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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1909

Page

4

Doan's Kidney Pills Sold To Relieve Kidney Trouble

An advertisement from La Crosse touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for sick kidneys. It cites back pain and abnormal urine as warning signs and features a testimonial from Thomas Raper of 1626 Winnebago Street. The product is sold by Erhart's drug store with Foster Milburn Co. as sole U.S. agents at 50 cents.

la Crosse Bright Dean Thomas Raper Winnebago Street Wis Doan Erhart Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Congregational Lecture Series by Rev Beaton Opens Sunday

Rev David Beaton of the University of Chicago leads four evening lectures at the Congregational church beginning Sunday with a morning sermon. The program runs Sunday to Wednesday with free public talks on topics from Scotland in song to youth trials and selfhood.

David Beaton University of Chicago Congregational Church Beaton Brotherhood Scotland

Decorate Magoon Gomez to Run It

Havana hosts prominent Americans for the first inauguration of Jose Miguel Gomez and Vice President Dr Alfred Legas. Gov Magoon prepares to hand over power and depart to the United States after the ceremony as Havana prepares a week of festive events and a municipal ball tonight.

Havana Jose Miguel Gomez Alfred Legas Palma Magoon Gomez United States Army Navy America

Earthquake Recorded in Chinese Turkestan

London January 27 British seismograph records from Baku show the violent quake of last Saturday occurred in Chinese Turkestan according to English scientists.

London Baku Russia Chinese Turkistan

La Crosse Tribune Ad Office Handles Local Notices

The La Crosse Tribune from 831 Rose Street lists R. P. Stanton and F. Schweigert as managers and reporters with the Borth Side Advertising and News handled from this office.

BORTH

Petition filed to restrict seining near French Island lakes

Sportsmen of the north side filed a petition seeking state action to protect sunfish pickerel pike crappies perch and other species while excluding carp sheephead buffalo and rough fish. It requests banning seining near lakes around French Island and allows ice spear fishing arguing it equals summer hook and line fishing.

North Side George Kingsley Madison French Island

Dubuque Freight Train Derailed Near Guttenberg

Early Sunday a westbound Milwaukee railroad freight train No. 66 derailed near Guttenberg Iowa when a flange failed. Three cars left the track blocking traffic in both directions. No injuries were reported.

Dubuque Milwaukee Railroad Guttenberg Iowa

North Side in Brief Local notices and visits

Mrs H Tietz will entertain the Ladies Sewing Circle of the German Lutheran Church tomorrow afternoon. Marcus Hoff has returned to Westby Wisconsin after visiting his brother Martin Hoff in Rose Street. Mr and Mrs S H Mallory returned to George Street after visiting Kansas City. William Frame leaves for Wabasha Minnesota on a business trip. Wilson Colswell Post of the Woman's Relief Corps meets at Mrs J Bristow on St Cloud Street. Mrs J Ryan of Loomis Street to La Crosse hospital for illness. Mrs William Kennedy of Rose Street improving after St Francis Hospital stay. Mrs Frank Lowery leaves for Sparta for a few days. Susie and Katie Baker visiting at the home of Mrs F Taylor.

Wilson Colswell Woman's Relief Corps J. Bristow St. Cloud Street J. Ryan Loomis Street la Crosse Hospital William Kennedy Rose Street St. Francis Hospital Frank Lowery Charles Street Sparta Susie Katie Baker F. &. Taylor

Local Residents Return and Travel Updates

Onalaska residents Mr and Mrs F Ehmann of Loom Street returned from a visit with friends and relatives in Pepin Wis James McCarthy has returned from Mankato and will visit his family Mrs EB Wolcott and Mrs LE Lavague left for Sparta for a few days visit Mrs Bradley Miller of Caledonia Street is homebound by rheumatism Ida and Mrs Walter Nein from Willow Minnesota attend funeral of aunt Mrs Henry Nein of Main Street C A Button of Charles Street improves after illness

Onalaska Aurora F. Ehmann Loomis Street Pepin Wis James McCarthy Mankato E. B. Wolcott L. E. Lavague Sparta Bradley Miller Caledonia Street Ida Walter Nein Willow, Mann Henry Nein Main Street C. A. Button Charles Street

New 4000 Class Passenger Engines Tested for Extension

Three 4000 class passenger engines with Walshichert monkey valve gear were tested on the Co. M. and Puget Sound line. They start faster than the current La Crosse division compound engines and aim to speed the extension to Mobridge Montana where passenger service exists.

Co. M Puget Sound la Crosse Mobridge Mont River Division

Franklin Club Sees First Profit From Banquet

The Franklin club reports a $2 gain on the latest banquet ledger. Previously each event ran a slight loss, but this year's gathering attracted many members and friends, marking the most successful banquet on record.

