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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1909
Page
6
The article touts Gold Dust soap powder as superior to traditional cake soap. It dissolves instantly in water, softening hard water and dissolving dirt, making it the most convenient and fastest cleanser for clothes and other items.
In a baseball page report, Detroit and Pittsburgh exchange defensive plays in the early innings. Clarke makes a pair of fine catches in left center and on a line drive. Byrne, Bush, and Maddox are involved in fielding plays as Crawford and Leach also contribute nimble grabs. No runs, hits, or errors noted in the described frames.
In a tense game, Wagner delivered multiple key plays including a superb stop and a third hit aiding Detroit's defense. Both sides grappled for runs with sharp fielding and decisive outs, yet the score remained tied through six innings as Abstein Clarke and Delehanty collected hits for Detroit and Pittsburg countered with solid defensive chances.
La Crosse Cemetery association trustees meet in the federal building to discuss the eastern addition to Oak Grove cemetery. They plan to complete the work this fall if possible with a large crew grading and laying out drives. A future concrete viaduct over the Green Bay tracks is shelved due to funds, and a gate from La Crosse street will be erected instead. Regular business then resumes.
Pittsburg hustled to an 8 run 11 hit performance while Detroit managed 6 runs on 10 hits and 4 errors. Moriarity drew a walk and scored as Delehanty reached third for Pittsburg with big baserunning and timely hits. Rain interrupted play with late scoring pushes from both sides and a dramatic defensive stop by Wagner.
In San Bernardino on October 11, Billy Boy Pinto the Indian killer of Mike Boniface has signalled allies to aid him. Long Boy, his cousin, departs with food and ammunition to reach the desert stronghold. Three posses head to reinforce and aim to starve out the barricaded fugitive with fresh supplies every three days.
In Chicago Lawn an explosion from gasoline at a home killed two children and left another child dying. Angela Christopher had just left to pick tomatoes when Frances Christopher removed the stove lid and poured gasoline on the fire igniting the flames. The incident was not reported to police until today.
The New York Evening World reports E. H. Harriman left an estate valued at 267 million dollars to his widow Mrs E B Harriman, making her the richest woman. The fortune included 6 million given to each of five children and 3 thousand to other relatives, with about 27 million remaining to Mrs Harriman. It notes Mrs Harriman knew her husband's business moves and will carry out his plans.
In county probate court today a special examination assesses the administration of the James Barclay estate. Heirs contend the special administratrix David N Barclay has not reported all properties in trust in the final accounting. Mrs Barclay, original administratrix, died before accounting.
News arrives of the death of Julia O. Storey 47 a former La Crosse resident and sister of J Ole Storey. She died at Tacoma Wash leaving three brothers J Ole Storey Portland Paul C Storey Kansas City and Carl Storey Seattle and three sisters Anna Emma Storey and Mrs A B Horn Tacoma.
No exact date set for a south side bowlers meeting. Charles Hunt secretary of the La Crosse Bowling Association said the matter is left to him and that he intends to call a meeting before week’s end.
Thous ands of dollars in gold and silver stolen from the Great Northern express office in Seattle after binding the night clerk and an assistant. The robbers fled with several sacks of valuables in the early hours.
Gustave Emden a New York lace importer and two children, named as principals in a Grand Forks N D kidnaping last Thursday, are believed to be hiding in Minneapolis according to police.
Dr A A Jorris and L B Raymond elected delegates from the First Congregational church to the Congregational brotherhood in St Paul next Thursday. Rev Henry Faville will also attend the sessions.
The article explains neurasthenia or nervous exhaustion as a modern ailment with energy loss, irritability, insomnia, nervous indigestion, and fatigue. It links most symptoms to nervous dyspepsia and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the cure, claiming digestion supports nerve strength. It urges readers to buy a box for 59 cents and request a free sample from F. A. Stuart Co., Marshall Michigan.
Milwaukee bank president James K. Ilsley argues the deposit guaranty system is unjust and harmful. He cites Columbia Bank failures and deposits swelling to 2.8 million as examples of how the law enables incompetence and undermines banking standards.
George Blackstone Irving city promoter and builder will lecture at the La Crosse theater Thursday Oct 21 on municipal improvements. He recently won 500 dollars from Springfield Mass board of trade for best growth ad plan. He proposes Springfield raise 25000 annually for an advertising fund to boost civic patriotism and growth.
La Crosse and Winona Interurban Railway plans a La Crosse Winona route with freight after passenger runs. The Water Power company and Onalaska substation tie in, suggesting lines to West Salem Bangor and Sparta with new trackage in La Crosse. Officials deny details, but local reports and maps align with citywide franchise moves ahead of a council session.
Leo Mueller of the U S revenue cutter Itaska returned from a 13 000 mile Mediterranean voyage and a European cruise. He arrived on ten days leave to visit his mother Mrs C L Mueller and relatives at 626 Cass Street. The Itaska visited Messina amid quake debris and scent of ruin. Mueller sent home souvenirs from Athens Genoa Venice Gibraltar Lisbon and other ports.
A large congregation at St Marys church attended Dr Condon Sunday evening as part of a series on Catholic doctrine. The lecture argued for the divine origin of Christianity, refuting rationalist authors like Gibbons and Lesky and stressing the churchs faith.
Otto Ebert of Ottawa Kansas vanished after registering as a student at Valparaiso University in Indiana. He left Sept 14 with a large sum of money and did not write home after Sept 21 when he paid part of his tuition. Investigators joined the case as his worried parents fear foul play.
A Tribune correction states Jake Newburg did not steal or possess the bicycle. An error in reporting claimed the wheel was left at King's bicycle shop by Newburg, but records show a different party owned or handled the wheel. The local clothing salesman named Jake Newburg was not involved in the incident.
The regular annual meeting of the Manufacturers and Jobbers club will be held tomorrow evening at the La Crosse club after the La Crosse Board of Trade adjourns. It aims to start at 7 p m to allow attendance at both meetings, with a possible one week adjournment for the Board of Trade if needed.
Dear Sir I do not believe the tobacco trust item printed Oct 4 on the front page first column. I am not interested in tobacco but wish to correct your error. Respectfully yours a subscriber.
In La Crosse the Pastors Union held its annual meeting this morning electing officers for the coming year. President Rev J L Panzlay First vice president Rev AR Randall Second vice president Rev Joy Ayscue Secretary treasurer Rev D Cunningham. Program committee Revs Ri dall Ayscue Cunningham. A post session discussion on Religion Problem of Our Youth was led by Rev Henry fy ville.
The funeral for Eva M. Waldenberges was at St John’s Church with Rev Kaluza officiating, burial in Catholic cemetery. Interment for infant Walter Miller occurred at Campbell cemetery after services at 1319 Wood Street with undertaker Dwyer in charge.
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