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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1909
Page
6
The case centers on Elsie Sigel and a body identification by the girl’s mother after trinkets and a gold locket were found in her room. The mother fainted upon recognizing the locket, amid clues tying to Leon Ling, an Americanized Chinese resident dubbed “Sport” who occupied a lavish tenement apartment.
A La Crosse resident credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relief from long standing kidney trouble after a spine injury. The testimonial promises cure for kidney disorders and urges readers to buy the product from local dealers via Foster-Milburn Co. of Buffalo, the U S sale agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Police probe into the death of Elsie Sigel ties a Chinatown romance to a murder case. Leon Ling a Chinese waiter and her former pupil faced jealousy as the motive, with witnesses and letters revealing a long distance flirtation and a network of white women drawn to him. A coroner and detectives pursue key figures including a cocaine fiend known as Josey while autopsy and chemical treatment of the body complicate identification.
Madison Wis June 19 Special Intimations in official quarters indicate George W Rickman Racine a special student in the university will be selected state game warden next week by the governor.
New York June 19 Justice Dowling pushes to finish the Gould separation trial by Saturday night with night sessions next week if needed. Mrs Gould clashes with witnesses, coaches cross examinations, and admits loans by Gould are central to the defense while Farnum connections and hotel clerks testify.
A local organization plans a day trip for visitors with A A Schroeder as chairman. The group, including Henry Holst Henry May George Wright and Louis La Point, will ride the steamer La Crosse at 8 am from State street levee, enjoy Kreutz's orchestra, and participate in games and sports at the park. Delegates will tour local plants this afternoon and attend a Salzer cottage launch at Eagle Bluff with music and fireworks this evening.
An advert urges taking Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of kidney or urinary trouble such as backache irregularities and exhaustion. It promotes starting treatment today by O. T. Erbart and claims rapid improvement.
Circuit court in La Crosse County adjourned until Saturday June 26 for the contempt of court case against Fred Schnell. Judge E C Highey will preside as attorneys argue the defense that Schnell had only ten dollars and had given money to his wife to cover rent and groceries. Paul W. Mahoney appears for Schnell. A Wolfe of Wolfe and Wolfe represents the claimants.
Moody Mo June 19 county authorities search for a clue to the shooter who killed John Whitsur a farmer shot from ambush yesterday afternoon amid tensions over poisoned cattle that may be connected to the tragedy.
Corporal Hugh McNinch of Battery D Third artillery stationed at Fort Sam Houston was killed and robbed early today. His skull was crushed with a rock. Mexican suspects are reported in the case.
Wanted by owner a good dairy or general farm within 100 miles of La Crosse. Not fixed on size or location. Please provide price and a brief description. Address G Currier President Room 369 P 46 West Monroe Street Chicago Illinois.
New York June 19 Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor sailed today on the White Star liner Baltic for an extended tour of Europe.
A large Country Club gathering enjoyed readings and musical numbers in an excellent program. Pastors union members and wives spent a social afternoon at YMCA camp with a Makomis boat ride and a ball game among clergymen.
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