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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1908
Page
6
General Grant inspected regular and militia troops at Watertown New York as storm damage delayed night maneuvers. Troops conducted heavy skirmish and extended order drill to simulate warfare aspects despite postponement.
June 17. The National Bank of North America of New York sued Edward R. Thomas over a $50,000 note, seeking $60,000. The jury found in favor of Thomas, ruling he had no Newport property attachable, preserving Mrs. Thomas’s villa on the Newport Cliffs near Bellevue Avenue.
Washington June 17 The navy department says Norfolk information indicates damage to the Florida from a torpedo test was far greater than the official Saturday report suggested.
Strong demands in a plane speech warned that destroying unions would fuel revolution, while Gompers defended labor rights to organize and oppose capital encroachments. Emory challenged injunction claims as police and soldiers were cited, ending the hearing.
In Sterling Illinois on June 17, Rev Ezra Flory a once vigorous preacher sank into insanity after a delusion he had lied about a church member. His decline was swift transforming him from a robust gospel exponent to an inmate of an asylum amid legal inquiry.
Oshkosh Wis June 17 At a meeting of the Oshkosh Baseball association President H C Danforth and the entire board of directors resign and a new board was chosen. The new directors are Allen Kirkpatrick John Harmon J P Pulliam F G Gauger Thomas Ryan E W Paine I S McNichol Rex Hollister Edward Schneider Dr F J Provost Carl B McCabe Co W George Everhart John Mulva W C Kimball and Frank Fuller. This board will meet Tuesday to elect officers. The former officers decided to give way to a new regime in an effort to bring the association out of debt.
Pittsburg June 17 Forced to disgorge by threats of exposure it is said the state republican machine here will repay two millions lost to the city and state by the failure of the Allegheny National bank. Mayor Guthrie and State Treasurer Sheats have been informed that the money will be forthcoming at once. Montgomery cashier of the wrecked bank is reportedly without funds and has extracted payment from men high in the political ring.
Daniel Braxton Turney, candidate for president on United Christian Rights and American Anti Mormon association tickets, arrives in Mount Vernon Illinois to arrange campaign openings. He is well known in Illinois and aims to be the Prohibitionists nominee at their Columbus Ohio meeting in July.
The Taft delegates are approved after a tense session with the committee. Missouri contestants failed to appear and many allies faltered, relying on printed briefs. A Washington hunch suggests completing permanent convention organization by nightfall to allow Thursday for platform and nominations.
The fifteenth head camp of the Modern Woodmen of America met at the Coliseum in Peoria Illinois with over 7009 members present Head Consul A B Talbot presiding A heated debate over a daily allowance and mileage failed to block the grant The officers elected by the state deputies association include President George N Frink Iowa Vice President J O Davis California Secretary T W Bartley Idaho and Treasurer N C Sherbourne Ohio The day also features review of the foresters parade and plans for drill teams from across the country.
City employees picnic planned for next Sunday at Shooting park in West La Crosse aims to be an outstanding annual event. Bosses will shuttle every half hour from Clinton and Caledonia streets to the grounds. The day features baseball between North Side and South Side crews and a grand banquet prepared by North Side employees’ wives.
Esther Dahl, 12, daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore Dahl, was bitten on the side by a bull dog while walking on Fourth Street between Cass and Cameron Avenue Monday afternoon. The dog sprang from the opposite direction tearing clothing and embedding teeth half an inch in flesh. She was taken to a doctor's office where injuries were dressed. No serious results expected.
Harry Axtell former city treasurer of Bloomington faced arrest on embezzlement charges after experts Arthur Orchard and Charles Springer found a $7,200 shortage in city accounts. Bond set at $3,000 with bondsmen George D. Thornton R C Rogers Samuel Kerr and Robert G. Miller. Axtell also carried a $40,000 deficit as secretary of the Real Estate Building Association and owes $11,350 in bank notes. His mother in law Mrs Redrick Wylie is standing good for these and the building society deficit.
The Republican National Convention scene in Chicago features Teddy Roosevelt’s presence and rowdy excitement. Delegates cheer, bear mascots pass through aisles, and Lodge is named permanent chairman amid clashes over representation. Roosevelt receives standing ovations as Taft banners wave and credentials are resolved.
The Saengerbund general committee met yesterday and discussed the festival, expressing optimism for a highly successful Saengerfest. Officers are pleased with progress, the secretary is preparing the program, and John Mitchell was elected honorary vice president. The president is authorized to order five hundred more Saengerfest buttons, supplementing the original thousand.
Business men plan to close city stores on June 24 to let clerks and managers join the Lansing Homecoming excursion. Over 400 tickets pledged as interest grows. Lansing coordination includes a fish fry and barbecue in La Crosse day as part of the program with a water carnival.
In a Scottish ceremony at Mrs. M. A. De Vinney home, Archie Wood of Cupar-Sise and Jeane McLagan of Dundee wed. Wood leads a La Crosse Can factory department. McLagan arrived from Scotland. Rev Randall of North Presbyterian church conducts the service followed by a Scottish luncheon.
In London June 17 Punch depicts Taft as Roosevelt’s heir in a satirical cartoon. Roosevelt wears a Rough Rider uniform and Roosevelt mask while Taft stands awkwardly in a similar outfit with a big stick. Roosevelt tells Taft that he has fixed him so observers won’t tell the difference.
O L F Brown, a friend of Senator Jonathan P. Dolliver and secretary of the Mutual Fire Wind and Hail Insurance Association of Des Moines, was found dead in his chair at Dr E H Carter's home. A letter beside him from Dolliver stated he was not a candidate for the vice presidency and did not expect the nomination.
Miss Jennie Dagendesh and Mr. William J Grupp were married at the Catholic cathedral on Sixth and Main at 9 o'clock with Father Sluyter officiating. Bridesmaid was Miss Anna Dagendesh and best man Henry Grupp. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s parents’ home, after which the couple will tour and then reside in Austin, Minnesota where the groom works as a Gund Brewing Company agent.
On June 17 in Ossining New York a confederate flag was torn down from the printing office of William J. Physioc on Main street by Commander Sumner A Smith of Morell post Grand Army of the Republic. Physioc was cited to appear before the post to explain the action.
A historic note compares ordinary laundry soap washing in hot, laborious steps with using P G Naphtha Soap. It cites cold or lukewarm soaking, light rubbing, easy washboard use, and quick rinsing, claiming cooler rooms save time and fuel while reducing work by three quarters. It mentions a five cent cake value.
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