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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1907
Page
6
An old article discusses fraudulent medical claims praising Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for “female weakness” and other ailments. It warns against sham endorsements and urges seeking legitimate medical advice, noting deceptive testimonials and mailed booklets.
Milwaukee court hearings reveal details from the Pfister indictment saga. Witnesses describe bribe money tied to the old morgue pile sale to the street railway company and the involvement of directors Kililea and Seaulta, with questions about who funded the bribery scheme and the source of the information.
Dr. Howard A. Ayers of the New York Polyclinic told a New York Academy of Medicine audience that 250000 deaths yearly stem from mosquito bites. He cited five diseases tied to bites and said the government fights the danger by draining swamp lands.
A middle aged woman seeks a part time cleaning position and mentions interest in clerical or managerial support within a Cameron Tow area. The brief notes a willingness to start with a tighter schedule and potential for formal employment.
In Dewitt County Illinois Oct 19 the Magill case ended with acquittal. State's Attorney pressed for guilt, recalling a broken life and Brinman letters. Marguerite Magill sobbed as Magill and Pay Graham Magill remained stoic, while the judge declared there could be no guilty verdict.
Work on the Pettibone park bridge approaches is nearly finished as the La Crosse Dredging Company moves the dredge away to level ground. Controversy brews over the contract letting for the fourth span with C W Noble offering to install the bridge for $600 less. Creosote work advances on Cass Rivers with blocks treated from Fifth to Tenth, two blocks left.
At a popular meeting of the Eagles last evening final arrangements were made for the anniversary reception to be held in the lodge room Friday evening November 15. The minstrel show date was not fixed yet but will be set for a similar time in November. Six new members were initiated into the organization.
Attorney Charles B. Miller, spending the week in Prairie du Chien Wisconsin for rest and to cure nervousness, is expected to return home tonight. He has suffered for weeks with nervousness and heart trouble and sought relief from baths at Prairie du Chien.
Messrs Fred GO HUNTING VONAY Hartwell Horace Norton Frank Winters and A A Bleekman Jr set out on a hunting expedition up the Mississippi aboard a lauvieh. One aims to disembark for treasure while another watches for a fluttering quartet and peeks with a field glass to keep the pilot from spoiling the trip. Orcas for game are reported plentiful.
James Howard, believed yegg and alleged ringleader, is in county jail after a short sentence for petit larceny. Federal Postal Inspector Fraser pursues charges over the Minnowee post office robbery, with local residents testifying Howard’s movements before the Sept raid.
John Johnson, a renowned trainer and jockey, was kicked in the knee by a horse while ascending to his trotter. He endured severe pain but received medical attention and attended his marriage, though he is barely able to stay on his leg. The injury could have fractured if struck below the knee.
Conductor Md Dingman of the Soo Line was attacked on a Soo Line train near Sault Ste. Marie on Oct. 18 after refusing fare. Two men slashed his face with a knife and damaged him. Passengers confined the suspects in the baggage car and handed them to Manistique authorities as the assailants fled via a window. Dingman is expected to recover.
In Minneapolis on October 19 during a staged stockade defense, several National Guard members were injured by gunfire from Indian guns. Salt was placed in the weapons by hostile individuals, causing face injuries to the defenders as they fought off encircling attackers.
Vice President Pairbanks plans discussing inland waterway improvements during a Texas tour that opened in Sioux City. He argues deepening inland streams would aid commerce and lower freight rates similarly to the Mississippi project, urging not to lose sight of inland waterways.
The North Lumber Co of Yon, Miss fails with assets around 3 million dollars and liabilities near 1.3 million. A receiver, S. D. Thayer of Gulfport, is appointed amid car shortages on Gulf & Shin Island road hindering timber delivery. Bondholders reportedly were not fully consulted on the receiver appointment.
October grand jury warning drives the largest mass departure of gamblers from Chicago. Officials protected the operation, but fear of subpoenas to the October grand jury prompts a hurried escape led by Monsonites and figures like John Condon and Ram McGinnis who controlled racetrack gambling.
Havana October 19 The Agrarian League has petitioned Gov Magoon for Free Interchange between Cuba and the United States. The term is seen as implying Annexation. The petition reflects dissatisfaction of the commercial and producing classes with current conditions.
Felix Muetze and Walter W. West, longtime collaborators, left for Minneapolis to rejoin the Symphony orchestra. Muetze recently returned east with a program of Sousa’s band, while West is a well known arranger linked to the ensemble.
New York October 19 Miss Mae Bradley arrested for aiding Mrs Maud Clark in kidnapping Carlton Kremer aged 5 from Dr C Kremer Lexington Avenue. She refused to answer police questions declaring she would rather die than disgrace her parents who are prominent and wealthy. The court adjourned until Monday after a fainting spell during questioning.
Mr and Mrs F C Aiken return to Chicago after visiting Register of Deeds Frank Aiken Miss Ida Aiken accompanies them for a brief visit in Chicago.
Winoneus complains that the recent removal of three sawmills from the riverfront area has left the property empty and gives the territory an unoccupied, barren look.
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