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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1909
Page
7
Washington June 29 The Wright brothers hate interviews and are the hardest to talk to Wilbur is quoted saying parrots talk but the Wrights speak little The airship is ready for flight and this week they will demonstrate in America their feats of superiority in aviation as they have abroad
In a meeting with 15 aldermen present, the council voted 11 to 4 to grant licenses to C. E. Brucheman and F. H. Miller for saloons on Avon Street. Proponents argued signatures on a remonstrance were invalid or misrepresented. opponents alleged dishonorable tactics by Professor Spence and Alderman Marvin. The mayor ruled 19 aldermen and a majority of 10, and Alderman Marvin warned of an appeal to authorities.
The large and valuable library of the late Dr. Davy W. Thomas remains without a definite plan. Those overseeing the estate are pressing to have the collection acquired by the city as an addition to the tech city public library.
The matter rests with the institution directors who are expected to make a definite decision soon. The late Dr. Thomas amassed a large collection of valuable literature that would greatly augment the city's public library in La Crosse.
With July 4 on a Sunday the holiday is expected to be officially observed Monday. Stores and business houses will close all day, some may open in the forenoon, but there will be no official city celebration. Mayor Sorensen has issued no proclamation. Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets advertised to stimulate liver and bowels and relieve constipation and headache.
Nearly 150 Lincoln Traction Company street railway employees organize a local union and plan to affiliate with the national body. A committee drafts a new wage scale for higher pay and shorter hours, aiming for favorable company action without a strike.
A complaint filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission accuses railroads of discriminating against Utah cities to benefit Pacific coast cities. The document denounces alleged unfair treatment and seeks regulatory action.
The Commerce Commission and Salt Lake City traffic bureau target Harriman lines and major railroads including Santa Fe, Burlington, Denver & Rio Grande, Illinois Central, and several others in a broad anti collusion inquiry.
John D Rockefeller, Mrs Rockefeller and Miss Spellman arrive in Cleveland from New York. The group of fifteen includes twelve secretaries, chauffeurs, maids, children and retainers occupying a Pullman coach while Rockefeller supervises loading operations.
The Rockefeller entourage arrives by Pullman at the station. A well stocked case of golf sticks accompanies him as he alights. Mrs. Rockefeller remains frail from a recent illness and is helped to the ground by a porter and supported by two porters as she walks with a feeble step.
Advertisement notes Foley's Orino Laxative benefits for stomach and liver trouble and habitual constipation. Claims it sweetens the stomach and breath, gently stimulates the liver, regulates the bowels, and surpasses pills and ordinary laxatives. T. Erhart promotes a trial today.
Mexico City police say Carmelo Alvara is Pato Caminitti Domingo, the murderer of Detective Petrosino, as they pursue confirmation of the prisoner's identity after more than a week of inquiry.
President Taft returned to Washington from New Haven Connecticut at 10 22 a m today reporting by the Associated Press the voyage marked the end of his trip and he prepared for upcoming duties in the capital.
Yikohama observes the semicentennial opening of Japanese ports to the world with a citywide celebration. Thousands of visitors attend, including many Americans, as the event unfolds in a decorously festive atmosphere. Joe Naben of Kilbourn, Wisconsin, is in La Crosse on business.
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