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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1908

Page

6

Millionaire Gould Divorce Scandal Reveals Sleuths Aboard Yacht

New York report details Frank J Gould and his wife in a jealously charged divorce case. Each used private detectives, crewed the yacht Helenita, and a young singer was alleged to be involved. Mrs Gould seeks absolute divorce with statutory grounds, amid further accusations of misconduct at sea off Sidney Nova Scotia.

New York Frank J. Gould Sidney Nova Scotia Helenita Gould Frank Jay Gould Berkshire Hills

La Crosse Schools Close for Summer Commencement

La Crosse marks the start of summer vacation as high school students prepare to receive diplomas in a commencement program at the La Crosse theater. The junior promenade follows the exercises, and promotions to the high school will be announced tomorrow with expected large class entries.

la Crosse la Crosse Theater

Redmen Plan Joint Picnic With Winona Lodge

At a lodge meeting the Redmen decided to hold a joint picnic with the Winona lodge around mid July. The Winnishiek tribe from the local lodge will charter a boat to Dakota to meet the We-no-nah tribe from Winona and join in the annual celebration. A further meeting will name committees to arrange details.

Redmen Lodge Winona Dakota

Listman Milling ad chief resigns from Saengerfest post

Wm W Hunt advertising manager at Listman Milling resigns from the Saengerfest committee due to lack of time. Chairman Whittier announces Carl Kurtenacker to fill the vacancy after noon.

Wm. W. Hunt Listman Milling Company Whittier Carl Kurtenacker

Water recedes in Goose Green relief felt by residents

Goose Green villagers report water levels falling after a rise prompted evacuation worries. Streets still hold some water but are expected to drain by night if the rapid recession continues.

Goose Green

Not Necessary to Boil Clothes with Naphtha Soap

Ninety percent of wash-day hardship comes from the belief that boiling is required. With P. G. Naphtha Soap you can wash in cold or lukewarm water and do more work better and faster than with ordinary laundry soap and boiling water.

S.S. S Swift Specific CO Atlanta

Langdon Unable to Serve on Fourth of July Committee

J E Langdon informs Tribune that due to a prior engagement he cannot serve on the parade committee for the Fourth of July celebration. He wishes the enterprise success and cites late appointment as reason for unavailability.

J. E. Langdon Tribune Langdon

Dovie Debating Society Meets Tonight at 1409 Berlin Street

The Dovie Debating Society will meet this evening at 1409 Berlin Street to discuss a vital and widely interesting question. Attendance is welcome as the society rooms can seat a few more members.

Dovie Debating Society Berlin Street

First Hay Load Reaches La Crosse Market Early This Year

A farmer near La Crescent delivered the season’s first hay load to the La Crosse market this morning. The hay is of good quality and is about a week earlier than any previous year, signaling an early harvest.

la Crescent la Crosse

Tragedy as Pedestrian Crushed by Street Car Collision

Chicago witnesses a fatal street accident at Lake and Dearborn streets when a street car collides with a wagon. The wagon turns sharply and crushes an unknown man against a steel pillar of the elevated structure, staining bystanders with horror.

Chicago Lake and Dearborn

Drummed Pastor Worden Ousted Over Gymnastics Incident

In Trenton New Jersey on June 26 the Rev Jarvis Clinton Worden was ousted from town after he alleged two young girls in bloomers were performing gymnastic stunts in their father's yard. Authorities learned the girls were exercising under their father's direction.

Trenton N. J Jarvis Clinton Worden

Taft Reviews Mail From New Haven After Short Stop

Taft stayed in New Haven rather than proceed to New York to inspect the day’s mail and telegram volume. He plans to catch the express to New York at 3 51 this afternoon.

New Haven Mass Taft New York

Cleveland Funeral Takes Place Today

A Cleveland funeral procession for a former president unfolds with dignitaries from Roosevelt to ex-secretaries aboard carriages. Pallbearers prepared, floral tributes pour in, and vendors flock to Princeton amid a crowd expected at the service. A poignant moment follows Tony Leggett of Trenton, tearful and bowed, leaving the death room.

Watson Gilder George Shipley Heckler Roosevelt Loeb Secret Service Fuller Fort Hughes Cortelyou J. G. Carlisle William F. Vilas Wisconsin Daniel S. Lamont John S. Hibben Secretaary Richard Olney Charles S. Fairchild David Francis Judson Harmon Hilary A. Herbert Hoke Smith Kean New Jersey Griggs Cleveland Princeton Tony Leggett Trenton

Eclipse of the Sun to Be Seen Sunday

Weather observer Thompson reports a partial solar eclipse visible in La Crosselles next Sunday with first contact around noon and partial shadowing until about 2 PM. Eye protection will be essential to view the moment of first contact safely.

la Crosselles Thompson

Water level eases after spring flood surge

After staying near flood stage through spring and into summer, the river begins a slight decline today. High water damaged farms, burying sections in sand and washing away fertile land in some localities while others report severe but localized effects.

Betsy Ross Flag Story Called a Fake by Official

Philadelphia June 26 The historical sites committee lists 300 places of interest for Founders week and omits Betsy Ross flag house. William J Campbell presided and declared Betsy Ross did not design the flag. He says there is no evidence she met Washington and the tale is a foolish tradition.

