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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1908
Page
8
Wis locals report a county option push tied to party commitments as organizers urge alignment with state party goals. Bugaroo reportedly leads calls for structured support and broader public outreach across counties.
Madison dispatch reports Republican platform debates over liquor licensing may spark a probe into county option and a $1000 minimum license plank. In Appleton three long term prisoners escape a week from the county workhouse prompting DA Rooney to investigate superintendent Brill after assaults on staff during the breakout.
After persistent negotiations since the Northwestern Saengerfest, Miss Es telle Solon agreed to lead the vocal department of the La Crosse school of music. The famed soprano declined several offers to join La Crosse, drawn by the city and the project. Her reputation includes performances with major concert companies and recent consideration by the Italian Grand Opera company for a leading solo role.
Wisconsin Day at the State Fair features Governor James O. Davidson and Senator Isaac Stephenson among distinguished visitors. Cattle horse sheep and hog judging continue while agricultural college graduates hold a convention. Attendance records likely surpassed all prior days, with yesterday setting a new peak.
Rhinelander Wis Sept 9 Reports from the Flambeau Indian reservation say Frank Big Wolf an Indian hunter was bitten by a rattlesnake and died He is the first snake bite death reported in years in this area.
Manitowoc Wisconsin September 9. George Hiser a Mishicott farmer driven by gossip and attacks on his character killed himself with a double barrel shotgun. His bride of under a year is nearly overwhelmed by grief.
William Steinert of Milwaukee and Amanda Last of Lannon wed in chambers by Judge Armin in Waukesha. The criminal charge against Steinert was dismissed. The severed infant body found in the Last farm yard raised a fatal mystery last spring. Amanda Last, 17, admitted she was the mother but denied involvement in the death. The case left unsolved and Steinert later faced trial bound over.
Adolph von Kaas of Sheboygan aged 28 son of Mr and Mrs Hans von Kaas was found dead from an apoplectic stroke while out strolling with a friend and his mother near cottages at Elkhart Lake Wisconsin.
Democratic congressional hopeful J L Konkel of the Eleventh District challenges Republican incumbent I L Lenroot to a series of joint debates on campaign issues. Lenroot, present in Superior, has not replied, though he has been in town since last week after Lenroot’s challenge to Jenkins.
A witty exchange suggests a woman loves solving mysteries herself more than being told. Blobbs notes she will seek the secret, embracing autonomy and curiosity.
STATE NEWS IN BRIEF reports a two year old boy nearly dies after a chain is tightened around his neck by playmates in Monroe. Neighbors rescue the child who turned black in the face. other items note a fatal anaesthetic complication in Clarno and various regional events.
A man who eloped to Neenah and faces possible imprisonment for having a living wife awaiting divorce will be heard on September 16. Frances Clemins threatened self harm. Separately Fond du Lac Rural Carriers meet and pass resolutions urging removal of underbrush from highways before snow to prevent drifts.
The Noxalls challenge the Athletes to a city championship game to be played Sept. 20 at the league park after defeating the Diamonds and Blue Labels yesterday. Burke Kaulfuss Mueller and Wolford or McDonald lead the Noxalls in a strong lineup as they seek a victory to claim the title. La Crescent 5 Noxalls 3 in a Sunday contest featured sharp pitching by Smith and strong Noxalls hitting breaking the game open in the third.
Samuel Neel wins the intermountain championship by beating Frank Roberts in three straight sets 6-1 6-0. In doubles, Waller and Jim Salis bury defeat Rod ney Badger and Abner Brown 6-4 6-3 8-5. Women’s doubles Williams Thorne beat Humphreys Griffith 10-8 5-7 6-4.
Julian Harris succeeds his father as editor and remains general manager of Uncle Remus’s Home Magazine. Don R. Marquis continues as associate editor. Harris rose from Atlanta reporter to managing editor of the Atlanta Constitution, later authoring plays and stories, and now preserves his father’s literary legacy.
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