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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1908

Page

6

Milky Way Main Street Milk Spill after Wagon Crash

A Sunrise Dairy wagon owned by Casper Zweiful overturned in street car tracks on Main Street between 6th and 7th streets spraying milk over the pavement. The Pure Food Company wagon driver and a boy in charge failed to notice the approaching street car, breaking the wagon tongue and injuring the horses but causing no injuries. Zweiful planned to bill the street car company.

Main Street Norilk Casper Zweiful Bowyer- Farber Furniture Company Zweiful Sunrise Dairy Farm 6Th Pure Food Company

Basketball at Y. M. C. A. Tonight

Two basketball games are scheduled at the Y M C A with Sioux facing Kokos at 7 30. Lineups include Erickson and Keisler for the Sioux and Johnson Larson Bangsberg Evans for the Kokos. A second game features Eagles against Pirates led by Horton Nelson Zein Buchda and Peterson. A meeting will form a basketball league with about seven teams expected to enter. Championship games may be played New Year’s Day at the Y M C A.

Sioux Kokos A. Erickson FE. H. Erickson E. A. Erickson G. Keisler Eagles A. Horton

Reform in People's Ice Company sale and expansion plans

George Warpinger bought E H Derr's stake in the People's Ice Company leaving Warpinger, Frank Schwalbe and Leo as stockholders. The firm plans to build a new ice house due to storage shortages during famine. Three Lumber Co. lots near the river south of Market Street were purchased for the project. Construction will start soon.

George Warpinger E. H. Derr People’s Ice Company Messrs Frank Schwalbe Leo Conti E'S Ice Company Lumber Company Market Street

Otto Bosshard Delivers Maiden Campaign Speech in Rockland

County Republican chairman Otto Bosshard gave his first speech of the present campaign at a rally in Rockland town hall last evening. James Thompson EC Raymond and Senator Thomas Morris also spoke to the farmers gathered at Campbell town hall.

Otto Bosshard Republican Committee Rockland Town Hall James Thompson EC. Raymond Thomas Morris J. E. McConnell Campbell Town Hall

Pittsburg Detectives Duel Over Night Breakers

In Pittsburg two detectives on a house breaking hunt met by chance in a well lit street and exchanged fire. James Farrell was killed by Clyde Edenburn who was unharmed. A captured crook fleeing during the duel escaped, and Farrell’s brother vowed to pursue Edenburn.

Pittsburg James Farrell Clyde Edenburn Edenburn Farrel

Matt Sees Sights in Chicago with Dr Sutter

Dr. F. C. Sutter returned from Chicago after a brief business trip. He was joined by his assistant Matt who was greatly astonished by the sights in the great city.

F. C. Sutter Chicago

Old Resident Hauss Leaves City for Tacoma

Christian Hauss and family depart tonight for Tacoma Washington ending a residence here since 1855. Hauss, a 33 year employee of Segelke plant, is described as a city pioneer. They lived at 516 South Fourth.

Christian Hauss Tacoma Wash Hauss Segelke, Kohlhaus South Fourth

Truth and Duality Laxative Appeal to Well Informed Readers

An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted laxative. It claims the product cleanses and relieves internal organs without debility or dosage increases, noting pleasant natural action and physician approval. It urges buying the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product from leading druggists.

California Fig Syrus Co

Taft Campaign Notes and Straw Polls Across States

Chicago reports on Professor Furey inviting Roosevelt to speak before the campaign ends. Straw ballot results from major cities hint Taft carries Ohio and Indiana while Democrats gain in other regions. Oklahoma shifts to Democrats and New England states show tight races. Taft tours Indiana with large crowds and optimistic Indiana leaders expect a Republican finish. Hitchcock predicts Taft victory in New York Ohio Indiana with a close Maryland.

