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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1908
Page
6
The advertisement urges bigger factory output if Gold Dust were used everywhere. It claims Gold Dust replaces borax, ammonia, kerosene, and naphtha in many tasks and stresses safety for hands and fabrics per package directions.
New York dispatch reports Republican headquarters face a cash shortfall as bankers and financiers delay donations. Treasurer Sheldon expresses discouragement while campaign contributors are kept waiting in the ante-room, blamed on Hitchcock’s misdirection of visitors and the corporate contribution ban.
Ohio senator Foraker withdraws from the national campaign but remains in the Senate race offering to defend himself against Archbold letters. Taft and party leaders fear the move may hurt Republican hopes in several states while power shifts away from Hitchcock in key committees.
A sheriff raid on a city road house followed a push to raise the license from 100 to 350. Examinations will occur this week as authorities contest the operation. Lawyers for the principals have been secured signaling a hard fight, with emphasis on male patrons avoiding arrest.
Violet Asquith, daughter of the premier, was found unconscious on a cliff near Strains Castle in Scotland this morning. Her condition is serious. It is unknown whether she fell or was attacked.
Kenosha was selected as the next meeting city for the East Wisconsin Methodist conference with Oshkosh and Milwaukee losing on a vote. A $510 purse was raised for a University of Wisconsin student pastor. Pastors aged and needy will receive an annuity proportional to years of service starting after this year.
Henry Bave aged 40 of Chilton Wisconsin died of heart failure after staying awake all night to guard grain sheds from thieves. He collapsed after rushing from his house when his son called him. He leaves a wife and seven children.
A brief quip notes that, so far, no peacemaker has received a bouquet in modern times, drawing a humorous comparison to biblical scenes. The line hints at peacekeeping being met with unexpected reactions, using light, period voice.
Robert J. Wallace senior partner of Wallace Smith Co a leading saddlery manufacturer dies at his Milwaukee home 3303 Cedar street after a long illness His son Bert who managed affairs in Laporte Ind was summoned home following a decline in his health
In Berlin Wisconsin on his sixty four birthday he collapsed at the altar after saying the early mass and died within minutes. The long time pastor of twenty three years had tuberculosis and suffered hemorrhages. He had secured a leave of absence and planned a vacation.
Fire swept the North Fork Lumber company mill at North Fork Prentice Wisconsin destroying the entire plant with about 100000 dollars in damage one half insured. Villagers and farmers helped contain the blaze with aid from Prentice and Phillips and the origin was linked to surrounding forest fires. The countryside remained dry and tinder like during the flames.
Prof. Kennedy of Beloit College organizes a four Wisconsin four Illinois high school debating league. Rockford Freeport Rock Island and Elgin teams will compete for the chance to debate the winners from Janesville Beloit Evansville and Madison. Principals meet in Beloit to finalize the plan.
In Monroe New York on September 21 Ferdi nand Pinney Earle and his wife reconciled. Their reunion was organized through Earle's mother at affinity hall where they met and decided to move forward together.
President Roosevelt will arrive in Washington D C tomorrow as the White House has been freshly painted and decorated in anticipation of his visit.
Exhibits of the International Tuberculosis Congress will open tonight with speeches by secretaries Straus and Wright. Secretary Cortelyou will formally open the congress next Monday.
A second fire in Chelsea Massachusetts on September 21 swept a spared section of the town, destroying a large factory and forcing 250 Atwood and McManus workers to flee. Firefighters from Boston Malden and Everett struggled as wind shifts aided spread. The blaze caused about 13 acres of damage estimated at 1 million dollars and was believed incendiary. The town was saved by a wind shift that pushed flames away from intact manufacturing areas.
Special arrangements to entertain fair visitors this week at Doer flinger's. The store will be open evenings during this week. The great Autumn sales are on and special bargain prices rule through every department.
The Rose Bakalars suit against Continental Casualty for a $1,000 life policy on her son John Bakalars is back in court. The 1905 death by a Great Northern train at Laramore, North Dakota is the basis, with the insurer denying payment due to alleged intoxication. A prior jury verdict for the plaintiff was overturned for a new trial, now proceeding with Wolfe & Wolfe as attorneys.
Forest fires rage near Calumet and Baraga county destroying millions of feet of timber. A special train with firemen and equipment departed Minneapolis toward Fifield Wisconsin after a telegram warned the town was in danger.
Tension rises between soldiers at Fort Roots and Argenta police after harsh actions by law enforcement. The conflict recalls the Brownsville affair, as authorities clash with troops amid mounting public concern and potential further incidents.
District Attorney Sims returned from vacation and announced the Standard Oil $29,000,000 case would be taken up in the circuit court on the first Tuesday in October.
Toland graduates now fill positions worldwide with 5805 employed. Miss Baldwin recently secured a job in the state land office at Madison Wisconsin. Students may enter at any time and are urged to send for the school catalogue.
A brief wry reflection on gender roles noting men hesitate to inquire about a woman's illness. The line suggests miscommunication and expectations in relationships.
Albert Filley was executed by hanging in Kingston Missouri for the murder of his wife, his brother, and their baby committed a year earlier.
Cincinnati authorities report renowned naturalist and fisherman Alexander Starbuck died by suicide in the federal building this morning. The death shocks the scientific and local communities as investigators review circumstances.
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