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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1908
Page
6
Conversation shows a wife inviting to Mr Barker's, promising hospitality. The husband questions the purpose, asking why go if it feels like home. The exchange hints at social expectations and domestic setting in a light dialogue.
The Humboldt River Valley in Nevada faced a massive invasion of meadow mice feared to number up to 129 million. The U S Geological Survey led relief efforts with poisons and winter and summer strategies, aided by birds, with 200 million mice reportedly killed at a cost of 65 cents per acre.
The article reports Mr. Barber being sued in a smoke dispute at his plant. He argues proximity to the complainant’s business and says stokers in his plant are impossible. He pledged to buy the most expensive coal to cut smoke and will continue with his work.
A concise inquiry about the fate or current status of a man described as old fashioned and habitually wearing a cap through the summer season. The brief asks for any update on his whereabouts or condition.
State troops patrol the Adamsville mining region after a battle between deputies and striking miners in Jefferson. Deputy Robert Gardner was fatally wounded. a dozen miners and several strikebreakers were shot. Gatling guns and troops arrived as authorities prepare for further trouble. Governor Comer mobilized Alabama’s full military force for Sheriff Higdon.
The Democratic county convention began selecting delegates for the Milwaukee platform, naming Ed Kneen Bangor John F Doherty and others. A campaign fund plan was proposed with a county club of 1000 members contributing a dollar each.
London report lists medals and race results through the discus final. England leads totals under both scoring systems while the United States shows strength in discus and sprint events. Sheridan wins the discus final as Horr takes second and J A Eizle from New York Club is noted for a hard race.
Baltimore July 18 Cardinal Gibbons traveling to New York before Europe trip discusses U S political and moral ills urging public schools segregated by denomination and calls for laws to curb divorce He warns against atheists and non Christians seeking to remove God from public life and schools and urges moral reform nationwide.
In Rock Island Illinois Mason Phelps of Midlothian beat H W Allen of St Louis two up after the morning round in the Western amateur golf finals. Phelps carded 79 to Allens 81 on the opening 18. Final 18 holes scheduled for this afternoon.
The first Catholic church in Viroqua will be dedicated tomorrow in a splendid edifice. A special train from La Crosse at 9 am will carry La Crosse parishioners to the ceremony, round trip fare 1.30 dollars. Father O'Reilly will preside, Father Ambrose Murphy will speak.
A diary-style report notes Saengerfest boosters returning from Denver and planning a keynote, with Sparta excited and plans to depart for Viroqua after visiting the Lewis house. Thornbury’s appetite and a chauffeur-led stockade amuse locals as organizers fear cannibal instincts at dinner. The party aims to Cashton that night, delaying travel due to Thornbury’s overbalancing bulk.
In South Chicago two workers died and nearly a dozen were burned at a blast furnace when molten metal exploded as the tapping signal was given. Stephen Manion and Vincent Prolicki, both seriously injured, were rushed to South Chicago hospital as families gathered outside, causing a panic until police and ambulances arrived.
Saengerfest visitors will enjoy the Bijou theater as it opens for a Sunday matinee and closes Saturday night. Manager Koppleburger has booked high paid vaudeville attractions, including Rube Welsh Kitty Frances and company in a top class comedy sketch. The Bijou remains a favorite La Crosse amusement as the season winds down.
A party including Judge Reid John Esch T H Miller Dr Brad field Tom Morris and Walter Owen left in Mr Reid's launch Black Beauty Capt Thompson's boat the Vamose and the Hazel S for a week long river outing near Victory hoping to return with good catches of veed.
Pocketbook containing $100 was lost. liberal reward is offered for its return to Tri bune.
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