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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1908
Page
6
An editorial praising the Wisconsin Telephone Company as a modern, energetic, and honest enterprise. It notes human flaws, acknowledges mistakes, and emphasizes the firm’s willingness to explain decisions and pursue betterment for public understanding.
Mrs Myrtle Wilde 27 sues Albert M Wilde 27 for divorce and child custody. She accuses him of abusive language and temper, noting months of estrangement and public outbursts. She lived with her parents at Eighth and La Crosse, then Duluth where they resided. Wilde is connected to I O Verket and Gund Brewing.
The Eagles held a meeting and elected John Williams Sy Snyder and William Tisch to attend the state convention at Superior June 24 25 and 26. The event offers $1500 in prizes for marching clubs from the lodges with John Utermoehl attending as state official.
Casper Newberg of M. and C. Newburg buys the Third Street house at Third and Cameron. He plans an addition and general improvements soon. Albert Nagili will manage the property despite Newburg owning it.
Mme Napoleon Duceppe of Montreal testifies in a 1907 letter that Cuticura Soap and Ointment cured her children’s eczema and neck sores. She recommends the remedies for any family sores and labels Cuticura indispensable in every home.
Mrs E F Ryder of West Brewster Massachusetts reports an ulcer on her foot healed after eight months of a painful running sore. She tried a doctor with no success and then used Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Pills, totaling two sets, resulting in full recovery. The advertisement promotes Cuticura Soap and Resolvent for skin care and blood purification with prices and ordering details.
Farmers in Sand Lake Coulee launch a major wolf hunt in La Crosse county after Otto Moos reports six lambs lost and finds three dead lambs in nearby bluffs. A live lamb remains, and a posse with shotguns chases wolves as ongoing livestock losses provoke action.
The funeral for Haakon Hovde was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon from the residence at 1928 Charles street with Rev E O Vik of Charles Street Lutheran church officiating and A and O Sletten in charge. Interment followed at Oak Grove cemetery with many friends and relatives present.
Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state for A. A. Bentley Company mercantile brokers with capital of 26000 dollars. Incorporators are A. A. Bentley M. A. Bentley and W. Linse.
The Doerflinger Park Store nine defeated Goosetown nine 19 to 9 on the Hogan school grounds Saturday morning. Park Store dominated at bat with Withrow and Young delivering strong hits while Fritzinger and Romanowsky stood out on the bases and in throwing. Krause and Romanowsky pitched for Park Store, Weigle and Badesky for Goosetown. Park Store now stands three wins and no losses.
Fire department was called at 5 30 this morning to the building at corner Third and King occupied by Albert Haller where a small fire from a fireplace burned a large area in the floor but caused no serious damage.
The Japanese Emperor's telegram to President Roosevelt expresses deep sympathy for the Matsushima disaster and offers sincere thanks to the American people for their condolence. The note, signed Matsuhito, was received in Washington, D. C., on May 2.
Al Schuberg announces severing all connections with the Bijou theater. The public notice states his departure from ongoing duties and reflects a formal end to association with the venue.
Last night L F Koppelburger assumed control as resident manager of the Bijou theater. He plans to keep the venue among top vaudeville houses in the United States and praises La Crosse as a splendid future home. Former manager Schuberg enjoys summer rest and contemplates West Bend Indiana relocation with his yacht The Bijou.
Chicago May 2 Officers of the American Federation of Labor plan a campaign to follow Gompers letter urging workingmen to form a political party to challenge old parties. Gompers arrived to initiate the effort and will speak tomorrow with John Mitchell expected to preside. Meetings will be held in downtown areas each Sunday until the election.
Comptroller William Fries became the first person to obtain a dog license, receiving license No 1 at the Central police station this morning. The department posted notices yesterday and Desk Sergeant Yolton issued dog checks all morning, with arrangements allowing north side residents to pick up licenses at Stations Nos 2 and 4 to avoid City Hall trips.
Assistant District Attorney Garvan of New York told Duchess County DA Mack he will move Monday before Justice Marschauser for a habeas corpus examination of Thaw to seek release from Mattewan and transfer to New York County. Thaw's attorney will oppose the motion.
Bloomington Ill May 2 The trial over Banker J T Crumbaugh's will examines his seance experiences and alleged fraud by a medium. Relatives seek to invalidate the will on grounds of insanity related to spiritualism as the hearing starts and is expected to last a week.
A Sun Prairie telegram to The Tribune clarified that the man killed while attempting to board a train in St Paul was Peter Gross, not Anton Arans. Mrs. W. H. Reynolds of Vinestreet, previously told of a presumed death, learned of the corrected identity and planned to travel to Sun Prairie. Arans had traveled to St Paul on business.
The following list shows the names of many applicants who took the barbers' examination Thursday under the state barber board. Results will be announced sometime next week.
Thirteen nurses at Madison General Hospital struck after superintendent Mary Humphrey accused them of theft and disappearance of sheets. Forty patients were left unattended for about an hour until hospital directors compelled an apology.
Three hundred Salt Lake high school cadets plus Mayor Bransford departed for Frisco to act as guard of honor during a fleet reception for Admiral Evans, Utah's Annapolis appointee. The escort was funded by a weeklong public subscription.
W. J. Turner, elected circuit judge of the new Milwaukee district, reported spending 3361.98 to secure the election. His salary is 5000 dollars annually, and his term runs six years.
In Little Rock on May 2, six warrants will be served on Arkansas senate members of 1905 in their home counties. Warrants allege bribery and perjury. Two additional warrants charge bribery but involve defendants out of state.
A telegram from Gov. Creel head of the Banco Minero at Chihuahua states that all the money robbed from the bank, totaling 295000 dollars in thousand dollar bills, has been returned.
The cold spell has not slowed bridge pass distribution. In the first two days, five hundred passes were issued, mainly to young people preparing for a big park rush once weather allows.
William Septer purchases the grocery store formerly owned by Chris S. Smith at 814 St. Andrew Street. The new owner plans stock improvements and expansion to assure a larger business in the future.
Denver May 2 Policeman Charles Beck was shot and killed by a burglar as he crawled through a window toward the thief inside the Denver Photo Supply company office. The killer fired from the window, struck Beck in the heart and escaped.
Senator Culberson of Texas, minority leader in the Senate, states he is in no sense a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the presidency. He remarks on recent publications and clarifies his stance as of May 2 in Washington D C.
Cincinnati May 2 The grand jury reported to Judge Hunt indictments against 34 alleged operators and employees of bucket shops ending investigations begun at the January term.
The Equitable Fraternal Union plans an informal dance at their hall in the Coren building on May 19. A harp orchestra has been engaged to enhance the evening's entertainment.
A. B. Tooke sold his property at 1117 Market Street to George Albrecht, driver for the La Crosse Steam Laundry, for a price of $1000. The note adds that some men employ odd methods in trying to get even.
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