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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
6
Vienna dispatches report Teheran battered by shelling and looting with deaths near a thousand. Cossacks' bodies guard foreigners as martial law is declared and Shah fears Western intervention. Britain and Russia demand humane treatment of prisoners and potential diplomatic fallout grows.
Barbara Russell, formerly music teacher at the public schools, will direct the Saenger fest children’s chorus and aims to organize about 1000 voices from public and parochial schools within a few days. Rehearsals start immediately as the advertising committee of the Saengerfest meets and adopts plans for promotion.
The twelfth annual commencement exercises of St Joseph Cathedral School will be held tomorrow evening at the St Joseph School on Jay Street between Fifth and Sixth. Twelve pupils will receive diplomas after meeting school requirements. Graduates include Edwin Schuld George Netwall Aloysius Guenther Frank Bedessem Lee Forster and Misses Alma Reger Isabella Roth Irene Boeckmann Elanor Knothe Emma Scheitzach Elizabeth Riegger.
Contractor Schwalbe reports the auditorium roof is nearly finished and work on the front and interior will start this week the team aims to complete the building by July 10 to permit large choruses to rehearse ahead of the Saengerfest.
City businesses raised the American flag to half mast in tribute to the late President Cleveland. At city hall the flag was raised for the ex-president during a ceremony overseen by Mayor Wendel A. Anderson, consul general to Montreal.
Mrs J Loth entertained many friends in honor of her daughter in law and sister visiting from Minneapolis and Chicago. Luncheon at 6 o'clock, all reported a good time. Attendees included Mesdames J W Schreiter and J J McGovern, both of Minneapolis, J Mesna of Minneapolis, P Loomis of Bangor, B McGovern, Chas Krause, A Guillaume, Johnson, Brenner and G Spettle.
National committeeman Norman E Mack of New York and his wife arrived at Fairview today for a stop on their journey to Denver.
The Rutledge sank while the Vercle Mac and Marce Wonderland moved upriver this morning. Details on causes or damages were not provided.
Railroads oppose a proposed improvement plan despite reports that the channel will be deepened to ten feet, with current depth at eight and a half feet. The article notes ongoing discussions and notes M. E. Trux continues a coastal cruise as context.
Melville E. Trux continues his St Paul to Gulf cruise reporting for The Tribune La Crosse. The fourth installment highlights river conditions, navigation challenges, and proposed improvements to aid commercial traffic and safety along the inland waterways.
Melville E. Trux of the Motor Boat and La Crosse Tribune argues that a $20 million investment and a 12 year timeline could move the nation’s manufacturing hub from the Atlantic states to the Mississippi river valley. He cites eastern manufacturers and railroad firms blocking progress as local advocates push for the nation’s great waterway.
A lively La Crosse Harbor scene unfolds with names like Westby, Neukomm, Haerter, Freas, and Shultle amid boat antics and headlines. Reporters dodge pranks as crowds fill the riverfront, jokes fly, and spectators anticipate the parade boat and dancing hall mayhem.
The scene featured a daring display revealing a remarkable head of hair and admiring onlookers, with Beau Brummell Farlan charming the crowd. A quirky episode involved Henry Reget’s necktie mix up, while Gus Keppler urged a stop at Victory. The Honey Boy Quartette, led by Felber Kurtenacker Thornbury and Taggart, provided a lively musical interlude amid playful banter.
The Root River reached a high level for years, flooding lowlands and washing out tracks. Southern Minnesota railroad service to Lanesboro is halted, with no trains expected for two to three days. Alternate routes via La Crescent and Isanti offer limited relief as water remains over tracks. Damage to crops and property is estimated but not yet countable. Restoration work begins, but progress hinges on falling waters.
Columbus June 24 The prohibition movement gains steam as states adopt advanced temporary measures. The national convention in Columbus July 15 and 16 is expected to be the largest and most enthusiastic in Cold Water history. Ohio's convention will precede it with 1512 accredited delegates. Five presidential candidates are listed: Wheeler Los Angeles Tracey Detroit Manierre New York Sheen Peoria Cranfill Dallas minister.
John Schultz a farmer living near Tomah died at a local hospital this morning at 1 o'clock. He was 57 and survived by a daughter and son, Rev Arnold Schultz of Alma, who cared for him in his final hours. The body was shipped to Tomah for burial this noon. Fessler and Dahl are in charge.
ADA Minn June 24 Dr B F Budworth of Shelby was sentenced to sixty days in the county jail and fined 50 dollars plus costs for selling liquor without a license.
Senator Morris of this city is expected to be elected president of the state board of normal regents at Madison tomorrow while the session focuses on progress of new state schools. Morris, who has been active in education matters, faced a late night miscalculation of time as he waited for a morning train after his watch allegedly slept.
New York reports Cleveland dead on June 24 leaving Wall Street in general sorrow for a man seen as a key balance wheel in finance. Yale and Princeton dispatches note Taft’s reaction and Mrs. Cleveland’s watchful vigil as family prepare funeral plans likely in Princeton.
Waukegan Illinois June 24 Coroner Taylor of Lake County who investigated the death of Mrs Laura Thompson wife of Rev Adam Thompson leader of the cult of Devil Starvers today decided that he would have the woman's body exhumed until he had examined her husband Chief of Police Walker of Zion City is still searching for Thompson for whom a warrant charging manslaughter has been sworn out It is charged that Mrs Thompson died of starvation after a 41 days fast to starve the devils out of her body Mrs Mary Hunter another cult member still refused food making fourteen days the duration of her fast
Lars Olson a jeweler at Harmony died in the city after a hospital stay since Saturday. He passed away at 5 30 this morning from bowel trouble. He leaves his parents and three brothers and two sisters. The body was shipped to Harmony for burial this afternoon by Fessler and Dahl. The funeral will be held Friday.
Some men are so ornery that the only thing they suggest when you meet them is to ask for a chew of tobacco.
A concise note suggests P. G. Naphtha Soap performs tasks beyond expected cleaning power and hints at an uncommon efficacy that may surprise readers who doubt its versatility.
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