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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1908
Page
12
Dr James W Kidd proclaims free test treatment for numerous diseases, promising thousands of cures at his expense. He pledges no bills or pay unless satisfied, inviting readers to send name and condition to receive remedies delivered free. Note affirms personal endorsement of Kidd and his methods.
In Ashland Alfred Telford faced trial for the accidental shooting death of Frank Sawicki during a hunting incident on Oct. 11. Sawicki, mortally wounded, died before naming his killer. Telford bound over on circumstantial evidence as witnesses placed him in the woods nearby. In Grand Rapids John Dawes died after being shot by his brother who mistook him for a deer. Dawes was injured in the back and his wounds included the liver and lungs.
The governor indicates forthcoming measures to preserve natural resources with actions slated for December and notes preparation for a legislative session. He will not attend the Washington meeting due to a busy schedule.
A roundup from Wisconsin towns reports John Smith’s 30 year Waupun sentence for assault in Waukesha, Neillsville arrests, school vaccination orders in Manitowoc, a postal route update in Ellsworth, an escape attempt near Madison, tannery inspections in Wausau, and telephone removals in Fond du Lac. Madison details a December focus on natural resource preservation with governors meeting in Washington and Lake States Forestry talks featuring officials Griffith and Garfield, plus invitations and commission plans.
Fond du Lac Wis November 21 The mental condition of Grant Poole charged with killing Mrs E H Orvis last May in Oakfield Methodist church may be decided before arraignment A potential conference with Judge Fowler was discussed by District Attorney Husting and Poole’s counsel Maurice McKenna If defense does not seek an insanity commission Husting will pursue it delaying the jury’s return for about a week while the commission rules Poole’s mental state ahead of the murder trial
In Grand Forks North Dakota on November 21 the jury in the state case against Edward Hardy returned a guilty verdict for robbing Mrs. Edward Sanburn of a watch and diamonds valued at $700 during the merchants carnival. Sanburn did not appear and is currently missing. her preliminary sworn testimony was admitted.
Eugene Lally of Grand Rapids faced a 200 pound buck during a hunting trip near Champion Michigan. After firing three shots two hit, the deer seemingly mortally wounded, suddenly rose and charged. Lally slammed between the antlers, grabbed the forelegs, and brought the animal to its knees in a desperate struggle.
The Ladies of the Macca bees invite all Maccabees and friends to a Thanksgiving Dance on November 26 at K P hall above Lavake's grocery. Kreutz's orchestra will provide music with refreshments to follow.
The earth surrounding the altercation was ripped up as the two animals struggled for several feet. At last the creature collapsed and died on the ground, ending the confrontation.
Baraboo Wisconsin November 21 Mrs James Dowling travels to Eau Claire to visit her fifty second grandson Paul Denver Dowling She is not yet sixty but claims she has contributed as much as the average citizen under Rooseveltian ideals and is mother to eleven sturdy sons and daughters appearing as youthful as a 25 year old girl
A porch climber entered the home of G. H. Curtis general manager of the Chicago Kenosha Hosiery company during dinner and took more than 300 dollars in valuables. Henry H. Curtis met the thief on the stairway and was threatened with a revolver as the intruder fled.
In Union Grove Wisconsin at a regent election the veterans won by four votes prompting fears of renewed conflict over saloon policy as residents brace for potential measures to close saloons in Racine county.
A fight at Bert Welsh's saloon left Emil No wak with a broken shoulder and others bruised. Lyman Horton was reportedly intoxicated. Welsh pleaded guilty to selling to a minor, fined $25 and costs. Drys vow to close all saloons.
Cincinnati Ohio November 21 Charles P Taft will sever his ties with public service firms in which the Taft and Linton millions are invested He resigns as president of CincinnatiGas and Electric and as director of Cincinnati Traction The move signals his candidacy for the U S Senate and aims to place his affairs in order for the political fight
Mount Vernon Iowa November 21 Dr J G Van Ness who had a cancer removed at an Iowa City hospital is recovering and regaining speech to the surprise of surgeons The cancer was on the vocal cords and doctors warned he would not talk aloud again but he is speaking and his voice is nearly as good as before the operation
Elizabeth Boucher of Fond du Lac Wisconsin was awarded 7500 dollars by a circuit court jury after her husband David Boucher was killed at work in an ash pit at Wisconsin Central yards in North Fond du Lac last June.
John Birt aged 7 drowned after breaking through ice on the Yellow river near Sigel in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin. Several playmates witnessed the tragedy but could not reach him due to dangerous ice conditions.
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