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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1909

Page

9

Wanted - barber trade training with diploma options

WANTED-56 wea w earn barber trade and take positions waiting our graduates. Few weeks completes, constant practice furnished, scholarship includes tools, instructions, demonstrations, examinations and diplomas. Write for catalogue. Maler Darber College Chicago Lils. WANTED-For U S Army able bodied unmarried men 18 to 35 citizens of United States of good character and temperate habits who speak read and write English. Recruiting Officer Hotel Grand La Crosse Wis aeace Last.

Wea Maler Darber College Chicago Lils U. S. Army United States Hotel Grand la Crosse Wis

Morgan's daughter aids sweatshop reform in New York

Miss Anne Morgan daughter of J P Morgan with Samuel Prince a leading International Cigar Makers Union member began an inspection of New York cigar factories to influence city and state law on sanitation. She serves as representative of the Civic Federation's women’s department and visited a model factory to observe ideal conditions.

Fairbanks Accepts Consolation Dinner Invitation

Representative James E. Watson of Indiana invites Vice President Fairbanks to host a consolation dinner for the defeated Indiana Republican delegation. Fairbanks accepts contingent on seating capacity and the dinner will be held next week with a definite date to follow.

Washington, D. C James E. Watson Indiana Fairbanks

Harriman Czar Vanderbilts And The New Central Board

Edward H Harriman’s election to the New York Central board ends Vanderbilt control, uniting Union Pacific and allied interests to form a coast-to-coast rail route from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Harriman’s allies threaten to elect him byApril if not seated now, lifting stock prices and reshaping Wall Street.

New York Edward H. Harriman New York Central and Hudson River Vandervilts Hartman Atlantic Pacific United States Harriman Wizard Virgina Vanderbilts Twombley Depew Et al Wall Street New York Central Harrimar Buffalo Chicago Lake Shore Michigan Southern Omaha Rock Island Ogden Salt Lake Union Pacific San Francisco Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company Los Angeles San Pedro Central

Harriman Grunting Enigma Described by Mayor in Atlanta

Mayor Maddox calls E. H. Harriman a grunting enigma during a Atlanta tour with the magnate. Harriman, shown the state capitol, bowed and praised the graftless capitol. He jokes about Rockefeller and Morgan and recalls a dinner with Morgan’s cigar before ptomaine poisoning illness.

Atlanta, Ga E. H. Harriman Maddox Atlanta Mr. Harriman Capitol Rockefeller Morgan John D. Rockefeller Mr. Rockefeller

Wisconsin legislator seeks Blue Mounds state park purchase

Madison dispatch notes Assemblyman from Iowa County to introduce a bill to buy about 400 acres at Blue Mounds for a western Dane county state park. The area includes two mounds near 2,000 feet high, with historic ties to early Dane County settlement and Black Hawk war refuges. A separate bill seeks a $5,000 monument to Henry Dodge at Dodgeville.

Fred L. Holmes Madison Wis jSpecial Piat Whitman Iowa County Dane County United States Pokerville Milwaukee Galena Minnesota Iowa Brigham C. S. Brigham Blue Mounds Wisconsin River Dodge Whitman Henry Dodge Wisconsin Dodgeville Lancaster Nelson Dewer Vincennes Ind Territory of Territory Burlington

Prairie du Chien Notes Bright Social and Theatre Life

A full house enjoyed Paid in Full at the Metropolitan theater with high praise for the company. A basketball game between Bloomington and Prairie du Chien high schools is set for Saturday at the Met. A baby contest run by Majestic Electric Theater will end February 19 with prizes. Leaders include Viola Miller Edward Nugent Victor Nugent with Mrs. Spencer traveling to Niagara Falls. Local receipts report visits by Mrs. Henry Netz, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. James E. Harris, Alma Millpaugh, Miss Thomas, Eva Chase, Rose Herold, Frank Henzel, Alby Sturnad, and Rufus Robson. Ralph Rose departs for northwestern Canada for real estate work. Albert W. Steinbach and Pearl Eggleston announce marriage at Madison January 28. the couple to reside at Camp Douglas after March 15. St Gabriel's Young Ladies Sodality to host card party February 3. Daisy shell cutting plant to be opened by William Moshier and two other button plants operate locally. Mr. Ms. Mackin of Yousman House returned from Circa 50 trip. Earl Hurlbut travels to Eau Claire to join Grand Opera House orchestra.

Metropolitan Theater Metropolitan Bloomington Prairie du Chien Majestic Electric Theater Company Viola Miller Edward Nugent Victor Nugent Spencer Niagara Falls Ontario Henry Netz Milwaukee Campbell of Dubuque Eva Chase Rose Herold Frank Henzel Alby Sturnad Rufus Robson Ralph Rose Canada Albert W. Steinbach Pearl Eggleston Madison Wis Steinbach Camp Douglas Young Ladies Sodality St. Gabriel's Church William Moshier Ms. Mackin Yousman House

Pleasant social and church notes from Pickwick Minn

Mr Freeman Gross of New Richmond Wisconsin visits Mrs A O Gross in Pickwick for a few days. A dancing party at Billy Blatz home and a well attended lecture by Mrs Bessie Daythe Scoville president of the W C T U. Several residents attend Burns festival in Galesville. Others visit Winona and Dakota for piano and home coming events. Continuous illness keeps J D Suffrins at home. Cemetery Aid society met for a full day at Mrs Fannie Griffin’s home.

