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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1909
Page
7
Minnesota state expert Morgan released the overall railway production cost as $360,961,547 for the state's railways up to June 30, 1907. The companies’ claimed reproduction cost for June 1906 stood at $500,675,780, a variance of $146,714,233.
Louis Halmrast who faced forgery charges was committed to Mendota State Hospital by Judge Brindley after doctors found excessive alcohol use caused temporary mental derangement. The prognosis was curable and his confinement depends on recovery progress. the prior case against him may be dismissed.
The Great Northern railroad filed an alleged error statement with Minnesota supreme court in the 4 percent gross earnings tax case. It asserts an irrepealable territorial charter fixes the rate at 2 percent and seeks exemption.
In St. Paul at the People's church on Sunday morning Dr. B. G. Smith denounced the Cleveland born "living as Christ" movement, calling it a misguided interpretation of Christian living. He urged adherence to traditional gospel teaching.
The Bijou presents a varied vaudeville program led by Charles De Camp with his canine marvel Cora. Sidney Forrester Miss Ray Lloyd perform a lively talk and song act, while violinist Rinaldo draws acclaim. The Messeroff troupe and two short films close the program, drawing strong audience praise and standing room only crowds.
Postmaster W B Tscharner received word from A L Lawshe about a 2 cent Lincoln commemorative stamp issued for the hundredth anniversary of Abraham Lincoln born 1809 to be sold starting February 2 with sale to begin February 12. Postmasters will receive supplies automatically with limited extra stock after February 12.
Madison Wis Jan 26 Former United States Judge Romanzo Bunn of the western district of Wisconsin died yesterday at his home at age 79 Born in Otsego County New York in 1829 he moved to Wisconsin in 1853 and served as district attorney state legislator circuit judge and later federal judge until 1905 He was active in civic affairs including the Madison Park and Pleasure Drive association and the school board
Judge Bunn well known in La Crosse. His son Judge J L Bunn married Miss Fanny Losey daughter of the late J W Losey. Another son C W Bunn counsel for Northern Pacific at St Paul married Miss Mary Anderson daughter of the late Mons Anderson of La Crosse.
Ed Marshall on trial for his life in Union City admits joining the night riders under threat to save his wife and child. He says he pleaded for Rankin and Taylor’s lives to obtain a lighter sentence and rode away as the shooting began, adding that Col. Taylor would embrace him if he knew what he did.
A local druggist promotes a home remedy mixing pine concentrate glycerine and whiskey. Dosing is a teaspoon to a tablespoon every four hours with rapid claims of curing the worst cold in a day. The pine concentrate is sold in half ounce bottles with air tight wood cases.
A sensational promotion for Kodol a liquid digestive digestant claims to digest all foods and cure indigestion by replacing stomach fluids. It asserts safety no narcotics a guarantee run through druggists promising money back if the product fails with a sizable bottle size and laboratory backing in Chicago.
Winona City Council balked at granting a 50 year franchise to La Crosse Water Power, costing the interurban railway a possible Winona to La Crosse line. Manager Argubrite notes the project shifted to Sugar Loaf extension with broader expansion requiring a long term lease. He says extensions to Rushford or Lanesboro were not pursued without that 50 year lease.
The advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal healer for burns scars wounds cuts bruises and skin eruptions. It claims instant relief and lists various ailments including felons and piles with a price of 25 cents at O T Erhart.
Neenah Wis Jan 26 A farmer Fred Boyer of Dale buried his money to avoid banks. After his death relatives searched and unearthed a tin box in a pig pen containing nearly 7000 dollars in large denomination gold coins.
In a preliminary bout at the barracks gymnasium Teddy Fick and Rickey Wilson fought. Wilson was knocked unconscious in the fourth round and died later at the hospital in Boise Idaho.
Hundred and thirty eight school officers are expected to attend the fifth annual convention of La Crosse county school boards at West Salem High School at 10 30 a m next Saturday Jan 30. Last year 22 districts were represented by all three officials and 28 by two. total attendance was 138. Members receive 2 dollars per day and 3 cents per mile each way. Program includes The School Board in Relation to Good Government by G W Dudley West Salem and The Teacher Problem Rural.
Baraboo Wisconsin resident J P Witwen real estate dealer lost 3000 dollars to a stranger who used the name Saddler. The man presented a forged deed on a farm near Spring Green and the crime occurred about a week ago but was only uncovered today.
A Lehigh Valley Coal dam burst at the foot of Green Mountain floods Freeland and areas below. Hundreds of acres of land are submerged, bridges washed away, and homes and buildings destroyed. Samuel Gebhart reports his house remains perched on the mountainside, mostly intact aside from porches.
School Inspector W. E. Larson presents topics for an ideal school. Address by Selected Senator Thomas Morris. Includes talks by Prof. F. H. Fowler on questions and B. F. Oltman on a question box.
Milwaukee Wis Jan 26 Thomas J Neacy renewed his criticism of efforts to change the state execution law arguing that justice courts are in league with loan sharks and that justice in either a justice court or a loan office under garnishee laws is impossible and should be abolished
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