Esch backs Cannon while considering progressive choice for speaker
Congressman John J. Esch says Uncle Joe Cannon will likely win re election as speaker though anti Cannon sentiment rises. He notes he will oppose Cannon and support a progressive candidate such as Burton who has withdrawn to run for Senate, with decisions deferred until the December session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Esch
Joe” Cannon
Cannon
Congressman Esch
Theodore E. Burton
Ohio
Burton
Senate
Foraker
Washington
Charles M. Fowler
New Jersey
Walter I. Smith
Iowa
Personal notices and sales items from La Crosse
Mrs J M McConnell of Melrose spent a day in the city on business. Melrose visitors O C Heron W O Gilbert and Mrs J C Hoag returned home. Turkeys geese ducks and chickens advertised at Bluff Arcade on Sunday Nov 15. Local residents L Olson of Taylor Wis Louis Schwartz of Dorset Wis Dr Will Powell promotes women’s health. Irvine’s sale Monday morning Nov 16 offers a 24c sterling silver nail file or toothbrush. Various residents returned from visits with friends and relatives. Ford car ad and other local notices close the column. Foley’s Honey and Tar advertised for coughs and colds with warnings about winter illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FORD
J. M. McConnell
Melrose
O. C. Heron
W. O. Gilbert
J. C. Hoag
Bluff Arcade
L. Olson
Taylor
Wis
Louis Schwartz
Dorset
Will Powell
Irvine
J. M. Holley
Galesville
Farmers and
Hack
Gateway City Trir. T.inc
A. Guilaume
Chicago
Myrtle Adlington
Viroqua
A. Gunderson
New Albia
Iowa
Efessor Benezet
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Burial Question Marks Discovery in Hidden Grave
A terse remark hints at a confrontation with a body and a suspect asking where a victim lies. The line implies suspicion and a taunt about concealing a death, suggesting criminal intent or confrontation surrounding a burial.
B A Y Holds Big Class and Two Social Events
Over 100 members attended the B A Y meeting in Covenhall with new members admitted and duties assigned. After business, dancing followed as a basket social was planned for Thanksgiving night with prizes and a cinch game for non dancers. The Rowena Circle of the B A Y hosted a large afternoon card party, the second in a twelve part series, with the next event slated for Nov 24 and the group’s next meeting for Nov 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covenhall
Rowena Circle
City Council to Hear Baldwin on Disorderly Saloon Case
The La Crosse city council scheduled a public hearing for Henry Baldwin, licensed saloonkeeper at 218 North Front street, on Monday at 7:30 PM. The hearing will use court records and possibly new testimony to consider license revocation amid reports of indecent and immoral activities and an assignation house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Baldwin
North Front Street
South Fourth Street
John J Esch Urges Attendance at Mass Meeting
John J Esch urges La Crosse citizens to attend a Wednesday theater meeting on park improvement. He backs a planned approach to develop Grandad's bluff and nearby parks, stresses reserved lands and gradual progress, and cites local landmarks like Pettibone Park Losey boulevard Myrick park and cemetery drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Esch
Pettibone Park
Mississippi River
la Crosse
Losey Boulevard
Myrick Park
Cemetery
Grandad’s
Omerberg Files Expenses in Coroner Candidacy
Democratic coroner candidate L B Omerberg lists from his expense account a 13.35 charge for goods and merchandise for the boys. Delegates to Humane Society J and J J delegations from the state waukee seek turkeys and poultry amid expectations of lower prices due to large supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omerberg
L. B. Omerberg
Lowe
Clemens
Revs. J
J. J. Egates
Humane Society
Waukee
City to Summon Henry Baldwin Over License Revocation
The common council of La Crosse Wisconsin orders a summons to Henry Baldwin a licensed retail liquor dealer at 218 North Front Street to appear November 16 1908 at 7 30 p m in the city hall to show cause why his license should not be revoked. The summons will be signed by the city clerk as required by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of la Crosse
Henry Baldwin
North Front Street
City of
L Crosse
Common Council
la Crosse
Wis
Des Moines Boys Act as Volunteer Police to Curb Mischief
Des Moines Iowa November 10. The city solved a problem by turning 50 neighborhood boys into volunteer police, tasked with identifying misbehaving youths. Superintendent John L Hamery told the police chief the plan would prevent annoyance and damage by policing their own areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Public Instruction
John L. Hamery
Des Moines Hallowe'en Celebrated Peacefully
The plan was announced through newspapers and worked ad mirably with only a few reports of trivial offenses. It was the most orderly Hallowe'en Des Moines has ever had as boy policemen proved a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe’en Des Moines
Serious fire at M. E. Davis home
Fire destroyed the residence of Mrs. M. E. Davis at 149 South Ninth street Friday at 5 pm. Neighbors and firemen battled flames feeding from a grate as William E. Tetley heard cries for help and aided evacuation. Wall fencing was damaged to reach the fire, and total damage reached $800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Davis
South Ninth Street
William E. Tetley
Burial of Bill After Quiet Drinking Death
A grim note reports Bill died from self inflicted drinking and was buried nearby. The account presents a somber, local scene with no further detail on circumstances or mourners.
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John C. Burns
W.R. Ellers
ME Cream & Buiter Company
Segelke & Korlhaus Manufacturing CO
Beth
Bucklen
A. F. Hardy
East Wilton
Maine
O. T. Ertart
Women’s New Garment Store
Reiman & Tordt
Main St
Stewart
Nelson's
Esch
Will
T. B. Veit
McGregor
Wilson
Cass
L. E. Rabbit
Viola
J. E. Miller
Canton
Henry Wilson
Spring Grove
Wilson, Sirth
Coss
B. C. Collins
DeSoto
O. T. Erhart
C. E. Ward, Jr
Chaseburg
O. T. Er
California
Fic Syrup Co
Council
Baldwin
Ing
Park Commission
Nolen
W. T. Irvine
Main Street
City News
Halowe’en
Grieg
Paderewski
Victor
Edison Phonograph
Edison
Fred Leithold
Oyen's
S. Fourth St
Hagar Street
Wood Yard
Bill
Gray
Chas. Beyschlag
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