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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1909
Page
6
A four year old boy near 429 South Third Street was injured when a bicyclist dragging a running mower drew the blade over the child’s hand. The man rode off after freeing the boy. his identity is unknown.
Toasties are fully cooked and rolled into thin wafers then toasted to a crisp golden brown, creating a light snack with a delicate texture.
Jos Dasconey, 23, faces life in Marquette prison for the murder of Marazzo Paryurote, a fellow Italian miner, with officials saying a vendetta spurred the crime. Paryurote killed a Dasconey relative in Italy three years earlier. Dasconey pursued him to the Menominee iron range and shot him as he prepared to depart. Dasconey was captured at Florence, Wisconsin, the next day. The victim was 30 and single.
Washington May 18. Mrs Taft and her son Charley are both resting comfortably today after Charley underwent tonsil removal. Mrs Taft is rapidly recovering from the nervous breakdown she suffered yesterday while witnessing the operation. Charley is expected to be up and around before night.
New York police hunt for Pioggio Puccio killer, a close friend of detective Joseph Petrosino, after Puccio is shot in the hallway of his East 75th Street home. The assassin fled during panic in the crowded building.
In Tulsa on May 18 the third federal grand jury for the Haskell case began selecting jurors. Both defendants and government attorneys participated in the process after Judge Marshall allowed defense input following previous dismissal for unfair methods. Some jurors refused testimony and one ex-juror alleged past fraud in property acquisition.
An anemia sufferer from Wisconsin credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring strength and color after a year of decline. The ad explains anemia as poverty of blood, claims the pills build red blood cells, and offers a copy of Diseases of the Blood plus sales details for Dr Williams Medicine Company of New York.
Sacred Heart defeated the combined McGregor teams 13 to 6 at Prairie du Chien on May 18. Pitcher Scheib held McGregor to four hits while Zachmann and Scheib flashed sharp fielding and Hackner and Zachmann provided the heavy sticks. Batteries Scheibl and Schneider for Sacred Heart Cohen Brenen and Adams for McGregor.
The Missouri Supreme Court ordered a new trial for Fred Warner former St. Louis delegate after ruling the indictment omitting the word the from the phrase the peace and dignity of state altered the charge. Warner had received a two year penitentiary sentence.
A valuable steer owned by Fred Harlos of South Ridge Minnesota died after falling in the wagon while being moved to Langdon and Boyd's plant yesterday noon. Harlos arrived to find the animal dead, with internal injury suspected.
Actress Virginia Harned wife of E H Sothern has been in Reno since last Saturday to establish a Nevada residence as required by local divorce law. Judge W S Pike had earlier refused to grant a decree.
The Mauston term of court has been adjourned by Judge O Neil to June 16.
The ways of a watch are past finding out. If your watch is lazy and won't run our repairer can spur it up to keep time. Ten to one you neglected it or let it rust from lack of oil. Delay costs nerve and spoils the watch. We offer a thorough examination and regulating free. any extra work costs only as much as satisfactory service.
Edward G. Stalder and Clara Louise Fregin married at the bride’s parents home 1402 Market Street in La Crosse. Judge Leonard Kleeber officiated as roses carnations and smilax decorated the house. The couple left at 12 20 for Milwaukee and the east to honeymoon before settling in La Crosse.
The body found in the raft of the Lizzie Gardner was buried at Dubuque yesterday. Identitiy remains unknown though locals suspect the victim was a horseman from Ferryville Wis due to two watches, one a stop watch and a horse head charm. Andrew Bringe of Ferryville is missing since Christmas and may be the same man, but no one has examined the effects yet.
Senators clash over high prices, weighing tariff impact against retailer extortion. Gore urges a select inquiry while Carter Owen and Gallinger advocate existing tariff commission and avoid duplicating work. Debate covers profits, joblessness, and farmer impacts without resolution.
New York May 18 Captain Peter C Hains missed the 9 50 local to Sing Sing. Accompanied by a deputy sheriff he traveled from Long Island City by ferry and trolley to reach the prison. Gen Peter C Hains Major John Hains accompanied him the attorney says no appeal certificate of reasonable doubt.
Catherine G. Cain of Milwaukee files for divorce from Elmer E. Cain former Wisconsin assemblyman and city assessor of Wauwatosa. The couple married last November in Chicago after prior fines in police court. She says abuse began within weeks of returning home and that her health is permanently affected.
Advertised as a tonic for nervous exhaustion, the text claims Foley's Kidney Remedy stimulates kidney action to purify blood and relieve impurities harming nerves. It urges beginning treatment today with a pleasant formula attributed to O. T. Erhart.
A fireproof Hower building on West Market Street burned to the ground in two hours causing over 1 million dollars in loss. Stored household goods valued at a million were insured for 800 thousand and the building valued at 160 thousand. Twelve girls escaped from third story windows while eighteen men on the top floor were rescued after being forced to hang from ladders.
Evidence tied to a secret society motive emerged at the Hamilton coroner's inquest into university student Arthur Ketterling. His brother Geo. Ketterling produced a mother's letter signed Black Hand claiming Arthur betrayed secrets and warning her to remain silent.
E H Harriman has booked passage for himself and family on the North German Lloyd steamer Kron Prinzessin Cecilie, departing June 1 from New York. The note adds a quip about some people being stingy with their smiles.
The scene includes Sally’s laughter as Gallinger asks Gore about voting on a duty on hides. Tam denies. La Follette objects, amending his resolution to assign price inquiry to a six member panel of three Republicans and two Democrats instead of the finance committee, with Bristow Crawford and La Follette opposing the reference.
In Lansing on May 18 Representative John Clarken sprang up from his chair and challenged Deputy Attorney General Chase, shouting Get away from me before I smash you on the jaw. Chase left without reply and order was restored. Earlier Clarken sought an opinion on a bill while Chase, upset over the St Clair flats measure, told him Go to hell. Chase says he approached Clarken to make peace.
Jesse Scott aged 22 and Mrs W L Embrey 40 were jailed at Indianola Mississippi after the murder of Embrey husband. Authorities say Scott confessed to marching Embrey to a swamp and shooting him four times while she allegedly urged him to do so.
Dr. G K Boyajian waived examination on a murder charge in the killing of his nephew Hartoon Gastanian and was held for trial. The trial is set for Friday. Mrs Royajian faced arraignment on a separate statutory charge but it was dismissed. She and her husband who killed his paramour are reconciled and she is described as the chief witness in his trial.
Three senior rhetoricals were given this morning at the high school by Misses Beth Ryan Florence Scofield and Marion Moss. They presented in a formal setting and were well received by students and staff.
The ailing Bishop Joseph Cotter is expected to die at any moment in Winona. He suffers severe pain with swollen limbs from blood flow failure and is conscious only at intervals. Archbishop John Ireland of St Paul and Bishop Mc Golrick, his longtime friend, are at his bedside.
May 18. Helen Boyle's family hopes for relief as Chicago broker Wm. McDermott, alleged brother of the girl sentenced to 25 years for aiding the Billy Whitla kidnapping, is expected in Pittsburg to pursue first legal steps toward potential release.
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