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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
7
An irregular scene in a city cafe draws attention as witnesses describe a tense moment involving provocative behavior and a disruptive incident that unsettles patrons. No injuries reported. Police were called to assess the situation and restore order.
An aged Minnesota attorney resists court orders while Justice Hart urges the Supreme Court to disbar him. The conflict centers on alleged misconduct and potential professional discipline, with proceedings highlighting the attorney’s stance amid mounting legal scrutiny.
Elias Ahola of Maple Ridge near Delta County was arrested after sending the albino deer he shot to a taxidermist. Investigation showed no hunting license existed at the time, and the farmer was fined while the white deer was confiscated.
In Hudson South Dakota the Women's Christian Temperance Union campaign against slot machines ends in victory as the group for a time fought the gambling devices through November.
Des Moines March 12 A midnight fight in the city jail between inmates Mike Hartney and Tom Cooney left Hartney fatally injured. Hartney died at Mercy hospital from a crushed skull and severe lacerations after Cooney struck him in the “bum” cell ten days earlier. Cooney is jailed on murder charges claiming self defense. Both men were over fifty. no external interference reported.
In Stillwater district court on March 12 J. C. Nathaway pressed to enforce a $15,000 attorney fee lien against H. C. Farmer in the Water company litigation. Nathaway's remarks about his former client drew Farmer's ire and Judge Stolberg intervened.
Breckenridge Minnesota March 12 William Koerner manager of Koerner Franzen local branch of Minneapolis Brewing Company died at his Wahpeton residence from blood poisoning after a toe amputation for a diseased corn. Blood poisoning set in causing his death.
Huron South Dakota voters head to the polls on April 1 to elect a new mayor with Neil Mc Kay seeking another term. Two candidates run for city clerk and two for assessor, with possible contention for alderman seats across wards.
Mrs. F K Boucher formerly Florence La Duc of Minneapolis was killed instantly and her husband Dr Boucher injured beyond hope of survival in a grade crossing collision in Delano Minnesota. The couple married last fall in Minneapolis and had lived in Delano about six months.
John Schaller of Campbell on the West Salem road is seriously ill today and not expected to live. The note asks whether any public officials devote their entire time to public welfare.
Mrs. Cora B. Miller has spent $125000 on free treatment for women with female diseases and piles. She offers a 50 cent home remedy by mail with a guide and illustrations, to any woman writing to 5414 Miller Building Kokomo Indiana.
The 1905 Minnesota towns and villages election saw varied results on licensing. Caledonia elected mayor Joseph Woosen, no license vote held. Canton rejected licenses 62 to 22. Houston opposed licenses. Spring Valley voted for license. Whalem stayed dry. Lanesboro chose license. Spring Grove elected mayor A Halvorson with no license discussion. A man named bomb at Spring Grove residence on Dec 30, 1905. he will be sentenced March 18.
Judge Fruit awarded the executors of Augusta Langdon $459 in a suit seeking $1,025. The claim alleged gifts from Hodges’ wife, sister of Langdon’s executor, made at various times during Hodges’ life. Benjamin F. Bryant represented the plaintiff and Bouroughs the defendant.
In Caldwell Idaho on March 12 Harry Orchard before Judge Fremont Wood was allowed to withdraw his not guilty plea from the first arraignment when he stood mute. He then entered a new plea of guilty to the charge of murdering former Governor Steunenberg by dynamite explosion.
Menomonie Wisconsin March 12 The Wisconsin Press association has elected officers President George F Cooper of Black River Falls Secretary R W Cheever Clin ton Treasurer Mrs M P Rindland Platteville District vice presidents First W K Davis second H J Whipple third J H Fraser fourth C A Booth fifth C W Fraser sixth Adelaide King seventh L B Squiere eighth Harriet Moberg ninth H W Meyers tenth J Scott eleventh A C Chase
An unidentified man deliberately leapt onto the tracks at the West Main street crossing of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul line in Wauwatosa Milwaukee on March 12 at about 7 30 PM. He was severely cut and his remains were placed in a basket by deputy coroners. No name or residence was found on his clothing.
Judgment for 668,900 against Chicago and Northwestern Railway to pay Mani towoc Clay Product Company 13,800 in damages for a subway under tracks. Court confirms ruling, ending two years of bitter Wisconsin litigation.
A fragment notes that if shze counts for anything a woman should have no difficulty in talking through their hats, reflecting a provocative stance on gender rhetoric and public discourse.
Judge Anderson denounces an affidavit attacking juror Hubert Kellogg as scurrilous and obscene while hearing motion for a new trial for John R. Walsh. Attorney Hart cites Todd’s affidavit claiming Kellogg sought to influence the verdict and withholds further argument if the court accepts the affidavit.
An old advertisement advises when weakness hits to pause heavy eating for a few days and start with Grape-Nuts and cream at breakfast. It touts Grape-Nuts as wheat and barley with phosphates essential for rebuilding brain and nerve cells, claiming Nature's food benefits over drugs.
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