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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
6
Dr J E Currier reports on citrox in the Doctor’s Guide. At Berlin Hospital for Skin Diseases ten eczema salt rheum tetter and psoraisis cases were treated with a citrox bath twice daily for 20 minutes. Eight cured in three weeks two greatly improved. The simple drug, usable in any town, stops itching and dries eruptions in days and will be used widely by German skin socialists.
An interview with Emperor William, suppressed by Germany, portrays him denouncing England and predicting colonial losses, while outlining a joint U S plan to divide the East. He claims harmony with Russia and a China open-door strategy with Germany and America steering a future balance of power.
The Arctic Ice and Fuel company football team meets Second Ward on Saturday afternoon at Summit's ground on the north side. Arctic lineup includes Schulze Wagner Taylor O'Neil Kneebes Loftus Gleason Downey Blanchard Dondon Sullivan.
The band of the Norwegian Lutheran church at Sixth and Division streets gave a concert last evening in the church parlors. Vocal solos by Miss Nack and Mr Frenstad. Piano selections by Miss Hulberg. A reading by Miss Hann. The affair proved a success in every way.
In Pierre on November 20 the supreme court granted a new trial to Mrs Emma Kaufman of Sioux Falls who was convicted of manslaughter in the death of 16 year old Agnes Poireis a servant in the Kaufman home The charge alleged death resulted from cruelty Moses Kaufman her husband a prosperous brewer and public figure was also noted.
The Wilson Colwell Relief Corps No 2 was hosted by Mrs Eliza Erwin at 349 South Twentieth Street Thursday afternoon. A bountiful menu and friendly social time marked the pleasant event of the season.
Assistant Postmaster Looney receives a cluster of Japanese oranges from a Texas friend. The fruit is claimed to be a new variety superior to southern state oranges, highlighting novelty in citrus crops.
Peter Newbie, a clothier in Newburg, has purchased 200 turkeys to give away at Thanksgiving as in years past. The event aims to support local families and spread holiday cheer.
An advertisement urges careful medicine for children and promotes Rexall Orderlies as the safest laxative. The copy claims the remedy contains a new odorless tasteless ingredient, offers a money back guarantee, and markets two package sizes with pricing. It asserts targeted benefits for children, the aged, and delicate persons, emphasizing gentle, non diarrheal action and systemic toning effects.
The article details how P. Van Vlissingen admitted a 26 year fraud scheme involving $700,000 in forgeries. He described a tracing method using a glass under a table lamp to copy signatures and figures, enabling flawless impersonations. He said his closest friends were his victims.
Six men were killed and three seriously injured when a Burlington suburban train struck a handcar in fog near Hinsdale between Highlands and Hinsdale. Officials say the handcar blocked the tracks due to misorders as the train, speeding downhill toward Chicago, struck and threw occupants under the wheels.
Washington Nov 20 Senator Stephen B Elkins of West Virginia faces jeopardy in his senatorial position as party factions align against him The Scherr forces seek to depose Elkins while considering Governor Glasscock as a potential alternative with Scherr backing It remains to be seen how the rift within the West Virginia Republican machine will unfold and affect Senate prospects for Elkins and rival N B Scott
Trempealeau and nearby communities were alarmed as Charley Lowry, described as a wild man, threatened farmers. Posses searched the area until Sheriff Chris Burns intercepted Lowry in Trempealeau and he's to be returned to Mendota asylum today. Lowry had been adjudged insane after a prior fight and was on parole when the incident occurred.
The Plow Makers will host their annual ball at the corner of Third and Badger streets on Wednesday evening November 25. The committee reports decorations nearly complete and organizers expect another successful event.
Admiral Sperdy announced the American fleet would sail from Manila on the homeward voyage according to the original program. The statement confirms the planned departure timing and route as previously set.
Denver reports bitter charges as President Gompers and socialist leaders clash at the federation convention. Gompers accuses Debs of betraying unionism by backing non union contracts and endorsing the Industrial Workers of the World, while denying personal ill will. The dispute centers on the committee’s recommendation to endorse the Federationist as official organ.
Bryan and his wife departed Corpus Christi today for Monterey Mexico to hunt as guests of Col. A J Robertson. The party plans a week in the mountains amid the hunting excursion.
Chicago dispatch reports the tariff investigation stirring the House Ways and Means Committee as members from both parties grow weary of pushing higher duties. Hop growers in upper California seek a 100 percent hike to curb German and Austrian imports, while Chairman Payne warns the move could reduce hops used in beer. Members press for a fair revision amid producer and manufacturer pressure.
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