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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1909
Page
6
An advertiser urges readers to use Gold Dust as a multi purpose cleaner. It claims the product reduces need for borax ammonia kerosene or naphtha and notes directions on the package. The copy emphasizes safety economy and harmlessness to hands and fabrics.
C A Hunt completes purchase of Hotel La Crosse from J B Simpson, plans to move from Fourth Ward and install a barbershop and improvements. Sale followed financial difficulties and Knapp sale context. Knapp departs dormantly while Hunt faces ward aldermanial vacancy and primary implications.
Gov Hadley reacts to the court decision preserving the law as lawful until the US Supreme Court rules. The ruling debates railroad expenses apportionment between state and interstate traffic, suggesting higher state rates may be profitable but contested as inappropriate. The case, begun under former Attorney General Hadley, awaits final appeal and court action.
Chicago reports a Wednesday trial for Reverend Crawford on charges tied to a controversial confession alleged to have damaged the reputation of Reverend Joan D. Leek and prompted calls for her resignation. Accusations include widespread spying by women connected to Lavender and Leek, with defense noting alleged falsehoods in the confession.
Joe Killian, former La Crosse catcher, is named manager of the Winona Minnesota Wisconsin league club. The move follows negotiations with Racine and Oshkosh, with Killian released by Pink Hawley and approved by Winona officials to lead the team.
A man walking toward the Ishaba visit was robbed by two masked highwaymen near 620 Tage mahs. One drew a pistol and searched his pockets, missing a gold watch. Police notified. no suspects yet. Local candidate lists mix with reports of the crime as crowds await ballots.
The Sun Day Race at Shaw York features teams racing the six day pace led at 2 p m by Dineen and Prouty on 110 laps while Spring and Adams 108 3 sit close followed by Cibot and Obores 104 8 Feegan and Curtis 99 4 Navar and Doths 97 2 Mel kus and Trazy 94 4 Davis and Stun ley 84 4 Loslein and Kinbertana 85 8 Anthle and ODriscoll 92 8 Blake and Keller 2. Sherman and Phillips quit during thirteenth hour after 46 miles and one lap.
Wheat prices fell sharply as reserves and selling pressure emerged with James A Porter unloading a large stake. Spot wheat dipped to 1.42 1 2 with July at 1.92 3 8 as traders watched the market slide to its lowest since the Palten deal. Corn and oats declined with sustained gains in volatility.
In Los Angeles on March 8 a report claims Mary T Baldwin Movin of Freeport Iowa pressed allegations of a Baldwin estate sister. Officials deny any Baldwin sister exists and law limits response to eligible heirs only.
A woman from New York, Mrs Otto Heinze, recovered her $73 necklane after four months separation with a report noting a theater party at the Knickerbocker hotel in New York and a suspect, John Savis. The reward was discussed but not awarded.
In Chicago March reports indicate detainees and five prisoners face scrutiny following county revelations. Authorities detain or arrest individuals tied to the case as investigations continue.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss the pope’s condition and a discussion among locals about his health. Mentions Vatican confinement and medical speculation. Unclear names and dates. tone suggests a brief, developing health rumor within Vatican context.
Scrambled OCR text lists various local officials including democrats and republicans for positions such as supervisors and justice, with unclear spellings. The fragment hints at a political slate involving Anderson, Ronssaale, Andrew Alia, Chas Jarkel, Gus Baragal, and others.
Laws Omurverg to represent Camp 8 of the Woodmen of the World at the national convention in Port Huron Michigan with about 100 delegates expected. Omurverg will also visit Detroit and Toledo during the trip.
A damaged OCR reads of a Boston item notes 7000 BOPPES burn at a location in March. The fragment mentions a four lane expansion or option and a southmap or north area, but details are unclear.
Two hens were killed in an explosion at the La porve Powder company powder mills near Wilmington. The incident occurred today and is tied to the Mitel a Two hen. Further details are scarce as officials assess the scene.
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