08 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1905
Page
1
Peace envoys reached Portsmouth at 10 o clock aboard the Mayflower with Admiral Mead Present. Witte joined the delegation and met by national guardsmen under Col. Teteley as they proceeded to the courthouse for a private reception at the Wentworth Hotel.
A morning blaze razed St Thomas church in central New York’s upscale district. Fire threatened Rockefeller and other millionaire homes as flames swept the historic building. Firefighters fought the blaze through the day, limiting damage to surrounding properties.
Constantinople August 8 The Russian oil field strike drives Standard Oil Co sales in the eastern market amounting to about four hundred thousand casks.
A sixteen year old son of Chris Braathen, elevator boy at the Stoddard hotel, had his foot crushed this morning when a gate closed on it. He was taken to La Crosse hospital. He had recently started work and was not fully trained. He is the eldest of ten sons.
Evelyn held fast after striking a log rail during a storm near Neenah Wisconsin. In the confusion two men went overboard but were saved. Five are missing and one is believed lost.
Lightning struck the Humble oil field igniting a fire at the Guffy tank. If contained, losses should not exceed half a million dollars while five million barrels are stored nearby in the immediate vicinity.
A run began on the Denver Savings Bank this morning as doors opened and news of financial difficulties spread. The bank is offering ten percent on deposits.
Michael Sterbenz is jailed in Winona county on embezzling 564.78 from Freundschaft Lodge 98 United Workmen. Officials' lax bond acceptance as receiver led to loss. bondsmen may not cover the sum and Sterbenz cannot repay.
Judge John J. Brindley and his wife arrived home early this morning after a long trip from Los Angeles and spent the day resting following their western journey.
La Crescent residents who helped partially demolish the old school are seeking stipulations with Attorneys Raymond to restore the building. Judge Kingsley upheld a restraining order stopping all demolition work, delaying the new school and prompting concern over a fall term without a habitable facility.
Word comes of Archie F Lightbody death in Pasadena California. He was born April 23 1871 in Westfield New Jersey and moved to this city as a child. He attended La Crosse public schools and Lake Forest academy before entering business. J H Lightbody will accompany the remains to Evanston for burial at Rosehill Cemetery.
William Merrill longtime vice president of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company died this morning in Pasadena California at age 65 He had served the Milwaukee firm for years and was a prominent industry figure.
St Paul August 8 Business interests in the twin cities are attempting to settle the telegraphers strike. The effort focuses on negotiations with labor representatives to avert broader disruption and restore normal operations.
The Tribune reports Powell suing directory man Phillippi over alleged public smears after Powell found his wife with Phillippi. Powell accuses Phillippi of mocking him, spreading false stories, and harming his reputation while Phillippi counters with claims Powell abused his wife and lived with a known prostitute.
Drummer J P Hefflen a medical traveling salesman died by his own hand in a Bonville Missouri hotel this morning after a personal crisis. Local authorities report the incident occurred in the hotel room with no other persons involved.
Gov Blanchard appeals publicly for loosened quarantine rules as towns struggle to obtain food ice and medicine. Rice destroyed and grain at risk due to sacks and twine shortages. Six cases at Bonami nineteen at Patterson four at Shreveport area. A petition seeks Dr Leach of St Paul to test arsenious and preventive theory. Train schedule suspended with yellow fever deaths and cases in Bonami Louisiana. service halted between Shreveport and Beaumont.
Aug. 8 Petersburg report says czarist special counselors clash over future Jewish policy. Some favor redispatch while repressive measures continue. Conference yields no action and sends issue to first meeting of the new representative assembly for immediate consideration.
In Iron River Michigan Aug 8 John Middling and Richard Pradtice were killed in a Baltic mine explosion. Rescue teams searched for others but details remain scarce. Officials confirmed the fatalities and ordered safety inspections of nearby workings.
A Meyer & Co building in Albany collapsed this morning with about fifty people feared dead or injured. Many workers, mostly boys and girls, were inside. several customers and one firm member are missing.
Black and white English setter missing with black head and white tail. Reward offered. Return to J A Throing at Se curity bang.
Three delegates arriving from New Orleans describe being forced to creep through quarantine guards and walking miles to reach the convention site in Philadelphia. One delegate was captured en route. The group planned to begin formal business actions today at the convention.
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