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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1908

Page

6

Body of Gustin Identified in Minneapolis Residence

The body of Gustin has been identified. Residence listed as 1302 Redfield in Minneapolis.

Redfield

Navy feud to end as Fisher gains supreme control

In London July 29 Rear Admiral Sir Percy Scott loses command of the cruiser squadron to lead a South Africa voyage, a move seen as clearing a navy feud. Admiral Bersford’s resignation is expected, paving Sir John Fisher’s universal supremacy in naval affairs.

London Percy Scott South Africa Admiralty Charles Bersford John Fisher Scott Fisher Bersford England Admiral Adair

Portrait unveiling honors late pastor Sagen at Lutheran hospital

At Norwegian Lutheran church visitors witnessed the unveiling of a portrait of the late Rev. Sagen painted by Lars Haukanes of La Crosse. Friends of the deceased funded the painting and gifted it to Lutheran Hospital to memorialize his contributions.

Norwegian Lutheran Church Sixth Division Streets Sagen la Cross Lars Haukanes Lutheran Hospital Gamm O. R. Skaar Lutherian Hospital Vik Thurow Magelssen Normanna Sangerkor

County Board Lowers School Bond Interest and Plans Outing

The County Board cut agricultural school bond interest from 5% to 4% after bids, charters a special car for an outing with county officials, and votes to attend this afternoon’s ball game. They discuss Hunter’s bridge repairs, a La Crosse side pier at $1,000, and court room fans.

H. T. Holt Company Chicago John Swan Committee On Bridges la Crosse County Hunter's Bridge Fruit Circuit Court Moore Onalaska Hunter Bridge Baseball Association Court House Committee On la Crosse Bridge

Heat Overcomes Would-Be Fugitive at City Hall

George Hunswick of 114 North Third Street fainted in the city hall while applying for a bridge pass. The heat, likely a trigger for his epilepsy, caused the collapse as witnesses called for help. Health Officer Anthony Murphy assisted and the man rested briefly before returning to his rooms.

Board of Public Works George Hunswick North Third Street Hunswick Anthony Murphy

Former La Crosse County Residents Invited to Homecoming Picnic

Arrangements are made to invite former residents who moved away to attend the old Settlers' homecoming at the county fair in West Salem on September 9. People with friends who might attend should send names and present addresses to committee members G. R. Montague Mills Tourtellotte and A. J. Philips.

la Crosse County West Salem G. R. Montague Mills Tourtellotte A. J. Philips

Round Prairie Social News and Local Visits

Mrs. C. Moore returned home after a week with Reedstown relatives. Mrs. Theo Arent and son Norman of La Crosse stay with her parents A. S. Hetland. Mrs. P. Thompson and Olga of Viroqua visited. Hans Gronning bought a new top buggy. Theo Tollickson of Genoa passed through. Younger residents attended the La Crosse sangerfest. Farmers in the area are busy in the hay fields.

Round Prairie Wis C. Moore Reedstown Theo. Arent Norman la Crosse A. S. Hetland P. Thompson Olga Viroqua Hans Gronning Theo Tollickson Genoa

Crook Sentenced 45 Days After Saengerfest Arrest

John J. Barrison the short change man was arrested during the Saengerfest and held for trial. He was sent to 45 days in the county jail after pleading or being found guilty. He deceived multiple local businessmen by making small purchases and claiming the change was short.

John J. Barrison

Bankers Arrested in Grand Larceny Embezzlement Case

New York on July 29 Edward R. Britton president of Eagle Savings and Loan Association was arrested on an indictment for grand larceny. Frederick Schroder vice president of the same institution was arrested charged with embezzling 47000 dollars.

New York Edward R. Britton Eagle Savings’ and Loan Association Frederick Schroder

Woodruff Seeks Roosevelt Talks On Hughes Announcement

Timothy Woodruff republican state chair, is in Oyster Bay in conference with Roosevelt on local politics and the administration's action regarding Hughes announcement. He departs for Sagamore Hill after saying the meeting is about politics and offering no statement.

Woodruff Roosevelt Oyster Bay Timothy Woodruff Roosevelt Hughes Sagamore Hill

Seceed From Crookston Plans Big Ward Split

At a Fifth ward meeting on Sunday plans were made for a mass gathering on Aug 20 where committees will report on separating the ward from the main city to form a separate municipality.

Crookston Minn Fifth Ward

Taft Joins Steam Shovelers Union in Cincinnati

William H. Taft becomes a full member of the International Steam shovelers Union in Cincinnati at his brother’s house. He receives the badge and credentials and pledges to lead any steamshovels needing a boss. He departs for Hot Springs for a month before resuming the campaign.

