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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1908
Page
6
The county board, after discussion, rejected a pro position regarding a Mindoro road cut benefiting school children as illegal per the District Attorney. They approved a $10 raises for the county buildings janitor to $110 monthly, allocated $50 for building beautification, and $85 for storm windows for basement courthouse offices.
In a tense battle at Chicago, Cornell fails to gain early momentum but blocks Walder’s punt and recovers on facing 13 yard line. Mowe scores for Cornell and Gardner adds the extra point as the score moves to 6-0. Chicago answers with a late 80 yard denied return and a fumble on a center rush.
The article argues complaints reflect expectations and familiarity with service quality. It notes Central delays upset users, praises Bell telephone systems as among the best, and asserts Wisconsin Telephone Company aims for complete subscriber satisfaction and remedies when errors occur.
Yale defeated Princeton 7 6 after a hard fought game with Corry and Damon scoring in a back and forth contest. The halfs totaled 35 minutes with a 6 6 tie at intermission and a late Yale touchdown after Corry carried through for the score and goal.
Medical witnesses who performed the autopsy on Mrs. Gunness and her children testified in La Porte on November 14. Defense attorney Worden used Meyer’s testimony to argue the death was caused by strychnine rather than suffocation, a move viewed as clever by prosecutors.
European ports report a large exodus of unemployed men to America after Taft's election. European idle classes look to an American industrial revival, with steamship lines predicting unusually heavy steerage lists on vessels bound for the United States over the next four months.
The ice dealer states he will remain in the ice business after disposing of his stock in the People's Ice and Fuel Company. He has purchased land and will build an ice house to supply all customers and promises prompt service by telephone.
The season for coughs and colds is at hand and care is vital for children. A cold can lead to diphtheria or scarlet fever, so quick relief helps. Kimberlain’s Remedy is trusted by many and praised by F. Brareher of W Va who says it hasn’t failed for his children. The remedy has no opium or narcotics and is safe for children and adults alike.
An interview with Gen. Torio discusses Japan as a rising power in Asia and its intent to challenge Western influence. The old diplomat asserts Japan’s view of duty and differences in national purpose, noting perceived contempt for Americans and inevitability of conflict.
The county poor commissioner John Hauser reports a rush of winter aid requests as coal deliveries proceed smoothly but clothes supplies, especially children’s garments and shoes, are in short supply. La Crosse residents will be asked to donate through a collection drive.
Berlin reports the Kaiser vows to ignore Reichstag warnings and press on with foreign policy. Von Buelow may resign, with his letter finished this morning, while the Bundesrath moves to compel Kaiser to answer. Successor talk centers on Gen Loewenfeld amid speculation and pressure for shared foreign policy control.
A renowned lawyer who exposed bribe attempts during Abraham Ruef’s trial was shot by an ex convict amid amid threats of lynching. Police guard the jail as crowds gather. mass meeting planned to discuss trial implications with leaders Hiram Johnson and Mat Sullivan stepping in.
Alderman Lang of La Crosse appears before the railroad commission to resolve car routing around a damaged logo on Madison tracks. The hearing discusses track jurisdiction and route changes, with city and company attorneys presenting merits as a decision nears.
New York Nov 14 Rockefeller will be subpoenaed to appear as a witness in a hearing before the US commission on the federal suit to dissolve Standard Oil. Marshal Henkie was authorized to serve the subpoena. It is reported Rockefeller is willing to testify.
President Roosevelt telegraphed Spreckels and Mrs Heney in San Francisco expressing horror at the shooting of Heney and hopes for his recovery. Franklin K Lane says the attempted assassination fits the Ruef prosecution saga and will not delay conviction of Ruef and Schmitz.
A dramatic shooting of District Attorney Heney shocks San Francisco as crowds rage at graft trials. Heney, wounded at a cafe table, is hospitalized while guard details surge around the jail and the mob calms after calls for swift justice. Haas remains quiet as surgeons plan bullet extraction and jurors fear delays.
Managers of Company B in La Crosse announce the 1909 squad will be the strongest yet. The team trains three nights weekly and plans a state tour starting soon with early games against Portage, then the New York Nationals, Chicago Y M C A, and other notable clubs.
William Jackson, a Negro, wanted at Winona for stealing a stud valued at 20 dollars, two overcoats, and shirts, was arrested by local police on a North Side street car. Sheriff Chris Burns took Jackson to Winona this morning.
County jail boarders were marched to the courthouse yard for outdoor work this morning raking leaves and cleaning the lawn while Sheriff Burns stood guard and no escape attempts were reported.
La Crosse youth George A Garrét of Caledonia street is chosen as president of the University of Chicago junior class. The announcement highlights his achievement and hometown connection.
Paris dispatch reports Grand Duke Alexis uncle of the tsar died here today. The news notes his high rank and the end of a notable European figure with royal connections.
Rome reports after weeks of marriage Prince Sagan and Anna Gould have a violent dispute. Friends say she has twice begun divorce proceedings but withdrew petitions under family pressure.
Orrin Thompson from Neenah Wisconsin state deputy of the E F W is in the city on business. He stays with John Webber district manager and will attend the meeting Tuesday evening where a large class will be initiated.
Chicago November 14 early arrivals to the Catholic Mission ary Congress include Archbishop Christie Portland Oregon and Bishop O Reilly Baker City Oregon arriving to join the gathering.
W. E. Corey announced after talks with subsidiary presidents that a large steel plant will be erected in the Pittsburg district, signaling expansion in the region.
Notice states that all debts contracted by Mr. E Hoe in the name of the People's Ice Fuel Company will be paid by Mr Derr. It notes that outstanding coupon books and all accounts accruing between March 15 1908 and November 15 1908 are payable to Mr Derr.
E H D announces disposal of stock and interest in the People's Ice and Fuel Company and will no longer be connected. He undertakes to pay debts contracted in the company's name and directs all accounts and books from March 15 to November 15, 1908 to be paid personally at his office 624 street La Crosse Wisconsin.
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