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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1909

Page

6

Mysterious killing tied to three men, one held

A man identified as Walter Jordan was murdered near Medary after a night out with two laborers. One suspect, Kelley, fled toward a barn while Cunningham and Jordan moved toward the west camp. The victim, about 40 years old, 5 foot 7, 145 pounds, with black hair and mustache, will be autopsied as coroner L. Kreeber investigates the case.

Jobb Heinen Ordan Kelley Cunningham Jordan Medary Mars Kleeber L. Kreeber Walter Jordan

St Johns and La Crosse Clash in Wisconsin Showdown

Coach Doseff predicts a hard fought game as La Crosse travels to Delafield to face St Johns. La Crosse aims to upset the strong military academy, while the local squad hopes to limit the opponent to two touchdowns. The high school lineup includes Weimar, Chamberlain, Tiedeman, Ray, Schlabach, Keeler, Collins, Shaw, Hundred, Strum, Shirley, with substitutes Walker, Stavrum, Jacobson and Davis.

Wisconsin St. John’s Doseff la Crosse Delafield Wis Military Academy Weimar Chamberlain Tiedeman Ray Schlabach Keeler Collins Shaw Hundred Mark Strum Shirley Walker Stavrum Jacobson Davis

Serious Fire Destroys Arcadia Saloon and Hall

Arcadia Wisconsin saw a 4 AM blaze at the Gomoke place on Commercial Street now a saloon and dwelling run by Don Weaver. The fire quickly engulfed the old Arcadia hall and building, hindering access between floors and roof until control was gained. One firefighter Aug Pahl collapsed from smoke. family escaped unharmed. stock of wines liquors and cigars all lost though a ten gallon tank of alcohol survived.

Arcadia Wis Gomoke Place Commercial Street Don Weaver Arcadia Hall Aug. Pahl Weaver

Greek Navy Mutiny Ended as Government Takes Arsenal

Athens October 30 The mutiny in the navy is over with the government taking formal possession of the arsenal. Eight ringleaders are in solitary confinement awaiting court martial. Government forces have control, the revolt crushed, though provincial regiments surge into Athens amid fears of future trouble tomorrow.

Athens

Fremont Mob Forces Out Negro Barber

Chas R Johnson, a black barber, wrote letters to Lizzie Miller offering gifts if she met him after dark. He was driven from Fremont by a mob after being escorted to a train by County Attorney Cook. His shop and fixtures valued at $500 were wrecked despite threats not to harm him.

Fremont Neb Chas. R. Johnson Lizzie Miller Cook Johnson

Forty Pledged Against Cannon Chosen Republican Reelect

About 39 to 40 regular Republicans plan to announce re election bids on platforms calling for electing a new speaker. The dispatch from Bayou Barah La notes these lawmakers intend to challenge Speaker Cannon.

Chicago The Tribune Today Bayou Barah

Hill Refunding Aberdeen Open Lands Fare Claims

Judge James W. Witten said he could provide Louis W. Hill with a complete list of every passenger who rode the Hill lines to register for the land openings. Hill criticized the lottery as a swindle and suggested refunds if addresses were known.

Aberdeen James W. Witten Government Land Openings Louis W. Hill Great Northern Railroad

Marriage Licenses Granted at Winona

Miss Clara Ristuben and J E Corcorean were granted a marriage license at Winona yesterday afternoon.

Clara Ristuben J. E. Corcorean Winope

Cure of eczema with Cuticura Remedies

A long returning eczema case from Charles T. Bauer of Volant Pennsylvania describes twelve years of hand and foot inflammation with swelling itching and peeling. After failed salves doctors and arsenic he tried Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent with rapid improvement and a year of relief.

Charles T. Bauer Volant

Babies Cured of Torturing Humors by Cuticura

Advertising copy claims Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment cure eczema rashes and itching in infants and children. It extols relief for skin and blood conditions, noting widespread use and parental relief, with mentions of cleansing the skin and offering Cuticura Book on Skin Diseases.

Cuticura Tyeliarno

Arm Severed in Farm Shredder Accident Near La Crosse

At a farm on Mormon Coulie road near La Crosse yesterday Harry Hingen a farm hand suffered his right arm ripped into a corn shredder. Assistants watched as the arm was drawn into knives and hacked to shreds. Dr Evans rushed him to St Francis hospital where the limb was amputated. He is expected to recover after severe blood loss.

la Cross Mormon Coulie Harry Hingen Evans Hingen St. Francis Hospital

Woman Killed by Train No 2 at Lake City Station

Milwaukee train No 2 arrived at Vine Street about 9 05 p m yesterday and fatally struck Mrs Watt McNallan of Highland Minnesota as she and her husband crossed the tracks to board. He lost a leg and is in serious condition at Wabasha hospital. A large crowd witnessed the accident.

