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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1908
Page
7
Taft and Bryan Fail to Meet During Visit in Minneapolis
In Minneapolis on September 28 Judge Taft and William Jennings Bryan exchanged courtesies. Taft planned a 2:30 p.m. speech in St. Paul and stayed in touch with Bryan, who could not attend due to a dinner engagement. Taft sent Col. Daniel Ransdell to convey regrets. Bryan wished Taft a speedy recovery of his voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Taft
William Jennings Bryan
Mr. Bryan
St. Paul
Mr. Taft
Fowler Methodist Church
Col
Daniel Ransdell
United States Senate
Stillwater Girl Weds Saturday in Episcopal Ceremony
In Stillwater Minnesota on September 28 a church wedding at Ascension Episcopal joined Miss Templeton daughter of Mr and Mrs Matthew F Butler and J Forney Young of Baltimore Maryland. Maid of honor was Caroline Harrington. best man Ross R Butler. Ushers Stevens Clark Hollis Russell Comfort and E C Plyman attended. The Rev Francis L Palmer performed the ceremony. A reception and wedding supper followed at W G Clark’s Lily Lane home. Attendees included Mrs W F Young the bridegroom’s mother and relatives from Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis L. Palmer
Lily Lane
W. G. Clark
W. F. Young
Miss Young
Miss Joy Young
Baltimore
Mark Twain Fends Off Burglars At Innocents At Home
Two professional burglars trailed Mark Twain’s villa in Danbury Connecticut this week but Miss Lyons the writer’s private secretary stayed vigilant. The assailants left empty handed after the note on the door warned of only plated ware and a brass dining room safe. Twain has since posted a new warning to deter future attempts and boosted house security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Conn
Mark Twain
Miss Lyons
New Through Sleeping Car Between Chicago and the Black Hills
Daily through sleeping car service between Chicago and Rapid City South Dakota via Huron and Pierre. Train leaves Chicago 8 04 p m arrives Huron 8 50 p m Pierre 1 40 a m Rapid City 7 30 a m Eastbound departs Rapid City 8 32 p m Pierre 4 10 a m Huron 8 35 a m arrives Chicago 7 10 a m Direct Route Fast time Services unequalled For sleeping car reservation schedules and full particulars contact any Ticket Agent The North Western.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Black Hilll
North Western
Rapid City
S. D
Huron
Pierre
The
Gambling sharks driven from town
Two gamblers who gave names as Charles Lundgren and Iver Johnson from Duluth fleeced Tony Jorgerson, a harvest hand, of $30. They were sent to police court, ordered to refund the money, and banished from Moorhead, then took a train east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorhead
Minn
Thei
Charles Lundgren
Iver Johnson
Duluth
Tony Jorgerson
Jorgenson
Goest o dance and meets death in Virginia mine
Alex Autio a Finlander and baker fell to his death in the Franklin mine at Virginia after attending an open air dance at the Franklin location days earlier His body was found by his brother after a search Autio dropped about 110 feet officials deem the death accidental The report also notes the aeronaut and airship reference as a separate flourish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
Alex Autio
Franklin
Virginia
Autio
Debate Over Miss Smith's Study Abroad Talent
A brief cartoon-style dialogue shows a young man asking why Miss Smith should study music abroad while claiming she has no talent. An old man from next door counters the claim, noting close proximity to Miss Smith.
