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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
9
A supporter states 300,000 housewives use Galvanic Soap daily for laundry and kitchen use. The speaker argues Galvanic is an old trusted soap with 36 years of reputation and cannot harm clothes.
In Milwaukee on October 16, Kennedysurely Townsend? No. Fire Chief Thomas A. Clancy defense met resistance as Mayor Rose's secretary Charles L. Kennedy was forcibly ejected after repeated attempts to ask questions. Chairman Doerfler struggled to maintain order while audience jeered. The meeting voted to bar interruptions and Kennedy left the hall.
Racine Wisconsin association of bakers protested ridicule of their trade by cartoonists and moving pictures. Complaints led theater managers to stop objectionable pictures. Some urged home bakeries pay license fees. No formal action was taken.
Milwaukee sent hose cart steam engine and crew to Foster City after authorities requested help as the town lay enveloped by flames. Fire threatened surrounding areas and officials hoped Milwaukee equipment could halt the blaze.
John A. Aylward, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, spoke at Woodman’s Hall. The schools dismissed to give teachers and pupils a chance to hear the man from Madison.
Detroit October 16 The American League president Ban Johnson will oppose the appointment of George Stallings former Detroit manager as leader of the New York club. The battle will be fought behind closed doors at the winter meeting of league directors. Johnson recalls Stallings early conflicts and vows he should not re enter the league.
The Wisconsin synod of the Presbyterian church has adjourned and selected Oshkosh as the next meeting place. William Mentland of Oshkosh was re elected as a trustee for five years.
Madison Oct 16 There will be no state property tax this year for building the new capitol. Gov Davidson Secretary Frear and Treasurer Dahl comprising the state tax board ordered 450000 moved from the general fund to the capitol building fund. The resolution notes a projected general fund balance and urges no levy for the capitol next year.
Hearings set for Monday in Madison on a writ of certiorari by the Northern Pacific to review Soo Line approval of its grade crossing plan. The Northern Pacific sought court review after the railroad commission approved the crossing plans and the other roads protested.
Edward Weise of Oconto county died in a Green Bay hospital from gunfire injuries while hunting. He and a companion were walking when the friend slipped and fell. Weise’s gun discharged, its contents blew off the hip and entered the intestines.
State brief items report Emil Kretlow suing F M McGuire and Racine Sattley for 2900 dollars over a defective rig from their agent. In Fall Creek a wrestling match injures Darius Bressee. At Green Bay Ernest Neuman allegedly struck Willim McDowell, causing a skull fracture and death. Neuman to Oshkosh hospital. In Marshfield Henry Laubach, Russian Japanese war veteran, takes a five acre tract near town. In Manitowoc efforts press to close Jagogdinsky meat market after diphtheria deaths. father blamed for discord and market isolation.
New Haven Conn October 16 The New York Highlanders and the Chicago White Sox pursue Barney Reilly former Yale shortstop who coached last year but is barred from playing due to summer ball. Irwin of the Highlanders offers him a contract and Comiskey sends a representative to meet him. Reilly’s friends expect he will choose Chicago.
A group of theatrical men discuss the late Richard Mansfield in New York. They recall him as a delightful humorist and a fine raconteur in society, yet note his notable dignity and proper self-respect.
Little Helen asked who made the wind and was told God. After a severe wind storm she ran inside crying that Dad blew the barber's sign down, a humorous instance cited by Harpers Weekly.
The fall field meet for the 7th and 8th grades will be held tomorrow morning at the high school grounds. Instructor Carl Joerschke expects about 75 pupils to participate. The winning team will receive a handsome pennant.
A brief exchange contrasts the value of a plain, modest gentleman with a genius. It extols the blessing of being caught the first time one errs, noting the biggest nuisance on earth is a kicker and remarking that admiration grows for restraint and integrity as life unfolds.
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