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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1908

Page

6

Cuticura Cures Lingering Itch and Leg Swelling

J F Hennen of Milan Missouri recalls a long battle with a stubborn skin eruption in West Virginia. After doctors failed to agree on a diagnosis he used Cuticura Soap ointment and Resolvent and reports rapid improvement. He later suffered leg swelling from grippe and amonia but again found relief with Cuticura products. May 13 1907.

West Virginia Grippe Amonia Cuticura J. F. Hennen Milan Sis Nourhoat

Victims' names kept secret in Van Vlissingen case

Chicago, Nov. 18. Receiver in bankruptcy for Van Vlissingen refuses to publish the victims’ list from a secret card index of forgeries. A book in Van Vlissingen’s effects discusses Paul O. Stensland, now jailed for bank wrecking, and reflects on temptation, restitution, and justice.

Chicago van Vlissingen Niblack Title and Trust Company Paul O. Stensland Stensland

Roosevelt labor dinner avoids Gompers topic

At Roosevelt's labor dinner in Washington on November 18 the guest list excluded Mitchell, Duncan and Keefe. Roosevelt Neill Morrissey Dolan and Bell spoke briefly on labor with a general discussion that avoided Gompers and any federation criticism. The president promised to seek labor support for advancing policies.

Washington, D. C Roosevelt Mitchell Duncan Keefe Neill Morrissey Dolan Bell Gompers Federation

Ruef Trial to Be Pushed Hard in Public Case

The case centers on Alexander Latham a former chauffeur of Ruef captured in Portland by Detective Burns. He is to testify he drove Ruef to the United Railroads office and retrieved a shirt box filled with bribe money. Judge Lawer warned the jury to ignore Heney’s shooting as outside the case.

Alexander Latham Reuf Portland Burns United Railroads Annd Lawer Heney

No plot to slay Kaiser Wilhelm implicated

Darmstadt Nov 18 after partial probe of the alleged attempt to blow up the emperor’s train from Eschigen to Berlin authorities report no evidence of a plot. Dynamite found near the track on Sunday and Monday was said to be unintentionally dropped by a quarry worker and not close enough to harm the royal train.

Darmstadt Eschigen Berlin

Two Shot One Dead in a Running Fight

In La Porte on November 18 D I Dryberger a Lake Shore brakeman was fatally shot while aiding Detective H G Golay who was seriously wounded as nine tramps taken in the railroad yards near South Bend engaged in a running fight. The tramps disarmed Golay after wounding him.

LA Porte D. I. Dryberger Lake Shore H. G. Golay South Bend Dryberger

Battle royal looms over Mexico oil field merge

Mexico City report says Mexican Petroleum with California capital has merged its Ebano refinery and vast oil holdings with Waters-Pierce to oust S Pearson and Son, the English firm newly entering the field.

Mexico City Mexico Mexican Petroleum Company California Ebano Waters-Pierce Company S. Pearson & Son

Monocal Vows Campaign For Education After Gomez Victory

Monocal, defeated liberal candidate, pledges full support to President Gomez while announcing the fight for his policies has just begun. He envisions a four year campaign focused on education and predicts conservatives will gain strength then.

Havana Gomez General Monocal Monocal

Scott’s Emulsion Ad Promises Health for Children

An advertisement claims Scott’s Emulsion turns pale, weak children into robust ones. It urges sending the paper name, address, and four cents for a free atlas, with Scott & Bowne at 409 Pearl Street, New York, as the sponsor.

Scott Scott & Bowne Pearl Street New York

Oshkosh Close Deal For Hawley Signings Near

Oshkosh works to sign Pink Hawley with details of ownership dispute raised by La Crosse club manager Paul Mahoney. Bubser precedent cited to argue Hawley might need release, while Hawley has multiple offers and telegraphs indicate nearing completion. Directors meet to choose a new president and potential Hawley ownership questions may arise.

Mahoney Hawley la Crosse Association Paul Mahoney la Crosse Club la Crosse Bubser Oshkosh Oshkosh Association Commission American Association Rockford, Ill Milwaukee Elliott John C. Burns John Elliott

Case Delayed as Jury of 24 Talesmen Delays Trial

Springfield Illinois November 18. Inability to assemble 24 talesmen to begin juror examination postpones the third trial of ringleader Abe Raymen for twenty four hours.

