17 Jul 1909
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1909
Page
1
The Tribune announces a $3500 prizes gift for a ladies prize contest in La Crosse and vicinity. Details of the competition are provided in full, highlighting the magnitude and scope of the event and inviting participation from local women.
The Tribune launches a grand prize contest offering 18 prizes totaling 3509 dollars over eight weeks. Two 1909 Brush Runabouts, four Haines Bros pianos, four diamond rings, four solid gold bracelets, and four purses of gold headline major awards. Votes via coupon or new subscriptions decide winners, with nominations open and four districts sharing piano, ring, bracelet, and gold purse prizes.
Gar arbitra tors reinstate thrun car employes. The brief item notes a decision affecting workers at Thrun Car, with implications for employment status and back wages.
The Outcasts come home tonight after a two week road trip with mixed results. They face Eau Claire Sunday, hoping to rebound after slipping from second to fourth as losses mounted. Schardt or Wol mrt may see action while fans anticipate new umpire Son handling the indicator.
Circuit Judge E C Higbee rules county offices closing on Saturday afternoons during hot months illegal though officials plan to close when no business exists. County Judge John Brindley attended to hear John Hauser charged with assault and battery at the West Salem road abattoir property.
Cardinal Gibbons will leave Baltimore on August 1 to dedicate the new cathedral at Salt Lake City Utah. Bishop Augustine Scannell will assist in the dedicatory services which will be elaborate in character.
Secretary to the President Fred W. Carpenter acknowledges La Crosse inviting Taft to visit during a possible western swing. The letter notes the trip has not been discussed but Taft would consider local wishes if he decides to travel west.
Warrants issued for David J. Richardson former cashier at Cosmopolitan National Bank A L Richmond director and H M McKinney vice president on charges of misappl ication of funds and false entries Richmond and McKinney charged with aiding Richardson A 190 000 bond hypothecated in alleged loan scheme. Bail set at 19900 each.
James Hazen Hyde, American financier, was acquitted in a Paris court today after his automobile collided with a taxicab, seriously injuring its passengers.
Police raided resorts run by Anna Hartley and Louise La Brie at 124 and 128 Jay streets. Nine inmates were present besides the two keepers. all pleaded guilty. Keepers fined 52.50 total. inmates Evelyn Moore Vera Wheeler Betty Jackson Mabel Brown Evelyn Russell Rose La Mont Margaret Gibson Vivian Martin Cleo Russell each fined 12.50.
In Teheran a nationalist parliament proclaims Mohammed Ali deposed and names his twelve year old son Ahmed Mirza as shah with Azad Ul Mulk as regent. Three opposition parties fear renewed guerrilla warfare led by Bakhtiari tribesmen while factions seek Russian support to back or block the new regime.
Chicago cables report Baron Oskar Rothschild son of the Vienna Rothschilds killed himself in Vienna after his engagement to Olga Menn, daughter of Dr. Rudolph Menn of Chicago, was rejected by his father. Olga's family faced the tragedy as Rothschild had traveled from San Francisco with Captain Switzer and stayed at the German hospital.
City Attorney served notice on contractor Fred Hildebrand at the board of public works meeting. The city demands cessation of all work on the Mississippi street sewer or face immediate legal action to enjoin further activity. President Day rejects continued labor under present methods due to material deficiencies and future risks.
The La Crosse City Railway board of arbitration rein stated Louis Thrun and he reports for duty this afternoon. The panel notes three discussion points and says two more questions remain on rate scales and employer committee structure as Ferris departs briefly and will return to finalize decisions.
In St Louis on July 17 three women joined Captain Honeywell and the balloon Missouri for a sky ascent. They outpaced Pilot Berry from the balloon Melba and another unknown aeronautess, as Berry planned to sail tomorrow with a woman to be introduced. The St Louis Aero club claims the first ascent by St Louis women into the clouds.
James Jeffries told reporters he would not commit to paying the $10,000 forfeit posted by Jack Johnson during his Chicago stay. He Plans to settle next week after finishing his Minneapolis engagement. Johnson was due to join him this afternoon as boxing fireworks were set to begin.
Mrs Margaret Easterby a bride six weeks says a stranger bound and gagged her in a kitchen bedroom in a disorderly room. No items were reported stolen. The incident was disclosed to police in St Louis on July 17.
In Los Angeles on July 17 the last day of the Elks Grand Lodge meetings featured sightseeing by delegations. Ten thousand pounds of beef were prepared for barbecue while beaches hosted aquatic carnivals and the city planned an electrical parade tonight.
Johnny Frayne is a 10 to 1 favorite in betting on his afternoon fight with Young Corbett, the former lightweight champion, at San Francisco.
Baseball recap notes Brooklyn win 6 to 1 in the first game while Chicago trails 9 to 0 in the national matchup. Batteried by Brown Archer Bell Marshall. umpires Rigler and Johnstone.
Wisconsin remains generally fair tonight and Sunday with continued warmth. Minnesota stays fair tonight and Sunday with possible showers in the northwest. Iowa expects fair conditions with light winds and a chance of showers in the northwest. River levels are forecast to continue falling.
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