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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1908
Page
6
The second annual city employees picnic at Shooting Park on French Island drew many families. Morning games energized the crowd and the afternoon indoor baseball match between north and south sides ended 13 to 14 in favor of the south. Ed Ford hit a notable home run as lunch was served by north side employees’ wives.
Secretary Calvert told the Manufacturers and Jobbers Union directors plan an early July river excursion up river visiting small towns to meet customers and those handling goods. Only union members and representatives will be invited. Date to be decided and final arrangements to follow after a directors meeting.
Miss Edna Smart of Kendall Wisconsin died yesterday morning at 10 45 o clock after an operation for appendicitis She was 18 years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Smart of Kendall The funeral is set for tomorrow afternoon with interment in Glendale cemetery Kendall Mrs Theo Mannstedt in charge
Galesville baseball overwhelmed New Albin in a weekend pair. Saturday ended 3 to 1 as Davis and Young paired for Galesville effectively silencing New Albin. Sunday Heggy pitched for Galesville and kept New Albin off balance throughout the game.
Nathan Ehrlich was arrested in La Crosse and charged with burglary after breaking into the People's Ice and Fuel Company ice house and stealing ice. The case was set for 4 pm to determine a trial date. Ehrlich is the son of a local fish buyer known for illegal shipments.
Yesterday marked the year’s longest day and hottest so far in June with 5 PM temperature at 85 degrees after morning showers cooling the day. Hourly readings show 5 AM 66, 1 PM 83, 7 PM 80, peaking at 85 at 5 PM. A cooling trend followed with morning showers and a 1 PM high of 79 today.
La Crosse attracts attention to John Duree of Manning and Wellman for shaping the new La Crosse addition. His exacting inspection declares each lot correctly positioned. Duree from Ottumwa admires La Crosse boats and may purchase a motor craft, planning to sail from La Crosse aboard a river steamer in a state room with life preservers.
At the sharpshooters range on French Island yesterday the A class high was by an unnamed shooter, B class high by H. J. Roth, and C class high by John Ott. The article then lists the scores achieved in each class.
Locals prepare after a practice game with the Viroqua semi pros. Colts return to face Bubser s Indians in the coupre header tomorrow at 2 pm. Haw ley plays Vernon county independent. Pink likely on mound Killian catching. Eberly Harmes Graves Bues sidelined with injuries. Umpire Bush accompanied Pretzels home. Umpire List ordered by President Moll to officiate La Crosse and Indian games.
Miss Marie Roepke hosted a six oclock dinner Sunday with eleven covers. Present were Alma Wagner Anastasia Salzer Anna Shadduck May Ryan Nina Mullen Etta Welch Emma Guillame Effie Nesler Ella Egan Emma Roepke and Marie Roepke. The rooms were decorated with roses and the evening featured games and music.
Saturday night and all day Sunday saw Company M in genuine camp life. Members met at the hall on Third Street, marched to a range south of the city, pitched camp, had supper on the grounds, and spent the next day in target practice and drills.
A. Luedtke living near Trempealeau took a party of La Crosse residents to Trempealeau bay yesterday aboard his recently completed launch. He has just finished a speed boat and plans Sunday trips for the public.
Master of Chancery Hopkins ordered officers of Consolidated Central Life Securities and fifteen Rhodus Brothers operated companies to disclose stockholder and director lists. Complainants claim treasuries are drained by dummy directors and transfer of funds into controlling hands.
The Tenth Ward baseball team beat the Sixth Ward 10 to 6 yesterday at the old ball grounds in a brisk exhibition. Both teams swung the bat freely as batteries Wait and Wills starred for the Tenth Ward in a high tempo contest.
Boston June 22 delegates to the General Federation of Women’s Clubs arrive at hotels as eight thousand begin credentialing. Real work starts tomorrow with the convention’s formal sessions and committee work underway.
Help wanted for carpenters at the Sash and Door Manufacturing works located at the corner of Caledonia and Gillette Streets, Andrew H Penn company listing indicates need for skilled trades.
