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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1906
Page
1
Daring burglars chloroformed the Lean family at 508 North Twelfth street and ransacked the house. They took $34.90 in cash, a handbag containing $19.95 plus $14.95 from Mr. Fuchser, and a gold watch and valuables while the family fell ill and fled. No arrests yet.
A doubleheaded freight train No 66 and a worktrain collided head on near the Black River draw at 7 30 this morning. Engineer Cavanaugh remained at his post while his crew escaped unharmed. The incident left two damaged cabs and a worktrain engine moved back about thirty feet. Conductors Harry Painter and Mr Witte were aboard the respective trains.
James G. Murray, a well known grocer, was dragged half a block by street car No 28 yesterday afternoon while Mrs. Murray signaled for a stop near the ball park. His shoulder was badly wrenched and he was shaken. the motorman Clark delayed stopping despite three bells. Conductor recorded witnesses. Clark previously involved in a separate crash.
Wisconsin Pearl Button plant workers, eleven employees, walked out yesterday claiming 1.70 a week is impossible to live on. They returned to work today after superintendent McWillie said there was no grievance and blamed a new worker for low pay.
Well driller Barney Olson and Miss Mary Larson of 1549 Loomis Street were married in Minneapolis last Thursday. Olson, famed for sinking wells along the Mississippi, plans to reside at 1549 Loomis Street upon returning to La Crosse, sharing the news with friends after a planned quiet announcement.
The king and queen arrived at Cowes aboard the Spanish royal yacht, escorted by warships. Salutes were fired as they remain yachting for a week and Alfonso plans to build a yacht to compete here next year.
Denver observers marked the thirtieth anniversary of Colorado's admission to the union with a city celebration on August 1. The event highlighted the state's history and progress since joining the United States.
The court ruled in favor of Mayor Johnson in the contempt case saying city officials cannot be presumed to know the injunction's scope without explicit explanation. The decision releases Johnson from contempt charges while noting officials are routinely subject to injunctions in their duties.
In Des Moines August 1 the republican state committee adjourned after two days and issued delegate tickets. Cummins appears to win a thirty five vote majority with Garst close behind. A floor fight looms when credentials are reported as the convention resumes. Shaw hopes for harmony but fears discord amid standpatters attacking Cummins.
Cheyenne Wy Aug 1 The total land registrations in the Shoshone reservation reached 10583 figures far short of the 40000- plus estimate. All registrants reportedly received land and claims were filed for those who registered with the Scripps McRae Dispatch noting broad interest in the allotment.
Secretary Wilson launched a series of surprise visits to eastern packinghouses from Washington on August 1. He refused to disclose destinations to avoid compromising the mission’s aims.
In Charlotte on August 1 J Y Kincaid fired five shots at bridegroom W M Brown on a station platform killing him instantly. The crowd beat Kincaid who was arrested by officers after the shooting.
From Washington and San Antonio dated August 1, miner James Dowling denies agitation against Americans in Mexico and telegraphs to ignore alarming reports. Ambassador Thompson voices similar caution and cites President Diaz as finding no cause for alarm. In San Antonio seven hundred workers strike at the Mexican Central yards for equal wages with Americans.
Rio de Janeiro August 1 Baron Branco foreign minister said after Root's Pan American congress address that the conference pavilion will be renamed Palace Monroe in honor of the Monroe Doctrine.
Madine testified in the Hartje case that letters taken from a trunk were not authored by Mrs Hartje. The Pittsburg hearing occurred this morning with Madine as the key witness.
Unsettled weather with probable showers tonight and Thursday. Moderately warm. coolest around 64 and warmest about 80. Wind at 6 miles. The river will fall slowly over the next 48 hours and may become stationary. Stage of water at 5 with a 0.1 drop and rainfall near 0.42.
The assembled leaders pledge to accept the convention decision though factions threaten a split. Senator Dolliver warns of a bitter convention floor fight and a lengthy session as radicals push for alternate paths.
Electric Supply and Construction Company at 227 Main Street discounts electric fans to six dollars and fifty cents while stocks last.
Rev. William Torrance of Lexington Illinois visits Rev. Fowler at the First Presbyterian church as guest pastor. Torrance led the local church here for many years and will preside at the pulpit tonight.
Dr. Thomas H. Miller of Northside declared as a Republican candidate for the First district assembly seat. He opposes Assemblyman J. J. Durland whose reluctance to define GOP allegiance and pledge caucus support fuels La Follette faction opposition.
Paris reports the death of Edmond Rousse aged 89 a noted figure who served as counsel for the commune during the 1871 uprising. He was a prominent legal voice in French affairs.
Troops from Fort Sheridan and the Rock Island arsenal arrived at Fort Benjamin Harrison today. The men and animals are in good condition. Of the Rock Island detachment only two men are on the sick report. The Fort Sheridan detachment are all on duty.
Reports from Kronstadt and surrounding areas describe ongoing naval clashes as rebel crews join mutineers to prepare attacks on Kronstadt while loyalist forces isolate the island. Casualties are uncertain and communications are severed. a Duma member is fatally shot in St. Petersburg.
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