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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1908

Page

6

Foraker and La Follette Stage Curious Bond in Senate

Washington May 27 two rival senators Foraker and La Follette showed rare cordiality after illness kept them away. The conservative Ohioan and radical Wisconsin leader, long foes, drew chairs together and spoke earnestly, drawing wary eyes from the gallery as they shared notes on doctors and ailments.

Foraker Capitol la Follette Senate Brownsville Taft Ohioan

Rothel Given Conditional Release By La Crosse Team

Pitcher Rothel, the southpaw trying out with the La Crosse club, was given a conditional release and returned to Rome Wisconsin. He showed no sharp form, and with a strong pitching staff available, the decision was made to let him go for now. He may return later if he regains form. Heppel started yesterday at Green Bay and may stay a few days if improvement stalls. Flynn or Baillies will pitch today against the Islanders.

Rothel la Crosse Rome Wis Heppel Green Bay Elliott Flynn Baillies

Man seeks sanity examination in non-support case

Otto Knuteson of the North side asked Judge Brindley’s court this afternoon for a doctor to examine his sanity. The request needs three sworn affidavits declaring him of unsound mind, so the application has not yet been granted.

Brindley Otto Knuteson North Side Knuteson

The Secret Revealed for Thin Women

Madame Moneaux a New York beauty expert claims a simple nervine skin treatment to develop arms neck and bust. Instructions list glycerine rose water cadomene and borax with home mixing and daily applications, promising dramatic development and urging keeping it for a friend as well.

Madame Moneaux New York

Court May Jail 13000 Union Men in Boycott Test

In Chicago Judge Carpenter orders 15000 officers and members of the Carpenters and Joiners union and the Amalgamated Machinists to appear and show cause why they should not be punished for contempt over an injunction against interfering with Mears-Slayton Lumber. The case tests union rights to boycott. hearing set for Friday.

Chicago Carpenter United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Amalgamated Machinists Mears-Slayton Lumber Company

Mrs Thaw Gains the Whip Hand in Harry Thaw Case

New York May 27 Friends of the Thaw family believe Mrs William Thaw has gained influence over Harry Thaw. She may seek guardianship and transfer from Matteawan with an appeal if denied. Col Franklin Bartlett confirms an allowance to Evelyn Thaw of 1000 dollars monthly, amid rumors she paused divorce actions to heed her mother-in-law.

New York Thaw William Thaw Harry Morschauser Bartlett

St Joseph Musical Tomorrow Afternoon at School Hall

Pupils of St Joseph's convent stage a musicale tomorrow at 4 pm in the school hall. The program features instrumental pieces by M Forster A Drake K Forster and others, a concert mazurka Alpine Melody Hungarian Rhapsody, and a two part cantata Blossom Time in Song and Rhyme with characters Prosperina maids and floral tableaux.

St. Joseph’s Convent St. Joseph’s School E. Fiellig Loelling H. Berg Gaynor Riley R. Stuber G. Schuld B. Spettel M. Ryan Capellan Viawaoees EB. Jacobs C. Roth H. Zeins V. Berthrong M. Buchner M. Lyons A. Kloss M. Guenther B. Bott M. Anderson M. Gautsch M. Keller D. Schuld E. MecGlachline V. Poehling B. Reininger L. Roellig C. Ederer E. Hardy E. Roellig G. Berg H. Nekola I. Neuberg

Eighteenth ballot completes Methodist bishop slate

Baltimore Md May 27 The eighteenth ballot completed the selection of eight bishops over a week. Notable outcomes include the defeat of Rev Charles L Goodell of New York whose divorce damaged his bid. Other electees on the eighteenth ballot were Rev Dr Frank M Bristol Washington DC and Rev Dr Robert M McIntyre Los Angeles. The final list includes W F Anderson New York John L Nuelson Berea Oh William A Quayle Chicago Charles W Smith Pittsburg Wilson S Lewis Sioux City Ia Edwin H Hughes Greens Castle Ind. Considerable debate on episcopal residences centers on Philadelphia Detroit and Los Angeles with consecration set for Sunday.

