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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
10
A tornado north west of Windom Minnesota on June 26 struck multiple farms in Carson Township. It destroyed seven farm buildings including a barn at Schoties and caused deaths and injuries among residents, including a baby killed at P C Klassen's basement and a boy and an elderly man injured elsewhere.
Across the Lake via Crosby Line steamers and double track Grand Trunk Railway from Chicago to Montreal and Niagara Falls offers a daylight ride to Michigan New England New York and Philadelphia. A new fast train with buffet parlor car connects with boat at Grand Haven for enjoyable travel. For excursion fares and timetables contact Geo. W. Vaux at 135 Adams St Chicago.
Mrs Milo Wilcox of Red Oak Iowa wounded her 6-year-old son and wounded her daughter before turning the knife on herself. The boy died, the daughter and mother are unconscious. The incident occurred Sunday night as reported from Red Oak.
Warren Minn June 26 The alleged Stephen bank robbers were indicted. Trial is set for Tuesday July 7. The state appears confident of conviction and Cincinnati attorneys will defend.
A testimonial letter promotes Grape-Nuts as a perfectly balanced food aiding brain and nerve health at every life stage from infancy to old age. A reader over sixty credits improved memory and energy, with family members also adopting the product. mentions Postum Co. and Battle Creek, Michigan, and notes “There’s a Reason.”
The Wisconsin State Bar association will meet in Milwaukee on June 30 with May or David S. Rose delivering the welcome address at the Hotel Pfister. President Burr W. Jones will give the annual address, followed by committee reports and officer elections.
In Eureka McPherson county business residents fear a dime novel inspired gang is behind recent robberies. Three businesses were hit in one night with cash steals of 7 dollars total 14 dollars and 14 cents. Local concerns grow over repeat incidents as authorities investigate.
Marshfield Wisconsin June 26 Lieutenant Governor W D Connor will be a candidate for re election Papers are being circulated for his nomination It is assumed he will be a candidate for re election together with Gov Davidson and other present state officers
President Eliot announced at Harvard commencement that Doctor of Laws was conferred on President Van Hise of the University of Wisconsin in Madison Wisconsin on June 26.
Pierre, June 26. The cornerstone of the new state capitol was laid in a Masonic ceremony with Governor Crawford and Gen. W. H. H. Beadle delivering addresses. The event ends a two decade struggle to place the capital at Pierre after a long history of移 capital relocation debates dating to 1833 and the later push against Bismarck.
Doerflinger’s dollar days wrapped up after weeks of market scouting by house buyers. Hundreds claim success in the past two days as Saturday marks the last of the matchless dollar bargains. An extra offering to households is noted as the event concludes.
Pierre June 26. Two amendments to the state constitution will appear at the fall election. One raises the attorney general's salary from 1000 to 1800 dollars, aligning with other officers. The other seeks to overhaul revenue laws by removing the tax levy cap and permitting any levies the state assessment board deems necessary. The secretary of state will publish them soon.
The University of Iowa board of control announces plans for a cement and steel grand stand to replace the old 1190 seat structure. Construction begins on the first section, with a final seating capacity in the thousands and a cost exceeding $14,000. The board, once debt-ridden, has wiped out indebtedness and holds a $2,800 bank balance per Col. Walter M. Davis.
Whitne y, a prominent Warren druggist, faced district court with Judge A. Grindel. Indicted on charges involving girls under 14, he pleaded guilty and received seven years at Stillwater. A citizen delegation urged mercy, but the judge ruled as a public officer and imposed the maximum penalty.
Northwest in Brief reports Bemidji council approves 50000 bond issue to buy an extra site and cover hose and other fire department fees. A special election is set for Tuesday Aug 11. Other items note court activity in Mound City Utica elevator project farmers and crop prospects in Warren and Watertown teacher institute and Baptist association convention outcomes in South Dakota and Lake Kampeska planning.
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