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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1906
Page
1
Southwest Wisconsin lifts Linden as a mining center with fifteen houses under construction and new brick stores. Cornish heritage and several mines nearby fuel rapid growth, while streets and homes gain cement walks and fresh paint. The Ross and Glanville mines lead output as the region strains to meet demand for miners and mill workers.
The Ross operation at Linden, led by Will Ross, employs fifty men at the Ross mine and profits are estimated at not less than fifty thousand dollars yearly. The Ross brothers own the Linden estate and J J Ross mine on Mineral Point ground, plus Tripoli and other properties. The Linden field remains highly active with multiple mines such as Mason, Glanville, Stevens, Trio, Robart and Kickapoo mentioned for future coverage. Roy C. Smelker, an assemblyman, is slated as the Tribune’s new mining correspondent, bringing in reports from the district.
A busy day at a leading city hotel ends with several workers dismissed after a series of altercations. Two young ladies argued upstairs, then two bellhops fought, and a guest made improper advances to a waitress, prompting the head waiter to eject him from the premises.
Mrs May Thomas of Omaha underwent an operation at Omaha General Hospital to recover a large diamond swallowed to conceal theft. Surgeons located the gem four inches above the vermiform appendix in the intestines. She will not be prosecuted. Also noted is a time change for Chicago Great Western trains and local sales pitches.
Reports from Whiteside and Jo Daviess counties indicate turnout well below one fifth of regular votes. Judge Cartwright ran unopposed in the Sixth district amid dry Sunday and saloons closed all day. Polls operated normally, costing about $500 for the county as several hundred votes were cast, with saloons reopening the next day for carnival festivities.
Few Woodmen from Galena plan to attend the Freeport picnic as a carnival here draws crowds. The event runs Thursday to Friday, with a rail rate lure bringing thousands to the Pretzel city instead.
Freeport seeks to reduce baseball salaries stirring league debate. Green Bay is accused of overpaying and the drive may force Freeport to leave the league if not resolved by June 15. Other managers plan to press for cuts to secure balance and maintain a first class team.
Charles Musser pleaded guilty to harboring and giving alcohol to girls of tender age. He received fifteen days in jail on each of two counts. Judge Clarity ordered him to discontinue the boat house or face a harsher outcome on a future minor offense.
Washington June 4 The president sent to Congress a report on Chicago stock yards conditions and urged passage of the Beveridge amendment for complete beef inspection.
A circuit court convened at 2:30 PM to arraign eleven saloon keepers from East Dubuque indicted by the grand jury. Several faced multiple counts including Sunday closures, selling to minors, and slot machines. Two plead guilty and were fined, with totals near $200 each. more pleas anticipated as the session continues tomorrow. The article lists the petit jury members from various towns and parishes, including Stockton, Hanover, East Galena, and West Galena.
A 17 year old, John Woolweaver, sustained a fractured leg when he slipped from a buggy seat after a jolt from a stone. The injury is near the knee and described as very serious. He already had lost use of another limb from a childhood spine illness and has used crutches.
Lincoln J Beachey of Toledo fought for life in midair Saturday at Lina Park as his airship wrecked witnesses among thousands. He fell unconscious after a long air battle and crash left the scene chaotic with onlookers and authorities responding. Ladies Hosiery Sale Saturday Night at J W Coatsworth store offering oversized purchase of ladies hosiery at 54c each.
Michael Manley of Vinegar Hill collapsed during Sunday services at St Michael's Catholic Church and lay unconscious at the door. Doctors report a ruptured blood vessel in the brain. he survived the crisis and began showing improvement at St Mary's hospital as family noted regained consciousness and nourishment.
Galena observers watched Burlington's Minnesota Day Light Limited arrive on schedule for its maiden run. The all new Pullman cars drew praise as the west’s handsomest train and a large passenger list rode the debut trip. A revised timetable adds, complexity to arrivals and departures.
Machinery for the Russell mines is being installed near here including an 80 horsepower boiler two 16 inch pumps a hoist and boiler rooms. Stockholders from Rockford visited and praised the work the incline shaft reaches 70 feet and will reach 200 feet where ore was struck drilling paused to prove up discoveries before ore extraction begins. Names at the visit include Nelson J Russell Nathan Keath Col Martin and Fred Sterling. In Monroe Wisconsin Jacob Grinnell a mason living near Junction House drank carbolic acid Thursday afternoon in what appears an accidental exposure rather than a suicide attempt. In Sabula A H Berner longtime resident shot himself yesterday afternoon and remains in precarious condition reflecting ill health and despair.
A license to marry was granted to B. F. Topel and Miss The resa Bertseh, both residents of this city. A license also granted to Michael Thoma of Dubuque and Miss Henrietta Koempel, of this city.
Clinton, June 4. J C Young aged 65 former mayor of Clinton dies after long service to the city. He was a prominent civic leader and had voted in nineteen presidential elections. His death ends a notable municipal career.
Rockford health officer Dr. FE Lofgren argues bad meat stems beyond Chicago packing houses. He calls for an inspector of meats in Rockford to oversee country-killed meat sold to small butchers, citing a case of a farmer whose ill cattle carcass was improperly handled after sale. He warns meat might be sold without proper care and urges public protection through inspection.
Miss Wilhelmina Hornung and Louis Trueb wed at the Hornung home in Dubuque Saturday evening. Rev Yundt officiated. Bride’s sister and nephew served as attendants. The couple will reside in Dubuque where the groom is an assistant cashier at the Second National Bank.
A. E. Hart of Galena loses the chief clerk position in the state grain department in Chicago. Governor Deneen appoints Jim Pease as the new sheriff and John J. Kjellander as clerk. Hart may receive a clerical posting in a state department or Bartonville hospital. salary cited as 2000 dollars annually.
Miss Henrietta Koempel daughter of Mr and Mrs Koempel will wed Mr M J Thoma of Dubuque in St Michael church at 9 oclock tomorrow. They will reside in Dubuque after the ceremony. Evidence about the Lincoln birthplace is published to show the cabin was not Lincoln's birthplace and that he was born in Washington county Kentucky.
Base Ball Groups Bane Balls Geto 1.25 to 1.00 Gloves 10c to 4.00 Mitts 10c to 7.50 Masks 11c to 3.00 Body Protectors The to 5.00 We carry everything in the line of Base Ball supplies and our prices are much lower than elsewhere. Agents for Spalding and Reach goody Special low prices on full outfits and uniforms. Ladies white canvas oxfords at Coatsworths 98c.
Galena won Saturdays game with four runs in the seventh inning on a string of singles and steals. Sundays contest saw Morrison shutout 4 0 as Wagner limited the locals to three hits while Strong allowed five hits through the ninth. Umpire Hirat. Poor House supplies bid notice closes June 11 1806.
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