The Bijou theater offers strong vaudeville with exceptional talent and a cool, sanitary environment. Two powerful fans circulate fresh air through an exhaust system, keeping the auditorium pleasantly brisk and air changes complete every ten minutes.
George Hodge has announced his candidacy for sheriff. A businessman, he is well regarded by supporters and has long been active in the local Republican organization. He previously ran in last year's primary but now pledges a serious bid.
In an amateur contest the Third Ward Sluggers defeated the Second Ward Sluggers 1 to 0. Pitchers Stangle and Frisch starred for Third Ward, while Harrison and Johnson Stang combined for 18 strikeouts and two hits for Second Ward.
The J. S. and the Quincy went up yesterday while the North Star was the only boat to go down, marking a quiet day on the river and signaling no incidents or delays.
A dated 1908 public notice from John I Jensen stating he will no longer be responsible for any debts contracted by his wife Harriet Jensen after June 22, 1908, in La Crosse.
NEW HAVEN June 22 Students prepare to greet Taft with enthusiasm as they parade shouting Taft Taft big Bill Taft. Taft wires that he is coming to have a good time with the crowd.
Dover England June 22 Mme Anna Gould and Prince de Sagan arrive as Mr and Mrs Thompson. Paris June 22 tip says Gould and Helie de Sagan may wed in England before George Gould leaves. Codicil reduces Anna Gould's income from 600000 to 360000. Prince says inertia and Bohemian life help him, awaiting opposition to his aims.
The La Crosse lodge of the Yeomen held memorial services yesterday afternoon at Coren's hall and cemetery. Due to intense heat they did not march to the graves but rode by car. Attorney Leonard Kleeber delivered the memorial oration and flowers were laid on the graves including that of Paul Giehm. A large attendance marked the event.
Secretary Taft arrived in New York with Frank Kellogg and proceeded to New Haven for Thursday boat races. He will return Friday to Oyster Bay to confer with President Roosevelt and Luke Wright. He declined to discuss politics but praised Congressman Sherman as a strong campaign ally. Taft expects to spend the summer in Cincinnati.
U S soldiers patrolling the Mexican side of the Rio Grande with Diaz's permission aid the Mexican government against the Yaqui uprising. Reports warn the Yaquis are rampaging and a massacre is feared amid the tense border situation in Mexico City.
In St Vrain New Mexico on June 22 R M Sallier and Edward Jones were killed in a duel after a quarrel in a small deal. Both fired simultaneously and were seen. The incident ends with both men dead.
A tornado with hail struck Peru Indiana on June 22 causing about $15,000 in damage in Miami county. One end of the United Brethren church was destroyed.
Chicago endures a three day heat wave with two deaths and about twenty prostrations reported this morning. William Hobson, 55, a waiter, collapsed and died along with Frank Pass who fell unconscious in La Grange suburb. Many victims in serious condition and the humane society works to curb cruelty amid the heat.
Police hunt writers of anonymous notes warning to kill Catholic Bishop Lillis who took part in yesterday's dedication of a new church in Kansas City. Letters claim it's ungodly to spend on a building while many suffer.
A 35 cent family excursion is offered to Winona aboard the steamer Rutledge this Saturday June 27. The voyage departs at 10 a.m. and returns at 8 p.m., providing a full day of touring and entertainment for all aboard.
Detroit June 22 Metal Polishers Union No 1 secured an injunction restraining police from interfering with striking members who are enticing non union men to join. It marks the first such injunction in Michigan.
Reports from Hong Kong state a flood at Wu Chow killed many people after the Wu river reportedly rose seventy feet. Rescue efforts were underway and authorities warned of continuing dangers in the area.
A compact reflection notes that not only Bluebeard’s wives suffer from the actions of a reckless husband. It frames women’s peril as a broader danger linked to male folly and abusive dominance. The line hints at historic cruelty and gendered violence in a provocative, aphoristic tone.
Advertisers claim P. and G Naphtha Soap dramatically reduces washing effort for women, eliminating boiling and hard rubbing. The copy urges following wrapper directions to wash faster and better, highlighting the soap as essential for easier chores.
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