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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1909

Page

6

Hains Faces New Trial After Manslaughter Verdict

Captain Peter C. Hains Jr. reacts with apparent apathy after a manslaughter in the first degree verdict. Attorneys McIntyre and O Reilly plan a motion for a new trial before Judge Garretson. Foreman Sandling said the jury reached a compromise on ballots, sparing a harsher finding. Mrs Annis welcomed the verdict saying justice was served after the loss of her husband and father to her children.

New York Peter C. Hains, Jr Queen City Court John F. McIntyre Daniel O'Reilly Hains Garretson Flushing Sandling

Lost Tuscan Peer Fleeing After Found in Ohio

In Paineville Ohio two Austrians tied to Emperor Francis Joseph’s secret police departed for Cleveland seeking the alleged fugitive Johann Salvator. Salvator claims to be the missing Tuscan grand duke and says he cannot stay in Paineville.

Painesvile Ohio Francis Joseph John Salvator Cleveland Salvator Dunn Orth Washington, D. C Baron Loui Ambrosey Johan Orth Painesville Grand Duke of Tuscany Austria Montreal Que Foreign Office Baron Baron Ambrosey Ashington

Stubborn Alexandria Fire Destroys Mills and Yards

A stubborn Alexandria blaze required Washington fire engines and raged all morning. By 1 PM flames were under control. Smoot & Co planing mill yard destroyed, H. K. Field company yard partly damaged, nearby buildings damaged. Estimated loss about 109000 dollars.

Washington, D. C Alexandria Washington Smoot & Co H. K. Field Company

Letters Testimony Conflicts Over State Warden Campaign

Madison May 12 Deputy Game Warden H A Bowman testified before a senatorial investigating committee about two letters he wrote during the campaign to State Game Warden J W Stone. Bowman said he cannot recall the circumstances and could not explain the letters which discuss Edmonds, Stephenson money, and names of fellows. He noted disputes with Stone over a matter and referenced arranging use of a tent and freight shipment.

Madison Wis H. A. Bowman Waukesha J. W. Stone Bowman Stone Stephenson Edmonds Jim Thomas O. K Doty Civil Service

Mad Husband May Have Killed Her

Laura Regester was found dead in the Jewish cemetery in Providence with a mangled body and fatal neck pressure. Police search for Ernest Allen, her former husband twice confined to the state asylum, as the possible killer after their divorce four years ago.

Providence Ernest Allen Laura Regester State Asylum For Laura Ernest

Lorimer Seeks Senate Seat in Illinois

Springfield May 12 Congressman William Lorimer runs for the United States Senate. An effort to elect him is planned before the session ends with Democratic votes being courted.

Springfield Ill William Lorimer United States Senate

Cuticura Heals Severe Baby Scald Many Prized

Mrs Hare recounts a severe scald on her ten month old child that left the face disfigured. After chemist and doctor care, she used three boxes of Cuticura Ointment, and within five weeks the skin healed with no mark. She also notes Cuticura cured three cases of ringworm in other children. March 22 1908.

Mrs. Hare Henry St South Shields Durham England

Cuticura Ointment and Pills Promote Skin Relief

Cuticura claims worldwide use as the emollient for distressing skin conditions. A hot bath with Cuticura Soap followed by Cuticura Ointment and, in severe cases, Cuticura Pills provides relief and aids sleep, with a free book available from depots in Paris Sydney and other cities.

Postmen Strike Grips Paris as Troops Guard P O Building

Paris faces a worsening postmen and telegraphers strike with troops surrounding the port office and cavalry deployed. Foreigners flee as hotels feel the impact and rumors of English financial aid loom. Parliament debates Clemenceau’s response amid shrinking public support.

Paris Builying Brussels

Thirty Drown in Swift Ohio River Tragedy

Survivor William H. Williams recalls a river disaster where a boat capacity was exceeded. He reports at least 25 men perished after the vessel sank in the Swift River while attempting to cross. A list of missing and doubtful passengers follows, naming Albert Graham to Walter Lowe.

Ohio Wm. H. Williams Albert Graham Albert Bownes Wm. Davis Oscar Ratzke Wm. Burke Henry Vogeley Edward Bruger Frank Newe Anton Wolfe Wm. Gothridge Wm. Johnson James Cotter Thos.Kennedy Anthony Bohle Thos Cruze Clarence Bristline Chas. Copus Emil Yehle S. Gingisch Julius Law Geo Roberts Langdon Chas. Lewis Howard Gemerick John Matzula Nicholas Brooker Walter Lowe

Sportsmen Shoot Today Then Select Gate City Team

After the baseball game this afternoon the Winona Sportsmen's club held a shooting match to pick a team representing Gate City for the June 1 and 2 tournament on the North side. The five men with the highest four shoot total in May will be chosen.

