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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1908
Page
8
A progressive long term policy is the most economical as Bell system supporters argue. Detractors claim it is extravagant to discard old apparatus, yet Bell has modernized repeatedly to keep service near perfection. Good service needs continuous equipment upgrades to stay ahead of yesterday.
The thirty fourth annual Ancient Arabic order of the Mystic Shrine conclave fills St Paul with parades and music. About 15,000 shriners in the city and 25,000 expected, with Osman temple holding ceremonies. Fort Snelling parade features and a large electric light parade planned for tonight. Balloon race cup announced by C G Goodrich. Seattle Louisville vie for 1909 hosting with Des Moines aiming for 1910.
Round trip tickets at figures above one way fares will be issued to about a hundred resorts in Canada and New England after June 1 1908. Details on sale dates limits stopovers and literature available from Geo W Vaux A G P T A Grand Trunk Railway System 135 Adams St Chicago.
Gowrie Iowa July 14 Marshal Tom Nicholson was killed when Wilbur Carr 24 shot him on a street after Nicholson intervened in a street brawl. Carr walked home and was jailed here about twenty minutes later amid the fatal shooting.
In Biwabik Minnesota a stampede erupted at a Catholic church during a Passion Play film showing when cellulose films ignited in the darkened room. About a dozen injured including Mrs. Joseph Attilck who is reported in serious condition with doubts about her recovery.
R. S. Helihar prominent Garrison councilman was killed instantly when he fell from a hay load while unloading near Sac City Iowa. Alfred Youngren also fell from the load in the same incident suffering injuries expected to be fatal with spinal injuries leaving him paralyzed from the waist down.
Montevideo Minnesota July 14 Carl Keitsel twenty drowned after cramps while bathing in the Chippewa river Saturday afternoon. His body was recovered.
Duluth reports Max Hochworth believed to have killed Mrs. Ada Loos and fled. Police, aided by bloodhounds, tracked him to roadside bushes where he shot himself in the mouth, death instant. Hochworth, a skilled card player, had longstanding ties to the area and loomed as Loos’s suitor.
An unidentified laborer aged about forty was found in the Red river three miles below Breckenridge Minnesota. He had a watch and money but no identifying features. He had been in the water for some time and was buried at the county’s expense as no missing person was reported.
Deadwood South Dakota residents worry over hot weather as Red Creek flowing through the city carries cyanide from mills up the gulch. Sheep herder J C Griggs from Wyoming reports two of his prized hunting dogs drowned after drinking the contaminated water.
Seventeen year old Harry Stull died as the Red River claimed its third victim in two weeks. He was bathing with others when cramps pulled him under and he sank before aid arrived. his body had not been recovered.
Doubly Blessed crookston report notes Hogen Tollefson, heir to his father’s estate, receiving a probate check for $823.32. The article records the inheritance and payment event on July 14 in Crookston Minnesota.
The article likens the stomach to a churn and promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as purifying the stomach and blood. It claims foul stomachs taint the body and lists symptoms like bad breath headaches and indigestion, urging readers to obtain a booklet of medicinal authorities from Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo New York.
The judge and his fiancée Miss Bjertine Marie Dale of Fertile Minnesota obtained a marriage license at the deputy clerk’s desk. His father Tollefson Dahl died in Garden near Fertile on December 4 1907.
Harry Murray aged 9 of Darby fell head first from the Baltimore and Ohio railroad bridge into Cobb's creek. He landed in mire up to his knees after tumbling. Workmen dug him out unconscious and doctors fear spinal injury.
A ferocious wind rain and hail storm swept Tempe Arizona eight miles from Phoenix last night with hail covering the ground and temperatures above 100 degrees. Property damage was reported as crews worked through the aftermath.
In Waterloo Iowa July 14 vaudeville artist De Cilo who soaks his costume with kerosene and rides a high wire on his teeth amid flames was badly hurt when the canvas net failed. He strained his neck and shoulder ligaments and suffered facial burns before landing in the crowd.
In Deer River and Duluth reports, Miss Etta Kennedy of Duluth and Jacob Woodruff of Deer River died when their canoe sank on Ball Club Lake. A third man clung to a crate for over twelve hours before rescue.
G B Burhans of Carlisle Center New York reports four years after using Foley's Kidney Cure he was cured of kidney trouble. He says brick dust sediment and pain disappeared and have not returned. He strongly recommends the remedy to others with kidney or bladder trouble. O T Erhart.
Taft focuses on preparation for his acceptance speech after cutting ties with Roosevelt’s orbit. The Pennsylvania and Virginia political visitors have departed, signaling Taft’s move to present an independent candidacy ahead of the Republican nomination.
After Burton leaves, Taft aims to avoid entanglement in the Ohio senatorial fight. He will stay hands off and let the state legislative campaign settle the squabble. Officials believe this minimizes risk of antagonizing the Foraker faction. Gold Medal Flour is recommended for pastry.
A cow from Gus Daniels herd ran amok in Waterbury on July 14. The animal leaped fences, chased other cattle and a bull, then entered a house through a back kitchen door. It collapsed from exertion after devouring bread and an angel cake baked for a Temperance union supper.
The BPOE annual convention in Dallas opened with nearly all delegates in seats. Grand Exalted Ruler John K. Tener of Charleroi Pa delivered the principal address. Elaborate entertainments are planned for visitors.
Article confirms William Howard Taft as a regular attendee and pew renter at All Souls Unitarian Church in Washington. It notes the church’s history from 1821, Paul Revere cast bell, and Taft family religious ties including Mrs Taft and Helen Taft at St Johns Episcopal Church.
Washington reports the fiscal year ending June 30 set a national shipbuilding record with 1 506 vessels totaling 588 627 gross tons built in the United States. The Great Lakes led steel construction with 68 steel steamers totaling 304 379 tons, and the largest steel vessels included the 7 962 ton William M Mills and the 8 579 ton Columbian built for Hawaii trade. Four wooden sailing ships over 1 000 tons were also completed, led by Edward J Lawrence at 3 356 tons.
A Philadelphia Ledger notice recounts a receiver’s plea in court after winding up a concern’s affairs in a week of labor leaving only 100000 dollars. The receiver seeks guidance on where to claim the balance of his fee from the estate.
Advertises Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a bowel cleansing stimulant that works without irritation. Mentions O. T. Erhart as the presumably responsible party.
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