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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1908
Page
8
An explosion at Mine No. 3 in Birmingham Alabama reports burying scores of workers. Six bodies already removed, rescue teams toil, and officials fear no survivors. An unrelated stray sentence about a widow and a young woman appears in the copy.
The Ruef murder trial reopens in Carpenter's hall amid a warlike atmosphere. Ruef, pale and aged, is driven in guarded by ten police as crowds outside watch. Prosecution files affidavits for venue change, while security tightens around the courthouse and theater men linger nearby.
A fragment notes that without proper attire the wearer faced embarrassment, underscoring clothing as a social signal. The brief hints at social expectation and public appearance in a local context.
The Manitowoc council revoked Henry Baldwin’s saloon license at 218 North Front Street on grounds of a disorderly establishment after a biased hearing. Mayor presided, evidence included officer testimonies of vice activity, and the vote was unanimous. The case will proceed to circuit court.
Emmil Stricker died when his Renault collided during a bid to set a world 24 hour driving record in Birmingham on November 16. The race was immediately stopped and the event halted.
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