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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1909
Page
9
For sale launch and boat house items including cushions top dynamo storage battery search light tools 6 hp engine special price 50 cents inquire F Voight estate 228 South 2nd Street during 3 6 p.m.
In Sparta Wisconsin the Commercial hotel across from the C M St P depot burned down yesterday afternoon. Firefighters arrived to find three hydrants frozen and no water, ruining the hotel with about 4000 dollars in losses. Mary Angel owned and operated the hotel. Fire chief began thawing hydrants to supply water.
Attorney Fred Hartwell learned from St Paul that the bill aimed at ending chiropractic practice was defeated. The measure, backed by the Minnesota Naturopathic Association and the Universal Chiropractors' Association, would legalize chiropractors and was seen as likely to pass the house soon.
Since Chick Fraser joined the hold outs he faces offers from local semi pro teams. Fraser and President Murphy have not reached terms and Murphy hints the veteran pitcher could be sold to the Columbus American association club.
New York March 6 James R Keene the noted millionaire horse man and Wall Street operator has been invited by Governor Hughes Wall Street investigating committee to appear before it and disclose what he knows about stock manipulation.
Classified items advertise umbrella covers at Cordell's 523 Main St and portrait enlargements by Chicago Copy Co with frames. Also offers cloth covered buttons from Parlor Pantorium and Knudsen’s shop contact. San Luis Valley promotes pea-fed sheep hogs and irrigated land with price list from C. C. Kerr & Co in Monte Vista.
In the Wisconsin probate matter of Albert Schroeder late of La Crosse County the court grants letters testamentary to Caroline Schroeder. Creditors have six months from March 6 1909 to file claims for examination and allowance. A claims hearing is set for September 14 1909 at 10 a.m. in the La Crosse Court House. John Brindley County Judge. John F. Doherty attorney for Executrix.
Cattle receipts 2500 with steady market. prime beef 5.89 to 7.25, cows and heifers 3.40 to 5.70, Texans 3.80 to 5.80. Hogs receipts 32000, market 10c lower. light 6.10 to 6.45, heavy 6.15 to 6.55. Sheep receipts 5000, market steady at 3.50 to 5.85 for natives and westerns, lambs 6 to 7.90.
Livestock at Union Stock Yards Illinois with receipts and price ranges. Cattle supplies listed as 500 for tomorrow with prime beeves $5.60 to $7 and cows $3.35 to $5.65. Hogs receipts about 20 000 to 18 000 for tomorrow with prices mainly $6.05 to $6.70. Sheep receipts 6 000 expected 1 000 with native and western sheep and lambs priced to $5.70 to $7.90.
Teheran reports a sharp alert as General Petroff, a former Bulgarian officer, raises a revolutionary force at Resht and marches toward Teheran. Government troops are mobilized to defend the capital, which has been under heavy guard for months.
Gateway City Camp No. 360 M W A plans a large event on the 18th to revive interest in the order. A three member committee Judge Kleeber Charles Willey and William Luth organized the program featuring a speech by Wm F Wolfe at Linkers hall with music dancing and refreshments promised for Woodmen families and friends.
An advertorial note warns that La Grippe coughs can lead to pneumonia and presents Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy that stops coughs heals and strengthens the lungs. It emphasizes the genuine product in a yellow package and warns against substitutes.
The English government will begin negotiations with Wilbur and Orville Wright for English rights to their aeroplane when the brothers visit London for the aero exhibition this month. Since France bought the French rights for $100,000 there is growing demand for England to acquire the invention as a potential war measure. Germany is also weighing a proposal to buy, following France’s lead.
Mr. C. B. Phipps assumes the advertising department at William Doerflinger Company succeeding Harry Whittier. He comes from Kansas City where he served fourteen years in promotion roles with C. Bornheimer Brothers, Jones Dry Goods, and Mitchell Dry Goods.
The day’s trading in New York stocks saw declines among leading railroads and industrials by fractions to a point and a few minor industries gaining prominence. Colorado Fuel rose 1 1/4 points while Inter-Mountain issues remained strong. overall tone was firm early but the market closed heavy with government bonds unchanged and other bonds dull but firm.
The weekly Associated Banks statement reports decreases in reserve on all deposits by 2,097,800 dollars and on deposits other than U S by 2,145,200 dollars. Loans fall 3,557,900 dollars and total loans stand at 1,312,632,500 dollars. Deposits drop 8,036,800 dollars while circulation rises 221,800 dollars. The banks’ surplus is 12,383,400 dollars.
Union Stock Yards reports cattle receipts at 300 with Monday demand estimated around 25 000, hog receipts 18 000 with prices 6.20 to 6.75 and a 10 cent rise noted, light to heavy hogs priced accordingly. Sheep receipts 1 000 with Monday demand around 20 000 and market described as ready.
Kansas City reports 200 cattle receipts with steady to higher prices across categories. Native steers 4.75 to 6.90, western steers 4.60 to 6.40, cows 2.75 to 5.25, bulls 3.20 to 4.75, calves 4 to 7.50. Hog receipts 5,000 with strong to higher trading. bulk 6.15 to 6.50, heavy 6.40 to 6.55, light 5.90 to 6.35, pigs 5 to 5.75. Sheep none.
Chicago market report lists egg prices for exports at 23c for prime firsts, 21c for firsts, 20c for seconds, 13c for culls. Butter extras in creamery 28c firsts 25c seconds 22c packing stock 17c. dairies 25c. Cheese Twins 14 to 14.5c Young Americas 15 to 16c. Liv e poultry turkey 17c, chicks 14c, springs 15c, ducks 14 to 19c, geese up to 9c.
Chicago reports a weaker grain session after yesterday's gains and the government reserve data due Monday. May wheat saw limited demand while July trading remained choppy. corn opened steady to firm on strong commission orders and an absence of offerings. Provisions rose sharply as oats, eggs, and other items showed mixed moves amid a broad price slide in related goods.
March 6 Chicago report says Packey McFarland’s manager Harry Gilmore announced another fight for his principal after the Leach Cross bout in New York on March 23. He will meet the Moran Tommy Murphy winner, with a tentative March 30 staging at the National Athletic Club.
The Black River channel remains open across the entire front of Onalaska and will stay open until the final break up.
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