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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1908
Page
6
Naphtha in P. and G. Naphtha Soap loosens dirt, letting soap do the work quickly. The combination halves wash time, reduces discomfort, and makes boiling clothes and scrubbing largely unnecessary for many households.
La Crosse physician Dr. J A OBrien facing illegal operation charges will not be tried this term. A witness Mrs Riley is out of town and cannot attend, prompting a court continuance. Jurors listed for September term include Emil Heideman M C Wall J C Moore and others.
The Badger Steel Roofing and Corrugating Company announced purchase of Hayes Transfer’s building on South Second Street opposite the C. B. & Q. depot. The fireproof plant with ideal shipping lies between two railroad lines. Management plans to move later this year and equip with up to date machinery to advance its industry standing in La Crosse.
Madison Wis Sept 9 George E Beedle Wisconsin commissioner of insurance may run as an independent candidate for re election He said If encouragement is sufficiently strong I will give serious consideration to the move and Abbott nomination is discussed with Beedle indicating possible candidacy Beedle is an associate of Abbott in the party scene and may seek a broader base for a statewide race
Mr Beedle says incomplete returns show J E Abbott of Madison nominated by 670 votes The charge is raised that Abbott is the candidate of large insurance companies indicating strong opposition from rivals and industry insiders.
LeRoy Thomas of the census bureau, in La Crosse, gathers receipts and expenditures at city hall to classify La Crosse among 150 cities over 30 000. The 1910 census will deploy 70 000 enumerators and 50 Washington clerks, with three years needed for full results, using new calculating devices.
The Washington county fair opens for a four day exhibition in Stillwater Minnesota with racing starting today. Eight entries race in the 2 20 mixed event including horses from St Paul Minneapolis Sauk Center Jamestown N C. The schedule marks Washington county pacers and trotters on the program. Wednesday is Stillwater day and Friday is for children.
Fargo police report Ed Thomason, a colored bootblack, drank a bottle he believed was whiskey but had hidden in a dark parlor. The bottle contained poison instead and he died after more than an hour of illness. The death is linked to prior drinking and semi intoxication.
Are you fond of cut glass An odd piece now and then a beautiful vase a set of tumblers a nappy a pretty bowl a cologne bottle a puff box so many things in our new stock which we are sure will please you.
Springfield Illinois September 9 Rich ard Yates ex governor of Illinois and primary loser to Gov. Deneen skipped the first Republican state convention since reaching majority. The absence of Yates leaders stunned the gathering as standpatters led the program with Cannon Shaw and Hopkins endorsing Deneen Hopkins and the party platform. Shaw attacked Democrats while praising Republican governance and Bryan as consistently errant.
Phillip Smith, colored, was sentenced to one year in the state prison at Waupun after pleading guilty to burglary. He admitted entering Bash Boma’s saloon and grocery on South Third Street and stealing a small amount from the till. He had been in county jail since July awaiting trial and claimed innocence earlier.
The Hot Springs Plaster company mill burned down in Hot Springs S D. Leased two days earlier by United States Gypsum company they had possession but no insurance. Valued at 12000 with 2000 in materials lost the origin of the fire remains unknown and the mill had been shut for three days.
The La Crosse County fair in West Salem Wisconsin opened with record attendance and thriving livestock, exhibits, and entertainment. Today featured Old Settlers Day with a large tent picnic for seniors and a varied program for tomorrow including speeches, stock judging, cadet drills, motorcycle racing, trotting, baseball, and races.
Fires raged across Minnesota Michigan and Wisconsin threatening Grand Marais Mason Cornucopia Cable and Hibbing. Destruction spread through northern Michigan with million in timber losses and towns Calumet Ahmeek and Karasarge under threat as winds fanned flames.
A French expatriate in America hired a carpenter at a set price. She later discovered the charge exceeded the agreement and attempted to protest in English, declaring you are dearer to me now than when we were first engaged. This anecdote appears in Success Magazine.
Noon August 9 a bundle of laundry was lost between 14th and 6th Streets on King. Reward offered if returned to 1419 Cass.
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