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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
8
The gyroscope keeps the mariner’s needle true despite ship motion. German tests on the Anschutz compass show the gyroscopic drive maintains direction, reducing impact from rolling and shocks. Experiments abroad yielded favorable results confirming practical application at sea.
Berlin Wisconsin March 4 Special says the ceremony of Joseph Hornacki and Julia Maciejewski drew a remarkable collection of names. Rev Fr Czarnowski officiated the wedding with Joseph Jarzembowski of Chicago escorting the bride. Guests included Kolocsa Monetta Czonstka Maciejewski Dzienokowisz and Sobieski families.
The Milwaukee Auto Trade association has postponed its endurance contest to March 10. The route includes Beloit Janesville Madison Oshkosh Fond du Lac and West Bend with Beloit now part of the itinerary.
Senator La Follette, absent due to a slow recovery from grip, may miss his currency bill speech this week. Senator Aldrich delayed scheduling a vote until La Follette can speak. A growing sentiment holds the Senate will pass the Aldrich bill with La Follette's valuation amendment attached.
Mrs Hans Hanson fainted reading a Henry Iowa death notice she later learned was a hoax. The fictitious item claimed Hans Hanson, 30, died by shooting himself at Maple Grove, a blank cause of death. The ruse unsettled the Chippewa Falls family as the living husband returned home.
John W. Schaum resigns from secretary treasurer post at Milwaukee Journal company after many years. His departure took effect yesterday with no reasons given and officials declining to discuss filling his position.
In Beloit Wisconsin March 4 a formal ceremony marked the inauguration of Dr Edward D Eaton as Be loit college president. More than 500 prominent educators from across the country attended. A 4 o'clock reception was held and the inaugural service was scheduled for 7 30 this evening.
In Darlington Wisconsin on March 4 a bulldog named Buster swallowed a silver dollar and later coughed it up whole. The coin, blackened from digestion, caused no ill effects to the dog.
The Wisconsin State Federation of Labor adopts a pro temperance stance opposing prohibition as a social cause, warning it would destroy wages and homes. They estimate 406,000 workers in beer, liquor, and related trades would lose jobs if prohibition spreads nationwide.
In a Wentworth avenue coasting crash James Paine suffered chest bruises a torn scalp four inches long and several missing teeth. Henry Lutz was badly shaken and bruised. George Markey sustained two smashed thumbs and multiple finger cuts.
Alma Center named J. J. Brinkman to become Seymour agent while John Knudtson moves to Alma Center after roughly eighteen years at Alma Center. Kenosha reports E. C. Dean admits embezzlement age short and seeks delay to raise funds. Beloit approves meter installation for water service after years of pursuit. Ashland confirms Hungarian consul in Chicago handled murder note linking son’s money request.
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