Freeman Gross New Richmond Wis A. O. Gross Billy Blatz Bessie Daythe Scoville Helmer Olsen Will Suffrins Della Hatch Hulda Olson Galesville Amelia Degrager Griffin F. J. Willard Dakota Ed Thompson Burke Winona Alma Sistad Lora Knaak Clarence Davis J. D. Suffrins Cemetery Aid Society Fannie Griffin

Stylish maid is a clever graf ter

Julius Kahn reports his home robbed of 3000 dollars in diamonds. A stylishly dressed maid disappeared the next day with all the jewelry, leading police to suspect a professional thief. Telegrams sent to St. Louis Cleveland Cincinnati Minneapolis and other cities to pursue an organized gang.

Chicago Julius Kahn First National Cooperative Society St. Louis Cleveland Cincinnati Minneapolis

Knife and bomb for pro Japan Koreans

In Ping Yong Korea on January 29 a stabbing hit Sung minister of the interior as the imperial train carrying the Korean emperor neared. A bomb thrown at the train caused no injuries. The incident signals anti pro Japanese demonstrations and the Wiju visit was canceled. Prince Ito, resident general, is reported seriously ill.

Ping Yong Korea Sung Prince Ito Wiju

Man cites marriage as reason to skip church attendance

A man argues that a good wife makes churchgoing unnecessary, reflecting a personal view on marital devotion and religious practice.

Roosevelt kin in canal deal linked libel suits

Douglas Robinson brother in law to the president met with District Attorney Jerome for about fifteen minutes late yesterday regarding libel actions Jerome plans against certain newspapers. Robinson declined to comment on the matter.

New York Douglas Robinson Roosevelt Nelson Cromwell Jerome Robinson

Markets Report Union Stock Yards Cattle Hogs and Sheep

Cattle receipts 7 000 with steady market. prime beeves 5.35 to 7. cows 2.25 to 5.60. Hogs receipts 29 000 with market steady or lower. light 5.50 to 6.15. heavy 5.80 to 6.40. Sheep receipts 14 000 with 10 to 20 cent decline. native sheep 3.20 to 5.60. native lambs 4.50 to 7.60.

Livestock Prices and Receipts at Union Stockyards

Cattle receipts 6000 current, 2500 expected tomorrow with market steady. Prime beeves 5.25 to 6.50, poor to medium 3.90 to 5.10, stockers 2.80 to 5.00, cows 3.10 to 5.40, canners 1.75 to 2.85, Texans 3.40 to 5.50. Hogs receipts 45000, 28000 tomorrow, market 5 to 10 cents lower. light 5.50 to 6.10, rough 5.70 to 5.90, heavy 5.70 to 6.40, mixed 6.00 to 6.45, pigs 4.50 to 5.59. Sheep receipts 12000, 80000 tomorrow, market steady. native 3.00 to 5.60, western 3.15 to 5.50, native lambs 4.50 to 7.65, western 5.00 to 7.60.

UNION Ill

Boy Reveals Clue in Crib Fire Inquest

Chicago cant 29 A high school boy David Slight just out of school and on his first job told the coroner's inquest how the fire started in the intermediate crib near Jackson park. He described seeing an old man enter the powder room then a puff of smoke and a bluish flame from the magazine door. The identity of the old man remained unknown. The testimony supports suspicions of a feud among night shift shot firers among the negro workers. The inquest hinted the feud may relate to statements accusing Fultz of entering the magazine with a torch. In the tunnel 150 feet beneath Lake Michigan Slight described workers planning revenge while facing fatal danger.

Chicago Can David Slight Jackson Park

California bill funds probe of Japanese population

A bill for $10,000 to cover the cost of an exhaustive investigation into the condition and number of Japanese in California has been introduced in both houses at the urging of Governor Gillette. It is believed to pass without opposition.

Sacramento Cal California Gillette

Crushed Hopes and a Meerschaum Mishap

A jumbled humor piece recalls a Washington misquote about integrity and a birthday meerschaum that breaks during use. A boy confesses to breaking it, prompting reflections on honesty and parental dreams. The column ends with a quip about a woman revealing troubles at first meeting.

Steady Markets With Higher Cheese Quotations

Prices across grains fruits vegetables and dairy show a steady market with cheese quotations noted higher. Items listed include apples barrels at 5.00 and 4.50 for New York Greenings, lemons at 4.00 per 300, cabbage 6.06, and onions 55 cents per bushel, with flour and feed and butter prices also recorded.

J. C. Burnea New York Washington Nellis Florida California Michigan Hallower Listman Milling Co A. B. Moll Cilseieo Sae Malaga H. M. Sieger POE Nso

Marshall Jury Hung In Rankin Murder Case

In Union City Tennessee the jury deliberating Ed Marshall for the murder of Captain Rankin during last October raid reported an inability to agree and was discharged. It was understood the jury stood ten for acquittal and two for first degree murder conviction.

Union City Tenn Ed Marshall Rankin

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