming scrutiny while noting 1909 membership at 264,266 and six month strike benefits totaling 625,832.70. The union claims the largest global labor membership though many members pay little or report dues.

Indianapolis Ind Lewis John Walker United Mine Workers

Fire near theaters causes near panic in Toledo

A blaze broke out near the Arcade and Empire theatres in Toledo causing half a million dollars in damage. The Brown Eager and Halbrook building on Summit Street burned, the Hudson Dry Goods next door was ruined, and six people were injured. Firemen had the flames under control by 3 am. The blaze also consumed Scotch Woolen Mill, Knapp's jewelry, Fleischman's Cafe, and Trinity Church parish house.

Toledo Arcade Empire Brown, Eager and Halbrook Company Summit Street Hudson Dry Goods Company Scotch Woolen Mille Company Knapp’s Fleischman Trinity Church

One Educational Commission Plan Aims to Overhaul State Schools

Madison report outlines a proposed four man and one woman education commission at 3000 dollars each to replace the university regents normal regents and state superintendent. supporters say current governance thwarts unity among school systems though opposition notes historical attempts failed. legislative activity shows limited bills and roll calls as drafts, including a rewritten tenement house bill from the legislative reference library.

Madison, Wis Boards of Regents University State Superintendent of Public Instruction Board of Normal Regents Senate Cleary Assembly Charles McCarthy Legislative Reference Library Supreme Court

Basketball Night Rescheduled At Y M C A

Y M C A shifts Saturday games to tonight with Swede Deaih lgren back from Hatfield to play. Teams listed include W B U Red Sox Iroquois Giants Hustlers Boosters W B U Cubs Wisconsin Phone Co Monarchs in the schedule.

Swede Deaihlgren Hatfield W.B.U Red Sox Iroquois Giants Hustlers Boosters W. B. U. Cubs Wis. Phone Co Monarchs

Woman Suspected in Bond Robbery at Flat

Police have crews tracing a suspected woman burglar at Carl Bond’s flat. They note the suspect’s experience and that she avoided a new safe, a razor, and a prized revolver and hat. Two women are under close watch as investigators weave the case.

Carl Bond Band

Calhoun Bribery Trial Tests 56 Veniremen in San Francisco

In the Calhoun bribery trial today in San Francisco, 56 veniremen still faced examination as juror panels stretched through a tedious start to proceedings. The day mirrored prior sessions with no temporary jurors passed and little courtroom clash between lawyers.

Calhoun San. Francisco Patrick Calhoun United Railways Talesmen

Marinette Educator Launches Campaign Against Cigarette Smoking

G H Landgraf Marinette public schools superintendent has opened a campaign against the cigarette evil. He sent a circular to grade teachers asking for help by collecting data on how many boys in the grades smoke and their standings.

Marinette Wis G. H. Landgraf Marinette Public

Scrutinize Protocol Vienna Opens With Turkey Pact Review

Vienna officials began examining the protocol agreement with Turkey drafted by Marquis Pallavicini and Grand Vizier Kiamet Pasha. Several articles will face closer scrutiny and another hitch may arise.

Vienna Foreign Office Turkey Marquis Pallavicini Vicier Kiamet Pasha

Milwaukee Bar Association Judicial Nomination Primary

The Milwaukee Bar Association will hold a primary to nominate candidates for two judicial offices in the April election. The primary opens today and closes January 21, with ballots cast by the association's about 500 members between February 15 and 17.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Bar Association

Million Mill at Wausau Planned by Paper Company

Wausau Wisconsin January 20 The Marathon Paper Mills company with a capital of 750000 is forming to build paper mills at the Rothschilds dam near the city showing growth in local industry and investment plans.

Wausau, Wis Marathon Paper Mills Company Rothschilds Dam

Appointment of Archbishops and Bishop Co adjutor

Rome announces Mgr J B Fittaval as archbishop of Santa Fe and Mgr J Grimes as co adjutor bishop of Syracuse New York. Mgr Falconia Apostolic delegate to the United States conveys official notice in Washington January 20.

