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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1908

Page

4

Wisconsin Tariff Debate Divides Republican Party

Madison dispatch describes Morris opposing the minority report at the Republican platform convention. Governor Davidson’s speech shifts momentum toward the majority, while the minority proposes tariff revision tied to protecting American industry and limiting monopoly power. The piece also notes reflections on Irish drama and a production of The Woman of the West starring Annie Mack Berlesn.

Madison Wis Committee On Thomas Morris Estabrook la Crosse Morris Wisconsin Mr. Taft Davidson Minority Report Stephenson Majority Sanborn Lockney Owen Republican Party of Republican Party National Republican Hamilton Clay Blaine McKinley

Viaduct Inspected. City Officials Warn of Settlement

President Beckwith and Commissioner Roberge visited Rose Street viaduct after complaints of swaying. They found settlement at one end and said repairs will be made next week with no immediate danger. Last repairs were two years ago. demolition or replacement possible if yards are removed.

H. J. Beckwith Arthur Roberge Board of Public Works Rose Street Viaduct Beckwith

Prohibitionist Candidate to Speak at Tabernacle

Rev W D Cox of Milwaukee a Prohibitionist candidate for governor will address Sunday morning at Tabernacle Baptist church. He will discuss liquor interests versus prohibitionists. A local prohibitionist expects a light fall vote due to other parties attracting prohibitionists. Cox likely arrives Saturday night.

W. D. Cox Milwaukee Wis Tabernacle Baptist Church Cox

North Side Briefs Chronicle Local Fair and Arrivals

The La Crosse Stone Co. hauls stone for pavement on Kane Charles and Sumner streets. Residents from Westby Madison Minneapolis Cassville Algoma discuss moves visits and travel to the Inter-State fair and nearby towns. Transients include Sigwald Hoft Mr Hanson Mr Olson Miss Voigt Miss Franbach Miss Elsie Russell and Miss Belling with various travel plans and new postings.

la Crosse Stone Company Kane Charles Sumner Sigwald Hoft Mr. Hanson Westby Olson Nelson Clothing Co Lienlokken Berlin Street North Dakota Herbert Fauver Madison Arthur Spence Minneapolis E. Whipple Voigt Cassville Franbach Algoma Taylor's Millinery Addes Mill Street S. H. Walden Sparta A. Ferris The Ferris Clothing Company Fountain City Gear Kansas City Elsie Russell Prairie du Chien Maud Fuller West Salem Harold Nelson Miss Belling Charles Street Denver Col Matt Webber C. W. Johnson W. S. Gilkin Osseo

Vaughan Explains Why He Wrote The Woman Of The West

Father Vaughan, famed for leaving the stage for the pulpit, discusses his transition and the creation of A Woman of the West. He recalls acting years and his collaboration with Annie Mack Berlein to present Irish character on a higher plane through drama.

Rev. Vaughan The Father Vaughan Annie Mack Berlein

Mrs William M Cody Returns From Detroit Funeral

Mrs William M Cody has returned to the city from Detroit Michigan after attending the funeral of her husband a well known linotype operator formerly of La Crosse He died suddenly at Waukegan Illinois and his body was taken to Detroit to his mother Mrs J M Hendricks 685 Clark Avenue She left a sister Mrs Sam Farris in Detroit and is a La Crosse girl reared in this city Her husband’s death is mourned by a wide circle of friends and she plans to join her parents in Minneapolis after a few days here.

William M. Cody Detroit Mich Cody Waukegan J. M. Hendricks Clark Avenue Sam Farris Dix Street Myrtle Haines John A. Haines la Crosse Minneapolis Mr. Haines

Beedle Maintains 43 Vote Lead in Wisconsin Race

Official canvassing board returns show Beedle leading Abbott for insurance commissioner in Madison by 43 votes. Local officials report the tight race remains unsettled as final counts are tallied.

Beedle Madison Wis Beedle-Abbott Insurance Commissioner

Millions Of Fish Die In Bayous Amid Record Dropping Water

The Mississippi River system faces a severe drought with water levels falling to 1.9 feet, threatening future fishing and reducing large catches for two to three years. Sloughs along the river are mostly dry or cut off, hindering steamboat travel and disrupting the excursion season as drought continues in September. Official water data from Weather Observer E. C. Thompson noted the ongoing decline.

St. Paul Drouth

Yehte Grows His Own Ripe Peaches in Dat Yard

August Yehle, the North Side 1 liceman, grows a peach tree in his yard bearing ripe fruit. The seed was planted years ago and the tree attracts much attention as one of few in the city to bear fruit.

August Yehle Yehle

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