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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1908
Page
6
Tennessee's "Fiddling Bob" Taylor, debuting in the Senate, rebukes central federal power while appealing to states' rights. He notes wealth concentrated at the dome and power at the White House, urging Chicago convention endorsement of Bryan or repudiation of Roosevelt.
A speaker argues the administration combines anti trust action with tariff defense and lampoons the president for adopting reform planks from past Democratic platforms. He questions whether the party will endorse Bryan or repudiate the president at Chicago.
In Cleveland on May 19 the fourth day of the car strike showed progress toward peace through arbitration while violence flared. A Municipal Traction official offered to call off the strike pending arbitral action after a key meeting with the state board. Dynamite damaged two cars, with nine arrests and several injuries including a motor man, a conductor, two patrolmen, and a bystander on Woodland avenue. A second blast near West Seventy-ninth street caused another wreck but no passengers were aboard.
A witty exchange contrasts expectations with reality as Blobbs recalls Rome practices and admits a twist of perspective about conforming to local customs. The dialogue hints at cultural faux pas and self awareness without explicit details.
An old newspaper feature extols the Gaut prescription as a cure and blood purifier for rheumatism. It claims the formula, mixing buchu, balm wort, and sarsaparilla, cleanses kidneys and eliminates poisons, advising dosing after meals and at night with water between meals.
In a grim domestic tragedy, Johann Retzloff hanged himself at his home after a dispute with his wife who had left with their five children years earlier. Neighbors recall his quick temper and the couple’s fraught history as police took the body to the undertaker. Local street musician John Consolio, who once boarded there, described the household as harsh and controlling.
An autopsy on unidentified skeletons linked Jennie Olsen to a Christmas 1906 massacre at Mrs. Gunness’s farm. Four dismembered bodies were found, with one identified as a woman. Suspected victims include John Moe of Elbow Lake and a piano professor and wife. Abraham Phillips remains missing after 1907 departure to wed a rich widow. Seven bodies buried in potter’s field. Olsen and Budsberg bodies sent to relatives for burial.
The election of Senator Julius Cae sar Burrows of Michigan as temporary chairman signals a conservative stance at the national convention. Observers note his anti administration alignment and the likelihood of a keynote stressing moderation, with implications for anti administration influence within the national committee.
Mrs. Retzloff had filed for divorce from Mr. Retzloff in 1906 on non support, with later suits and settlements. Ten days ago Attorney Hood reopened the case. before it was called Retzloff killed himself. He was about forty, survived by a widow, five children and a brother. District Attorney Bosshard termed it a death by own action. no inquest needed. Neighbors said he had been in a dull mood recently and appeared uninterested in affairs.
In the continuation of the Groff trial Mr. Cargill pleaded and was fined 10 dollars plus costs. The city administration supports a campaign to enforce automobile speed laws as a test case, aiming to curb public safety violations and deter recurrences. Pedestrians express concern over reckless driving while motorists largely back stricter enforcement.
Alderman Gus Keller and other La Crosse residents received a postal ecard from Naples Italy this morning. Dr Edward Evans says the party is enjoying the trip and the scenery and weather are all that can be expected.
A testimonial ad claims Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills relieve pain and quiet nervous irritation with no habit formation. It cites a husband with sick headaches and an elderly woman with La Grippe finding rapid aid. The unknown writer, Mrs G Austinburg, endorses the product and notes local druggists stock it.
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