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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1906
Page
4
Early morning light shows a distant thunder flash. Odd notes on Sultan Abdul Hamid’s marriages, a celebrity’s misquotes, and a Midwest wedding accompany anecdotes about Otto Bailey’s bath history, Niagara limits, and a flood-like street lake near Matt Wittinger’s hotel.
Washington reports orders to bar fifty two illegal medical offices from mails in New York and Brooklyn and to block mail to fictitious addresses used by these operators. The effort follows closures in Boston and Philadelphia amid reports of dope fiends and fatal operations linked to the suspects.
The article reports Gelatt’s Light-Trust-Street-Car Organ contending that a city takeover of the street car system cannot proceed without the company’s consent and that public ownership is not inevitable. It recalls Gelatt’s past claims of coming public ownership and gas price forecasts, suggesting his influence on utilities has waned.
Gelatt urges raising city salary to keep Mahoney as lawyer for the city while preserving duty to the railroad. He argues Mahoney is worth more than Schweizer or Wolfe and should resign to avoid conflicts. The piece notes political reward in appointment and hints at broader local intrigue around Hydro Electric and streetcar interests.
Levy Williams of Boston Georgia testifies that Dr Miles Restorative Nervine and Nerve and Liver Pills cured his epileptic fits and nervous decline after using multiple doctors. He reports rapid improvement, lasting health, and urges others to try the medicine with a guaranteed first bottle or money back. Miles Medical Co. promotes Nervine with Dr. Miles brand assurances.
The post office reports numerous investigations into illicit operations within offices with workloads up to several daily tasks. Income in some cases reached as high as $2,000 weekly. Postmaster general assigns Inspector Vickery and Assistant Attorney General Goodwin to lead, promising thorough enforcement to curb the evil and uphold the law.
A carpet tack caught in cog wheels triggered an ignition and blast at the Phoenix Powder company plant eight miles east of St. Louis. John Nash, 55, and Edward Higginbotham, 24, were killed. The building was destroyed and debris scattered widely. Nash operated the machine that sparked the explosion. A tack was found in the machine after the blast.
Washington March 26. The senate passed a house bill with a house substitute repealing compulsory dismissal for hazing at the Annapolis Naval academy and replacing it with offense based punishment. Cruel hazing may still be punished by dismissal. Earlier 265 pension bills were approved. the senate was not in session.
John D Rockefeller Jr denies reports that his father the Standard Oil president traveled from Lakewood to New York to see his infant grandchild, amid claims of subpoena servers waiting for him for months for Missouri Attorney General Hadley.
Albany March 26 Judge Andrew Hamilton was unanimously chosen president of the Albany club with a large vote. There was one ticket and many candidates scratched ballots to emphasize Hamilton's endorsement. This marks his sixth consecutive term as club president.
In Bloomfield Iowa attorney B C Taylor argued that if Claude Whister killed Frank Ogden last April it would prove the husband fired to save his wife's honor. The state contends Whisler was unprovoked in the attack.
Richmond Ind March 26 The Pennsylvania Railroad has secured control of the Indianapolis and Eastern Traction property from Richmond to Indianapolis and is to acquire the Dayton and Western Traction line from Dayton to Richmond.
A fire in Chicago wiped out a five story structure at 80 to 84 Michigan avenue in the wholesale district between Randolph and Lake streets. The blaze caused an estimated loss of 145,900, with the Good year Rubber company and Beckley Rawson company, auto supply dealers, as occupants.
Toronto report says Banwell, crown bank teller, pleaded guilty to stealing over forty thousand dollars from the bank. He received a four year penitentiary sentence. His wife, Mrs Banwell, withdrew her not guilty plea and pleaded guilty, but was discharged on a suspended sentence.
In Indianapolis on March 26 the argument on the motion for a new trial by David E. Sherrick former state auditor convicted of embezzling state funds has ended. Special Judge McCullough said he would issue a decision next Wednesday.
Tiny tablet form remedy claims to aid constipation indigestion kidney trouble and sluggish bowels. Advertises "Golden Health and Renewed Vigor" with claims of relief and stomach benefits for busy individuals. Sold for 35 cents a box by Homister Covraxy in Madison Wisconsin.
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