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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1908
Page
4
LaCrosse Weather Ship Company touts steel weather excluders for door bottoms to block cold winds dust rain and snow and prevent leaks warping and binding. Several patrons from hotels stores and services endorse the product noting total satisfaction and substantial fuel and nuisance savings with guaranteed complete satisfaction or no charge.
F. C. Whitehouse through the state department at Washington asserts ownership of a Egyptian valley valued around 50 million dollars. He says it served as the irrigation reservoir for Egypt and does not seek profit but aims to restore Egypt’s prosperity through its use. Whitehouse is regarded as a leading scholar.
Six people died and a score injured in a wreck outside New Orleans as details from the incident emerge.
A man deemed too worthless for work crafts ornamental fans from pine boards, showcasing improvised creativity and resourcefulness.
North Side Progressive League meets at Woodmen hall to hear a report by Hartwell Lawson Looney on repairing Hammond chute dam to improve Black River waterway. Captain Thompson and public works officials back the plan, saying rebuild will drain stagnant water and aid city and North Side.
Miss Addie Warner hosts a surprise party Monday evening with friends, cards and dancing, piano selections by Marguerite Ritter and Bella Hansen, followed by refreshments. Guests include Eva Schiffer, Helen Kulzinsky, Minnie Techmer, Theresa Wecker, Irene Turner, Linda Besch, Viola Shumway, and several others. A Napanee club gathering later at Marguerite Ritter’s 923 Avon Street features sewing and refreshments.
Burlington fast freight train No. 91 derailed near New London La when a broken wheel flange sent thirteen cars into a ditch. The main line was blocked forcing detours via Fort Madison. No injuries were reported and track clearance took about forty eight hours with wrecking crews.
The Franklin club banquet committee met at P. W. Mahoney's office and set plans for a banquet on January 14 near Franklin's birthday. Tomorrow's weekly debate will discuss electing the President and Vice President by direct popular vote with F. Flynn leading the affirmative and Dr. T H Miller the negative.
A new oddity joins Mr. Desmond's cabinet a four legged duck obtained from a Coulee roadman on the Mormon frontier the creature is reported to be in good health hoje May last year and now thriving in his collection
Mr and Mrs Andrew Straus announce the birth of a seven pound baby girl born yesterday.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art may have a premier relic but Lord Curzon questions its authenticity. Purdon Clarke defends the piece as genuine, while art circles in New York and London weigh in on the pedestal’s provenance and value. Also, Miss Julia Bedessem wed Mr. William Strupp at St Joseph's cathedral with a formal reception following.
Scott's Emulsion promises power to transform thin impure blood into rich nourishment for all organs and tissues. The ad invites readers to mail the paper name, address, and four cents for a free Complete Handy Atlas of the World, with the publisher listed as Scott & Bowne, 469 Pearl Street, New York.
The Boehm Barts wedding today features the groom, a La Crosse Hat Works manager, and the bride, a popular local woman. A reception followed at the bride’s home with yellow and pink decor. The couple plans a Des Moines honeymoon and will reside at 303 North Eighth Street after furnishing a home.
A witty exchange contrasts a proverb with a street joke about wardrobe. The wise man notes a man cannot occupy two spots, while a simple mug quips about wearing two pairs of trousers to be in two places.
In the Balkan settlement negotiations a leading figure is Sir Edwin Egerton, Britain’s ambassador to Italy. Entering service in 1859, he began as secretary of embassy at Constantinople and later served as minister to Greece before his current post.
Misses Edna McKinney Hattie Fuller and Emma Olson testified against Henry Baldwin on North Second street in Judge Brindleys court on Monday afternoon. Baldwin now faces charges against them claiming involvement in unprintable affairs and orgies. The switch sees Baldwin go from defendant to plaintiff in the linked case.
Nov 11 Berlin debate on the emperor's indiscretions intensifies. National and liberal spokesmen demand the Kaiser pledge to submit statements to the foreign minister before interviews. Norman warns the royal prerogative risks national dignity and safety.
Three masked men robbed a hotel in Keokuk Iowa at 1 30 this morning. They entered by force and stole cash and valuables before fleeing the scene. No injuries were reported and police opened a search for the suspects.
A group armed with revolvers entered the Keokuk hotel and held up night clerk James and another traveler from St. Louis named Unger. They pushed them into the baggage room, rifled the cash drawer of 78 dollars, fired a warning shot, and vanished as authorities began a broad search.
Secretaries of Russian and Lettish socialist groups reported failure to save A Alexandrovich from deportation and possible death after arrival in Vienna. The American society for protecting political refugees from Russia organized support but could not avert the outcome.
Senator Dick announced departure for Ohio citing campaign duties and planned events. The brief dispatch notes travel for political outreach and expected appearances, detailing no further policy specifics.
Mrs P Ward of Kane street visits in St Paul for a few days. Mrs O Granke hosts the Ladies Sewing Society of the German Lutheran church at 823 Rose street. Norwegian church ladies plan a supper Thursday at the church parlors near Cher o? I'll streets. Mr and Mrs Fred RB at 1000 Caledonia street welcome a baby girl. B D B club meets at Miss Mildred Eberhard 1112 Caledonia street Friday. Ladies Aid M E church meets Friday evening for business in church parlors. Mrs M C Markham of Sparta visits brother Mr A F Rathburn 1108 Rose street. Mr A Amendson moves family from 1622 Avon street to 1928 Charles street.
Aker argues he is not out of the race for the Ohio Senate and that attacks have become persecution. He urges Republican unity behind a single candidate, noting C P Taft as a strong alternative and warning that defectors could jeopardize defeating Foraker.
At least nine people are dead and several injured after a rear end collision on the New Orleans Northwestern railway at Little Woods, twelve miles from New Orleans. The Northwestern passenger train with five coaches and a baggage car derailed and caught fire before it was extinguished.
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