This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1909
Page
6
M A Heimann and air pilot John Berry rode a balloon named Melba into a hurricane two miles up. A wind twist pulled the basket beside the gas bag and gas escaped as they tethered the valve. The balloon rode the storm and descended with the bag acting as a parachute, sparing the explorers.
Marvin and Mathews, linked to the Omaha train robbery, were remanded after their preliminary hearing at Twin Falls and ordered to appear before the federal court in Omaha.
L L Brown began canvassing for the city public school census this morning and expects to complete the task in about ten days.
A North Dakota tornado struck Niles and Leeds Tuesday evening injuring seven people and demolishing 30 houses. The Aanes family near Niles saw their home vanish with the father and six children injured. the baby was rescued unscathed from the wreckage.
A bustling crowd filled the big tent enjoying dramatic pictures and a fine love story, while the Royal Hungarian orchestra performed delightful concerts in afternoon and evening shows. Seating capacity was increased to meet growing demand.
Mr Samuel Roberts of Milan Indiana is visiting at the home of his son in law William J Franzman 1914 Denton Street he has not seen for seven years He arrived the 21st and will spend the summer in La Crosse He is an old soldier with Company F 37th Indiana and Wheeler Post No 98 Grand Army of the Republic He enjoyed a city tour and an excursion to Winona on the river packet J S5.
An English patient details severe eczema, lasting years, and failed hospital relief. After trying many remedies, Cuticura Ointment and Soap with Cuticura Resolvent Pills provided relief and complete cure. Ends with a testimonial and price list from Potter Drug & Chem.
A public advisory warns residents not to celebrate with fireworks on July 3 4 and 5 and lists restrictions. It prohibits explosions of toy devices and large firecrackers near hospitals and along streets and tracks and cautions against using explosive devices beyond common black powder.
The Lumberman's Golf Association of Chicago held its annual tournament at Homewood Country Club. Robert Hixon of Toledo won the low score championship, returning to defend his title from last year. He is the brother of Frank and Joseph Hixon of this city.
The Erickson family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for help during bereavement. They also thank Rev. Clemens for services, the Red Men, Odd Fellows, and the Norwegian Working Men's Society for kindness and all who sent flowers.
Frank Meyer, sixteen, received two hundred dollars in damages from a jury in circuit court for a broken nose he says he suffered in a brawl with George Otto several months earlier.
The article advertises a wide display of decorative pins for women’s lingerie and dresses. It highlights the latest designs including jeweled, plain, etched, embossed, rose and French gold finished pieces with pearl settings and enamel work. Beautiful Ali.
The annual Winona grocers picnic is set for August 3 at Pettibone park. The steamer will arrive 11 30 a m and depart 5 p m the J S chartered for the event. La Crosse mayor and grocers association members will greet the visitors at the La Crosse bridge foot. Welcome address by the mayor and varied games and contests will follow.
John H. Puelicher, cashier of Marshall & Ilsley and Stephenson campaign manager, returned to Milwaukee for a brief rest after health improvement. He refused press interviews and planned to return to a Winnetka sanitarium, with a Senate subpoena reportedly not yet served.
The Aldrich bill raises duties on gloves lingerie lace and embroideries while restoring some Dingley rates. Food and farm products see broad increases with lemons celery jellies grapes corn oats wheat and rye up. A choice between chloroform and Strychnine is noted as a grim joke on bill impacts.
La Crosse City Railway seeks 400000 in five percent gold bonds secured by mortgage to fund extensions and betterments. President B E Edwards says proceeds will repay old debt, with about 25000 for service improvement after First National Bank of La Crosse accepts the issue. Plans include relaying downtown tracks and paving rights of way with heavy stone flagging, though this may not occur this year.
Calvin Littlepage, 28, a Dallas county farmer, murdered his divorced wife's parents Elmer Jamison and his wife then tried to kidnap his ex wife and baby. He killed Jamison and Jamison's wife, took his wife and baby in a buggy, used the child as a shield, and died by suicide after a posse cornered him in a barn near Valley Junction Iowa.
Reward of five dollars offered for the arrest and conviction of the person who stole a Columbia bicycle from the alley behind Reitzel's store on Monday night. Also listings for two farms for sale near Viola Wisconsin priced with details and contact J A Fetty Viola Wisconsin.
Mr. Arthur Fessenden and Miss Olga Stokke were married yesterday evening at 1312 South Fourth Street.
An advertisement extols S S S as a permanent cure for Contagious Blood Poison. It warns against symptom-only treatments, claims minerals harm the system, and says S S S purifies blood using herbs and roots. Offers a home treatment book and free medical advice.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.