Baltimore Charles L. Goodell New York Wilson S. Lewis Morningside College Sioux City Erwin H. Hughes Depauwe University Ind Frank M. Bristol Washington, D. C Robert McIntyre Los Angeles Cal W. F. Anderson John L. Nuelson Berea William A. Quayle Chicago Charles W. Smith Pittsburg Edwin H. Hughes Greencastle Washington Robert M. McIntyre Philadelphia Detroit

Driver Unconscious After Fall From Freight Car

Henry Smeak, a La Crosse Transfer line driver, fell from a Burlington yards car door while unloading trunks from Leslie Carter company cars. He struck his head, was unconscious, treated by Dr. Egan, and later taken home on Division Street where he rests easier.

Leslie Carter Henry Smeak la Crosse Burlington Egan Division Street

Former Governor Stone testifies in capitol conspiracy cases

W A Stone took the stand in Harrisburg as defense objections blocked his testimony. He said Cassell urged the board on public grounds and buildings to award the metal furniture contract before the capitol was built. Stone warned the board to reconsider, threatening a protest and publication if he was ignored.

Harrisburg W. A. Stone Stone Cassell

Yeomen Plan Fountain City Excursion June Seventh

The Yeomen of America arrange an excursion to Fountain City on June 7. It is the lodge’s first trip and will become an annual event. The steamer E Rutledge has been chartered for the outing.

Yeomen of America Fountain City Lodge E. Rutledge

Pure Food Show Opens in La Crosse World

La Crosse prepares a Pure Food exhibition starting June 1 at the Park roller rink building. Mayor Anderson will address the opening night as nearly every local manufacturer rents space. A lady demonstrator will head each bath area as the event aims to familiarize residents with local goods through June 13.

la Crosse Anderson

Mining Bubble Bursts Amador Mining Collapse Shocks Chicago

May 27 report from Chicago says the Amador Mining and Development Co of Montana a 10 million dollar corporation with Chicago ties has collapsed. Letters sent to 1 400 stockholders warn their copper gold mine investment of 650 000 is worthless and secretary general manager D E Mackinnon is reported missing.

Chicago Amador Mining and Development Company of Montana

Three Men Try Hold-Up on Illinois Rail Line

In Joliet Illinois three men attempted to rob Ernest Lockwood a night operator for the Elgin Joliet and Eastern railroad at Walker. Lockwood drew his weapon fired and when the smoke cleared two robbers were seen carrying the third away all fled.

Joliet Ill Ernest Lockwood Elgin

Campbell to Leave La Crosse for Miles City Post

F D Campbell, longtime Milwaukee Road train dispatcher at La Crosse, resigns and will move to Miles City Montana to continue with the Milwaukee company. He will be succeeded by Ed J Whale, formerly district telegraph operator, of this city.

F. D. Campbell Milwaukee Road la Crosse Miles City Mont Milwaukee Company Ed. J. Whale

Jury convicts Duncan of first degree murder after prayer plan

In Chattanooga on May 27 Judge Lewis Sheppard noted that a trial jury in the murder case against J C Duncan, accused of killing Shep Weaver, held a 30 minute prayer meeting while deliberating. After four hours the jury returned a verdict of murder in the first degree.

Chatanooga Tenn Lewis Sheppard J. C. Duncan

Old Railroaders Meet in Des Moines Reunion

Old time railroad men connected with Iowa lines twenty years ago will gather in Des Moines for two days starting today. The Iowa Railway club plans a major reunion with more than 4,000 veterans expected to participate in the program. Attendees will come from across the United States to reconnect.

Des Moines Iowa Iowa Railway Club

Humane Society Meets Next in September

The adjournment was set until the third Tuesday in September. The meeting covered only routine business with no other actions reported.

Humane Society the Humane sOciety

Girls rout new stepfather in Carmi attack

In Carmi Illinois on May 27 the Misses Ora and Blanche Kirk armed with brooms and clubs drove away their mother's new husband after she remarried within weeks of a divorce. The bridegroom was pelted over the head as the mother screamed. Upton fled and has not been seen since.

Carmi Ill Ora Blanche Kirk Upton

Rabies in Chicago Triggers Mandatory Dog Mu zzle Order

Chicago health department orders immediate muzzling of all dogs after four new rabies cases reported yesterday. Pasteur Institute capacity strained as epidemic fears grow and city fights spread of the disease.

Chicago Health Department Pasteur Institute

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