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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
6
The ad urges that P and G Naphtha Soap is for colored clothes as well as white. It instructs making light suds in cool water, washing garments one at a time, rubbing hems and soiled parts, rinsing in several cool waters, then starching and hanging to dry with wrong side out in the shade.
Secretary John L Ctermoehl reports the Saengerfest opening has gone smoothly with no mishaps. Most singers have arrived or will attend, and the concert last night is called an entire success. Financial concerns and rail fare delayed some attendees, but those present praise the event and expect larger crowds as more societies join.
William Doerflinger delivers a welcoming address praising the power of song and the value of German folk music. He extols music’s healing, elevating influence and invites a welcoming, shared cultural experience to uplift and refresh listeners. He urges continued collaboration to keep German folk song alive and cherished.
The undersigned express sincere thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for kindness during the illness and death of their mother Mrs K Berg and acknowledge beautiful floral tributes from Mrs A Gass and Mr W Berg
New York July 24 Judge Grosscup reverses a 29 million dollar judgment against Standard Oil and pledges the government will pursue the trust. He says there is no question of guilt and condemns any technicality that could let defendants escape punishment. He notes his anti-corporation stance has softened and adds the holding of corporations should invite popular investment.
Dr Edward Evans returned yesterday from Canada where he was called home from a European trip by his brother’s illness. He will depart tonight for Lake Minnetonka for a short stay and plans to resume practice on August first. Dr Evans was the sole member of the party to return. Dr Dvorak expects to return August 10.
Judge Brindley orders a thorough investigation into the Morans amid concerns about their conduct. He notes the Morans are a prominent county family and acknowledges past drinking incidents but cites no known criminal record.
Three Russians set out from New York to travel 2000 miles by bicycle aiming for a Cherry county colony in Nebraska. They plan to live only on apples and wild fruits and have $10 among them. They expect to find employment upon arrival.
Francis E. McGovern of Milwaukee, candidate for the United States Senate, will visit Hotel Stoddard on the 29th arriving at 12 25 p m and staying until 9 25 p m to meet La Crosse citizens and seek votes.
The event near Windsor Castle saw American runner Dage faint after finishing amid cheers from Queen Alexandria. Hayes Welton and Forshaw helped secure wins and podiums as Tom Longboat retired at mile 20. Protest over aid to Hayes failed while England suffered setbacks in multiple events.
About 10 PM and again at 12 30 AM the central fire department was sent to Front and Jay street after alarm box 24 was turned in by likely a drunk. No fire or smoke was found and the route to the scene covers a wide city area. Police investigate the hoax.
In Needham Massachusetts on July 24 two wounded Italian suspects were arrested near the Needham line. Police identify them as the two missing desperadoes sought in a Jamaica Plain shooting.
A pithy remark notes that some men tell the truth not from candor but from a paucity of imagination. The line suggests honesty may coexist with predictable patterns rather than bold deception.
The Wisconsin State Dental Society closed a pleasant session as it reorganizes into a new statewide body merging smaller societies such as Southern Wisconsin and Milwaukee County. Officers were elected including President William H. Mueller and Secretary Harvey N. Jackson, with dues set at one dollar. The next convention site to be chosen by the executive committee. A river steamer ride followed adjournment, with many visitors staying for the saengerfest.
Bryan wins renewed Democratic support from W R Cochran of New York and Lewis S Chandler of New York who campaigned for McKinley and the Independence League. They will join Bryan on the stump as he prepares his acceptance speech in Fairview and may stay within the party platform unless Taft attacks him. Bryan declined to comment on Roosevelt’s stance on the Standard Oil decision.
Lafe Alendorf, proprietor of the dray line, says he has carried 1 800 grips and cargo for singers from various depots to their quarters. The figure is only part of the paraphernalia the singers carry, keeping dray lines busy.
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