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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1905
Page
4
The verse argues that justice does not seek revenge but corrects behavior to prevent future wrongs, with punishment as a tool to establish right rather than merely punish. It frames justice as a moral force ensuring reform over retribution.
The Tribune urges a city appointed or council elected commission drawn from the Fire and Police Board to supervise lighting and power companies. It would hire the city electrician, inspect plants, tap lines, and require state-backed authority to enforce fairness and curb public service graft. The piece invites public discussion on a proper statute to empower such a commission and maintain improved conditions.
HM L Wells connected with the La Crosse Grocery company for eight years has resigned his position and disposed of his stock. The La Crosse high school football team has booked the first game of the season for September 21 against the Winona normal team in Winona.
La Crosse grows into a baseball town as fans from all walks join the call for a team next season. The crowd rejects talk of no team and vows to support a league presence despite travel concerns.
A playful quatrain style poem mocks common household animals and people. It jokes that dogs are jolly and flea ridden while horses are boastful, cats bluff with beards, cows threaten with horns, and men overestimate themselves though they have a better half.
President Beckwith of the board of public works plays down fears of a collapse on the La Crosse river wagon bridge. He says minor repairs and timber replacements suffice as the structure remains firm after a quarter century of heavy traffic. He adds the bridge is not up to date but functionally sound.
The engagement of Dr. John N. Wigington of Waukesha to Miss Florence Kerr of Alpina Michigan was announced by Mr and Mrs Frank Harding whose guest Miss Kerr has spent several summers with them. Miss Kerr is described as an heiress.
Dr George Powell is described as a consulting physician and surgeon in the report. The text notes his professional role and medical expertise within a hospital or clinical setting.
A quirky piece notes Doc Wiggenton of Waukesha is to wed a Michigan heiress and, in a satirical aside, imagines his rise to prominence among a crowd of admirers at depots while adopting a grand lifestyle and high salary before a bank visit. The report shifts to a river excursion aboard the Columbia with Captain Fugina as weather turns stormy and crowds seek shelter. It ends with local notices about a chicken thief named Adam Fox from Paint Rock Ridge and a false fire alarm in Lansing, plus Wisconsin governance news naming Dr. Almah J. Frisby the state’s first woman board member and board organization details.
Madison Wis Aug 4 Lieut Gov Davidson appointed a Milwaukee woman to the new state board of control. The move places a female member on the panel overseeing state affairs and public services.
Acting Gov. Davidson will be asked today to order Rev. M. J. Trewery of Green Bay to file a bond. He filed charges against District Attorney J. A. Kittel over a prize fight during the state Eagles convention. Bond would insure the state and defendant for expenses if the charges prove unfounded. Assistant AG Tucker opposes. Attorney S. M. Cady supports the bond.
In Manitowoc Wisconsin over 100 Twenty first Wisconsin volunteers gathered at Turner hall for a reunion. Speakers included J S Anderson Prof Cooling and Mayor Stolze with H L Bacon of Oshkosh delivering the response. The highlight was the return and display of their regimental flag once captured at Chickamauga in 1863 bringing tears and pride to the veterans. The flag previously rested with a Washington department before its return to Wisconsin.
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