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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1909
Page
6
A pamphlet extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a certain cure for croup. It argues that giving the medicine at first signs can prevent or lessen attacks, noting difficulty of nighttime medical help and claiming universal efficacy in the United States.
A grand jury in Cleveland indicts Mr. and Mrs. Jas H Boyle for blackmail based on a March 22 letter to Attorney James P. Whitla from kidnapers demanding ransom. The Boyles agreed to go to Sharon for preliminary hearing. potential cross‑state issues may send the case to Ohio or Pennsylvania courts. Penalties cited: blackmail up to five years and $1,000 fine in Ohio. life in Pennsylvania for kidnapping.
Springfield police announced that James F. Boyle and a woman using the name Helen Faulkner, arrested in Cleveland for kidnapping Willie Whitla of Sharon, Pa., will be sought for forgery. The pair were earlier arrested for dis orderly conduct in a local saloon and released.
Positively identified Boyle as the Mr. Jones who abducted the boy and brought him to the city. Mrs. Jones cared for him at Granger lodging house where he was imprisoned for three and a half days. Sloss of Billy's Sharon school also named Boyle as the abductor. Mrs Boyle’s police HQ admission edges toward a confession. Whitlas minimize motive while jurors hear Billy’s identification. Forker’s ex-wife says they were amicable. diversion arises over the woman prisoner. A suspect woman, Mary Deimer, died of morphine poisoning in hospital while in custody. Extradition talks in Mercer county proceed to try the Boyles in Pennsylvania. Ohio actions await conviction.
An old column touts open air life in pine forests as a cure for early lung trouble. It details a home-made Pinex syrup remedy with sugar, water, and the concentrated pine extract, claiming quick relief for coughs, hoarseness, and bronchial issues, and notes cost around 54 cents for a full pint.
The article reports on a Senate move to appoint a committee to investigate a money dispute involving Stone and Kingsley. Kingsley expected to testify on denial of receiving $200 from Stone while admitting pressure from Stone and deputies to back his story. W. W. Powell also testifies on the Hatton campaign fund expenditures.
Mrs James H Boyle the former burlesque actress will be tried in Cleveland on a blackmail charge. Boyle to Sharon Friday for a preliminary hearing before Justice J J Gilbert. Mercer county grand jury meets in April with court opening April 19. Blackmail penalty five years and 1900 dollars fine. Police recovered 9848 of 16009 ransom and restored to Attorney Whitla. District Attorney Lininger says he will bring both defendants back to Sharon.
An inquest opens after a woman known for her beauty was found murdered. Police, aided by Knox County deputies, search for clues amid notes and an acid bottle marked poison. Investigators note no local purchase of the acid and trace trains leaving Vincennes as new leads emerge.
In Harrison Arkansas on March 25, Charlie Stinnett under sentence for criminal assault on Mrs Emma Lovett, was made intoxicated by friends who gave whiskey delaying the hanging for several hours until he sobered up.
In Madison the Hammell resolution to limit legislative sessions to 100 days was defeated in the assembly by 45 to 46. The senate then debated and agreed to receive petitions on the local option bill, followed by a 40 000 name petition urging passage.
An alarm clock emits intermittent rings lasting about 15 minutes before quieting. The issue recurs as the device cycles between loud and silent alerts, disrupting nearby routines.
Chairman Doherty says the Democratic meeting will draft a platform and endorse the current administration. He predicts ward results, expecting Republicans to win some wards but Democrats to hold key districts, with council composition uncertain beyond early returns.
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