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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1908
Page
6
An old advertisement describes heart weakness as linked to general health and stresses that diseases, exertion, and anxiety harm the heart. It promotes Dr Affile s Heart Cure as a superior tonic and cites testimonials about dramatic personal improvements and a price from Miles Medicab Co in Elkhart Indiana.
The document quotes William H. Taft opposing a compromise that would endorse his presidency with Senator Foraker and attacks Foraker’s stance on party principles. Taft argues the Ohio senator failed to back the administration’s rate bill and that the next Republican convention will uphold Roosevelt’s main principles.
Hans Albert, the well known violinist, was released from jail after a sanity commission. He had married Grace Hadsell of Ottumwa, Iowa on July 28 while jailed, but the marriage was declared void due to insanity. Now uncertainty lingers whether the union holds under the new finding.
The body of a beautiful murdered girl was found today near the railroad water tank close to the station, within 300 yards of the spot where Sarah Schaffer was killed years ago. Her face was beaten and the head flattened by a terrific blow. Authorities seek to identify the victim. the murder occurred early last night.
Calumet Mich Sept 22 Gov Johnson of Minnesota has honored a requisition for George Hamilton accused of sending a dynamite bomb to Sheriff Beck of Houghton county. The device contained five sticks of dynamite but did not explode.
Manager J. W. Young announces a consented deal linking nine Western Wisconsin Telephone exchanges with Wisconsin Bell lines. 1,500 subscribers will gain connections at Galesville Arcadia Trempealeau Fountain City Blair Ettrie Whitehall Independence. The arrangement takes effect immediately.
Attendance reaches 8000 as La Crosse state fair features Montana farming displays. Gund Brewing and R C Kuhn booths draw crowds with designs and demonstrations while La Crosse Floral and Summit Stove booths showcase flowers and stoves. Rubber Mills booth highlights $400 rubber backdrop and a rubber making demonstration led by F C Spark. The high school art display and Women and children departments add baking, candy, and arts exhibits.
Frank A. Ogden, reputed as Madison’s richest man and known for eccentric habits, was found guilty of renting his hotel for immoral purposes. He faces a maximum $100 fine plus costs and will be sentenced Thursday. Ogden previously won a circuit court appeal and may seek Supreme Court review. City Attorney John A. Aylward, public official and gubernatorial candidate, prosecuted the case.
In Trenton New Jersey the Silent Firearms company, incorporated for 500000 dollars, plans a factory to produce sporting rifles. Military weapons work is delayed pending government expert opinion as construction accelerates.
In Cincinnati Roosevelt letters spark sharp remarks from Foraker who accuses the president and Hearst of long partnership and oil charges. Taft finishes preparations at headquarters as Crane resumes talks with Hitchcock and western finance committee. Organizing labor meeting at Orchestra Hall aims to sway Gompers away from Bryan.
Calumet Michigan reports forest fires gaining headway under high northerly winds. Farmers suffer, timber destroyed, trains carry refugees to Escanaba and Menominee. Dense smoke limits visibility to two blocks. Unconfirmed reports list many fatalities.
Dozens of cities sent special trains to Indianapolis to urge passage of the local option bill. Methodist ministers linger on site, praying in the statehouse corridors, while Presbyterians hold meetings and lobby to secure resolutions. Rumors that brewers have intoxicated lawmakers to sway the test vote incite wide indignation.
Entries brought by Winona fanciers include Barred Plymouth Rock chicks J A Whitten Silver Laced Wyandotte chicks Gust Bell Single Comb Brown Leghorn chicks M E Rossing er Single Comb Black Minorcas and fowls Buff Wyandottes Hess and H Bloyd Roven ucks. Last year the Winonans took a number of firsts.
Boston dispatch reports a social rumor of an engagement between Theodore Roosevelt Jr. and Carrie Munn of Washington. Teddy Jr. and sister Ethel visited the Munn villa. Mrs. Munn hosted a dinner and dance for Miss Ethel at the Essex Country Club.
A telegram recounts a five hour谈 consultation with John E. Lamb and National Committeeman Wood about campaign finance reforms. It notes Bryan and Kern pressing for $10,000 individual limits and pre election publication of larger contributions. Gov Has kell reportedly telegraphed Bryan denying all charges.
William J. Bryan Jr the son of the famed three time presidential candidate enters the race to lead the sophomore class at the University of Nebraska He vows a whirlwind campaign as Republicans in the class oppose him and aim to challenge his bid amid real politics intruding into the student contest.
The Columbus grand circuit opener saw Minor Heir lose the Hotel Hartman pacing stake worth $5,000 to The Eel. George Gano trailed but overtook Minor Heir for second as The Eel set the pace, winning in straight heats and a 2.02% mile record.
Emil Graffer of 209 Winnebago street died of tuberculosis this morning at his home. He was 25, formerly a butcher at Yehlen's market. He leaves a widow, his father and two sisters. Funeral Friday at 2:30 from his residence, Rev. Anderson officiating. interment in Oak Grove Cemetery with Fessler & Dahl handling arrangements.
A telegram to Custom Collector De Vos from Capt Aberoth reports the revenue cutter Euscaroram must remain at Grand Marais Minnesota as the city faces imminent fire danger. Residents rely on the cutter for food and aid.
Supt. Mc Donald of the Illinois and Michigan canal reported the McHenry dam was wrecked by dynamite and flooding swept the surrounding country. Detectives were dispatched to capture the perpetrators.
The German Catholic Central Verein in Cleveland announces a campaign against socialism and other modern ideas. The project will teach the church’s objections to socialism from both Catholic and socialist viewpoints.
President Theodore Roosevelt and party departed Sagamore Hill for Washington in three special cars. A large crowd gathered at the station to bid farewell as cheering filled the station.
In Nebraska a Missouri Pacific collision at Weeping Water left twenty injured and one boy, Rev Presson, aged 9, dead. Hospitals report the injured being treated for multiple injuries.
The prosecution in the Abe Raymer riot leadership case will close today in Springfield. The defense is expected to rest, and the jurors may begin deliberations tomorrow.
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