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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1906
Page
1
Mrs S L Bowlby 1002 State street was attacked by an unknown man Saturday night near the alley on North Tenth street. A passerby arrived as the assailant fled. description limited to a smooth faced, heavy set man.
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank with a capital of 250000 and deposits about 4 million was shut down for examination by Vice President Theodore Stensland. Police held back angry foreign depositors as warrants were issued to arrest a bank official alleged to have misappropriated funds. The bank promised to pay all claims and resume business after the examination.
Judge Rosalsky charged the grand jury to investigate the alleged ice trust noting the high season demand for ice and rising prices, stressing action to prevent tenants in tenements from being deprived of ice.
Scrinns McRae Dispatch reports New York City endured a brutal heat wave on August 6. The city sweltered as residents slept on beaches, in parks, and in suburbs while tenement housetops remained crowded. No relief appeared imminent.
Peter Eggler transfers two acres on Smith Coulee road to Robert J. Nigglin. The deed records show a private land transfer between individuals with no stated lien or consideration in the readable text.
Three men, Peter Kochanski, John Chrzan, and Casimir Chrzan, were killed when the Pioneer Limited of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line struck their buggy at the Oklahoma avenue crossing in Milwaukee. The victims were returning from a South Milwaukee picnic. No witness to the accident, darkness and only two lanterns marked the crossing.
New York August 6 refined sugar grades all advance ten cents per hundred pounds amid market activity with suppliers and buyers noting immediate effects on pricing.
Members of Companies B and M left for Camp Douglas for the state rifle camp and Seagit competition teams. The group includes George Miller Lieut. Fowler Sergt. Hodus Corp. Holmes Corp. Wessner Artificer Storkerson Sergt. Affeldt and Sergt. Roemer. Some already on the Third regimental team. They expect several to qualify for state and possibly national teams at Sea Girt as the weeklong camp begins.
Geyer the shortstop and Frederickson the outfielder and third baseman were released from the champs team by Manager Pink Hawley. The move aims to cut expenses, with President Elliott noting playing quality did not factor in the release. Vogt returns to play and Tucker from Crookston will replace Frederickson in right field.
Roy Kna benshue and Dr. Thomas began from New York to set a national ballooning record. They landed in Noank, Conn., this morning for breakfast with no accidents reported during the night.
The Elks convention opens for a three day session tomorrow with a distinctive badge, an original design by Dr. H. Clay Evenson of this city, to be worn by members at the event.
The bronze Elks badge for the La Crosse convention features a head with B P O E letters, two chains holding a cross with an Indian lacrosse scene, and LO DGE 300 number. The purple LA above and white background below mark the lodge, a cherished keepsake for visiting Elks.
Thunder storms expected tonight and Tuesday with no temperature change. Coolest around 64 and warmest near 86, winds at about four miles per hour. The river will fall slowly with stage of water at 49 and no depth change.
James Kerwin, ex Green Bay player, faced a chilly La Crosse reception as he arrived from Green Bay after claims of tarnished tales about the Isl anders. The team refused him a uniform and Kerwin left for home amid threats of trouble when returning to Green Bay.
In Chicago on August 6, attorneys preparing to present evidence to the grand jury in the Standard Oil and railroad rebating charges conferred before jurors are sworn. The case centers on storage charges not collected and alleged advantages to Standard Oil and rivals. The star witness may be H. Larlow, former Chicago Commercial Association director and ex-railroad official.
A marriage license was issued today to Even Solberg and Lauraf Cas Berg of Holmen. President Weekes reported on treatment, while team members fear possible difficulties from series allegations. Green Bay players have behaved as gentlemen both on and off the field in La Crosse this season and last.
William Meldowney, a pioneer farmer, is reported dead. The article notes the La Crosse street car fare dispute and the Auto Rapid Transit company considering entry into La Crosse Onalaska service, citing poor streetcar reliability and unchanged rates. A large passenger automobile is expected to begin regular La Crosse Onalaska service in the morning.
William McEldowney of West Salem, a leading farmer and long time settler from Pennsylvania, died yesterday at age 76 after a life spent building up the county. He came in 1851 with brothers James John and Andrew, leaving a lasting legacy in local agriculture and community. His funeral will be held at his home tomorrow at 2 PM. he leaves his widow and brother James.
In Helsingin, Aug 6, Chief of Police Malm and two adjutants resign after recent unrest. Major Pergh, a Finnish veteran of the Russian army, succeeds him. In St Petersburg, three papers publish today. In Moscow, Aug 6, strikes raid the rail line to Ilinova with spreads to Rostoff as police vow arrests and meetings banished.
Robert Punch Robertson of the city learns he is asked to join pallbearers for the late State Veterinarian FE R Roberts. Roberts died in a Chicago hospital leaving a note naming Governor James Davidson and Robertson as pallbearers. Robertson departs tonight at 10 40 for Janesville to fulfill the request at the funeral tomorrow. Roberts, a wealthy Elks member, had planned to entertain him this week and attend the state convention in town.
Bridge passes issued this year total 7 224, up from 6 252 last year, a gain of nearly 1 000 passes.
La Crosse defeated Green Bay 6 to 0 as the high scoring match showcased dominant offense and tight defense. The outcome solidifies La Crosse’s lead in the series and highlights strong performances across key players.
Carthage Aug. 6 report says celebrated Spanish singer Lola Milanes went down with the steamship Sirio on Saturday night. The French steamer Marie Louise rescued fifty four lives. Exact losses unclear but over 300 believed lost.
President Roosevelt entertained the largest luncheon party of the season at Sagamore Hall in Oyster Bay New York today. Guests included William J and Mrs Youngs George J and Mrs Smith Representatives Cocks John A Sleicher and Penrose and other attendees spent part of the day at Sagamore Hall.
Eugene H. Derr asks La Crosse County voters for support in the September 4 primary. He pledges full energy to run a successful administration, strict law enforcement, crime suppression, and home protection if nominated and elected.
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