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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1905
Page
2
State Senator McGillivray travels the state denying widespread governor resignation talk and praising Wisconsin leaders. He says he may run for governor if it aids state business, noting sixteen years of service and taxpayer savings, with a decision to come later.
The University of Wisconsin football eleven opens at Madison on Sept 30 vs Northwestern of Watertown. The slate includes Marquette Oct 4, Lawrence Oct 7, Chicago P S Oct 11, Notre Dame Oct 14, Chicago Oct 21, Minnesota Nov 4, Michigan Nov 18. A Thanksgiving Northwestern game may be canceled due to strain.
The government engineers will consider the overflowing lands along the upper Mississippi during last month’s high water at the Minneapolis office. A trip to the federal reservation may be taken to study flood damage and a hearing date could be set for grievances against the dam administration.
Major H. M. Chittenden heads the engineer board for Yellowstone park and Missouri river work with Major Potter of Duluth and Captain William A. Judson, engineer in charge at Milwaukee, as the other members.
A partial lunar eclipse will occur next Monday night August 14 and be visible from 8 47 to 10 51. The solar eclipse on August 30 will be visible here only from 5 14 until 6 38 as it emerges from the shadow.
Winona crowds had to race home Sunday as the steamer J. S. left the levee on schedule, stranding many excursionists in La Crosse. Local travelers, including numerous young ladies, borrowed funds to cover the train fare back that night.
Joseph Franke received a twenty day sentence for his role in the assault on William J. Slater, who was stabbed by Walter Brumfield. Brumfield is serving seven years at Waupun. Franke’s attorney filed notice of appeal. without a bondsman, Franke faces county jail until October for the appeal. Slater testified, impressing court regulars with his command of English and refined bearing, claiming to be a graduate of an eastern college.
C L V Craft and Fred Smith return from a two week stay at Craft's summer home on Lake Okoboji Iowa. The city note highlights other social events including marriages engagements and local travels among residents and staff.
Wausau Wisconsin August 10 Mr and Mrs James Haskins may be the only couple in the state to have three pairs of twins. The oldest twins are about 16 and the youngest pair about 13 years old.
The Coleman W. C. T. U. will hold an ice cream social tomorrow afternoon and evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Horton located at 1042 Denton Street.
Superior Wisconsin where grain trade seeks eastern buyers and Wisconsin inspection gains. Referee McIntosh rules Minnesota inspection records cannot be admitted in Wisconsin courts, a win for Wisconsin inspection. Officials tour eastern markets as western farmers back Wisconsin standards.
The last phase of raising the steamer Clyde at Minnetska finished yesterday. The vessel will be pumped out with help from the steam er Ravena and then placed on the ways at Stillwater for repairs before returning to its owners in Stillwater.
Inspector Mason begins laying out a full rural free delivery system for Houston County after completing a similar project in Winona County.
Judge Fruit reverses lower court ruling and orders R. R. La Fleur estate to pay Mrs. Martha Freeman $500 for bearing the name Martha as part of an agreement to leave her money. Estate's attorneys plan an appeal.
Former Governor Samuel R. Van Sant will become a Minneapolis resident on September 1. His household, kept at the Aberdeen in St. Paul for four years, will move to the Hampshire Arms in Minneapolis.
Martin Feuerhawk recently transferred to the Burlington pumping station on Upper Rose Street from Fountain City and Trempealeau stations. He has decided to relocate his family from Fountain City to La Crosse and will soon make his home on the north side.
Advertisement for F Wild a professor of Nature Cure on Market Street claims to cure open sores ulcers saltrheum titter dandruff and all diseases by approved methods. Emphasizes thorough cures using natural treatments and offers expert services.
An attempt to wreck a passenger train on the St. Paul road occurred at East Madison last night. The switch was thrown after the engine baggage car and front trucks of the smoker had passed. Three cars derailed but there were no casualties beyond a severe shaking up of passengers. Railroad detectives have been ordered from Milwaukee and a discharged employee is suspected.
Jack Hoeffler opens the opera house Sunday August 13 with Knobs O Tennessee a city debut at popular prices. The production features a twenty person company and a carload of scenery eight vaudeville acts led by De Hallis and Valera the comedy jugglers.
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