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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1909

Page

10

New York Mayoralty Fight Centered on Bannard and Gaynor

The piece outlines the battle between Republican nominee Bannard and Justice William J. Gaynor for New York mayor. It highlights Bannard as a Wall Street ally with Yale ties and strong business leadership, and portrays Gaynor as a steadfast, combative judge known for blunt directness and a history of clashes with Tammany Hall.

Tammany Barnard Wall Street Yale Dolphin Jute Mills Patterson N. J Continental Trust Company Treasury Fairchilds New York Security and Trust Company Continental Bannard New York Trust Company Charity Organization Society William J. Gaynor State Supreme Court Mr. Bannard Gaynor Bingham Justice Gaynor United States Bryan John W. Kern

Bank Robbery Suspects Surrounded Near Minocqua

Four masked men robbed the Bank of Minocqua in Minocqua Wisconsin early yesterday. Sheriff Maas says a posse has the robbers surrounded in woods between Hazelhurst and Minocqua.

Merrill, Wis iThe Bank of Minocqua Wis Maas Hazelhurst

Illinois hunter convicted for deer in Sawyer county

Madison Wis October 21 Game Warden Geo W Rickeman reports the conviction in Sawyer county of Dr E A Sickler an Illinois hunter Deputy Warden A Hurlburt watched the doctor and finally landed him with a deer carcass Two cases were made of the transaction and 60 25 was the gross income to the office of the state Mike Coburn of the same county was also convicted for killing one deer and paid 28

Madison Wis Geo. W. Rickeman Sawyer County E. A. Sickler Illinois Hurlburt Mike Coburn

Conductor Killed While Coupling in Wisconsin

Hugh McMahon 39 an Omaha railroad extra conductor was run over and killed at Spooner Wisconsin while making an airbrake coupling. He was from a large Nine son family of Michael McMahon of Three Lakes and the first to be overtaken.

New Richmond Wis Hugh McMahon Omaha Spooner Michael McMahon Three Lakes McMahon

Painter Electrocuted on Bridge Near Watertown

John Sanger of Waukesha a painter for the Milwaukee Electric railway and Light company was electrocuted while at work on a bridge five miles east of Watertown Vic on Wednesday. He was 45 years old and survived by a wife and family.

Watertown Vic John Sanger Waukesha Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company

Milwaukee laborer dies after Central Avenue auto crash

Frank Colby aged 50 a laborer was fatally injured when struck by a car on Central Avenue last night He died while en route to the hospital in Milwaukee on October 21.

Milwaukee Wis Central Avenue Frank Colby

Attempt to Blow Safe in Stillwater County Office Foiled

In Stillwater Minnesota on October 21 at 2 30 am robbers tried to blow the county treasurer’s office safe. A neighborly warning from Miss Ollie Peterson sister in law of Sheriff Ostrom led to an investigation and the culprits fled. The door was pried drilled and a nitroglycerin charge set off but no money was taken and no clues left.

Stillwater Minn Ollie Peterson Ostrom

Woman Says Shot Was Accidental in St Paul Office

Mrs. George M. Doran was arraigned after admitting she shot her husband Dr. George M. Doran in his Seventh and Roberts street office in St. Paul. She says the doctor wrestled her to the floor and held her throat with his knee before the revolver in her muff discharged.

ST. Paul, Minn George M. Doran Seventh and Roberts Streets St. Paul

Dramatic dialogue hints at Maude’s quiet fragility

In a tense exchange Nell asks about Maude’s presence in the swim scene. Belle replies Maude was present only barely enough to keep from getting her feet wet, signaling restraint or avoidance.

Nell Maude

Home Cure For Catarrh Sufferers

An article from the Guttenberg Press promotes a simple remedy for nasal and throat catarrh. It cites Prof. Von Sternberg recommending 2 ounces vintox dissolved in a pint of water to be snuffed up the nose or used as a gargle to soothe inflamed passages.

Guttenberg Press Prof von Sternberg

Forewarned of Terrible Death

Chester La Pray a 16 year old elevator operator in Minneapolis fell while closing a gate and was crushed between the gate and car. He had earlier told his mother he feared something bad might happen and urged to stay home before leaving for work. The fatal accident occurred as the elevator descended to the basement.

Minneapolis Minn Chester la Pray G. la Pray

Veteran Found Dead by School Girls in La Crescent

In La Crescent Minnesota on Tuesday afternoon Chris Hertz an elderly veteran was found dead at his home by two school girls who were on an errand neighbors entered the house to confirm. Hertz had not been seen since Saturday evening officials noted. The piece also mentions Miss Vinnie Cook returning to Denver and an M E Aid society lunch at Mrs. D C Webster and Mr. and Mrs. A T Emily returning from South Dakota to their homestead.

LA Crescent Minn Chris Hertz Old Soldier Vinnie Cook T. J. Harris Denver Col M. E. Aid Society D. C. Webster A. T. Emily South Dakota

Prairie Fire Sweeps Towns in Minnesota

Prairie fire swept Lowell and Fanny, west and north of Crookston, causing about 30000 dollars in damage. On the Buffington farm 800 tons of hay burned, and five families in the two towns reportedly lost all their possessions.

Crookston Minn Lowell Fanny Buffington

Pink Eye Epidemic Reported in La Crosse Seasonal Illness

A local physician notes a pink eye outbreak in La Crosse during a seasonal rise. The condition inflames the inner eyelid corners, causes eye soreness and light sensitivity, and is mildly contagious but mainly spread through direct contact. Home treatment typically cures in five to six days.

la Crosse

The Pelican Among Life’s Little ills

A brief humorous verse noting life’s petty annoyances and unpaid bills, contrasting a man’s will with a pelican’s misfortune as imagined by The Delineator.

Walnut Tree Inspires Thoughts Of Fudge

A walnut tree stands tall in all seasons with delicate leaves, while a girl on earth muses about fudge.

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