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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1909
Page
6
Prof W Earll Flynn, health evangelist known for promoting living in nature, will speak at a Davenport Pastors Union meeting Monday morning and outline his campaign plans. Other prominent figures will be invited to attend and hear him.
Mr Flynn plans a health campaign in La Crosse focusing on natural living for longevity and happiness. He emphasizes no cures or sales, but teaching how to live as nature intended for better well being, expecting a large audience if he visits.
There are more cases of kidney trouble here now than ever before. A simple urine test can indicate issues. A home prescription of Compound Karyon, Fluid Extract Dandelion, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla is advised with tea spoonful doses after meals and at bedtime, promising good results for symptoms.
Captain Stephen I. Dolson of Dubuque, aged 64, a longtime figure in Mississippi river traffic, died at his brother’s home at 10:35 p.m. Thursday. He previously worked for the Minneapolis Packet Co and, until two years before his death, with the Diamond Jo line between St. Paul and St. Louis.
Vienna reports Austrian diplomats say Crown Prince George withdrew his renunciation of succession to the Servian throne due to his popularity with Servia's warlike faction. They note King Peter would accept the resignation and name Alexander as heir if not provoking war, but no official statement has been issued.
Washington March 27. The navy department received a dispatch from Guantanamo at 11 o'clock stating the United States battleship Mississippi is safe after reports she had sunk.
Velvet ridden by J F Appleyard won the Earl of Sefton plate handicap at seven furlongs for three year olds at odds of 5 to 1. Deses Poir owned by B Gottschalk placed second and Damage from J B Thorny croft entry finished third. Diana Kent with rider Marvin was unplaced in the 30 sovereign race.
The article touts refined jewelry that avoids fleeting fashion rage. It promises exclusive items such as belt pins buckles collar pins lockets hat pins combs bracelets purses fobs and more, pitched as timely and desirable.
Washington March 27. Ways and Means leaders plan a vote on the Payne tariff bill on April 10 or the next two days after first voting on the schedules facing strongest opposition. Wool lumber hides and manufactured leather crude petroleum coal and iron ore and manufactures are among the schedules of contention.
Mary A Lavender a Woodlawn Park M E Church member in Chicago demands a trial after Rev E B Crawford refuses to withdraw immorality charges. A nine man lay panel will hear evidence this afternoon. Lavender's counsel calls Crawford withdrawal a fresh insult and libel and vows an uncompromising verdict or wreck the church.
Chicago March 27 A complete reorganization of A Booth & Co with W Vernon Booth excluded and Patrick A Valentine of Armour & Co as controlling factor is expected from banker creditors meeting begun today. The plan bases about 6 million dollars capital with Chicago banks holding five million in the firm’s paper as leverage for the move.
Judge Brindley yesterday sentenced William Stoehr to ten days in the county jail for being a common drunkard and vagrant. He was found guilty after disturbing friends and abusing companions at Wenzel Brazig’s residence.
Clifford Bushing a 17 year old delivery clerk was fired upon twice while walking through woods near Park Falls Wisconsin. A letter signed Black Hand warned of his death with no demand for money. A bullet passed through his hat.
In a long courtroom style denial, Mrs Boyle rejects being an accomplice or part of a kidnapping plot. She describes her past, family, travels, and injuries, and counters claims about make up, nurse’s cap, drugged candy, and a St Louis arrest in connection with a separate charge.
County Clerk Charles H. Rawlinson issued a marriage license to Frank Michel and Ida Baske. Stengrim Olson’s funeral was held yesterday at West Avenue Lutheran Church with interment in Oak Grove cemetery. Rev. R. Anderson will lead services at Galesville’s Norwegian Lutheran church tomorrow. Park benches for the courthouse lawn receive a fresh coat of paint. The funeral of O. C. Vaerket occurred today at 2:00 p.m. from the Winnebago street residence and at 2:30 p.m. from the Sixth Street Norwegian Lutheran church with interment in Oak Grove cemetery.
Los Angeles reports the official mayoral count shows General Alexander winning as reform candidate after the election.
An article cites a New York man who recovered from dyspepsia and nervousness by eating less meat and greasy foods and adding Grape-Nuts cereal. He reports lasting health gains after two years, noting his family also improved, with endorsement from Postum Co. and a plug for The Road to Wellville.
Representative Longworth of Ohio argues the Payne bill lowers duties overall and slashes rates for revenue while aiding industry and labor. He labels Democrats as obstructive, says the bill follows republican pledges and Blaine McKinley reciprocity, and urges bipartisan support for protection.
August Kaaz, aged 72, died at his son’s home at 1220 Mississippi Street at midnight after a long life. Born in Germany, he immigrated to the United States in 1885, lived in Kansas until 1900, then moved to La Crosse. He was a retired carpenter. Surviving: three sons Rev. Herman Kaaz of Philadelphia, Rev. Julius Kaaz of Kankakee, August Kaaz of La Crosse. two daughters Mrs. Martha Splitter of Lorine Kansas and Mrs. Helen Ellers of St. Paul. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the residence and 2:30 at the German Baptist church at Seventh and Winnebago. Rev. E Berger and Rev. E Rose officiating. Interment in Oak Grove.
Alexander Ferguson, released from the asylum as cured weeks earlier, reentered as a raving maniac and killed Isaac Fuller, a fellow inmate, with a improvised club while a dozen trusties supervised tree trimming. Ferguson, quoted saying he was glad to kill, was locked up afterward.
Butte Montana March 27 District Judge J J Lynch set aside the Casualty Company of America defense and ordered payment of $1500 on the life of Battista Pinnazza. The company had refused the claim arguing Pinnazza took unnecessary risk entering a gas filled mine slope to save a companion. The judge declared saving a life the plain duty of every man.
Former Winona residents are invited to come home and meet old acquaintances at a giant homecoming in La Crosse during the week of August 31 to September 6. Invitations are being mailed to all ex Winonans in the area.
Congressman Gardner of Massachusetts testified in the house that hides were free from 1872 to 1897 then a 15 percent duty was mysteriously imposed by the senate, outlining an unexplained tariff change.
A blaze at a Glenwood area farm destroyed the home of Henry Jackeson town clerk of Fores and claim the life of his six year old son while an older brother received serious burns as they tried to rescue him.
Classified notice offering a top buggy in near new condition for sale inquiries directed to 818 Mill. Date 3 27 4 2 referenced as contact and posting details.
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