Franklin Club

Cummins Seeks Changes to Postal Savings Bill

Senate resumes consideration of the bill to establish postal savings banks. Senator Cummins proposes amendments citing Iowa's strong banking system and warns the measure, in its current form, could threaten Iowa banks and their interests.

Washington, D. C Senate Cummins Iowa

Hoppe Seeks Big Three Night Match Against Slosson or Sutton

Chicago January 27 Willie Hoppe the boy billiardist said he would meet either Slosson or Sutton in a three night match he would back himself to win or lose up to ten thousand dollars Hoppe commented after the 18 1 balk line billiards result that he preferred a three night confrontation with either rival.

Chicago Willie Hoppe Slosson-Sutton Hoppe

Blizzard rescue squads race to reach stranded miners

Denver dispatches report extra rescue teams deployed across Colorado as a blizzard rages. Telluride confirms three miners were rescued on Handles Peak after facing days of starvation.

Denver Colo Telluride Handles

Men who owe more than they can pay feel lucky

Some men believe they are fortunate when their debts exceed their ability to pay, a mindset discussed in relation to financial hardship and risk.

Whiskey for lame back and rheumatism remedy proposed

Medical circles discuss a whiskey based cure for lame back and rheumatism. The formula calls for one half pint of whiskey, one ounce Toris compound, one ounce syrup Sarsaparilla, taken in tablespoon doses before meals and at night.

May start action against bondsmen over state fees

Madison Wis Jan 27 Special The state treasurer says if the insurance department is investigated fees may belong to the state and actions could be started against commissioners or their bondsmen Gov Davidson plans to transmit records to the legislature this week The article lists bondsmen and dates dating back to 1880 for various insurance commissioners

Fred L. Holmes Madison Wis A. H. Dahl Insurance Department Capitol Dahle Davidson State Treasury Office

Incriminating Query Sparks Noted Lawyer’s Comment

Eminent New York lawyer De Laney Nicoll cites a celebrated case describing a "suspicious question" that carries its own conviction. He recalls a gilded youth’s inquiry to a Broadway head waiter about Blanks presence last night, illustrating the audacious line of questioning.

Delaney Nicoll New York

Wisconsin teachers press four bills on pension and pay

La Crosse educators push four measures before the current session. A county superintendent bill creates permanent county boards with appointment power and salary setting. A minimum salary bill aims to raise rural school standards. The pension plan offers annuities after 25 years for retirement fund contributors. The Ainsworth bill to raise school age to six faces stiff opposition.

Wisconsin Educational Board la Crosse Ainsworth Wisconsin Teachers’ Association Butler Madison

Carnation Day Observed for McKinley Birthday

Next Friday marks Carnation Day honoring William McKinley with florists preparing for strong demand as the former president’s favorite flower, carnations, are worn nationwide.

William McKinley

Uncertain Warm Spell Persists Amid Varied January Temps

Weather observations note January warmth may continue though not guaranteed. Historical data cite 1882 1878 as exceptionally warm with highs near 40 and lows around 23 below. Observer Thompson cautions preparedness as conditions swing, with mean temps 18.5 this month and potential drops or spikes into February.

la Crosse Thompson

Divinity Student Knows Not Self In Chicago

Edward Curtis Knox, a divinity student from Boston, is held by Chicago police after a week of wandering. He has amnesia and cannot recall his steps from Cambridge to Montreal or his arrival in Chicago. Relatives from the east are being awaited.

Chicago Edward Curtis Knox Boston Knox Cus Cambridge Montreal

Senate committee to hear Frick and Gary over steel merger

Washington Jan 27 The senate judiciary committee will summon Henry C Frick and Judge Gary of United States Steel to testify on the authority of the president to permit the absorption of the Tennessee Coal and Iron company. The decision will be made at a committee meeting this evening.

Washington, D. C Senate Judiciary Committee Henry Co. Frick Gary United States Steel Corporation Tennessee Coal and Iron Company

Bristow Elected U.S. Senator for Kansas

Jos L Bristow was today elected United States senator from Kansas succeeding Ches ter I Long whom he defeated for the Republican nomination last fall. Senator La Follette spoke here aiding Long’s defeat and Bristow previously served as fourth assistant postmaster general.

Topeka Kan Jos L Bristow United States Kansas Chester I. Long Senator la Follette Long

Seven Fall From Scaffold At Wheeling YMCA Building

A scaffold on the new YMCA building in Wheeling West Virginia collapsed at noon today hurling seven men about 30 feet into the cellar. All are probably fatally injured.

Wheeling W. Va

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