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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1909
Page
1
Campaign officials announce actual start of the Flynn good health drive with classes taking up work today. Prof Flynn expresses confidence in success as demand for tickets rises among attendees and supporters.
The report notes another crowded gathering at the vital centers church series. Attendees filled the space for the second meeting, reflecting strong local engagement and ongoing interest in the program.
The Flynn campaign hosts a series of 2:30 women and 7:30 men and mixed classes at First Methodist and M E church with free lectures on colds and health. Prof Flynn leads exercises, details tickets for a five lesson course costing $5, limited seats, enroll now at The Tribune office.
Pittsburg court records show Charles B. Cameron president of the Tube railroad was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary for offering a $909 bribe to councilman William A. Martin.
A minor earthquake rattled several Wisconsin towns today causing light structural damage and brief power outages. Officials urge residents to stay away from damaged buildings while crews assess effects across multiple counties.
Reports from Washington Madison Chicago and surrounding states describe an earthquake at 8:40 to 9:41 am local time. US Weather Bureau notes light intensity with brief duration yet widespread tremors. No major damage or lakeside tidal wave occurred. chimneys toppled and small fires sparked in places.
Milwaukee reporting an earthquake at 8 34 this morning affects cities across southern Wisconsin with tremors felt widely. No damage details provided. Authorities urged calm as residents reported building shakes and ground movement.
A slight earthquake tremor struck Peoria at 8 20 am lasting three to four seconds with no damage. Reports from Wyoming Edwards station and central Illinois towns confirm the same timing. Shocks extended through Wisconsin Iowa and Illinois with minor effects and isolated shakings in Dubuque Janesville Kalamazoo South Haven Benton Harbor and along Lake Michigan shore.
O H Lykseth a prominent Nord en society member and former Norman director vanished after threatening self harm and seeking liquor. He attended the Bjarne Chorus meeting then left for East Grand Forks where intoxication followed. A note implied self inflicted death. authorities fear the worst. His wife reports threats to harm her son and self.
H Lyseth a former head bookkeeper at L Coren dry goods and active Nordic leader vanished, shocking his circle. He directed Normanna Sangerkor, led Norden society, and helped organize the 1899 Seventeenth of May celebration with no prior signs of trouble.
Jacob Stirneman Jr a wealthy Winona resident and La Crosse property owner died suddenly of heart failure last evening in the library of his Winona home. The obituary notes his substantial holdings and prominence in the community.
Colonel Roosevelt and his party reached Natrobi at four this afternoon. Major Mearns and Professor Loring joined with more than 4,990 mammal and reptile specimens to be sent to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington.
In Springfield Illinois on May 26 Congressmen William Lorimer of Chicago won the Illinois Senate seat to fill Albert J Hopkins's vacancy after a lengthy deadlock. Lorimer secured 198 votes to 69 for Hopkins and 23 for Stringer on the 95th ballot amid a confrontation on the floor between Northcott and Chiperfield.
A motor launch carrying eight people capsized at the paper mill dam on the Wisconsin River near Grand Rapids. Four were killed, four rescued after being pulled from the water around 11 o clock today.
La Crosse hosts an anti tuberculosis lecture on June 5 in the high school auditorium led by Dr Harvey Dee Brown of Milwaukee. Supt John P Bird coordinates civic groups and church bodies with local officials and boards of trade backing the effort. The La Crosse County Medical Society and city leadership seek broad public support for tuberculosis prevention.
Germania society eyes a $20000 addition including a natatorium and billiard hall. A special committee led by Hugo Schick and others will present the proposal Friday to the board for member subscriptions to fund the project. Work would begin once society approval is obtained.
King Edward wins the big event at Epsom racecourse in a dramatic showdown. The victory marks a notable triumph for the horse and jockey ahead of rivals in the day’s premier race.
Coolest at La Crosse 50 degrees and warmest 70 with 8 mph winds and 0.2 inch rainfall. Wisconsin unsettled tonight and Thursday with showers and warmer tonight. Minnesota unsettled tonight and Thursday with showers. Iowa unsettled with showers likely tonight or Thursday. River forecast notes follow.
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