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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1909
Page
6
A Munyon Remed y Company notice offers a magazine almanac with moon science, phrenology, palmistry, birth stones and dream interpretation. It promises guidance on beauty, health, weights and measures, antidotes, and home amusements. Free mailing throughout Philadelphia, Pa.
St Joseph's Liebesbund celebrates 50 years since 1859 with a two day program at St Joseph's cathedral. Bishop Schwebach will preside at high mass and sermons. various speakers, music, and memories mark the milestone. The celebration runs Sunday morning to Monday evening with a memorial service and social events for members and guests.
Members of Wilson Colwell Post No 38 G A R are called to assemble at 2 p.m. Thursday January 28 in the post room to attend the funeral of Comrade George L Short. Commander Joseph Gale and Adjutant N C Strout announce the notice.
Four Kendall children aged 11, 7, 4, and 2 were cremated when a gas heater left burning in the parlor ignited a blaze that trapped the family in their Dunbar area home. Mr and Mrs Kendall suffered severe cuts and bruises after leaping from a second story window.
A large mob in East London attacked a firm's warehouse after failing to find work, demanding their carfares back. Police intervened with a heavy detachment, injuring several as they cleared the street. about 3,000 applicants had responded to the company ad for two workers.
John Schmidt aged 206 was riding on a train bumper in the St. Paul railway yards when a passenger engine released steam striking him. He was badly burned and is expected to die. Schmidt was en route from Chicago to Virginia Minn to visit a sister.
A medical advertisement argues against harsh purgatives and promotes Rexail Orderlies as a gentle, non purgative cure for bowel disorders. It claims the remedy heals the intestinal tract, overcomes drugging habits, and suits children and elderly. Sold by O. T. Erhart at 431 Main Street with 36 tablets for 25 cents and 12 tablets for 10 cents.
Berlin glows with decorations as illuminations planned for the night. Messages flow to the palace from around the world including a cordial note from President Roosevelt praising the ruler. Public schools enjoy a holiday as the event unfolds.
Springfield D I Jan 27 Hopkins 73, Foss 19, Mason 4, McKinley 1, Lowdon 2, Calhoun 3, Sherman 2, Yates 2, Oglesby 1, Shurtleff 15, Stringer 76 in the twenty first ballot for United States senator. Hopkins trails and clings to hope of final election amid tactics to secure patronage.
A bull escape at Marco de Canaveres arena caused a panic during a bullfight. Twenty people were injured and twelve severely. an attendant shot the bull to stop the danger.
President Roosevelt sent a special message urging an appropriation to remove the wreck of the battleship Maine from Havana Harbor in line with Gov. Magoon’s recommendations.
August Belmont underwent an appendectomy in New York today for a two year illness. The operation was declared successful and the disease had persisted for two years.
Gev Hughes in Albany New York on January 27 withdrew the nomination of Frederick A Wallis to be superintendent of insurance leaving the post vacant and prompting no immediate replacement.
A Muskogee federal grand jury continues a land fraud probe with rumors of numerous indictments. Supposed targets include prominent Oklahomans, with one alleged to face ten, another twenty, and a third fifty indictments. arrests are not yet planned as cases unfold.
Report on alleged bribery around Stephenson money includes denials from Roy L Morse and Lester Titon. Edward Pollock notes an attempted bribe via newspaper space. A flood of bills enters the Wisconsin assembly with two memorial resolutions to Congress on telegraph lines and a jury trial proposal in contempt proceedings.
Mrs. Alice Thompson of Fort Worth Texas told a New Orleans court she killed her adopted son two years ago in Fort Worth after the child cried for its bottle. She said she strangled the child in temper and now asks to be punished. She is held on a disturbing the peace charge after attempting to drown herself in the Mississippi river.
Nebraska lawmakers consider a resolution to require all legislative agents to register and then wear a distinctive badge while working in the state house. The rule would apply after registration and aims to identify lobbyists in the capitol.
Private Thomas of the Eighth Infantry is in the guard house at Fort Robinson after shooting and killing his friend Private Berry in a joking dare. Berry allegedly challenged Thomas to fire, and Thomas claimed his revolver was not loaded.
The La Crosse Manufacturers and Jobbers union protested the 5 p.m. closing of local freight depots, urging shippers to send goods earlier. A committee including W. R. Montague and J. S. Lennon was formed to work with railroads and handle late-shipment complaints. J. S. Medary named delegate to the Indianapolis tariff convention. A note on a side track to E Hackner was given, with cost on Hackner.
A feud in Toreon Mexico leaves three men dead and several others wounded after intoxicated men quarrelled at the Terre Cillas ranch. Hernandez killed Gambea and wounded Arrieta, then was killed by Gambea’s brother. Hernandez’s brothers killed Arrieta and mutilated bodies before attacking families. two suspects flee into the mountains as a posse pursues.
In Dayton Ohio the assault epidemic grows after the murder and rape of 15 year old Mary Forschner. Five assaults on women and girls have occurred since the crime with the same suspect linked to both previous cases. Elwood Weimar, a young man of a good family, is held after a Milton arrest while officials guard him to prevent possible mob action.
Horace N. Landphair a well known traveling salesman residing at 206 South Seventh Street underwent surgery at Luther an hospital in which one leg was amputated the limb had been in serious condition for some time and it was finally necessary to remove it the patient is resting easily.
Langley, once sentenced to one year in Waupun for bigamy, filed a bankruptcy petition. A creditors meeting yesterday appointed Mr. Leete of West Salem as trustee to oversee the case.
An explosion at Morrissey mines near Fernie British Columbia traps twenty workers. Rescue teams expect to reach survivors through a second shaft and retrieve those below ground. The accident highlights dangers in coal mining operations in the region.
Mr and Mrs M Beim of Minneapolis visit at 603 South Eighth Street with host T F Thompson. Mrs Beim formerly Miss Dahle of Mt Horeb Wisconsin.
Chas E Reynolds, who threatened the life of C L Levi the north La Crosse druggist, was pronounced sane by Drs Sutter and Egan. He had written a letter demanding money under church steps on a rain night and will likely appeal the decision.
Sacramento California January 27 The general assembly postponed further action on all anti Japanese bills for one week delaying consideration of the measures this afternoon.
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