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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1908
Page
6
The ad urges readers to test P G Naphtha Soap to prove its quality. It promises continued use if the product meets expectations and notes instructions inside the wrapper. It emphasizes that P G is not ordinary soap and should not be used in the ordinary way.
Arthur Blair, a Toland graduate, secured an excellent position with Heileman Brewing Co. The school notes nearly 450 graduates placed in the last year, a record for their business program in La Crosse Wisconsin.
Alderman C F Lang campaigns against the La Crosse City Railway Co as it seeks to tear up the Sixteenth street line to the Catholic cemetery The carrier cites city ordinance and jurisdiction while Lang alleges selective fare handling unprofitability and argues the line served a broad southern district with a shorter route pending state railroad commission ruling and possible city inquiry into books and profits.
Local advertising promotes Rheumaline Remedies for rheumatism with East touring the city. He claims six weeks of cures have occurred in La Crosse and urges residents to visit Hoeschler's Drug Store for free talks. Remedies target arthritis neuralgia lumbago gout and related disorders with money back guarantees and mail orders available.
John Ahman, a laborer, was killed instantly by a freight train at Sun McGill station, a mile south of McGregor, Saturday night while sitting on the tracks. Police believe he was under the influence of liquor when he dozed. The body was returned to McGregor for burial.
Elmer Jenks of French Island discovers his wife Mrs. Elmer Jenks has abducted their child while she was ill. After recovering, she travels to La Crosse and back to Kansas City aided by a friend. The couple, facing potential divorce, pursue custody through legal channels while Jenks seeks writs and possible court action.
Taft began a strenuous Ohio tour addressing farmers in Morrow with Sen Smith of Michigan joining as assistant spellbinder. He plans 16 stops including Akron tonight while in good voice after a refreshed rest. Bryan appeals to university students at Nebraska campus and heads westward tour. 25,000 donors to Bryan fund reported by Democratic national HQ. Warren says Wyoming safe for Taft with strong margin. Gompers urges labor to back Bryan amid injunction concerns.
Eyewitnesses describe a collision between a streetcar and an ice wagon on Main Street. No passengers were aboard the streetcar. both sides blame the other over whether the street was clear. Spectators sided with the ice company men, noting the streetcar should have stopped.
Advertisements for bids will be placed for the sewer authorized by the council. The line runs from Ninth and Green Bay to the Mormon Coulee road and continues from Ninth and the Mormon Coulee road to West Ave.
The speaker urged support for the Democrats, saying duty required backing the party and its candidates to uphold government by law.
Oct. 12. Thaw is remanded to Matteawan after a not proven sanity plea and pending appeal. Justice Mills ruled no release due to ongoing state court appeal and unresolved federal production questions. Thaw’s mother and sister Mrs. Carnegie and brother Josiah Thaw attended the court session.
Melbourne sources report Australia intends to sever the Anglo Japanese treaty to form a white man’s Pacific. Officials say break will come within years, fueled by anti Asiatic sentiment and tough exclusion laws. A high official warned that Japan will seek markets, prompting retaliation and possible rupture with Britain.
A Trempealeau county group of leading Norwegian citizens warned Governor Davidson against meddling in local politics. They oppose any move to retire Senator La Follette, and suggest a Stephenson-Davidson candidacy is possible. The episode adds to a growing political sensation with rumors and secretive exchanges surrounding state leadership.
The Western Wisconsin Poultry association will stage its annual exhibit at the second ward school in unutilized library rooms from December 16 to 21. A large number of owners plan to exhibit birds, promising extraordinary value.
The special light committee appointed by Mayor Anderson will meet tomorrow night at 8 o clock to discuss a municipal lighting plant. Aldermen Lang Jojade and Schnell comprise the committee.
In Chicago on October 12 Judge Grosseup said the court will not issue an opinion before tomorrow on the petition for rehearing of the Standard Oil $29,000,000 fine. The expected decision hinges on the petition, with a ruling anticipated in the near term.
From factory to you salesmen and women seek an agent in your area for our strengthened gold rings. Beautiful designs with prices to fit all budgets. A paying permanent business with very small capital. Excellent mail order or side line for travelers. Illustrated circular available. Essex Jewelry Co. Amesbury Mass.
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