Chicago Cincinnati New York St. Louis Taft Ohio Kansas Maryland New England Bryan Oklahoma Cleveland Toledo Connecticut Rhode Island Indiana Richmond Ind Greenfiel Harry New Goodrich Crumpacker Hitchcock Titcheoe Roosevelt Parker

Birthday party for Charles Turner on 22nd birthday

A Thursday evening celebration honored Mr. Charles Turner of 212 Rose Street. Guests included Edward Liso Henry Liso Chris Christemeyer Edward Betzel Hugh Lowery Wm Lumley and several couples and individuals listed in attendance. Games were played and refreshments served.

Charles Turner Rose Street Edward Liso Henry Liso Chris Christemeyer Edward Betzel Hugh Lowery Wm. Lumley Byers J. Mueller Helen Vachinski Tressa Wickert Viola Schumway Malinda Baseh Minnie Teckler Barbara Bazel Mr. Haskins

Fall season calls for reliable timekeeping and prizes

Autumn signals a busy season with needs for a dependable watch and an alarm clock for cool mornings. Social functions in fall and winter demand small, accessible prizes and handy, interesting gifts from a convenient store.

Oltman Heads the Teachers Assn

Oltman leads the teachers association stressing the need for broader training for rural teachers and proposing high schools offer preparatory programs. State Inspector Hunt speaks on needed legislation for better country school supervision and teacher prep, followed by Principal Jackson on pupil drilling.

W. S. Hunt L. W. Wood M. H. Jackson

Bryan Voices A New Deal Tone In Early Stop

N Y Middleton October 24 Bryan opened with Tafts line on over prosperity. He blamed the few for panic and urged a united effort to build a sound business base. The Patterson stop was missed. a five minute stop drew vast crowds and Bryan halted the train to finish speaking.

Middleton N. Y Bryan Taft Patterson N. J

Receding Waters Give Up the Dead

Shawnee Oklahoma October 24 The Canadian river receded revealing flood casualties. One confirmed death two dying and many bodies feared after cloudburst. J J Smith swept away while saving stock tracing body. William Smith precarious after 48 hours marooned on a knoll with no food. J B Moberly a Rock Island switchman badly injured may die. Damage estimated over 1 million with slow rescue efforts.

Shawanee Okla J. J. Smith Wm. Smith J. B. Moberly Rock Island Moberly

Kidnaps Soulmate To Weaken Trial In Dannebaum Case

Chicago reports Mildred Hartman a young society figure named by Mrs Marguerite Dannebaum as the soul mate of her husband. The heiress is being kept overseas by her father Joseph S Hartman to shield her from scandal surrounding the divorce suit.

Chicago Europe Mildred Hartman Dannebaum Joseph S. Hartman Marguerite Dannebaum

Rate Commission's Rules Into Effect

Madison Wis Oct 24 The railroad rate commission standards of service for all public utilities in the state become effective today The twenty five rules were announced three months ago and the intervening time was allowed for companies to prepare for implementation The order aims to improve service in nearly every city statewide

Madison Wis Railroad Rate Commission

Moros Slay Workers At Mindanao Sugar Plantation

Nine Filipino laborers and their superintendent were killed in a Moros raid on the Shepard sugar plantation near Iligan Mindanao. The attackers burned buildings before being repelled by the workers who rallied to drive them off.

Manila Shepard Iligan Mindanao

Johnson to Appeal Cleveland Street Car Referendum

Mayor Johnson declared he will contest the street car referendum result in court. He argues voting machines were not clearly labeled as required by Ohio referendum law, prolonging the lengthy Cleveland street car dispute.

Johnson Cleveland Ohio

Blizzard devastates New Mexico ranges and herders

A Cumbr es mountains blizzard roars into Rio Arriba county killing twenty thousand sheep and likely six herders. Stock losses mount across the stricken districts as rescue efforts begin.

Santa FE N. M Cumbres Mountains Rio Arrida

Lumber dealer A. T. Wheeler dies from honey of tar poisoning

In Des Moines Iowa October 24 A T Wheeler a leading Corning lumber dealer is dying from strychnine poisoning believed linked to a bottle of honey of tar sent from the Chicago stock yards. No sender identified.

