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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1908
Page
6
A New York hospital matron endorses a long used remedy for constipation. Compound Essence Cardiol one ounce Aromatic Fluid Descara one ounce Aromatic Syrup Rhubarb two ounces. Dose half to one teaspoon after meals, adjusted for children. Ingredients available at drugstores for immediate relief and lasting cure.
The Morrell airship mission ended in disaster as the 450 foot long craft burst at 300 feet over Oakland on a trial flight. Fifteen aboard were crushed or severely injured, many spectators rushed to aid, and several victims later died or faced lifelong disabilities. Charles Morrell, C A Morrell, and engineer C C Tripple were among the wounded. The ten thousand onlookers watched as the gas bag vented and the hull plummeted to the ground. The airship, owned by Stanley Aerial Navigation, used six 200 horsepower engines and aimed to fly from Oakland to Berkeley.
The body of Lilian Clara Sloane five months daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Sloane formerly of this city now of Chippewa Falls died of cholera infantum Sunday arrived today with parents and Mrs E A Sloane. Funeral from E A Sloane residence at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon Rev J S Lowe officiating. Interment Oak Grove cemetery Tillman Bros in charge.
In Philadelphia near Chestnut Hill Georgetown avenue a crash killed three instantly and left multiple seriously hurt with forty five injured overall. In San Francisco two trolley cars collided at Visitation hill area injuring several and killing a salesman Henry Baer. In Chicago a Denver man Orson C Bartholomew died after an electric car hit an automobile at Twenty fourth street and Indiana avenue.
The Rev Father Joseph F Lubeley pastor of St Josephs church Salisbury Missouri was stabbed twice as he left the altar after high mass by Joseph Schuette a wealthy parishioner. Schuette was arrested. John Gates and Mrs Barbara Ginter were also wounded lightly while aiding the pastor. Lubeley expected to recover and no motive is known.
Frank Merritt requested inoculation with tuberculosis to aid humanity after his wife and child died from the disease. Dr C C Carroll administered the bacilli by X ray, Merritt’s lungs began to cough and solidify, with his temperature reaching 102. The doctor claimed the patient could be cured by injecting the cure in the same manner, though Merritt is in the last stages.
Mae C. Wood, charged with perjury in the prosecution of her divorce suit against Senator Platt, was released by Supreme Court Justice Greenbaum on $5,000 bail. The bond was signed by the American Surety Company. She refused to comment. Officials would not say who supplied the capital for the bond.
Port La Guayra in Willemstad reopens to American European trade today by presidential decree as bubonic plague fears ease. The port was closed for weeks and the embargo on coast wise and interior trade is set to end Friday if no new cases appear.
Cashton Wis May 25 last Friday evening May 22 a class of nine finished Cashton high school four boys and five girls The class made a notable record with a coastal piano fund raising plays The program featured Principal J L Dahl lecture through the evening with remarks by Rev R G Heddon The seniors performed songs solos and a debate on capital punishment The diploma presentation closed with a dance and music from Ben Brown and Oscar Borgerson Visitors and teachers were noted along with several local visits after the exercises
Edwin Zwald fifteen and Jules Westra seventeen disappeared from Grand Rapids Michigan on April thirty leaving notes to earn money and return Their bank accounts totaled thirty five dollars Their mother is heartbroken and the Evening Press is aiding the search across the west Police report no trace or sightings local authorities are alerted and a description is distributed to rail and police units to locate them.
In Kansas City on May 25 the Presbyterian general assembly discussed the future of the Negro and methods to help him reach higher development. Tonight about 5,000 Negroes are expected to attend as missions for freedmen are debated.
Louis Sorenson aged 51 was found murdered on the river bank just south of Waukesha Wisconsin early today. Six wounds on his head inflicted with a rock lead authorities to believe the crime was committed for money.
Hastings leaves for Wausau to join the Colts after recent appearances with Galesville. Roethel may stay, Hastings and La Crosse players endured setbacks, while Love is loaned to Sterling Ill. Bond outplays Love. Killian shines at bat and behind the plate. Harris rests after rib injury from a pitched ball. Athletes defeat New Albia 1 to 0 at New Albin with Babock pitching for New Albia.
Prairie du Chien May 25. The sale of uncalled for freight gathered on the Milwaukee system over the past year ended tonight after three days of bidding. Eight freight cars were stored in the Diamond Jo warehouse in La Crosse. Four hundred merchants attended including delegates from Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Minneapolis Dubuque and La Crosse.
The Majestic at 114 South Third Street debuts with a formal opening featuring a line of pictures. Fred Smith, proprietor, relocates to the old Grand theater building and will offer three daily performances. The program will showcase Klaw & Erlanger circuit films, including Chicago’s Auditorium material, under a 150 operator system.
Washington D C May 25 The senate and house adopted the conference report on the sundry civil appropriation bill carrying 112000000 dollars The bill now goes to the president for his signature and action on the measure is awaited.
Harrisburg May 25 The trial on charges of conspiring to defraud the state in the metallic furniture contract tied to the state capitol resumed today after a several day intermission. Architects Joseph Huston Congressman M Bird Cassell and W L Mathues are among the defendants with J M Shumaker and F L Irvine former state officials.
A list of boxing bouts across cities: May 25 Young Erne vs. Tommy Quill in Boston. May 26 Terry McGovern vs. Spike Robson in Philadelphia. May 26 Ad Wolgast vs. Jeff OConnell in Fond du Lac. May 27 Mike Bartley vs. Joe Cherry in Saginaw. May 29 Sailor Kelly vs. Eddie McAvoy in Brooklyn. May 29 Jimmy Barry vs. Tony Ross in New Castle. May 29 Ad Wolgast vs. Frankey Connelly in Racine. May 29 Spike Robson vs. Tommy OToole in Philadelphia. May 30 Dick Sullivan vs. Kyle Whitney in Vallejo. May 30 Peter Sullivan vs. Kid Dalton in Los Angeles.
A brisk remark characterizes Burton and Robinson as anxious meddling figures. The speaker jokes that one is capable of a barber shop scheme to delay others, highlighting their penchant for provoking delays and disruption without direct action.
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