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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1909
Page
6
The article urges families to eat Quaker Oats daily during November for thirty days to gain health and vigor and to substitute meat and greasy foods. It emphasizes children should get a full share and notes regular and large family packages are available.
Oct 15 passed without a resignation from Overseer Johnson of the La Crosse coin poor farm. Commissioner Hauser had not received any communication by press time. If no resignation arrives by nightfall, the board may issue formal notice to vacate within 20 days. Johnson was reportedly in La Crosse consulting attorneys and was not located at the courthouse.
Rev J J Clemens, six year pastor and Humane Society head, has handed in his resignation requesting a successor be chosen before the holidays. He has not accepted a call yet but is considering several from large churches. He came from Ellsworth Wis and during his term 133 new members joined the church.
Canadian Pacific steamer Athabasca, 270 feet, built 1885, ran aground on Flow er Pot Island near Blue Peninsula. Crew of 56 and a small passenger list remain aboard as tugboats rush to the scene. Assiniboia sighted wreck but could not reach due to heavy seas under Captain Alex Brown.
The article argues Spain faces a coming upheaval as liberal and conservative factions prepare for conflict. It predicts a united liberal grouping to push radical reforms including curbing church powers while Alfonso clings to the church and monarchy, risking overthrow and a possible republic.
Mrs. Mary Ide, noted prison reform advocate, began a Chicago campaign after receiving 4000 acres to push inmates from penal institutions to a model convict farm in Cheyenne County Colorado, 160 miles east of Denver.
A subcontract between Wisconsin Telephone and Westby Telephone connects lines enabling Westby’s roughly five hundred subscribers to reach thousands on Bell lines. The arrangement expands local access and unites networks across the two companies.
Ed Hultberg arrested on downtown streets after complaints of begging. He pleaded guilty in county court and received a thirty day jail sentence.
County Clerk Charles H. Rawlinson issues a marriage license to W. H. Houdebeck of Deitrich Illinois and Miss Marie K. Boeckmann of this city. The wedding will be performed here by the bride’s brother Rev Fr Henry Boeckmann of Greenwood Wisconsin.
Property loss exceeding one hundred thousand dollars attributed to a hail storm that swept through north Georgia last night. Advices received today confirm extensive damage across multiple counties near Atlanta.
Joseph Fortune 32 formerly of Duluth and a saloon keeper in Ely Minn was shot there early today by Harry Eddy a switchman and may die according to reports.
In a muddled box score fragment, Browin Moran White Payne are listed as batteries for Cubs and Sox with Umpires O Day and Sheridan. No clear game outcome or complete details are present.
A party of seven aboard the Sarah K. disappeared after a heavy storm on Leech Lake near Walker Minnesota. The government launch Ojibway searched inlets and caves for wreckage while reports of a sinking were not credited. Passengers included Mrs Patrick Kennedy Stella Patrick Kennedy Mrs Karl Manley and Miss Maud Morical.
Detroit dispatch reports the National Commission sent Pinkerton detectives to Detroit Park to seize and sell all reserved seat tickets for Saturday's game. Secretary Schummer handed over the tickets, and sales opened at 1 pm, pleasing Detroit club officials beset by ticket criticism.
The Johnson Ketchel bout will be bulletined at the Bodega on Saturday afternoon.
Telegraph lines are down across western Tennessee as storm damage mounts. Reports indicate fifteen dead in Hamburg, two in Denmark, and one in Mulberry, with fatalities feared at Dyersburg Covington Stanton Badford Station Acton Hamburg and Willets amid widespread damage from last night’s tornado.
The Men's Society meets at J. J. Noem's home to debate whether the country would be better under prohibition. Louis Holm and John Olson support the affirmative while A. Opdahl and Peter Nelson argue the negative.
A stereopticon lecture by Dr Edward Evans on his travels in Italy will be held in the high school auditorium this evening. Organized by the Artemis club, the talk is expected to attract a large portion of the student body.
