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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1908
Page
6
A household washing guide compares dip and soap rub method with washboard work and soaking in lukewarm water. It suggests rinsing in warm waters then a cooler final rinse and air drying. It promotes P and G Naphtha Soap as effective and affordable for a week’s washing.
Belle McCue Daisy Lee a Minnesota youth linked to a 24 September burglary of D C Munger’s home and a Doerflinger store loot. She was held for Ellsworth shoplifting and freed again, with extradition to Winona blocked. Sheriff Parr seeks transfer but faces delays. she remains in St Paul custody.
The park board outlines a wide master plan for public beautification led by Mr. Nolan. He will lecture with stereopticon illustrations to show past efforts, current streets and boulevards, and future park systems, aiming to rally public support for the Nation Beautiful initiative.
County clerk Rawlinson reports the official count shows Republicans ahead across the state ticket with Esch leading the seventh district at 4 775 votes and Aylward trailing. In assembly contests Kneen and McConnell win. Gullickson’s low total due to ballot placement. amendments pass by large margins including state income tax and civil improvements.
Judge S S Calhoun of the Mississippi supreme court died suddenly tonight from acute indigestion attributed to peanuts.
The National Grangers begin their 42nd annual meeting in Washington with broad state representation. The gathering runs for a week and tomorrow the president will receive the delegates at the White House.
Residents of La Crosse are urged to attend a theater address to show moral support for a project they deeply back, with organizers encouraging attendance to bolster community backing and momentum.
County board opposes a junket while presenting a school report on the Onalaska agricultural school. The board recommends a 6600 appropriation to sustain the school through Jan 1, 1910 and lists a total financial condition including appropriations, contracts, salaries, and equipment.
County supervisors visited the poor farm as part of issues facing the board. A tight contest appears likely for the newly created road commissioner role between John Vollmar of this city and Aaron Darling of Bangor, with Vollmar pushing hard while Darling led the Mindoro road project.
La Porte Indiana November 11 jury selection progresses with a second special panel to be called today. It is speculated Mrs. Smith Lamphere ally may help Lamphere as attorney Worden says the jury should be complete by tonight and opening arguments begin tomorrow. Eleven jurors were present at noon with two challenged.
Reports from Belgrade say Serbia may erupt into civil war as anti regicides press for abdication in favor of Crown Prince George to punish regicides. The army splits into rival factions as Russia seeks peace and proposes Peter surrender and exile. Socialist demonstrators in Belgrade suffered injuries as police dispersed the mob.
J. Wilson who died Saturday after a prolonged illness was laid to rest Monday afternoon at the M. E. church with Rev. L. E. Colman officiating. Masonic and Modern Woodmen members accompanied the hearse to the local cemetery for the interment conducted by Undertaker A. E. Smith.
The Turners ball at Germania last evening drew a large crowd with striking electrical effects. Green and white decorations created a pleasant atmosphere. It marks the first in a series of dances this winter.
Turkeys geese ducks and chickens are noted at the Bluff Arcade gathering on Sunday November 15. Reading is for those who like it but a good mixed seldom reads.
The Hatfield power plant will be completed next Saturday night except for the transmission line. E. G. Boynton of La Crosse Water Power cites delays in obtaining structural iron for steel towers. About 10,000 horsepower will run at start with potential increases, and power may reach La Crosse and Winona after December 1 pending iron delivery.
Carmack is buried amid a heated feud with claims that Governor Patterson and other high officials knew of Col. Cooper and his son’s threats to kill Carmack. Reports say Patterson faced possible indictment as an accessory to murder, while conspiracy charges extend to influential politicians who allegedly conferred with Cooper to dissuade plans.
At a National Association meeting in Chicago on November 11 officials from the American Association and the Eastern League walked out in anger after the defeat of President O Briens plan to downgrade Southern and Western leagues. A committee including J C Ewing Judge Cavanaugh M M Sexton and Secretary Farrell was named to discuss major league privilege over minors with the National Baseball Commission.
Mrs. Crocker sues H L Colman for personal and permanent injuries from an auto collision in Bergen. Jury deliberations begin this afternoon.
An advertised remedy claims to cure catarrh quickly by removing poisonous germs. It promises a free mail order package for readers to prove the treatment works and urges immediate action.
Denver reports Mrs. Allen Reed, recently rearrested for threatening to kill Mrs. Genevieve Chandler Phipps and her daughter unless paid, is tied to a possible reconciliation between the Phipps and Reed families. Authorities pursue potential asylum confinement or criminal action. Madame Leroy is sought as a possible instigator.
Wilson Relief Corps No hosted a gathering last Thursday at Mrs Charles Storch s home. Mrs A ine Clark assisted by Mrs Storkenson reported a delightful time enjoyed by all attendees.
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