Winona Sportsmen's Club Gate City

Solid gold brooches at affordable prices

A store advertises solid gold brooches for every occasion from graduates to brides. Wide selection described as exquisite pieces of the goldsmith’s art. Prices range from two dollars to fifty.

Snyder’s Brother Hearses Funeral Planned at City Hall

David Snyder, brother of the late Cyrus S. Snyder, arrived from Glen Dale Oregon this noon and arrangements were made for the funeral Friday. The Fraternal Order of Eagles will conduct services at the city hall Friday afternoon at 2 o clock. The body will lie in state from 9 to 2 in the city hall.

Order of Eagles Brother C. 8. Snyder David Snyder Cyrus S. Snyder Glendale Ore City Hall

Two Wisconsin Men Appointed to High U.S. Posts

The president sent nominations to the senate appointing Oscar S. Straus ambassador to Turkey and Wm. Woodville Rockhill to St. Petersburg Russia. Charles B. Denby named consul general at Vienna and Wm. A. Ruble to Hong Kong with Amos P. Wilder to Shanghai. Geo. B. Davis named judge advocate general with brigadier general rank.

Washington, D. C Senate Oscar S. Straus New York Commerce and Labor Turkey Wm. Woodville Rockhill District of Columbia St. Petersburg Russia Chas. B. Denby Indiana Vienna Austria Wm. A. Ruble Wisconsin Hong Kong China Amos P. Wilder Shanghai Geo. B. Davis

Legislature likely adjourns sine die on June 5

Madison May 12 The legislature probably will adjourn sine die on June 5. An amendment was adopted and the resolution laid over until Friday. Senator Wright introduced a resolution asking State Treasurer Dake why he has not taken steps to collect 35934 due as fees and taxes from fifteen life insurance companies that withdrew from the state two years ago. Action will be taken on the resolution Friday.

Madison Wis Wright Dake

La Crosse Library Board Reelects Officers and Plans June Opening

The La Crosse library board re elected Mayor O J Sorensen as president and G M Woodward as vice president with John M Holley Sr as secretary FE E Bentley as treasurer and Colman Copeland and Brindley as directors The building committee says the new library building could have opened but must dry out and should open about June 1 Miss Mary Alice Smith reports flourishing library conditions.

la Crosse O. J. Sorensen G. M. Woodward John M. Holley FE. E. Bentley Messrs. Colman Copeland Brindley Mary Alice Smith

S S S Cures Old Sores

An advertisement explains that S S S purifies blood to heal old sores and ulcers by treating the bloodstream rather than surface care. It claims the product removes impurities, rebuilds tissue, and provides a permanent cure, offering a free book and medical advice. The Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta promotes it in drug stores.

SS. S S.S.S Swift Specific CO Atlanta

Curtiss Returns Amid Lansing Scandal Rumor

State Representative Darwin S. Curtiss returned to Lansing after a sensational link to Mrs. Sydney Hall surfaced. Speaker Campbell urged him to stay away for the rest of the session. Curtiss denies the charges with support from his wife and Clerk Hall.

Lansing Mich Darwin S. Curtiss Sydney Hall House Journal Jackson Curtiss Campbell Hall Detroit Ohio Clerk Hall Bay City

National board of arbitration eyed to settle Great Lakes strike

Six state labor commissions meeting in Detroit plan a national compulsory board to arbitrate the Seamen's strike. They will push for federal legislation and hope to bring lake carriers and striking seamen to Washington in December for the effort.

Chicago National Board of Arbitration Labor Commission Great Lakes Detroit Washington New York Wisconsin Illinois Indiana Ohio Michigan

Saengerfest Finances Report Issued by Secretary

Secretary Utermoehl released a final statement detailing all finances from last Saengerfest season. The figures had previously appeared in substance in earlier publications.

Utermoehl

Woman killed as she rushes to greet son paroled from prison

Mrs Emma Lyon Drake, 70, was struck and killed while crossing railroad tracks at the Pennsylvania depot in Columbus Ohio as she hurried to meet her son just released from Indiana prison after a life term for murder.

Columbus Ohio Pennsylvania Depot Indiana Emma Lyon Drake

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