29 Apr 1905
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1905
Page
1
A colored non unionist fired into a crowd as riots erupted. Police intervened to prevent lynching and restore order, with injuries reported and the shooter briefly detained. Eyewitnesses describe a chaotic scene at the scene.
President Roosevelt may be asked to intercede as a Chicago teamsters strike escalates. Chicago Federation of Labor considers urging federal arbitration to avert troops, while packers and dealers demand compliance with boycotts. Violent clashes injure several, and leaders warn the strike could spread to stockyards as coal deliveries and government bullion shipments face disruption.
In cold windy weather La Crosse High School dominates a meet with Wisconsin Business University track team. Events include 100 yard dash Sutory Goodell Muel ler as top three, long jump Garrett Sutor and Clarke tied second, 440 yard dash Sprague Garrett Sutor, high jump Garrett Clarke Trane tie for second. High School leads 9 points to 0 for W B U.
Milwaukee April 3 2003 Fred Vogel Jr of Pfister Vox Co elected president of the First National Bank succeeding F G Bigelow. T J Camp named assistant cashier succeeding Henry Goll. The appointment makes Vogel a millionaire banker in Milwaukee.
Launch owners report theft of brass from boats and engines. A. P. Clarke's boat house was entered Thursday night and all brass engine parts removed. A nearby launch house also robbed of brass articles and engine parts. investigators seek culprits and promise full prosecution.
Eastern property owners complain of dust today and will ask the city to create a sprinkler system, focusing along West avenue to reduce airborne debris.
The Whitehall tobacco warehouse in Trempealeau County is nearing completion and will rank among the county’s most spacious buildings.
Earl Olson, after five years in the Klondike and winning 25000, was shot five times by highwaymen and robbed of all his money. He survived 22 months in Seattle hospital, later moved to Minneapolis, where poor eyesight cost him a janitor job. He remains despondent, claiming he is the unluckiest man alive.
Ex United States Marshal W A Richards begins an eighteen year prison term at Fort Madison penitentiary after being sentenced for complicity in burglary.
A busy day at the J. J. Poehling store as a large crowd packs the sidewalk and floods the doors. Merchants note marveling quantities moved, prices marked with placards, and smooth handling of goods despite the rush.
William Plankinton, millionaire packer and hotel owner, died at 60 from heart failure after pneumonia. His estate is valued around 15 million dollars, including the Plankinton hotel and several large business blocks. He leaves the fortune to his widow and a Yale student son.
Rumors swirl about a rival theatre project to be built in La Crosse on a top vacant site. The plan envisions a noble structure combining office store and theatre space near Minneapolis and Chicago class, with Punch Robertson named as a key figure. Robertson declines to speak, hinting at decisive action if the project moves forward.
David A Noble of Windom Minnesota is in La Crosse due to the serious illness of his aunt Mrs Hanton.
Mrs Felber and Mrs Medary will host a Thursday afternoon gathering of the Women's Union at the Felber residence. The event emphasizes socializing and union affairs among members.
Official state department note announces recall of Minister Bowen from Caracas and his replacement by W. W. Russell in Bogota. Russell will be succeeded there by John Barrett from Panama. Bowen’s transfer and new postings reflect a broader reshuffle of the U S diplomatic staff in South America.
Arbor Day was celebrated across the city with the governor's proclamation read in public schools. Trees shrubs and flowers were planted, and some schools displayed wren houses to attract song birds as part of the observance.
George W. Young reported 200 dollars in election expenses to win re election as city treasurer. Itemized costs include campaign fund 125 printing 21 and incidentals plus traveling 54. A. J. Roberge spent 100 dollars to join the board and H. J. Beckwith 99.25 dollars. Stella Brakke and Eleanor Whiting left for a week long visit to Wausau and Merrill.
A special train carrying Robert C. Ogden and prominent New Yorkers wrecked near Greenville North Carolina. Four cars burned and cook W. W. Cama ning was trapped and burned to death. Several others were injured but none seriously.
Cards announce the wedding of Miss Hannah M Hanson of this city to Mr Edgar N Tollefson of Tacoma Wash next Wednesday evening at St Pauls West avenue Lutheran church Hanson a former stenographer with H and Cramer and Tollefson a rising Tacoma businessman formerly prominent in La Crosse The marriage ends a romance that began years ago in La Crosse
In Ashland Wisconsin two children of Rehout Berwerger died in a morning house fire while their parents were away. The blaze destroyed their home. Fire officials investigated the cause.
Appleton Wisconsin officials elect Paul Hunter as manager of Appleton baseball. Henry M captain and Henry Schroeder also named. The first packet of the season is expected to arrive at La Crosse in May.
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