Washington, D. C Rome Mgr. Falconia United States Mgr. J. B. Fittaval Santa Fe Mgr. J. Grimes Syracuse N. Y

Eau Claire in Crusade Against Temperance Saloons

District Attorney Fred Arnold has been retained by the city of Augusta in a fight against temperance saloons. The charge alleges bootlegging joints operate under the guise of pop shops since the city went dry last July.

Eau Claire Wis Fred Arnold Augusta

Water wagon loses New Year’s riders

The water wagon has started to shed some of its New Year’s passengers as it begins its journey into the new cycle.

Livestock Market Summary at Union Stock Yards

Cattle receipts 5 000 today, 21 000 forecast tomorrow. prime beeves 5 50 to 7 25, cows 3 15 to 5 50, stockers 2 90 to 5 10. Hogs receipts 24 000, tomorrow 40 000. varied 5 70 to 6 65. Sheep receipts 15 000, tomorrow 20 000. native and western sheep 3 00 to 5 75, native lambs 4 75 to 7 75.

Market Summary at Union Stock Yards Newfoundland

Cattle receipts 5 000. tomorrow 17 000 expected. prices range from 1.86 to 7.40 depending on class. Hogs receipts 25 000. tomorrow 40 000. price bands from 4.25 to 6.27. Sheep receipts 18 000. tomorrow 20 000. native and western sheep and lambs priced from 3.50 to 8.00 with steadier trends.

Captain Thompson declines attendance at river improvement supper

Captain W. A. Thompson, U S engineer in charge of local river work, will not attend the January 28 supper at the Commercial club in St Paul. The event, with Governor Johnson among speakers, aims to promote upper Mississippi channel deepening and includes talks by Major C S Ritchie and President Thomas Wilkinson. About 200 guests expected as practical discussions of waterways projects reach Northwest business leaders.

W. A. Thompson U. S St. Paul Commercial Club Johnson Thompson C. 8. Ritchie United States Engineer Corps Upper Mississippi Thomas Wilkinson Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association S. A. Thompson National Rivers and Harbors Congress Northwest

Hammerstein Faces Threat Over Thais Casting at Met

New York Jan 20 Oscar Hammerstein clashes with Mary Garden over casting Mme Cavalieri in Thais at the Metropolitan Opera House. Garden has rehearsed Salo me and seven ver] dance and warns she will not permit an Italian to sing her French roles while at the Manhattan. Opera lovers step in as Garden voices possible substitution and outcome remains to be seen.

New York Metropolitan Opera House Oscar Hammerstein Mary Garden Salome Hammerstein Mme. Cavaleri Thais Miss Garden

Gas caused death of Miss Julia Colman

Miss Julia Colman aged 81, sister of J S Colman and the late C L Colman of La Crosse, was found dead in her Brooklyn apartment. Authorities ruled asphyxiation caused by a gas leak from an eagle pipe in her room. death occurred a few days ago.

Julia Colman J. S. Colman C. L. Colman la Crosse Brooklyn N. Y

Aegean Islands Quake Reports Heavy Damage and Loss

An earthquake heavily shook several Aegean islands with Sechkepor suffering the greatest damage where eight people were killed. Authorities fear some isles may have been submerged.

Athens Aegean Sechkepor

Esch to Speak at Milwaukee Lincoln Centennial

Congressman Esch will be a principal speaker at the Lincoln centennial celebration in Milwaukee. The event is set for February 12 at the hippoedrome with Rourke Cochran of New York also on the program.

Congressman Esch Milwaukee Rourke Cochran New York

Wide opening in New York market shifts tone at noon

For the first time in days there is wide opening in the New York market with Southern Pacific down and several issues rising. Union Pacific gains fractionally as New York Central climbs and Amalgamated Copper slips. By 3 pm the market closes firm despite fractional declines from earlier highs.