About 50 girls and young women attended a rally at the YWCA gym last evening signaling intent to join next season. The first class begins Monday with Miss Sophia Holze’s solo and talks on health by Dr. Sarah Nimocks and Mrs. Jessica Ross. The program included class schedules by Miss Carrie Marsh and a reception after at the association building. The association plans a basketball team this season with local high school and normal school teams and will add spring tennis and outdoor sports.
A burglar entered Fritz saloon and Beutler's store via basement and corner door, tapping the cash register and stealing about 50 cents in pennies and Canadian coins. He fled when light came on, armed with a heavy hammer. description shows a 5 foot 9 inch, well built man wearing a soft hat. Police had not yet connected him to the crime by late afternoon.
New York reports from Brooklyn that State Senator Patrick H McCarren is dying and has made his will. Dr Hughes notes the senator's condition worsened with irregular pulse and great pain from gas, while his temperature remains normal.
The Combination team of the North Side Bowling league defeated the Swastikas in last night’s match.
Amite City reports Av ery Blount, sentenced to be hanged for the murder of Mrs. Bugz Breeland and her daughter, writes a statement claiming innocence. He asks the world to scorn the place and vows to torment the witnesses who convicted him with hellfire and maledictions.
El Paso Texas awaits the arrival of President Diaz to meet President Taft in a ceremony planned for the next day. Governor Campbell of Texas attended the preparations and received a warm reception from local citizens.
San Francisco report says boxing stars Jack Johnson and Stanley Ketchel may be arrested tomorrow for potential violation of California anti betting law. The heavyweight title bout is under scrutiny as authorities prepare to enforce the new law adopted by the state assembly.
Dr. Edward Evans of this city and his wife are listed among the patrons and patronesses for the Catholic Students' Association annual freshman reception at the University of Wisconsin in Madison Wisconsin next Saturday evening.
England fears the execution of Francisco Ferrer will trigger serious social disturbances across Europe and may involve England in the turmoil as unrest spreads from the continent.
Two laborers drowned and fourteen narrowly escaped death when a flatboat swamped crossing the St. Louis River bay in Duluth Minnesota. Sixteen Northern Pacific dock laborers were aboard. fourteen were rescued.
Detroit police hold Dr. George Fritch in connection with the death and dismemberment of Maybelle Millman. Investigators plan to arraign him on manslaughter charges after new testimony from chauffeur J W Leach, who drove Fritch to the bridge with sacks believed to contain the body parts. Detective Captain McDonnell says Fritch appears cowed and confident he will be found guilty.
Eleven Chinese migrants from Mexico were arrested on an incoming westbound train in Dallas Texas on October 15 by United States marshals. They are jailed awaiting deportation as part of a crackdown on smuggling from Mexico.
Two men, W. D. Farris and Edward Dosier, were shot from ambush near Paris Texas and remain in a hospital with slight chance of recovery. Buckshot from shotguns used. police search for the would‑be assassins as officers investigate the ambush.
In Lawrenceburg Indiana E H Shanks was bitten by a gila monster during a street fair while performing as a wild girl impersonator. The lizard clamped its teeth and buried them before it was removed. Shanks, English immigrant, is in serious but hopeful condition after admission to a hospital.
Theodore Roosevelt sends a telegram from South Africa to Commander R. E. Peary praising the Arctic achievement. He calls Peary one of the greatest feats and says Americans are deeply indebted. The message was received in Brooklyn and relayed to the press.
Ex Senator Lindsay Frankfort Ky reports the death of United States Senator Ott a say after a several year illness. He was elected to fill the vacancy caused by John G. Carlyle and served on the Interstate Commerce Commission and the World’s Columbus Commission among other posts.
A heated dispute arises over the saying that if you seek trouble you won’t find a needle of hay. Observers note the clash reflects differing views on effort and outcome.
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