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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1907
Page
6
Dr. R. Pierce of Buffalo offers glyceric extracts from native American medicinal roots claiming to cure a wide range of ailments including women’s disorders and uterine issues. The ads promote free mailing of a book explaining cures and list ingredients on bottle wrappers, asserting no alcohol or habit forming drugs.
Baker City Oregon October 1 Former Sheriff Harvey E Brown was wounded by a bomb as he entered his gate at home The blast ripped through his home blowing out windows and severing a leg He warned They got me before losing consciousness Investigators found a wire along the fence and suspect attackers triggered the device from the far side No suspects or clues yet. Brown in serious condition with fear shock could prove fatal
President Roosevelt arrived in Illinois dawned by a village band playing Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep. He waved from the platform as lavish decorations and crowds filled the streets from depot to Rand Park where he spoke. Inland waterways commission members met him at Rand Park to accompany him down the Mississippi. Train started late from Canton causing schedule disruptions. among those riding later were Secretary Loeb Assistant Secretary Latta and Dr Rixey.
Herbert Coolidge of 2000 Wood Street sues La Crosse City Railway for 10000 damages after a May 3 accident that left him blind in his second eye. He previously received 7000 for the first eye loss from a trolley cord incident. The suit names conductor Victor Pegar and cites eye injuries at George and Gohres streets. Coolidge says he has been blind for five months and seeks full compensation for the second eye.
The Bangor homecoming and fall festival under Metropolitan Amusement of Milwaukee began today. Great preparations were made for guests during the week. La Crosse plans to send a delegation on one day, with several businessmen possibly traveling Friday. The La Crosse board of trade debated the trip but Lansing excursion tomorrow exhausts the season’s number. Secretary A. A. Bentley hopes to go, joined by other businessmen.
Nathan Erlich a 14 year old youth once the county’s youngest merchant has won a work permit from Judge Fruit. He earlier faced arrest for stealing rides on trains while selling fish for his father and was sent to Wisconsin industrial school for boys before an appeal halted the case.
Members of St Joseph Ridge Catholic church plan a golden jubilee at the church tomorrow to mark the fiftieth anniversary with extensive preparations and expected celebrations.
A short witty line notes that anger makes a frog hop faster as a playful observation of temper.
George L. Torrance alias Thompson was arrested at the Cameron house lunch counter on a false pretense charge. He posed as a Milwaukee road brakeman to obtain a $35 coupon book and traded at lunch counters, then fled from manager E. S. Bunn and was captured by police. He also swindled a fruit dealer with an address claim, later identified as George L. Torrance of the North side, previously jailed for drunkenness.
The last tributes to the late Mrs. Angelina Winters will be paid tomorrow afternoon at the home of her son Dr. John A. Winters 504 South Fifth Street with Rev James W Irish officiating. Interment will be at Oak Grove cemetery. Pall bearers are E E Bentley P W Mahoney S Colman John Van Loon Prof Fowler and George Clark.
A large number of Indians from various parts of the state are in the city to attend United States court. Their interpreter Mr Sero and instructor, employed by the government, is in the city and staying at the Hotel Stoddard.
London Oct 1 Sweden declines to race for the America's cup next year preferring a return in 1909. A telegram from the Royal Swedish Yacht club secretary to United Press says the Swedish club awaits word from New York on the possible challenge for 1909.
A reflective line notes that a girl rarely manages to nurture both her own singing voice and her social circle, suggesting a tension between personal artistry and peer relationships.
President Moffett of Standard Oil Indiana testified for ninety minutes before a Chicago grand jury about shippers violating the rebate law. He named shippers shipping goods via the Alton road under same terms that led to the $29.24 million Standard Oil fine. His remarks, via a New Jersey pamphlet, drew ire from Judge Landis who viewed them as reflecting on his court. Contempt action remained possible as Moffett stayed in Chicago awaiting further proceedings.
The 15 year pastor Rev H J Untraut received a $200 purse from the congregation, as Holy Trinity Holy Trinity school children performed a Catholic program. A solemn mass was led by Rev Jubilant with Rev Jos Sand and Rev Reichl assisting. Bishop Schwebach praised his Catholic spirit. Numerous reverends from area parishes attended and UC Te Deum closed the rites.
Judge A L Sanborn arrives as federal court opens in the federal building at 11 am. U S Marshal Charles Lewiston, District Attorney W G Wheeler, and Clerk Alfred Harrison preside. Two cases heard. Fountain City Drill Co v Mast and Co and Davidson v Neprud in bankruptcy. Grand jury sworn. petit jurors with Commissioner Doherty named.
Elmwood Indiana October 1 A Lake Erie and Western freight train smashed into an open switch after two switchmen flirted with two girls and forgot to close it. Several cars were smashed and a grain elevator nearly destroyed. the two switchmen admitted the flirting and were dismissed.
Reports from St Francis hospital say Chief Hugh H. Byrne is getting along fairly well after a very delicate operation. He is gradually regaining strength and will, it is believed, ultimately recover.
Willie Hanson fourteen year old son of Mr and Mrs A L Hanson of 1439 Farwell street fractured his left leg just above the ankle while playing on wood piles behind the Fourth ward school. The injury occurred this morning and he was taken to St Francis hospital where the bone was set and he will be laid up for several weeks.
Rev. Mr. Baehren of Cirlte Germany visits La Crosse staying with Paul F. Wagner at 614 South Fourteenth Street while attending the Evangelical Association general conference in Milwaukee. He visits families met in Berlin and a reception was held at the Evangelical church on West Avenue yesterday afternoon. He preached to the congregation last evening.
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