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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1908
Page
7
Ledger of Comptroller William J. Fries shows winter wood measurement shortfalls. January 1907 yielded 1,517 loads worth 75.85 dollars, while January 1908 produced 1,344 loads worth 67.20 dollars, a deficit of 173 loads. Three-month totals reveal a 345-load shortage across 1907-08 compared with 1906-07.
London March 21 Sir Edward Grey British foreign minister dominates English foreign policy. His comments on Britain's stance toward the Near East, the Anglo Japanese pact and coolie immigration are widely cited. Despite debates over Russia and a potential world war Grey is described as both a trusted ally and capable statesman within the House.
Sir Edward, born 1862, hails from a line dating to a 1794 West Indies mission. His great grandfather became a baronet in 1814 and his grandfather held several high ministerial roles. At 20 he married Dorothy Widdrington, whose 1906 death troubled him. He has represented Berwick-on-Tweed, Northumberland since 1885 and served as under secretary for foreign affairs from 1892 to 1895.
Washington March 24 Representative Burleson of Texas leads a renewed attack on cotton futures gambling. He proposes a bill to outlaw sending or receiving messages for contracts of future cotton delivery without actual delivery. The measure also bars notes or records of such futures exchanges and carries fines and imprisonment for violation.
The Navy Department has postponed consideration of changes to officers and enlisted uniforms. A board discussed the subject about a year ago, and its report was printed.
A form for circulation among officers is sent to the commander in chief of the Atlantic fleet and the commander of the Pacific fleet. Over the next months the bureau of navigation will gather the views held by officers on the subject.
Hearst insiders reportedly plan to hold the National Independence League convention in Chicago around July 21 and declare war on W. J. Bryan if the Democrats nominate him. Hearstites oppose Roosevelt, Bryan, or Gov. Johnson and vow to defeat Bryan in November if he is Denver’s choice. Bryan visited New York and sought talks but Hearst gave no response.
New York reports Mrs. Florence Fairview Wieland, founder of The Corporation of the Commonwealth, seeks to adopt 600 babies over 18 years to educate them in vibration laws. She holds that life and health depend on understanding vibration, a theory she links to soul development.
Mrs J E Hauser traveled to St Paul to attend the funeral of her nephew John Tausche 21 who died from nervous prostration after a brief illness. His father, a brother of Jay street barber William Tausche, also left with his sister Miss Theresa to attend the services.
B C Everett reports a large mountain lion seen around the Alger Smith camps in Camp Tower Minnesota. Tracks measured five and a half by six inches after fresh snowfall as reports describe repeated sightings and examinations by locals.
Agnes Erickson daughter of Martin Erickson Park Bakery proprietor, underwent an operation last Saturday at La Crosse Lutheran hospital for an abscess on her side and is improving rapidly.
Robert Punch Robertson called on old friends in the city yesterday before his return to New York. Mrs Robertson will depart for Lainsewood.
A party of eight Wisconsin Central officials will visit Manitowoc tomorrow at the invitation of Thomas Higgins president of the Manitowoc City club. They will be hosted at a reception in the City club rooms with local businessmen and citizens invited. The visit aims to discuss terminal conditions with shippers merchants and other business leaders.
Roy Davis of Columbus attempted suicide after being refused May White of West Point. He swallowed laudanum but survived. the girl's parents, moved by the incident, allowed the marriage to proceed, and the pair wed the same day.
The body of J. L. Pearson of Foosland was exhumed amid allegations that his wife and Eleasure ONeill an elderly man were involved. Dr Heeton of Chicago removed the stomach and will perform analysis, with results expected in about a week.
Dr D D Dennis of Chicago presented data from 468 skin disease patients over two years showing no blood involvement in eczema psoriasis salt rheum barber's itch or similar conditions. He argues skin diseases are skin diseases only and endorses D D D Prescription with thymol glycerine and oil of wintergreen as a rapid itch relief. Hoeschler Bros promote the product and D D D Soap as a pair.
Henry Hudson a former mayoral candidate in Eau Claire is quoted as saying Al bert Brooks was arrested for dis orderly conduct after an altercation in front of Hudsons store. Brooks allegedly called Hudson a nigger and Hudson protested the insult claiming Brooks smelled a skunk. He was warned to behave in future.
Notice to customers states Folly's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended for children and adults by O. T. Erhart.
New York March 24 Gov A B Cummins of Iowa praised La Follette and predicted Taft as the strongest Republican candidate with Roosevelt as a backup if Taft is not nominated. He said La Follette aims to accomplish his purpose within the party and called him high minded with high ideals.
The Christian Endeavor society of the First Presbyterian church will hold a social in the church parlors this evening.
Washington March 24 Fifteen hundred additional Marines proposed and the commandant’s rank raised from brigadier general to major general in a bill reported favorably by the House Naval Affairs Committee. Current corps strength about 9 000 with 67 percent abroad and all due for relief to return to the United States.
A vintage health note urges using Foley’s Honey and Tar to cure coughs and colds. It cautions against fake versions and highlights the genuine product in a yellow package by O. TM. Erhart.
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