New York Southern Pacific Union Pacific New York Cerral Amalgamated Copper Wisconsin Central Wabash Preferred Missouri Pacific Inter-Metropolitan Preferred

Chicago Livestock Market Reports Cattle Hogs and Sheep

At Union Stock Yards Chicago IL on January 20 cattle receipts reached 31 000 with tomorrow’s outlook 8 000 and prices 10 to 25 cents lower prime beeves 5 2 6 9 cattle ranges 3 16 to 5 40 cows and heifers 3 16 to 5 40 Texan sales 3 40 to 5 59 hogs receipts 52 000 tomorrow 30 000 prices 5 0 to 10 cents lower light 5 60 to 6 20 rough 5 80 to 6 00 heavy 5 80 to 6 50 mixed 6 10 to 6 55 pigs 4 60 to 5 60 sheep receipts 20 000 tomorrow 12 000 prices 10 to 15 cents lower native sheep 3 00 to 5 60 westerns 3 15 to 5 60 native lambs 4 50 to 7 80 westerns 5 00 to 7 70.

Union Stock Yards Chicago Union Stockyards

Kansas City Live Stock Prices Steady to Slightly Lower

Cattle receipts 8000 head with 300 southern head. Native steers 4.60 to 6.75, southern steers 4.30 to 6.00, southern cows 2.60 to 4.50, native cows and heifers 2.00 to 6.00, stockers 3.25 to 5.50, bulls 6.00 to 8.20, calves 4.00 to 8.00, western stock 4.25 to 6.25. Hog receipts 20000, market 6 to 10 cents lower. Bulk 5.80 to 6.25, heavy 6.15 to 6.30, packers 6.00 to 6.20, light 5.50 to 6.06, pigs 4.75 to 5.50. Sheep receipts 6000, market steady. Muttons 4.50 to 5.60, lambs 6.50 to 7.50, range wethers 5.00 to 6.75, fed ewes 3.00 to 5.30.

Kansas City

Chicago Market New Prices for Eggs Butter and Poultry

Chicago on January 20 reports egg prices with extras at 32 1/2c prime firsts 80 1/2c firsts 29 1/2c seconds 20 to 23c. Butter extra creamery 30c firsts 25c seconds 22c dairy 27c. Cheese Twins 14 to 14 1/2c Young Americas 14 1/2c. Live poultry turkeys 16c chicks 13c spring chickens 13 1/2c ducks 12 to 18c geese 7 to 9c.

Chicago Americas Langdon-Boyd Packing Co Hawk Creatinery A. B. Moil H. M. Steger

Wheat and Corn Rise in Chicago Trade

Chicago grain notes January 20 show May wheat firm with further advances and corn active and strong early, reflecting buoyant prices in the futures market.

Chicago

Money rates and exchange report from New York and London

Time money stands at 3 to 3 1 2 per cent for six months while London bar silver trades at 23 15 16 pence. New York silver dollar and demand sterling quoted at 52 cents and 487 35 to 487 40 respectively.

New York London

Taggart Must Pay Man He Wronged

Supreme Court judge awards Rec Carradine $2,500 against Thom Taggart national Democratic chairman of Indiana. Carradine, a 1904 campaign press agent, claimed false imprisonment after being detained by hotel detectives when a check Taggart introduced him to cashing proved valid.

New York Supreme Court Rec Carradine Thom Taggart National Democratic Indiana Carrading

Local markets stay steady as New York apples rise

New York apples advance to five dollars per barrel wholesale while lemons climb to four dollars per box. Other items such as cranberries, pears, oranges, bananas and celery show minor or no change as prices stabilize across markets. The note cites figures from the Milling Co and Thomas Phalon with various fruit and dairy quotes.

Quinn New York J. C. Byrne N. Y Washington Sonane Anne Florida California Michigan Bbc Hallowell Miliing Co

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