25 Jan 1908
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1908
Page
1
Evelyn Thaw denounces prominent women writers as cats after visiting her husband at the Tombs. She claims their coverage creates prejudice, defends Harry Thaw, and says the money is not the motive.
The rector of Christ church announces the arrival of A Cawle AB Oxon MB ARCO as organist and musical director after serving Norwich cathedral and Eltham parish. At 28 he already conducts large works and aims to elevate Christchurch music, with choir applications to be opened soon.
Through a peace alliance signed in New York the Harriman Gould interests are reported to have terminated all conflicts and will work in harmony in the west. They plan joint efforts in California politics and dismiss all war rights disputes, with a potential rate agreement between the lines.
A car of dynamite exploded at the docking mines in Oskaloosa Iowa wrecking the company store and several adjoining buildings. The loss is placed at 100000 dollars. No injuries were reported though the blast was felt ten miles away.
Chicago January 25 Judge Alc Ewen denied John A Cook former clerk of the Cook County Circuit Court a writ of habeas corpus to prevent his imprisonment. The ruling permits his transfer to the penitentiary.
Washington political circles expect W. J. Bryan to meet with Democratic leaders during a three day Capitol visit. Eastern opponents plan to press him to withdraw, urging a conservative compromise with Governor Johnson of Minnesota. Bryan, meanwhile, will confer with party loyalists and consider their views.
The body of Miss Josephine Malone was found near the spot where Mrs Madilyn Clayton’s body was found. Malone had been missing since Wednesday and her muff was found on the river. Authorities say suicide is the probable cause but link to a Chicago case adds a mystery of a possible fiend in the area.
Florence Nichols aged 16, adopted daughter of Mr and Mrs F L Peabody, prominent social figures in Madison, has vanished. The Milwaukee Home Finding School sent her, she left with a note claiming money from friends and intent to work elsewhere. Search by Home Finding School officials continues.
Patrick Dolan of a Pittsburg district was denied a seat in the miners convention by unanimous vote. An invitation was extended to W. D. Haywood of the Western Federation to address the convention Monday in Indianapolis.
A preview of the OU versus Utermiehl clash highlights Utermiehl's 7 wins in 8 starts and Allerton's rising prospects in Class C as the season tightens. Key matchups and prospects shape the outcome.
The results list players with scores including Andrew Lees 1196 and 110 point entries, E Q Edwards 97, J C Burns 105, A W Langenbach 7%, Albert Fiatz 49, Prof O E Wieland 30, Dr M W Dvorak 38, C H aoie 105, Hi Sherman 120, W le Withee 87, Carl J Michel 65, Albert Platzton 54, G Van Steenwyk 80, and A M Brayton 65.
Elimination of Hanker son by Ott sets up a Class A final between Uter moehl and Ott to be played at 8 tonight. The match showed uneven play with glimpses of form and moments of struggle as amateurs’ skill shone and slipped. A large crowd attended with State Bank Examiner Berg and Madison and Janesville attorney Ralph Jackman among the observers.
Earl Bean aged 24 was found guilty of wife desertion and sentenced to nine months at hard labor in Waupun by Judge Brindley. He deserted his wife within an hour after a forced marriage. a child was born and died seven weeks later. Bean was arrested near Melrose, Wisconsin, in remote country. he lives near Cataract, Wisconsin.
An imperial order prohibits all Japanese emigration to the Hawaiian Islands except relatives of residents there. Steamship companies oppose the policy, and orders demand strict enforcement of emigration bans to the United States and Canada.
About 400 Scots from La Crosse and Trempealeau counties attended a Burns birthday program in Galesville Wisconsin with bagpipes songs toasts and recitations. Speakers included Rev L M Gimmestad and D G Whyte while Judge R S Cowie read the welcome from manuscript due to illness.
Otto Martin, a 32 year old brewery worker, was struck by a blast of boiling pitch from a pitch machine at Heilemann Brewing. He suffered severe burns to face and hands and was taken to St. Francis hospital where surgeons planned treatment. Doctors warned vision may be affected while awaiting further assessment. He is a father of two and resides at 502 Farnham Street.
A Monday evening lecture at the La Crosse theatre features Prof. J C Monaghan on Ideals in Education. The discourse aims to mix humor with cultivated insight, drawing parents and educators with attendees from other cities including Bishop Cotter of Winona.
An engine from Milwaukee Road collided with a street car at the Mill Street crossing at 7 50 PM, shattering front windows and causing a scare but injuring no one beyond minor shakes. Motorman W D Ashley and conductor H L Lucas described signals and safety lapses as the cause while public demand for immediate protection at the crossing grows.
The Armory hall has been decked for the masquerade to be held January 31 by the Governor's guard association. The decorating committee spent nearly a week on intricate themed decor and is proud of the results.
Yesterday's extremes reached twelve below at Northfield and 74 at Phoenix. Forecast calls for fair Wisconsin tonight with warmer south, partly cloudy Minnesota and Iowa tonight and Sunday, warmer tonight.
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