Springfield Talesmen Abe Raymen

The Gift Shop Rank The Gift Shop Rank

An inspection of the tasteful and artistic objects on display in our shop will credit us with proper and rightful claims to the above title. For personal use wedding birthday anniversary or holiday presents this store offers the widest latitude for selection. A stentorian voiced chorus of satisfied patrons says this is an eminently satisfactory place to trade.

Fruit tariff hearing hears pleas on lemons and hops

E F Woodward hop grower and Frisco official told California tariff commission that he seeks no general tariff cut but favors higher duties on lemons and hops. He noted apples cost 1.00 a barrel in Oregon and 25 cents each at a Frisco hotel. A. F. Call urged higher lemon duties. Congressmen debated protections vs. price effects.

Frisco Washington, D. C E. F. Woodward Santa Rosa Cal California Tariff Commission Ways and Means Committee Clarke God Woodward California Fordney Oregon A. F. Call Corona

Rockefeller in New York oil inquiry details early Standard Oil

John D. Rockefeller testified before Commissioner Ferris in a crowded New York inquiry. He dated his first Standard Oil connection to 1860–1862 and described the 1867 absorption of Rockefeller and Andrews by Rockefeller and Flagler. He outlined early operations in Shenango County and refineries in Cleveland Philadelphia Baltimore New York and Oil City. Andrews led refining and manufacturing, according to Rockefeller.

New York Rockefeller Ferris Standard Oil Rockefeller and Andrews Flagler Milburn Standard Oil Company of Ohio Rockefeller & Company Rockefeller, Andrews & Company Rockefeller, Andrews & Flagler Standard Company Shenango County Cleveland Philadelphia Baltimore Porkersburg West Virginia Oil City Andrews

Appeal to Get an Elkins Law Ruling

Washington November 18 government will press writ of certiorari in the $29 million Elkins act case arguing the need for exact interpretation of rate publication and filing. Courts have varied in nine circuits, creating legal conflicts over railroad rate practices across districts.

Elkins Law Washington Supreme Courts

Federation Completes Resolution Panel Review in Denver

The American Federation of Labor in Denver finishes consideration of the resolution committee report and reviews numerous minor committees. Adjournment is expected Saturday morning.

Denver American Federation of Labor Today Resolution Committee Federation

Davis murder trial set for November 23 in Omaha

In Omaha on November 18 the district court announced the trial date for Charles E. Davis on the charge of murdering Dr. Frederick Austin last September. The case proceeds in the district court with Davis facing the homicide charge.

Opening Day Flower Show Brightens Masonic Hall

Flower show opened at the Masonic temple on Main street under Christ church guild auspices with many exhibits viewed by crowds. At 5 oclock Leigh Toland violin solos and Prof. Cawley organ selections will cap the day, followed by a city parks address by John Nolan at the night mass meeting. Proceeds from supper run 5:30 to 8 with holiday stalls for aprons candy and mince meat. guild officers and committees coordinate the event with several activities and vendors.

Masonic Temple Main Street Christ Church Guild Leigh Toland Cawley Christ Episcopal Church John Nolan la Crosse Keller Soderberg Guild Easton Frances Sill Gertrude Hogan

Letters to Sherman From La Crosse Alumni

A round-robin of six La Crosse signers including John M. Holley and C. S. Van Auken sent congratulations to James S. Sherman, vice president-elect. He replied with a personal note recalling college days. The Milwaukee Free Press reported the acknowledgment.

la Crosse Jamess. Sherman John M. Holley C. S. van Auken Hamilton College Sherman Milwaukee Free Press Holley

German Trouble Not Overcome

Berlin reports a day of reaction to the Kaiser’s concessions after von Buelow’s warning note. The public realizes constitutional freedom pledges were not touched, leaving broad dissatisfaction while conservatives alone appear content with 81 of 347 Reichstag seats as a sign of support.

Berlin von Buelow

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