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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1905
Page
4
In scorching weather readers and residents avoid heavy topics, opting for lighter matters at the ball park or swimming tank. The note urges staying cool, enjoying sports, and not churning out editorials about aggravating issues.
An intense manhunt spanning Kenosha Racine and Milwaukee aims to arrest Antonio Balistierro, accused of fatally shooting Tomasso Tarentino at 189 Detroit Street Sunday night. Police chase pierced fields and rail lines as officers from three cities swarm the area seeking the armed suspect.
Madison Aug 11 The state civil service commission will meet at the capitol today and it is expected a choice will be made of a secretary for the board The position carries a salary of 2500 a year and has drawn many meritorious candidates among them C Marsh of Antigo chief clerk of the assembly in 1903 and 1905 The commission is composed of Dr S E Sparling of Madison T J Cunningham of Chepewa Falls and Otto Grafton of Plymouth
A Minneapolis Journal snippet recalls a rookie writer who attempted a bridal gown description, only for the fashion editor to sideline the piece. The column also mentions New Mexico crime dispatches, a pardoned convict’s kidnapping attempt, and two light vignettes about a restaurant theft and a child’s playful schemes.
State Superintendent of Schools C. P. Cary arrived last night from West Salem where he addressed the teachers institute yesterday.
The Fountain News from Preston notes the band social raised about $16 for the band with a 35 cent supper priced at 15 cents, illustrating the band's popularity. It also mentions a joking reference to a peace conference being held elsewhere if not for Wisconsin anti cigarette laws. Reverend Ambrose Murphy returned from Newport praising sea views during his pleasant eastern trip.
The passage notes readers and pilgrims alike consult want ads to learn chances for investing a thousand dollars. It suggests readers seek opportunities to put money to work through advertised offers.
The Spectator notes Senator James J. McGillivray of Black River Falls pursues the governorship after fourteen years in the Wisconsin senate. It cites a strained relation with the administration and questions support for his bid while recounting a surge in out of town attention after a Chicago feature on George Perkins and a wave of black visitors to the city.
A quoted remark argues LaCross¢ is favorable for Black residents because colored men hold public offices there. The statement reflects era attitudes about race and governance.
Groff and Derr awarded the contract to build a tobacco warehouse for Pamperin Leaf Tobacco company near Twelfth and Green Bay streets. The $5,000 project will place the building on West Avenue opposite the threshing machine plant. Mr Derr leads construction, Mr Groff handles exterior work.
Olga Meller formerly with La Crosse high schools where she taught biology physiology and German is now located at the high school in Seattle Washington. She is at home 527 South Ninth street visiting her parents for a few weeks before resuming her duties.
Sheboygan Wisconsin reports the Lake Shore league will expire next Sunday after Sheboygan’s final league game. Plans to form a new league of lake shore cities next season include a substantial forfeiture by each team to secure the season’s end.
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