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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1909
Page
12
Burlington authorities act to curb thefts amid rising shoplifting incidents. Police coordinate with merchants to implement prevention measures and boost patrols in downtown corridors.
Detectives report a theft scheme involving valuables extracted from baggage and express on trains. A rumored Burlington change may shift baggage express pay to the express company on the Galesburg division, with broader system adoption if trials succeed.
Company officials indicate a new safety system will be tried in the Galesburg division with plans to extend it across the entire railway system for broader implementation. The move aims to improve operations and protect passengers and crews as the project progresses.
J H McCarthy family leaves for Mankato Minnesota to make a new home. Samuel Semingson starts housekeeping at 12352 Charles street. W Devine moves to 1413 Caledonia from 1339 Avon. Ed Gibson visits Centerville Wisconsin. Evelyn Huntley of Bangor visits over Sunday. Agnes Ruud of West Salem visits relatives in the city. Thomas and Barney Gib son travel to Centerville Wisconsin. L Sundway of Montana visits friends. German Lutheran Young People host in church parlors. Rev G W Fogg to entertain Young Men's Brotherhood tonight. McElderry family to Washington City for future home. McElderry employed in pension bureau there. Conductor Mike Kelley of Milwaukee returns after layoff. Kisselbach's bowling tournament set for 1701 George street with big free lunch at 9. Conductor Jerry Lyman of Milwaukee road and daughter Alice visit Elroy. Art Abnett of rubber mills departs for Minneapolis visit.
Miss Mamie Koch and J S McElderry were quietly married at 1306 Avon street in a ceremony by Judge L Kleeber. Esther Koch served as bridesmaid and Joseph Koch supported the groom. They plan to live at once in their new home and begin housekeeping.
The Kisselbach bowling tournament draws large crowds with hall filled nightly and crowds extending to SRO. Fred Jacques held a 2223 high series, recently broken twice. joint high series now shared by Jacques and H. Holberg. C Freng posts the top percentage for total games rolled.
The Peerless baseball team, after a strong bid for the city amateur title last season, heads to Midway for a Sunday game. Manager John Ambrose expects victory with faithful practice and top amateur players in key positions. Battery: Long and Jurgenson for Peerless. Nutting and Sandberger for Midway.
Wisconsin moves to pass a comprehensive pure food law that fixes a complete standard for all products. The bill, introduced by Assemblyman Bull, was engrossed without a dissenting vote after a general expose of adulteration. Final passage was anticipated next Tuesday or Wednesday.
Report notes burglars risk embarrassment when entering residents' bedrooms as a potential deterrent. No further details provided.
A vintage ad touts D. D. D. Prescription as a doctor recommended liquid relief for eczema. It claims instant itch stopping action with first drops and promotes purchasing a bottle at Hoeschler Bros.
A fast freight collision occurred at Savanna Station as a Q Train struck a standing freight car. Officials report minor injuries and ongoing investigations into signal failure and crew actions. Authorities closed the line for inspection and clearance.
Passenger train No 49 crashed into freight No 79 at Savanna station around 4 am. Three freight cars derailed, two coal cars spilled, one car smashed. Fireman on No 49 jumped and was slightly injured. engineer Jordan of Aurora uninjured. No. 49 delayed about three hours. No. 48 delayed about two. Cause under investigation, suspected operator mistake.
The Royal Commission on western Canada resources holds sessions in Winnipeg on May 7. Evidence shows rivers and lakes are being fished heavily to ship large quantities to the United States with firms like A Booth and Company sending many cars of fish daily abroad.
John Owen and Hi Goddard suffer minor injuries when the king bolt breaks and the buggy collapses on the causeway. Owen sprains his ankle and suffers head bruises, while Goddard escapes serious harm. Owen is treated by Dr. Lueck and rests at home.
Royal F. Cabell of Richmond Va has been chosen to succeed John G Capers of South Carolina as commissioner of internal revenue. Capers resignation to take effect July 1 has been known to Secretary MacVeagh for several weeks.
Two former students contest the Twesme bill to require faculty trial before expulsion. Henry C. Duke of Madison claims expulsion on February 17, 1906, after a faculty hearing in a star chamber. Supporters argue against disrupting discipline. votes are expected close.
In New York on May 7 a self reliant 13 year old Adele Boas vanished, then traveled to Boston and back to New York. A $5000 reward was posted by her father during her absence. Adele posed as Reda Weiner in Providence, then worked toward a restaurant job before boarding a train to New York. Her family rejoiced at her safe return and a physician found no harm done.
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