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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1905
Page
2
The piece reports Germany demanding favorable treatment and access to U S markets as red lines in any reciprocity accord. Berlin resists favoring British goods and vetoes expanding sugar sales beyond Cuba’s 20 percent duty, while Europe-wide pools threaten U S export trade next March.
The fragment discusses actions that would practically close doors to United States goods, signaling protectionist measures or withdrawal from trade. It implies heavy restrictions affecting imports and domestic markets in response to external trade pressures.
A historic rainstorm drenches Gibson county with the heaviest rain in twenty years. The Evansville and Princeton traction line between Princeton and Fort Branch is washed out in several spots and the Evansville and Terre Haute railroad suffers severe damage. Princeton houses are undermined and cellars flooded. The public school, telephone plant, and several saw mills sustain heavy damage. Bridges wash away in rural areas. City and county damages tally about 125000 dollars.
In Yokohama on August 8 Chinese residents consented to stop dealing in United States goods and with U S banks and insurers. They will avoid shipments on United States steamers including the Pacific Mail line China and faces fines for violations. United States Consul General Henry B. Miller investigates and monitors the scene.
In New York on Aug 4 four fourteen koster bakers went on strike over alleged boss bakers and east side gangs. Ten were arrested for riot incitement. three remained free. Judges fined the others five dollars.
In a remarks at the Baptist Chautauqua a speaker recalls Illinois Governor Charles S. Deneen and wonders what became of him after his election asking if he is dead. The exchange reflects public curiosity about the political figure.
In Marquette on August 8 John McCarthy 18 a laborer at the Carp River furnace of Pioneer Iron company fell through a char coal kiln lid while white washing its exterior. The lid crushed under his weight and he was badly burned. Fire department recovered his body.
Springfield reports Mrs. Chas. S. Deneen challenged Sam Jones the evangelist during an Illinois lecture, delivering a sharp thrust at her husband as the event drew a crowd.
Arthur Hoye 21 son of Mr and Mrs Henry Hoye of Elgin was killed on a Chicago Milwaukee St Paul freight train between Chicago and Kirkland at Roselle while attempting to move from the rear car to the caboose during high speed. He was to marry Grace Murphy of Kirkland.
Anthony Reiff, a 70 year old New York composer, was fatally struck when an automobile jumped the curb in Harlem. The chauffeur fled on a bicycle but was captured. the driver was arrested yet released after no complaint was filed.
The manslaughter case against John C. Lathrop of the First Church of Christ in New York, linked to 7 year old Esther Quimby’s diphtheria illness, was dismissed by County Judge Platt of White Plains as defective indictment.
The monsoon this year has been generally disappointing causing anxiety. In Punjab unirrigated crops suffer while Gujarat endures an abnormal deluge that has damaged property and left about 10 000 people homeless.
West Chicago August 8 William Watson 35 a fireman on a Burlington train dropped dead as the train left for Aurora. He lived in Aurora and left a widow and two children. Death believed due to heat on the engine.
Fire wrecked the interior of a two story wagon and machine shop in Montevideo. A 10 year old daughter of Mrs Anna Gotten and a 6 year old daughter of George Reviere suffocated by smoke. Mrs Botten saved herself and baby by jumping from the second story window.
In Rice Lake Wisconsin on August 8 prisoners fled Barron jail after a servant unlocked doors. A note was found in the cell claiming innocence and saying they preferred to leave now rather than stay until December, signing with Bunco and a farewell.
Captain Stephen Jones remains absent on the steam er City of Traverse alleged pool room. The vessel is still tied to the Simmons docks in Kenosha and no preparations are underway for a lake trip as boilers stay cold.
The E W Schulze meat market at 1932 Charles Street was entered Sunday evening by breaking a rear window. Candy and other items were taken while the owner is away in Chicago and Milwaukee. Only Canadian dimes and pennies were left in the cash drawer. Police suspect neighborhood youths and will prosecute if more evidence is found.
Robert Gifford of Avon street narrowly avoided serious injury when a southbound car blinded him near the La Crosse river bridge as he rode north on a bicycle. He collided with a horse and buggy driven by Burlington engineer George Smith. Gifford suffered only minor bruises as his new wheel was destroyed.
Remains of Patrick McGinnity who died after being run over by a car in Milwaukee yards were given funeral services at St James Church officiated by Father Gapellan. Born March 17 1839 in Armah Ireland he came to the United States as a child and settled in Milwaukee in 1869. He worked at Davidson boat yards and later for the Milwaukee railroad company. He had retired in recent years and friends mourn his untimely death.
Miss Lizzie Butsch hosted a Rose Street gathering with music and games last evening. The highlight was the Pit contest won by Mrs. A Berg, with many friends attending including Magmie Koch Ida Koch Matilda Mueller Ana Rice and Adelaide Peters among others.
Mrs. C I Hiscox returns from Galesville after visiting relatives. Superintendent D C Cheney visited Milwaukee depot on the north side. I O G T plans an ice cream social on Simcox lawn Big Rose street Friday. Olaf Brown, formerly north side now Mindoro, visited city friends before westward departure. Maurice Olson the druggist returns from Minneapolis. Captain William Lechleidner resumes watchman duties at La Crosse rubber mills after vacation. Michael Hovde goes to St Louis to work for a lumber firm.
Miss Olive Lewis and Aleda Gil bertson return from Whitehall visits while Rev. Ole Larson, absent thirteen years, plans a speech at the Scandinavian Baptist church this evening. Edward Kramar from Stoddard visits friends in La Crosse. Charles B. Bartlett showcases the Champion sewing sole machine at 600 Mill Street. Miss Margaret Keaveny returns from Brownsville visits. Will Keaveny visits Miss Lulu Hillson, who stayed with Mrs. William Hall in Caledonia street, then returns to Dubuque. J M Fryan of the Liv ery House on St. Cloud street recovers after illness. Henry Lawson of Larson Nein Clothing Co. travels to Chicago on business.
Mrs. Jennie Tucker formerly of 808 Rose Street moved Saturday to Scanlon Minnesota where she will reside. She married J B Heritage, head bookkeeper at a large local manufacturing plant. Tucker was known for Tucker's Cafe on Mill Street.
F E Schulze and daughter Cora left for a few days in Chicago and are now visiting Milwaukee. They traveled between the cities over the lake and enjoyed the trip greatly. They expect to be home in a few days.
Beginning Sunday July 16 The Burlington will run cafe observation cars on No 49 going north at 9:09 a.m serving breakfast and luncheon and on No 50 going south at 12:14 p.m serving luncheon and dinner.
Very low rates offered for trips to Denver Colorado via the North Western Line with excursion tickets on August 12 and 13. Favorable return limits apply and tickets available through Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
Tickets sold August 13 and 14 with favorable return limits apply to agents Chicago and North-Western Ry for Imperial Palace Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan event in Detroit Michigan.
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