Milwaukee Vine Street Watt McNallan Highland Minn Lake City

Watch the latest timepieces at affordable prices

What excites our disgust less than a cheap watch and what adds more charm to daily life than a reliable timepiece. For prices from $8.00 to $40, you may secure the kind we have in mind with a stock that is artistic and expressive of the newest ideas.

City Considers 20 Mill Tax Rate For Next Year

The finance committee and council plan to raise the annual tax rate from 19 to 20 mills to cover school library park and other needs. Officials say the increase will likely be limited to one mill and the full council will decide at a future meeting. Last year’s rate was 18 mills with one mill for parks.

Park Commission Council Fries

Savings banks cure tummy ache in school penny drives

The penny bank program at Sixteenth and Vine Street School promotes student savings by encouraging deposits on Fridays and weekly deposits to curb impulse spending. Students in lower grades show higher deposit rates while many upper graders hold private bank accounts, and sickness declines as the savings drive gains momentum.

Penny Bank Sixteenth and Vine Street

Commencement Days at the Theater Draws Strong Matinee Crowd

A matinee of John Cort's Commencement Days drew one of the season’s best crowds with a monster audience expected tonight. Viewers praised the play as among the best seen here in several seasons.

John Cort

Summers Sentenced After Satchel of Paint Brushes Stolen

Charles Summers was arrested for carrying a satchel full of paint brushes believed stolen and was jailed for twenty days to allow authorities to locate him.

Charles Summers

Beam guilty in Ohio murder trial

John W. Beam, a Black attorney, was found guilty of first degree murder for shooting and killing Mrs. E Maud Diltz, a white woman, in Lima Ohio. The verdict leads to a life sentence.

Country Club to Expand Links and Clubhouse

This afternoon at the Country club marked pancake day with 28 players split into two teams led by captains Lucius Colman and G. Gordon. A director announced plans to enlarge the links over winter and early spring and to expand the clubhouse locker rooms to almost double capacity.

Lucius Colman G. Gordon Milwaukee Tim

Morris Donates Valuable Books to Normal School Library

Regent Thomas Morris donated government publications to the normal school library including State Papers on the Louisiana Purchase the Interstate Commerce Commission annual report Insular Cases Supreme Court decisions Documentary History of the United States three volumes and the 1909 Report of the Conference of Governors Gifts are appreciated by the school.

Normal School Thomas Morris Louisiana Interstate Commerce Commission Supreme Court Insular United States Conference of the Governors Myers

Gophers Edge Chicago Badgers in Evanston Showdown

Minnesota and Chicago battled to a 12 to 9 halftime score as McGovern's 40 yard field goal and a 60 yard double pass dash highlighted a tense first half. Rosenwald and Pickering powered Minnesota drives while Page and a shifted offense kept Chicago in contention.

Pickering Rosenwald Chicago Minnesota McGovern Crawley Page

Wisconsin versus Northwestern gridiron clash in Evanston

Wisconsin and Northwestern clash in Evanston as second in importance in the Midwest behind the Chicago Minnesota game. Wisconsin arrives with a strong forecast, while Northwestern relies on inexperienced backs and a captain led lineup.

Evanston Middle West Wisconsin Northwestern Dean Osthoff Iakisch Arpin Mackmiller Boyle Fucik Moll Birch Culver Wilce Pierson Ward Weise Holmes Leifer August Herron Schultz Manley Johnston Burkhardt

Badgers Lead Northwestern 6-5 at Halftime

In Evanston Illinois the Wisconsin Badgers hold a 6 to 5 halftime edge over Northwestern after a low scoring first period. The teams exchange early baskets as the game moves toward the second half.

Badgers Evanston, Ill Wisconsin Northwestern

Harvard Trims West Point in Narrow First Half Lead

Harvard opened with a 3 to 0 lead over West Point on the plains as the teams met for the first time since 1906. The game carried the Crimson pride as they sought a Yale style upset, but the afternoon ended with a fatal tragedy as Byrne suffered a broken neck in an incident following the play.

Harvard West Point West Point Plains Yale

Harvard Dominates West In Sudden Postgame Tragedy

Players and crowd were stunned as an injury ended a game early. Officials stopped play after the incident while Harvard led West 9 to 0 before the match halted and medical staff tended to the injured player. Byrne’s father remained at his side as news of the accident spread.

Sorew Byrne Harvard West Point

Michigan and Syracuse Trail to Open Season Clash in Ann Arbor

In Ann Arbor the Michigan Wolverines and Syracuse Orange prepared for a high tempo clash. Early in the first half Michigan took a 6 0 lead after Allerdice scored from short yardage following a Butler punt exchange. Michigan extended the advantage to 12 0 with a second Allerdice rushing score.

Shaw Clarke Wolverines Darby Michigan Loomis Gardner Miller Syracuse Allerdice Wells

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