Philadelphia Historical Sites Committee Betsy Ross Arch Street William J. Campbell Campbell George Washington

Mother Drowns 4 Children in Cistern at Farm

Ida Grove Iowa June 26 While husband plowed corn Mrs August P Johnson drowned four children aged 1 to oldest two boys and two girls in the cistern at the farm south of town Neighbors intervened as she tried to drown herself Will Anderson found her attempting to choke herself with a bed cover Children were removed and attempts at resuscitation failed Insanity commissioners to decide on commitment to an asylum

Ida Grove August P. Johnson Will Anderson

Republican county convention at Caledonia selects delegates

Caledonia Minn June 26 Special The Fillmore County Republican convention chose delegates to the state convention at St Paul next week. High water left many towns unrepresented. F A Duxbury was chairman and W S Moe secretary. Jacobson for governor Instruction won 61 to 30. Delegates named include O K Dahle Caledonia O B Nelson Spring Grove O G Langen Houston O T Newhouse Spring Grove C P Glasrud Spring Grove J Q Briggs Houston F A Duxbury Caledonia William McNelly Wilmington Ben Glasrud Black Hammer O E Burtness Caledonia. Capt W H Harries left for St Paul after visit. Judge James O'Brien left for Lansing for homecoming.

Caledonia Minn St. Paul Court House F. A. Duxbury W. S. Moe Hokah Jacobson O. K. Dahle O. B. Nelson Spring Groves O. G. Langen Houston O. T. Newhouse Spring Grove C. P. Glasrud Spring, Grove J. Q. Briggs William McNelly Wilmington Ben

Trains Collide in Calcutta Wreck Kills Many

June 26 Calcutta report says about a score of people burned to death after an express and freight train collided on the Bombay Bar day line. Passenger cars were wrecked and caught fire. Hundreds raced to the scene to fight the flames as victims were trapped beneath debris. At least thirty injured and several Europeans unaccounted for.

Calcutta

Greenhorn Wins National Handicap at Arlington Grounds

Fred Harlow of Buckeye Lake Ohio won the grand American handicap for trap shooters at Arlington grounds in Columbus. His opponent Wollfolk Henderson of Lexington Kentucky matched 92 targets yesterday but darkness halted the shoot off. In the deciding 20 birds Harlow hit 18 to Henderson 17. It was Harlow’s first national shoot and he had never been heard of before this event.

Columbus Ohio Fred Harlow Buckeye Lake Newark

St Paul Concern Debarred From Mails

The Progressive Advertising and Distribution company of St Paul was debarred from the mails as a fraudulent business concern. The promoter advertised agent positions paying $20 to $25 a week and asked applicants to send $1 for a certificate of agency. After payment, the company provided names of firms and instructions to contact them for work.

Washington, D. C Progressive Advertising and Distribution Company St. Paul

Edward Olson Dies At 22 In City Home

Edward Olson aged 22 died this morning at his mother's residence 1209 South Eleventh Street after a long illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced later with Miller Bros. in charge.

Tdward Olson

Canvassers of glasses pinched by police

Police arrested a peddlar after 1 PM for going house to house selling spectacles. He was locked up awaiting investigation by the police.

Gun accident kills two near Duluth

Alva Evarts was killed and Fred Lynch was probably fatally wounded when a gun discharged accidentally inside a deserted house. The Cedar Rapids Iowa party, bound for the north woods, sought shelter from a shower.

Duluth Minn Alva Evarts Fred Lynch Here Cedar Rapids Iowa North Woods

Sherman Improves. Eyes Return to Utica Plan

Cleveland June 26 Congressman James S Sherman shows marked improvement and may leave for Utica Monday. Physicians report condition nearly normal though an operation before the presidential campaign opens is probable.

Cleveland, O James S. Sherman Utica N. Y

Turkish sultan honors Mrs Roosevelt with Grand Cordon award

Constantinople June 26. The sultan of Turkey, seeking American favor, has awarded Mrs Roosevelt and her daughter Ethel the Grand Cordon of Cherakat, the highest Turkish decoration reserved for special favorites of the sultan.

Constantinople Turkey Roosevelt Ethel Cherakat

Bryan Indorsed by Iowa Democrats in Denver Flight

Iowa Democrats reaffirmed allegiance to W. J. Bryan and his principles at the Sioux City convention. Hundreds of delegates boarded a special train to Denver to transfer the Iowa delegation to Bryan. The convention also ratified Fred B. White as the primary gubernatorial nominee.

Sioux City Iowa

Pittsburg man charged with bank robbery embezzlement

Pittsburg real estate man Harry T. Tiers, a former bank discount clerk, is under arrest charged with robbing the First National Bank of Pittsburg of 5101,000. He posted 510,000 bail for a hearing. He has not worked for the bank for two years.

Pittsburg First National Bank of Harry T. Tiers United States Tiers

In selecting a husband a girl isn’t always right

The line suggests fear of being left drives choices in marriage rather than a solid match. It reflects social pressures on women to marry and conform to expectations, highlighting insecurity as a factor in selecting a spouse.

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