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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1908
Page
6
The advertisement touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted laxative option. It stresses gentle cleansing and relief without debility or dosage increases, claiming physician approval and urging buyers to purchase the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product from leading druggists.
A Philadelphia pageant crowd riot left about 800 people treated for wounds as grandstand ticket disputes sparked clashes. Police battled crowds along Broad Street while ambulances ferried the injured to hospitals.
An advertisement from 1908 promotes Rheumaline as a universal remedy for rheumatism, claiming uric acid is the disease’s basis. It features testimonials, price details, and notes the product is sold at Hoeschler's Drug Store in La Crosse, urging readers to seek proof and start treatment.
Monthly report by Superintendent McMullen shows total employment as 33 with 22 males in occupations including bricklayers farm hands laborers quarrymen teamsters and yardmen and 11 females in chambermaids domestics kitchen girls laundresses and scrub-women.
At a meeting of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen a large number of new members were adopted. Plans for a banquet to be given October 2 were discussed and the affair will be held on that day.
Police took Mrs Frances McLeod to Belford New Jersey to identify a boy's body believed to be her son from his clothing. After viewing the clothes she gave police several conflicting stories about the identity.
A brief aphorism notes that men generally understand women better than women understand themselves, suggesting gender insight and social perception.
The piece describes panic at the stock exchange as people borrow on margins after believing stocks are rising. When the market turns, stocks fall and leading financiers, praised as country saviors, are forced to repurchase shares at half their purchase price. It argues removing tickets and end of margins would curb the evil.
R M Osborne a wealthy Chicago tailor was killed today by an elevated train. Police say he was robbed, knocked unconscious and placed on the track as the train approached. The motorman tried to halt the car but could not stop in time.
In Berlin on October 10 a point to point air race drew 25 aeronauts from four countries as a preview to the international cup race starting tomorrow. About 100000 spectators watched the start, the objective 65 miles northeast of Schmargendorf. Two Americans entered the main event.
In Chicago on October 10 a U S Court of Appeals sustained the sweeping injunction against picketing in the Allis Chalmers mulders case. Six words were added to the injunction forbidding strikers to picket persuade or coax workers from entering the company in an intimidating or threatening manner.
Blackburn Mo October 19 Bryan charges the government with failing to enforce the anti trust law as steel companies violate it. He reads a letter from former acting Attorney Richards intended to prove the claim.
Edwin W. Sims United States attorney for the northern district of Illinois and J H Welkerson a Chicago special attorney visited the president after Bonaparte summoned them to discuss cases in the district that are to appear before the Supreme Court next week.
Cubs and Tigers battled in a rain softened, muddy game with rapid scoring bursts. Key moments included Tinkers acceleration, Hoyt Hofman driving Runs, and a whirlwind rally by Detroit with Downs, Cobb, and Summers contributing as Chicago pulled ahead then extended their lead amid shifting innings and sporadic defense.
Tomah meets La Crosse in a football clash in ideal conditions with both sides in good shape. Coach Lookaround hails the team as excellent while Captain Tourtellette predicts a win but cautions La Crosse won’t have an easy time. Second team travels to Caledonia for a separate game as Caledonia’s squad, coached by Keeler, aims for a surprise victory.
A Democratic rally in Burr Oak featured local attorney W. F. Wolfe as the leading speaker. The event sparked strong enthusiasm for the Democrats and a new Democratic club was formed after the meeting. Wolfe plans to deliver another address at Mindoro tonight.
Big Eight teams enter second games as Yale faces Holy Cross in New Haven and Princeton meets Lafayette. Chicago and Northwestern draw interest. Michigan battles the Aggies at Lansing. Purdue should beat Earlham. Iowa meets Coe. Minnesota faces Ames. Nebraska vs Grinnell. East Coast tests include Yale Holy Cross Harvard Williams Cornell Oberlin Penn State Carlisle Syracuse. Syracuse Carlisle Indians notch likely win at Buffalo. Minneapolis Minnesota 10 Ames.
Mrs Jeanne La Roe and Sam Moore, previously released after a ninety day term for magazine grafting, were re-arrested here after working with La Crosse locals. They were found guilty again today on the same charge and sentenced to another 90 days in jail.
New York women form the New York Women's Aero club to train female aviators. The project, led by Mrs Lake wife of a submarine vessel constructor, and Mrs Gillespie wife of a notable aviator, names Mrs Leo Stevens wife of Captain Stevens as leader of the organization.
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