Cincinnati William H. Taft International Steamshovelers’ Union Hot Springs

Gov McGregor May Be Typhoon Victim

St Johns July 29 It is believed the vessel bearing Governor McGregor of Newfoundland was lost in a recent terrible gale. The governor had been touring Labrador when storms struck. The hurricane was the worst in years with seventeen vessels wrecked in one harbor but the crews reached shore safely.

ST. Johns Governor McGregor New Foundland Labrador

Choked Couple Found Dead In Fort Wayne Home

Emile Jabas and his wife, a well to do Fort Wayne couple, were found dead this morning in their residence. Both decedents were brutally choked with fractured throat bones, robbery suspected, and no suspects named in the report.

FT. Wayne Ind Emile Jabas

Harriman and Gould Meet Bankers Over Wheeling Lake Erie Note

E H Harriman and George Gould confer with bankers to arrange payment for the 8 million dollar Wheeling Lake Erie note due August 1. A decision is expected before night.

New York E. H. Harriman George Gould

Train Plunges Sixty Feet. Two Men Killed In Colorado Wreck

A Colorado Fuel and Iron Company train fell 60 feet from a trestle in Pueblo. Engineer W. T. Thomas and Fireman Roach were killed. Several trainmen were buried and severely burned in the wreck.

Pueblo Col Colorado Fuel & Iron Company W. T. Thomas Roach

Rusty Nail Causes Serious Blood Poisoning Injury

Willard Hawkins eleven year old of 832 Berlin street suffers severe blood poisoning after stepping on a rusty nail. Dr Luecks attends and offers little hope for recovery.

Willard Hawkins Berlin Street Dr. Luecks

Democrats fail to name candidates for county offices

Up to this afternoon no Democrats had announced candidates for County Clerk, County Treasurer, or Assemblyman in the First district. At a meeting of the county committee led by John F. Dougherty, remaining offices were filled, with plans to canvass further and announce nominees by Friday. Several individuals have privately signaled intent to run, but none have publicly declared.

John F. Dougherty

Ivey Leaves for Aberdeen on Month Vacation

A. M. Ivey, director of the city mission, departs tomorrow for Aberdeen South Dakota to spend a month with his brother. In his absence, assistant George Marshall of Crookston Minnesota will oversee the mission, bringing his extensive experience.

A. M. Ivey City Mission Aberdeen S. D Mr. Ivey George Marshall Crookston Minn Joey

Jail Protest Over Fort Pierre Council Noises

Prisoners in Stanley county jail protest loudly argued voices from the Fort Pierre city council chamber on the building’s second floor. The joint city county facility houses the jail in the basement as officials clash over late night noise.

Sioux Falls S. D Huston Stanley County Fort Pierre

Father of Ten Ends Life in Star by Carbolic Acid

J O Tommerdahl aged 43 of Star, Minnesota, committed death by own action Sunday night by taking carbolic acid. He left a wife and ten children and was financially secure. No motive is given.

Red Lake Falls Minn J. O. Tommerdahl Star

Rusty nail wound proves fatal for carpenter

Arne Halverson, a Grand Forks carpenter, stepped on a rusty nail while working. The wound seemed minor and he kept working. Death followed two days after he sought medical advice as he contracted lockjaw.

Grand Forks N. D Arne Halverson

First Turkish Parliament to Convene November 1

Constantinople July 29 The first parliament under the new constitution will convene November 1 per imperial decree. The edict asks citizens to end unfriendly demonstrations over palace faction removal. The sultan pledged action but lags. All political prisoners in Salonica are released under amnesty decree.

Constantinople Camarilla Salonica

Sherman Declares Health Restored For Campaign Tour

Washington reports July 29 that Sherman, plagued by health doubts, states in a letter he feels better than ever. Doctors confirm his condition as improved, removing uncertainty about his campaign participation.

Washington Sherman

Trust Busters Adjourn After Standard Conference

Lennox Mass July 29 A conference of the Bonaparte corps of trust busters regarding Standard will end this afternoon. When the conference met they learned that Bonaparte and Sims of Chicago had practically arranged all preliminaries last night. Kellogg leaves tomorrow for New York.

Lennox Mass Bonaparte Corps of Trust Busters Standard Bonaparte Sims Chicago Kellogg New York

Pythians Plan Housecleaning at Oskaloosa Convention

Fifty Pythians from across the state met in Cedar Rapids Iowa to plan a housecleaning at the next convention in Oskaloosa. Their candidate for grand chancellor will be M. J. Tobin of Vinton. The present grand chancellor was sharply criticized.

Cedar Rapids Oskaloosa M. J. Tobin Vinton

Wanted help ads appear at Tribune Office

Several classified notices solicit a competent lady stenographer and bookkeeper at Tribune Office, a girl for board at 215 South Fifth, and an energetic young man seeking an outdoor position at 106 Tribune Office.

Tribune Tribune Office

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