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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1908
Page
6
When cane seated chairs look shabby and lose elasticity they can be renewed by turning up the seat and washing the cane with hot suds made from a tablespoon of Gold Dust Washing powder in a pail of water. Apply with a sponge until soaked and air dry. Willow and rush furniture respond similarly.
Washington reports indicate Roosevelt and Root deny friction over the Open Door in China while confirming recent diplomatic exchanges. Ambassador Takihira met with Root to discuss Japan policy in Manchuria amid foreign merchants' complaints that Japan favors its own citizens, hurting American trade.
Judge Ben Lindsey, famed as the father of the juvenile court, scored a dramatic victory in Denver by running independently after being removed from the official ticket. His anti graft stance and clash with local bosses mark a standout moment in the 1908 campaign.
The ad compares foods to coal for energy and cites Prof Frankland's experiments showing cod liver oil yields more energy than starches or sweets. It promotes Scott's Emulsion as cod liver oil with lime and soda hypophosphites, claiming fattening, strength, blood enrichment, nerve vigor, and tissue repair. It offers a free atlas in exchange for paper name, address, and four cents postage.
The upcoming Y M C A lecture course in La Crosse unveils a lineup led by Dr. Frank Smith and Judge Ben B Lindsey. Ralph Bingham, Euphonium Glee club, Honolulu Students, and other first class acts complete the popular program.
Chairman Payne of the tariff committee stated the panel will report in line with testimony and invite responses from anyone advocating lower or higher rates, free trade, or retention of current schedules.
Ashton Stevens praises Paid in Full as a straight going American drama at the Astor theatre and notes Wagenhals Kemper will be paid in full. Three Twins debuts with praised music effects costumes and staging as the season’s top musical comedy.
The report describes Haas allegedly concealing a revolver in his shoe before shooting Heney. Police question the wife's denial of supplying the weapon. The case includes calls for venue change, attorney affidavits, and heavy police presence with a guarded courtroom and a large crowd outside.
Notice announces a special term of the Wisconsin County Court in La Crosse on December 8 1908 at 10 a m to hear Mary Thomas leave admission to probate the last will and testament of Eugene Thomas late of La Crosse County deceased. The order is by County Judge John Brindley and attorney John F Doherty represents the executrix.
Lost canvassing outfit of rug machines. Contact E A Erickson at 1605 Farnam or call old phone 8971.
An edict at 8 am declares Prince Pu Yi, son of Prince Chun, the 3 year old on the throne and heir presumptive. The foreign legations were notified of the emperor's death and Pu Yi's succession by the board of the foreign office.
In New York Chinatown on November 16 the Chinese community awaits orders from Minister Wu before beginning mourning for the empress called the bad Old Woman. While many express sorrow for the emperor, there is little regret for the empress.
Troops have held in readiness for days to quell possible disorders as the dowager empress nears death. Two divisions are deployed in city quarters and twenty gendarmes guard legation approaches, though duties remain light. Authorities issue a brief notice.
Lisbon reports the cabinet has ordered two cruisers and two gun boats to Macao to resist Chinese occupancy. Beijing argues Portugal only holds commercial rights and never ceded possession.
The Chinese legation and court enter mourning for the emperor and empress dowager Tsze Hsi An born 1834 in Pekin. Prince Chun orders viceroys and governors to maintain administration during 100 days of mourning. Washington notified Pekin is quiet. Rockhill reports. John James returns from Milwaukee to visit Whyte household.
At Okmulgee Oklahoma on November 16 Jim Deckard a black desperado engaged with local lawmen at the St Louis and San Francisco station. He killed Sheriff Edgar Robinson Assistant Chief Henry Klaber and two Chapman brothers before being shot dead in his burning house. Vic Farr was wounded and several others injured. Governor Haskell ordered militia to Okmulgee.
Henry Stewart of Onalaska was found dead on railroad tracks four years ago. His estate, valued around 700 dollars, has no surviving heirs identified after efforts by administrator J M Pierce. Authorities may turn the estate over to the state.
A London Opinion quips that kindness and politeness from a youth idolize peer relations. Master Horace warns opponents may feel they can defeat him. The exchange reflects schoolyard etiquette and competitive bravado in a compact humor item.
A pithy sentiment argues that financial restraint comes from limited funds. It emphasizes prudent spending by avoiding wasteful purchases and suggests wealth absence reduces temptation to overspend.
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