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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1909

Page

8

Plumbing Leaks Spotlighted In Savings Reminder

Local ads urge watching leaks and dribbles to save money. Emphasizes timely inspections prevent costly repairs and promises reliable, tight workmanship with no backtracking on bills.

Circuit Court Opens in La Crosse May Term

Circuit court for the May term opened this morning at the La Crosse county courthouse with adjournment set to Monday May 10. Judge J J Fruit, critically ill at St Francis hospital, is weaker and may not recover, while Judge Parrish of Ashland will preside from the 10th for at least a week to hear urgent criminal cases.

J. J. Fruit la Crosse County Court House Judge Parrish Ashland Alfred Harrison

Peace Conference Sees Growth of Arbitration Plan

Business leaders push for compulsory arbitration in contract debts and a general treaty to curb war. The second Hague conference builds toward an international court and renewed rotations of peace talks with possible regular meetings and a permanent tribunal. Meantime resolutions target tariffs and war recruitment messaging, drawing socialist delegates into debate.

United States Wm. J. Calhoun Chicago Wm. J. Hull Swarthmore College Hague Edwin D. Mead Boston Richard Bartholdt St. Louis Resolutions Committee H. H. Hartings Congress Saltaire Milwaukee Peace Conference Department of War Delates

Funeral for 13 year old girl in Norwegian Lutheran church

The funeral of Helen Magdaline Happle, 13, daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Happle, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 20 from the Norwegian Lutheran church. Rev Ma gelssen will conduct the services. Interment will follow at Oak Grove cemetery with Fessler and Dahl in charge.

Helen Magdaline Louis Happle West Avenue South Norwegian Lutheran Church Tomorow Magelssen Oak Grove Fessler & Dahl

Dozen Hurt When Flyer Hits Engine in Minnesota

A dozen people were injured when Great Northern coast flyer No 3 westbound crashed into a freight at Delano Minnesota at midnight. Engineer Andrew W Watson and Conductor Hale were seriously hurt. A relief train carried five doctors to Minneapolis hospitals for the injured including mail clerks and baggage men.

Minneapolis Minn Great Northern Coast Flyer Delano Andréw W. Watson Hale

Firemen Defeat Bartenders In Colorful Ball Game

The firemen routed the bartenders 19 to 28 in a late afternoon exhibition on an empty lot. Rain tickets and flour prizes were handed out, with details about uniforms and a mysterious missing official scorebook.

Central Station Boys In Blue Bunch Joseph Meyer Stoddard Gold Metal Flour Company Fleming Slim Konetchy Stoddard Hotel Charles Niebuhr Walter Stannard Harry Olson Emil Olson Joe Hundt Slim Kenetchy Jos. Kabat Jack MecGibbin Jack Driscoll Yorke” York Frank Chance Cubs

Bowman Faces Contempt After Testimony On Waukesha Frame-Up

Madison Wis May 4 deputy game warden H A Bowman testified amid grilling by Senators Marsh and Husting noting memory gaps and denial of involvement in the Stone house meeting. He contradicted several wardens on money exchanges and said he could not remember key details of the Stephenson campaign or subsequent events.

Madison Wis H. A. Bowman Marsh Bowman Stephenson J. W. Stone Stone Kingsley Thomas

Irish giant demonstrates jiu jitsu feats before 10 observers

In Dr Egan’s office Captain McLaglen and Miss Marie Rolfson showcased Japanese jiu jitsu holds before seven physicians and three lawyers. The captain felled Bijou manager Koppelberger with a neck press lasting about two minutes, then revived him by shaking his arms. Rolfson resisted a strength test, then proved she could not be moved by a strong lifter. McLaglen praised nerve-centre paralyzing effects while challenging Gotch or Johnson to meet him using their own methods.

Egan McLaglen Marie Rolfson Koppelberger Bijou Capt. McLaglen Miss Rolfson Chicago Frank Gotch Gotch Jack Johnson

Boyle deserts wife on eve of theft trial

Mercer Pa May 4 divisions appeared in both camps on the eve of the trial of Mr and Mrs James H Boyle for the alleged theft of Billy Whitla Boyle leaves his wife to defend herself in the Mercer county courtroom ahead of the proceedings

Mercer, Pa James H. Boyle Billy Whitla Boyle

Destinies Choose Coach At Tonight Meeting

A community meeting tonight focuses on selecting a new coach for the program. Residents and organizers discuss qualifications, goals, and the impact of leadership on future performances.

Tri City Orator Calionight Eyes Local Victory

Local orators from La Crosse face Sparta and Viroqua in an evening contest with a four candidate coach choice from Bankhart Cooper Gill Doseff. Judges include Professors Benezet Hodgson and others as Sparta and Viroqua assert La Crosse defeat. A Saturday track meet pits La Crosse high school against All Star alumni led by Larson Dahlgren Bonneville Field.

la Crosse Bankhart Dartmouth Cooper C. O. Gill Yale Doseff Chicago George Gordon John C. Burns Benezet and Hodgson Ben Brindley Fitch Shaw Sparta Viroqua Johnson Smith Beebe Teuter Mabie Krause Howard Jones Jordan Onalaska Findlay of West Salem Army of Galesville la Crosse High School Archie Larson Jack Dahlgren Will Bonneville Marshall Field

Neisham and Bright Wed at North Side Home

Charles T. Neisham and Randie Bright married at the bride’s parents’ residence 1710 George Street with Judge Kleeber officiating. Neisham, an employee of the North Side Rug company, is well known in the city. The couple departed for their honeymoon late last evening.

Charles T. Neisham Randie Bright Judge Kleeber George Street North Side Rug Company

Assembly kills two notable bills in Wisconsin Legislature

Madison May 4 The assembly voted 44 to 31 to kill the Dr Irvine bill requiring instruction on contagious diseases in public schools. The Chappelle bill to test all cattle for tuberculosis was also killed in the assembly.

Madison Wis Assembly Dr. Irvine Chappelle

California oil men alarmed over duty removal

California oil producers warn the removal of the countervailing duty on petroleum and products would be unjust to California products. They sent petitions and memorials to the senate urging retention of the duty.

Washington, D. C California Senate

County Board Claims Committee Meeting Notice

The claims committee of the County Board will meet Thursday May 6. All parties with claims against the county must file with the county clerk on or before that date.

Wanted 2 or 8 rooms for light housekeeping

A young couple seeks furnished or unfurnished rooms with light housekeeping. They request contact at 16 Tribune Street. The notice appears in the Tribune issue dated May 4.

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