Brakeman Dies After Fall From Milwaukee Train
Decorah Iowa September 28 Sever Handedahl a brakeman on the Milwaukee road's Decorah branch was killed two miles north of Conover. He fell from the top of a moving train while passing between cars and was dragged for a distance. His head was crushed and one arm severed. His watch was found near the scene running. He was about 25 years old and unmarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Iowa
Sever Handedahl
Milwaukee Road
Conover
Chalmar
Hankedahl
Bald Heads Not Wanted
An advertisement from La Crosse promotes Rexall 93 Hair Tonic claiming 65 percent may regain hair. The firm offers a risk trial: three bottles, if unsatisfied a full refund, with no obligation. Erhart 421 Main St Se OT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Erhart
Johnson Praises Political Rival In State Address
Gov. Johnson received loud applause as he spoke to about 1,000 in the auditorium. He praised his opponent Mr. Jacobson saying there is nothing in his public or private life to fault and recalled their legislative service while noting changes in the election race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater
Minn
Johnson
Auditorim
Jacobson
Milk famine prompts push for Fargo central creamery
Fargo faces a milk shortage with hotels restaurants and private consumers struggling to obtain supply. Some shipments are being sent from Minneapolis and St Paul while efforts grow to establish a larger central creamery plant in Fargo to attract wider regional shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
Twin Cities
Mortgage fraud alleged in Wilkin County case in Minnesota
Joe Kasperek formerly living on a Wilkin county farm near Barnesville has been arrested by Sheriff Whaley in Breckenridge. He secured a $1500 loan from the First National Bank of Barnesville two years ago with a crop payment and chattel mortgage as security. The borrower disappeared, and investigators found the crop mortgage tied to his mother’s property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
Minn
Joe Kasperek
Wilkin County
Whaley
Breckenridge
Kasperek
First National Bank
Wheel Crushes Head in Iowa Farm Accident
Clermont Iowa September 28 Simon Adsang was killed when a team he was unhitching from a corn binder bolted. He tried to stop them but was knocked down and run over. his head was crushed. His wife arrived to find him dead. His child seated moment earlier in the wagon was uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Simon Adsang
Address Illuminated for Visiting Fellow-Countryman
Scene-Irish board meeting discusses presenting an illuminated address to a distinguished fellow-countryman visiting his childhood scenes. Mr O Reilly questions the expense asking why light it in daylight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’reilly
Dryest September in 36 years records show record low rainfall
The September of 1908 up to the 25th ranks as the dryest in 36 years per the United States Weather Bureau. Total precipitation, including yesterday, stands at .40 inches, far below the 1893 and 1899 droughts, while 1881 holds the greatest monthly total at 10.87 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
Indian Arrested On Larceny Charge
Henry White, an Indian, was arraigned this morning on the charge of larceny. He pleaded not guilty and the hearing was adjourned until 10 a.m. Monday. The complaint was made by Tom Body, proprietor of the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry White
White Buffalo
Interstsate Fair Grounds
Tom
la Crosse
Man who understands baseball lacks self view on tariffs
A pithy line notes a man who knows baseball may underrate his own worth while a tariff expert admires his own knowledge, suggesting humility in expertise across fields.
Receiver resigns at Cass Lake office in Minnesota
E. S. Oakley, receiver of the United States land office at Cass Lake, has sent his resignation to Washington to take effect once a successor qualifies. Lester Bartlett of Buffalo, Minnesota, is recommended for the post by Congressman Lindberg. Oakley leaves to accept a lucrative but undisclosed job in St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
E. S. Oakley
United States Land Office
Cass Lake
Washington
Lester Bartlett
Buffalo
Lindberg
Oakley
St. Paul
Zust Auto Burns in London Race End
The Zust, the Italian car in the New York to Paris race, caught fire and was destroyed near London. Driver Scarfoglio said the trip had seen unusual bad luck, making the end seem fitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New York
Paris
Scarfoglio
Taft Receives Rousing Welcome in Minnesota Tour
Crowds braved rain and wind across six Minnesota towns to greet William H. Taft on his triumphal campaign trip. He entered from Iowa and drew a huge audience in St Paul despite a lost voice, pledging tariff revision and continuity with Roosevelt administration policies. Taft also received a warm reception in Minneapolis, greeted by Republican groups at Union Station and escorted to the auditorium through packed streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Minnesota
William H. Taft
Gopher
Iowa
Taft
St. Paul
Roosevelt
Union Station
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Jackson Boulevard
McClintock & Bayfield
Toxico Laboratory
Broadway
A. & C. Johnson
Main Street
Ture Ik
Jolly Johnson
Mieg
Bryan
Y. M
Yours Truly
Clemens
Ss. L. Clemens
Hie
Derra
Elfenbray Beer
C. & J. Michel
America
Santa Maria
Zust
the National Bank of la Crosse
U. S
N. Y
United States
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