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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1908
Page
6
A New York hospital matron endorses Compound Essence Cardiol Aromatic Cascara Rhubarb and Syrup Rhubarb as a long trusted remedy. The formula uses one ounce each of Cardiol and Aromatic Cascara and two ounces of Rhubarb syrup, with a dose of one half to one teaspoon after meals. children’s dose varies by age.
Miss Rose B Wilson, 18, of La Farge, vanished April 22. She traveled with a tall dark stranger, registered in La Crosse, on an early morning Minneapolis train, and later headed toward Omaha with her uncle Milton Wilson believing she may join him there. Authorities seek to identify the drummer husband and the traveling salesman involved, with further developments awaited.
The article notes Francis Joseph of Austria-Hungary is seen as capable and amiable, with Archduke Franz Ferdinand as heir. He receives about 10 million annually from both Austria and Hungary. May 7 marked his 60th ascension anniversary. It also reports Nebraska university had no socialist students per Chancellor E Benjamin Andrews despite a Chicago dispatch.
La Crosse Athletes with regular lineup defeated Galesville 7 to 5 as Chat Kohn limited the colored pitcher Davis to ten hits. A six-hit sixth inning powered the Athletes with three singles, a two-bagger and two errors. Daddy Swan collected two singles and a double in four at bats, while Kirchers handled nine chances at second with no errors. The Athletes travel to Lansing next Sunday to face the Lansing team.
The St Mary's Stars defeated La Crescent by 11 runs to 4 on Saturday. Stars dominated with strong hitting and solid pitching, securing the win at home. La Crescent faced a decisive setback as the visitors surged ahead early and maintained the lead throughout the game.
A promotional piece touts Pape's Diapepsin Triangles as a harmless remedy for indigestion and sour stomach. It claims a 50 cent case digests 3000 grains of food after meals, relieves belching, nausea, headaches, and other stomach disorders, and improves appetite with prompt digestion.
Walter Rogers, described as feeble minded, was taken to county court in West Salem after behaving as a switchman with imaginary levers in the railroad yards. He claimed to have served in the Spanish-American War and asked to be returned to Louisiana. The judge ordered examination and ultimately allowed transport home for care.
President Dupont of Municipal Transit declines arbitration while violence continues. A dynamite blast on a Broadway car at East Fifty fifth street injures passengers and forces police to control a 1000 strong crowd. A second explosion near Francis avenue sets a car on fire as patrolmen extinguish flames. a dynamite box and two sticks are found on the tracks.
President Elliott displeased with attendance as Moore and Shields are released to trim the squad to about fifteen. Wausau quickly signs Moore and he plays right field while Shields awaits another club. Local weather may decide today’s pitcher Jones or Hastings.
The Pastors union appointed Rev. Henry Faville Rev. J W Irish and Randall to form a committee for the annual outing program and preliminaries. They discussed The Making of a Sermon led by Rev. Lowe and Faville and planned minor tasks and routine business. On the Sunday before the memorial G A R services at First Methodist church Rev James W Irish will officiate.
Jacob Fuchs of 1218 South Fourth street, a driver for C and J Michel Brewing, was arrested by police on a neighbors complaint for beating his wife after returning home yesterday afternoon. He allegedly struck her with a beer bottle during a dispute over their ten year old son. The couple resolved the issue this morning and Fuchs was released. He has prior arrests for family disorders.
The La Crescent baseball team defeated Vote-Berger Sunday in La Crescent by 10 to 0. Battery combos were Smith and Houghs for La Crescent and Goburd and Lundgren for Vote-Berger. Smith struck out 16 and Goburd fanned 4.
A quirky reflection contrasts a poor summer dinner with flies and no ice with a woman’s view of a musical luncheon. It notes that the appeal lies in sounding like a necessity you avoid, combining humor about meals and social norms.
Five are dead and many wounded after a vendetta sparked by a Circassian girl's parents opposing a union with an Armenian suitor. The Armenian killed himself. his sister plotted revenge, leading to a widespread street battle with armed groups. Usuan died in hospital.
Washington May 18 The president’s veto threat haunts Congress as members avoid early adjournment. Leaders say a veto could be overridden on public buildings and grounds while currency legislation remains the main controversy. Conferees are expected to reach agreement soon on that subject.
Rev. G. S. Cossman, a well known Methodist minister in Fairmont West Virginia, fatally stabbed his wife during a dispute after a revival he had conducted. He claims a temporary insanity fit, then surrendered to police.
Buffalo May 18 Nine persons are reported killed and 20 injured in a passenger wreck on the Grand Trunk near Hamilton Ontario Officials say they have heard nothing but are investigating the crash.
A long promotional piece touts Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and All Healing Salve as cures for sour stomach blood purification and a range of skin fires and ulcers. It cites unicorn root Helonias and Golden Seal as key ingredients and promises free booklets, urging mail orders to Buffalo New York. The ad also promotes Favorite Prescription for women's disorders and the Little Liver Pills as original medicine.
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