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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1909
Page
8
The Westminster Gazette recalls Disraeli’s remark after his elevation to the House of Lords. Asked how he felt in his new surroundings he quipped that he was “dead and buried” and added “And in the realms of the blest” to cadence his flattery with audacity.
At Lawrence College Appleton Wisconsin the Beta Phi and Theta Phi fraternities and much of the junior class face suspension for violating dancing rules. About 109 students including about a dozen seniors await faculty decision as graduation nears in two weeks.
Ashland Wisconsin May 25 After an all night search police found Gordon Clayton aged 1 and his alleged captor John Thomas alias John Ryan Ryan waived examination and was bound over to trial Ryan allegedly picked up the boy on the street took his watch locked him in a box car all night and was about to start west with him when the boy escaped The new law passed by the legislature imposes life imprisonment for kidnapping.
Milwaukee Wis May 25 A carpenters strike has indefinitely delayed the dedication of the Auditorium which was to be completed by now says Joseph Grieb secretary of the Auditorium board.
The $100,000 conspiracy case against the late Archbishop Francis X Katzier and numerous co-defendants, brought by Herman J Hellstein, formerly a priest at Barton Wisconsin, was dismissed by Judge Ludwig on defense motion. The case arose from alleged attempts to oust the plaintiff from his Barton parish.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh across all stages. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, a constitutional treatment, and offers 100 dollars to any case it fails to cure. Includes testimonial solicitations. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Mrs. Fredericka Joesten who died Saturday afternoon after paralysis lasting six months was aged 71. Born in Kirchheim Unter Teck Germany she came to America 50 years ago and lived in La Crosse and Monroe county. She leaves three daughters two sisters and three brothers. Funeral services were held at St Josephs Cathedral at 9 this morning.
An ad claims Rexall Kidney Remedy strengthens kidneys and treats the urinary tract with a guarantee of money back if not satisfied. It invites customers to try the two sizes 50 cents and one dollar at O. T. Erhart's 431 Main Street, asserting the medicine is diuretic tonic and corrective.
A South Dakota stockman told two strangers on a train the amount of his draft and the bank to which it was sent. The pair then swindled a Rapid City bank by forging a transfer and cashing $2,500, after which they vanished. The trail has gone cold and investigators fear catch is unlikely.
Patrick Brown, longtime Bismarck resident since 1870 and Irish native, died at 101. He survived by a 105 year old widow and vividly recalled the Battle of Waterloo. He had a brief illness before death.
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy restores weak nervous women by stimulating kidney function to cleanse the blood. It asserts impurities depress nerves and cause exhaustion, urging readers to begin today and feel improvement soon, with endorsement attributed to C. T. Erhart.
Early morning fire destroyed the home of R. F. Thomas a laundryman in Aberdeen South Dakota. A coughing child woke the family and they escaped the burning building just in time as smoke choked the child.
Mrs Daubenberger a longtime McGregor resident died suddenly Sunday night after visiting with friends. She leaves a daughter and two sons J F Daubenberger a lumberman and W F Daubenberger a bank president and clothier, among many friends. Funeral of Grandma Blackburn held at daughter Mrs Wallice home Rev Wyatte officiated Oak Hill cemetery interment attended by F Blackburn of Chicago R Blackburn of Postville and A Rodgers family of Farmersburg.
A spring health note touts Foley's Kidney Remedy as a tonic for kidneys after winter strain. It claims to purify the blood by stimulating kidney action and to impart renewed vigor, recommending the product as pleasant to take.
J. H. Onstatt of Tennessee, an altar supplies salesman, went to bed with a lit cigarette at the Stoddard hotel. He awoke to a burning bed, pajamas smoldering, and a room full of smoke. He escaped with minor burns as water blazed out the flames.
A heated exchange ended with a woman speaking her mind in blunt terms, challenging social norms and demanding respect. Her direct stance rattled onlookers as the room shifted from polite to unsettled. Her forceful reply underscored a growing push for parity in everyday interactions.
Mrs. Peter Gangstad, 54, killed herself at her home near Fosston Minnesota yesterday while temporarily deranged after an earlier fall. She had recently been acting strangely and never recovered her health.
Cedar Rapids Iowa May 25 The mayor John T Carmody was shot at his home shortly after 1 am by a burglar He chased the intruder through the house down the stairs the burglar fired three shots at the front door two missed and the third struck the mayor who lies in critical condition at St Luke s hospital The incident follows a pursuit through his residence.
Sioux City reports Ed Nelson, a South Carolina business man found dead along railroad tracks at Alcester. Initial train death ruling gave way to murder findings after examination showing blunt force injuries and marks from a nailed scantling. Authorities suspect two men, with evidence pointing to a fatal strike rather than a train accident.
A stylistic observation notes women generally admire long hair on men more than men admire women with short hair, reflecting differing aesthetic preferences.
Court circles discuss the Duke of Abruzzi hazardous voyage as a bid to erase thoughts of Miss Elkins. Sources note the voyage follows a disappointment in the love affair with the American woman.
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