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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1908
Page
6
A Virginia grandmother recalls Thanksgiving memories from childhood, contrasting live turkeys with modern convenience, and shares a humorous tale of steaming a small turkey. She passes on recipe fixes for corn bread and egg bread while guiding a young neighbor through homemaking and gratitude for friendship.
Bonaparte filed in the U S Supreme Court a petition for a writ of certiorari to review the Court of Appeals judgment in the Standard 29000000 dollar fine case. The government argues the trial was lengthy and costly, seeks guidance on vital questions, and requests a supplemental hearing before trial. The petition claims the appellate court erred on the sentence and had no legitimate function to review it.
In St Louis 749 men were arrested and 59 clubs raided as police under Chief Creecy launched Sunday lid club raids. The operation began about 4 pm at 100 clubs selling liquor on Sunday and after 1 am on weekdays, with arrests continuing into the evening.
Nashville dispatch reports about 150 men pursuing three Black suspects who fatally shot John Hall and mortally wounded Richard Burrus during an attempted arrest for disturbing worship at Tiptonville. Fears of lynching amid the hunt and surrounding thicket.
A humorous observation notes that in numerous ceremonies the traditional role of best man is undertaken by the bride, challenging typical expectations in wedding customs. The piece reflects on gender norms and playful reversals in contemporary mate celebrations.
Mrs. Mercy Ann Morris, wife of Abraham Morris, died Saturday night at age 80. She leaves her husband and four sons. The body was shipped to Genoa for the funeral held this afternoon. Interment followed in Genoa cemetery with Mrs. Theodore Mannstedt in charge.
Reports from Vienna on November 23 say Serbians crossed near Tvornik and were attacked by Austrian troops. In the ensuing clash seventeen Servians and three Austrians were killed.
An eminent New York specialist, charging from 3000 to 10000 dollars, claims a concentrated balmwort and sarsaparilla tonic mixed with cardiol and cardamene extracts can restore natural functions and vigor. The ad urges readers to prepare a home blend, promising quick life renewal and secrecy for sensitive men.
J D Rockefeller answers questions about Acme and Standard as testimony continues. He says he believes some of the same people owned stock in both firms, but he cannot recall Standard controlling Acme at that time.
Republican Treasurer Sheldon filed the campaign report in Albany listing $1 035 368 27 spent by the national committee and $620 150 by state committees. Major donors include Taft 110 000 and numerous individuals and clubs across Boston New York Philadelphia and Chicago.
New York November 23 Oscar Hammerstein defended himself in the Frances Lee suit stating he authored 500 letters to Lee who is Mrs Salter of Denver He recalled meeting her ten years ago praising her as a dramatic singer and recounting an attempted trial singing appearance He said he wrote the love letters and meant every word noting a theater man’s liberties and inviting publication by Lee.
In a read fragments stylistic text a chaotic scene unfolds near a pub as authorities respond to an incident. Eyewitnesses report a scuffle and overturned objects with unclear motives amid street noise and night. No definitive individuals or organizations are identified in the surviving text.
Rev J J Clemens leader of the pastors union and English Lutheran pastor argued that a Catholic who supports church state unity should not be US president. He opposed Roosevelt’s stance on mixing religion and politics and condemned papal influence on secular government while endorsing cautious neutrality. He cited Catholic doctrine and papal authority as incompatible with American governmental principles.
An electric car owned by P M Gelatt was stolen from 1316 State Street Sunday near 6 pm and crashed into a telephone pole at 1535 State Street in front of A R Nobles residence. Dr Egan heard the crash and saw the car wedged between pole and tree. No assailant seen and police hunt ongoing.
New York Nov 23 Sarah Etten the Russian girl who shot and killed Dr Samuel Auspitz began a fight for her life today. She was arraigned before Justice Day of the supreme court on the charge of murder in the first degree.
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