Des Moines, In A. T. Wheeler Corning Chicago

Japan Ready to Aid United States in Philippines Policy

Marquis Katsura, Japan prime minister, says American occupation of the Philippines benefits civilization and Japan will assist United States in its mission. He notes Japan and China share concern over surplus population and outlines colonization plans for Korea. Meanwhile, U S press prints favorable notes on a Japanese American alliance as city council votes for English night schools.

Rio Marquis Katsura Japan United Press Today Philippines America United States China Corea

Foley's Orino Laxative credited with saving child life

A Wisconsin father credits Foley's Orino Laxative with saving his three year old son's life. The boy was severely constipated with a high fever and poor condition. after two doses, the fever disappeared and the child recovered fully.

Foley A. Wolkush Casimer Wis O. T. Erhart

Funeral of John Bjornstad Monday

Jno J Bjornstad died after a year long tuberculosis at 1 am Friday at his home 1416 Mississippi street He was 36 born December 11 1872 in Coon Valley He worked as a bookkeeper at Gund Brewing for five years before health forced retirement He is survived by his wife two children his parents four brothers and one sister The body will go to Coon Valley on the early Southeastern train Monday for last rites and burial at the local church cemetery Viewing Sunday afternoon at his home 1416 Mississippi street

Jno J. Bjornstad Mississippi Street Mr. Bjornstad Colorado Bjornstag Coon Valley Gund Brewing Company Hans Arnt Martin la Crosse J. N. Middlein Ottawa Ill

Millers to challenge Wisconsin feeding stuffs law

The Wisconsin Millers' Association moves to repeal the feeding stuffs law arguing it unconstitutional. A test case will be filed in Antigo against David Goldberg to be tried in November, with plans to appeal to the state supreme court.

Neenah, Wis Wisconsin Millers’ Association Wisconsin Art Antigo Wis David Goldberg Circuit Court Supreme Court

Vagrant Moulder Fatally Struck by Train Near Madison

Madison news reports a vagrant iron moulder identified as Charles Furgeson, about 40, killed by a Milwaukee Road train near Monona Avenue lake end. The body was found early this morning. coroner Lynch searches for relatives. A Philadelphia origin is suspected, with a moulders union card found on him.

Madison Wis Chas. Furgeson Milwaukee Road Lake Monona Avenue Lynch Philadelphia Moulders’ Union

Stafford backs Esch for speaker in Milwaukee speech

In Milwaukee last night Congressman Stafford urged John J. Esch of this city as successor to Joe Cannon as speaker of the house, renewing support for Esch’s candidacy.

Milwaukee Stafford John J. Esch Joe Cannon

Commitments Stated for Mrs. S. Mitchell at Mendota Asylum

Mrs. S. Mitchell of 702 West Avenue South was yesterday committed to the state asylum at Mendota after examinations by Drs. Beckman and Marquardt.

S. Mitchell West Avenue South Mendota

Second High School Team Victorious Over Fifth Ward

The second high school team won a close Friday preliminary game against Fifth Ward with a final score of 5 to 0. Substitutes from the high team played on the opposing side, revealing the high's signals.

Fleet officers prepare for net voyage to Amoy China

Yokohama reports officers and men busy with preparations for a net voyage to Amoy China tomorrow. 4% are underway in readiness. Sperry hosted a reception aboard the Connecticut as a closing event. A water carnival night is planned.

Yokohama Amoy China Sperry Connecticut

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THE Elliott - Loeffler Company Pearl St Hoeschler Bros A. Bellevue Jao Kindley. Co. F. & L. Ruanckel M. Simon Spence-McCord Drug Co S. 4Th St H. C. Evenson GOV Lyecs Doerflingers New Dairyman Derr People’s Ice CO Otto Matt T. R Professor Furey Marquette Club Washington President Roosevelt Sio Main ST. LaCrosse Oltman Ass’n Soulmate Rate Commission MOROS New Mexico Uncle Sam Way John Bjornstad Esch Cannon State Bank OF LA Cross U. S Lacrosse Tribune Mammoth Tri Tribune Estelle Solon J. Reuter Chas Weiss Y. M. C. A. Hall Leithold’s Cardiff Wilmington Coal Cass St FLEET
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