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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1908
Page
4
Mr Homer Krohn of Lisbon writes to manufacturers of Chamberlains Remedy praising its effect on his children. He recounts a night when his boy nearly choked but was saved by the remedy before a doctor could arrive. He declares it a medicine no one should be without and notes children like its taste.
In Perth Amboy New Jersey troopers guard the National Fire Proofing plant as strikers, described as drink crazed Poles and Hungarians, threaten another assault. A midnight attack left a line of militiamen fired upon and several wounded as 100 strikers rushed the stockade perimeter.
Nathan Erlich, son of a local fish dealer, was found guilty by Judge Brindley after a lengthy trial. He threw a brick and hit Alfred McKinney in the eye, and was sentenced to pay a $5 fine plus costs.
Peter A Webber 46 of 1834 George Street died after a convulsion at St Francis Hospital on Thanksgiving Day following a period of illness. He ran a saloon for four years, survived by his widow and one daughter and several siblings. Funeral at St James Church with Rev A Murphy officiating.
Vatican circles report that wealthy Americans through Mgr Kennedy propose contributing one million dollars in Peters Pence if two American cardinals are created at the coming consistory. Cardinal Merry del Val said he informed the pope, who noted the suggestion. The pope is not expected to accept.
In San Francisco on November 27 an urgent appeal sought world suppression of Guatemalan President Cabrera’s alleged crimes. Dr. Fornos Diaz former Honduras secretary published the letter after the poisoning of Italian subject John Bionellia in a Guatemalan dungeon, a rival suitor for a Guatemala widow. Diaz cites a long list of charges against the Guatemalan president.
Washington dispatch argues President-elect Taft faces a likely clash not only with Speaker Cannon but also with Senate conservatives led by Aldrich. It predicts strong support from new reform-minded senators like La Follette allies in pushing tariff revision and Chicago platform pledges, signaling a potential realignment of Senate power.
A local union official led a test suit against New State Paving claiming labor violations. The company was acquitted as evidence showed workers preferred longer hours, with the court upholding the defense.
Joplin Missouri November 27 ministers across the district prayed during Thanksgiving services for congress to place a duty on zinc ore. The petitions sparked a heated discussion on propriety and a storm of criticism against the ministers.
Tulsa dispatch reports a local court decision on November 27 appears to deliver a knockout blow to Oklahoma's eight hour labor law. Details are limited as the report continues.
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