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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1908
Page
6
The ad promises a revolution in laundry using P & G Naphtha Soap to cut wash day effort in half. It claims cleaner whiter smelling clothes with less work and time, urging readers to follow wrapper directions for best results.
The Colts, bound for Oshkosh to comply with a sixteenth July roster rule, leave behind Denny Hastings and Graves due to injuries. Scarry, recently acquired from the St. Louis Independents, may be traded or sold. Nicholson, from Black River Falls, will join the Pinks at Oshkosh today. Graves plans to rejoin when healed.
The Wisconsin delegation debates Ryan and Manson at the convention amid factional rivalries. John C. Burns may back Manson or Ryan, while Democrats aim for unity. Thomas Taggart to chair, Cleveland memorials planned, with Bryan’s nomination possible Thursday or Friday.
Ann Arbor graduate cites a grammatical error in the Indian Corn Flakes label and readers are asked to write a brief letter defending the pack and arguing why Indian Corn Flakes surpass rivals. Prizes total 297 awards with amounts from 1 to 500 dollars, contest closes July 10, letters to Battle Creek Michigan.
The Bryan campaign surges over a defections scandal in Pennsylvania as Mayor Dohlman of Omaha takes action to secure the state’s delegation for Bryan and remove Guffey as national committeeman. Bryan forces claim 43 of 68 caucus votes are theirs. Delegates seating hinges on pledged support to Bryan.
Denver report notes the sub committee chose to seat Murphy delegates without ruling on the case merits. The decision angles toward political seating matters rather than judging the underlying dispute.
In a two race event on a seven mile triangular course the Minneiska built by Abrams of Minneiska took first place while Black Beauty owned by Clark of Lake City finished second and Athaya of Winona third. The Skip finished fourth and Signet fifth in the first race. Black Beauty won the second race with Minneiska second as The Skip turned back, and the New Black Beauty challenged in a straight away bet dispute after the first race winning margin of ten seconds.
In Denver on July 6 the Pennsylvania delegation elected Col. Jim Guffey as chairman and a national committeeman after Kerr bolters walked out to jeers. Kerr led the bolt. Guffeyites derided them as cowards. O’Boyle nominated Guffey who won 47 votes. Guffey is tied to the Standard Oil trust.
Denver July 6 delegates gather at the Brown Palace as the national committee forms a temporary roll amid contests over Idaho and New York. Subcommittees hear cases behind closed doors while New York names Parker and Cohalan to key convention posts and votes on platform drafting.
The article notes a possible contest, predicting Friday afternoon as the moment a vice presidential candidate is named. Delegates would then depart for home after the announcement.
George Floty known as king of the Syrians was charged with assaulting Abraham Assafor on the North Side. Assafor fought back but Floty twisted his head until nearly unconscious. A warrant issued for Floty's arrest as police settled the fight and trial scheduled for this afternoon.
Walter Goetzinger, the blind pianist, has leased the Bijou theater for the summer season. He will present a moving picture and illustrated song show with a 3 PM matinee and three evening performances. Goetzinger is well known to La Crosse theatergoers and has served as Bijou pianist.
Sam Grant long time bartender at the Bodega and later buffet proprietor at Sparta has moved to La Crosse and applied to the council for a liquor license. He has secured the theatre buffet formerly run by Hub Miller, known as the man who made La Crosse famous.
Stephen B. Hogan died yesterday at 1 o clock in his 75th year. He was a brother of J. J. Hogan and Mrs. Jessie M. Holway. Funeral July 7 at 9 o clock in the morning from St Francis chapel.
Mrs Emma Hanchett daughter of Mr and Mrs W W Cargill submitted to an operation at the Lutheran hospital this morning for stomach trouble. Her condition is serious though doctors hope for a successful outcome.
The undersigned express sincere thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for their kind assistance during the sickness and death of our father and grandfather C. D. Martin. Mrs. Dora Martin Irene Martin Eddie Martin.
Mr. Monroe Dansberry expresses gratitude to friends and relatives and especially to the Ladies' society of the German Reform church and the minister for kindness and sympathy during his wife’s illness and death.
The 17th round decided the victory as Nelson overwhelmed Gans forcing the veteran to leave the ring with a tired, broken look. Receipts around $40,000, with heavy wagering on Nelson and sizable small bets, and sheriff stopping a preliminary bout featuring Bat Nelson sparring partner Ollie Cornet.
A town lot sale in Griffin Bowman County North Dakota will occur on Thursday July 9. Griffin lies on the Pacific Coast extension of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway with a large tributary trade area and rapid settlement. Lot prices range from 100 to 500 dollars and openings exist for various lines of business. Complete sale terms and descriptive country books are free. Your local agent can provide railroad fare and train service details. F A Miller general passenger agent Chicago.
Oshkosh Wis July 6 principal feature of the Fourth celebrated in this city was the races under Oshkosh Driving club. Races all heats half mile free-for-all pace and trot Tailor H Strang McWillon Diamond D Leona Prince Caid Alcetta Bamboo Lady Muttar Tee Line Isabell Faust QueenAneg lead results and times given for each event.
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