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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
6
An advertising notice touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted, world approved family laxative. It urges purchase only from the California Fig Syrup Co. and sale by leading druggists, highlighting its healthful benefits and broad acceptance among well informed consumers.
On May 28 at Avalon California Captain A Crist of the launch Zeus and Ordinary Seaman Hooline of the US cruiser Buffalo were lost or drowned while rescuing E E Easton and his party from a stranded launch. Easton, a former war correspondent and author, his wife and two small children, and a colored nurse were saved by the Buffalo after drifting two days at sea. The discovery and search continued for Crist as the Buffalo rushed back to Avalon with the rescued and the missing man presumed lost at sea.
John C. Becker of Mound Prairie enlisted in the infantry and sent to Fort Snelling. Theo Pulzin and Charles Smith of Dresbach also enlisted and will go to Fort Snelling early next week. First Lieutenant RE Wells toured the La Crosse recruiting station and praised the turnout. Private Jease S. Callahan returned from a canvassing trip via Austin, Preston, and Caledonia.
An early morning buggy incident on Kane Street sent a buggy overturning after a steam roller passed. Mrs Schroeder and her daughter were thrown onto the boulevard but escaped injury. The buggy and horses were damaged. a passing house cornicer helped until the scene was controlled.
May 23 in Jackson Minnesota a special circus train of twenty six cars pulled by two engines was wrecked when five empty box cars on a siding were moved by strong wind. They left an open switch, went onto the main track, rolled down a steep hill and smashed into the oncoming circus special.
Internationally famous orator Dr. Thomas W Green, a 33rd degree Mason and prominent civic figure, will headline the La Crosse Chautauqua on June 17 with a demand for top fees. His career 被 propelled by quick rise to prominence and wide appeal at national conventions.
Vraik Netwal, a youth, faced arraignment on charges of stealing baseball equipment from the ball grounds clubhouse. Police traced the break‑in, leading to his arrest. He received a year in reformatory custody, with prior suspended sentence noted. His mother wept as the sheriff prepared to take him away.
The text outlines emergency currency rules including a $500,000,000 cap, a 5 percent per month retirement tax, 90 percent security value for state bonds, 75 percent for other bonds and commercial paper, and restrictions on bank issuance. It discusses railroad bonds, La Follette’s rider, and the formation of National Currency associations with a 10-bank minimum. A currency commission with nine House and nine Senate members is provided.
London May 28 The appeal of Mrs Margaret Hamilton found guilty on April 9 of perjury in testifying in the Druce case to the alleged identity of the Duke of Portland with T Druce has been denied and she today was sentenced to 18 months in prison She is 70 years old.
St Louis May 28 The long threatened strike of carmen on the Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain roads the Gould lines is on Twelve hundred men walked out at points on the system today The strike follows claims the company broke a contract and substituted piece work for hourly pay formerly in effect
Paris reports a vendetta between French and Spanish troops policing Malacco after a May 17 clash at Casa Blanca that left two Spaniards dead and several French wounded. Duels are common and several deaths have followed, officers say.
After luring a country girl away with tales of city life and keeping her for a month, Joseph Sumback was sentenced this morning to six months in the county jail. Miss Ethel Stapf realized the facts and feared returning to her parents, but Sumback pleaded guilty and received the sentence.
Victoria British Columbia May 28 reports a typhoon flood in Hankow and a mine fire in Kwangsi claiming about two thousand lives. Messages released by the Japanese liner Shinono arriving from the Orient confirm the fatalities.
The text touts Golden Medical Discovery and Bayorite Preservation as potent tonics and blood purifiers. It claims they purify mucous surfaces, boost strength, aid weak or overworked women, and regulate female systems. It notes ingredients are glyceric extracts with no harmful habit forming drugs and promotes Dr. Pierce’s Pellets as supportive.
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