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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1909
Page
9
An old classified item offers Granke Market and Transfer line services with prompt delivery and jobbing of all kinds. It lists two phone numbers and an address 833 Rose St, with SHICK & Building reference.
Fire trapped ten men on the top floor of a three story power building in Detroit. They were cut off from escape as flames raged below. several attempted to jump but were restrained by companions until firefighters arrived with ladders to rescue them.
Mrs H A Lee will give an informal reception this afternoon at Coren hall for the ladies of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen.
Livestock prices across cattle hogs and sheep show a steady or slightly varied trend. Cattle receipts 24,000 with quotes from 3.20 to 7.00. hogs receipts 50,000 with prices 5.95 to 6.50. sheep receipts 25,000 with native and western categories 3.30 to 5.60 and lambs 5.50 to 7.80.
The La Crosse Ten Pin League divides prizes for five teams with Pioneers winning $15 Nationals $14 Continentals $8 Peerless $3. Secretary reports $61.90 treasury from tournament synders 10c fees and $21.90 remains to fund a picnic next fall. An eight team two men club league with five games per night is planned with officers to be elected tonight.
Cattle receipts 2,500 with tomorrow’s estimated 15,000. cattle market steady. Prime steers 5.40 to 6.90. cows 3.30 to 4.50. stockers 4.40 to 5.50. Texans 3.70 to 5.70. Hogs receipts 18,000 with 27,000 forecast. hog market 5c higher. Light 5.95 to 6.30. heavy 6.05 to 6.45. mixed 6.30 to 6.50. Sheep receipts 15,000. native and western sheep 3.30 to 5.60. native lambs 5.50 to 5.75. western lambs 5.59 to 5.75.
The La Crosse Motorboat Club board meets Wednesday at 8 PM at the Elks Club to prepare for the upcoming annual membership meeting and election. A busy summer is planned as the river enthusiasts grow. directors may draft a waterfront improvement petition for the park commission.
The Nebraska lower house passed a bill to ensure a safe Fourth of July. The act bans the sale of toy pistols and dynamite crackers to reduce fireworks hazards.
Wisconsin probate notice to creditors for the estate of John Sroka of La Crosse County. Letters testamentary granted to James Pacholski of Winona MN. Creditors have six months from February 9, 1909 to file claims. court will review August 10, 1909 at 10 a.m. in La Crosse Court House. By the Court, John Brindley. Attorney for Executor John F. Doherty.
In the matter of the estate of Susan P Walker late of La Crosse Wisconsin letters testamentary have been granted to Wm B Hanscome and Annie E Hanscome of La Crosse. Creditors have six months from February 5 1909 to present claims for examination and allowance. The court will examine all claims on September 7 1909 at 10 a m in the Court House La Crosse County.
A report claimed the Trades and Labor council backed a local option bill via Madison influence. The Pastors Union acted alone to seek affiliation, and the Trades and Labor council dissociated itself from the effort citing that it favors morality but not extending votes on saloon legality to non residents.
Local legal circles discussed a La Crosse line for the United States district attorney in Janesville after Attorney Wheeler’s departure. Reports named Stephenson lawyers and Frank Winter as possible appointees, but Winter denied any candidacy and said he would not seek the position.
The railroads in Minnesota lost heavily in gross earnings last year compared with 1907. There was a decline exceeding 11 million dollars in the total earnings of the roads within the state.
At the open there was brisk demand and a strong tone but prices eased in fifteen minutes with many issues showing modest losses. United States Steel Common rose 1 2 to the open then fell back, Reading gained 3 4 then retreated, and Erie weakened. London began moderate buying with a generally strong early tone in international stocks, but a later general reaction wiped out most gains. Union Pacific moved above 175 as the day progressed and the market closed fairly strong with a quiet money market showing call money at 2 4 percent and time money around 3 percent.
Kansas City Missouri March 2 cattle receipts 5000 including 46006 southerns market strong. Native steers 490 to 660, southern steers 435 to 600, southern cows 275 to 475, native cows and heifers 240 to 515, stockers and feeders 300 to 540, bulls 300 to 475, calves 350 to 750, western steers 475 to 625, western cows 300 to 525. Hogs receipts 14000 market 5 cents higher, bulk 610 to 635, heavy 625 to 640, packers and butchers 615 to 635, light 530 to 625, pigs 500 to 575. Sheep receipts 6000 market steady, muttons 450 to 585, lambs 675 to 750, range wethers 425 to 700, fed ewes 300 to 535.
Union Stock Yards Illinois reports cattle receipts at 3000 with tomorrow's expected 15000 and steady market. Hogs receipts 17000 with tomorrow's 30000 and a strong market. Sheep receipts 14600 with steady tone. Prime cattle 5.65 to 7.00, hogs 6.05 to 6.55, native and western lambs 5.50 to 7.80.
Chicago March 2 Eggs Ex tras 24c prime firsts 22c firsts 21c seconds 14c Butter Extra creamery 28c firsts 25c seconds 22c dairies 25c Cheese Brick 11 to 14 12c young Americas 15 12 to 16c Live Poultry Turkeys 17 chickens 14c spring chickens 15 12c ducks 14 12c geese 8 to 1c
Chicago traders see broad price shifts with May and July wheat charging higher on strong cash demand and crop damage fears. Butter and eggs retreat with retail butter at 31 cents and eggs at 23 cents, alongside assorted fruit and produce price listings.
In Chicago today, Alice Ryan an invalid was unable to escape when a newspaper under her chair caught fire burning her clothing. She perished from the slow injuries her death a result of the home fire.
Chicago March 2. Indictments for other officers of A. Both & Co. are predicted today along with a speedy trial for W. Vernon Booth and F. R. Robbins who are already indicted.
A dialogue sketches a miser famed for stock pessimism and scarce effort. One character notes he dispenses a form of charity in his blunt, gloom filled talk, while others mock the minimal work ethic of some men.
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