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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1906
Page
5
Thursday night at 10 40 the loss of a pair of long black kid gloves is announced. The Tribune office offers a reward for return.
Local loan notices advertise collateral loans on diamonds and watches in Stevens at 510 Mais Street. The ad states items offered include diamonds and watches with unspecified terms.
Madison Wisconsin August 13 Secretary of State Houser opposes appointing unexpert Democratic investigators to probe state accounts. He pledges full disclosure and public questionings with his office staff available, and invites interested citizens to attend when a timeline is set.
John N. Pleasant of Magnolia Indiana claims the pills free him from periodic bilious attacks and habitual constipation. The ad guarantees satisfaction or money back and offers the product for 25 cents at O T Iirhart’s drug store.
A harbor channel opening about forty feet wide was cut through the Duluth Superior harbor wreck to allow lumber boats to pass. Vessels up to thirty seven feet beam may use it. The steamer Peck attempted passage but stuck and was hauled back. A full opening for all boats is expected by Tuesday or Wednesday.
In Pasedena California Theodore the ostrich at a South Pasadena farm swallowed a one carat diamond from J S Valilely. Farm workers tried to retrieve the gem byefforts that failed, as the bird may be worth about 1000 dollars. The diamond disappeared after the ostrich snapped it from Valilely and the search continues without harming the bird.
Mt Clemens the mineral bath city is accessible without change of cars only by the Grand Trunk Railway System. Timetables and a descriptive pamphlet will be mailed free on application to Geo. W. Vaux A G P T A 135 Adams St Chicago.
Manitowoc Wisconsin August 13 The pea canning industry in Manitowoc county and the lake shore district is declared to be doomed by the Canada thistle pest. Within five years profits will drop as the misgrowth makes hand separation necessary at high cost. The Ladreth company spent 5000 this year to separate buds and has abandoned its Newton plant signaling broader closures. The industry supports many farmers and workers in the region, blamed for allowing the pest to spread.
George Losey the La Crosse fireman who jumped from his engine after receiving wahoot signals near the red bridge will be moved to his Broadhead Wisconsin home today. He is recovering rapidly with a sprained ankle and had been unconscious at La Crosse hospital for days. His mother and sister will accompany him. News items note other local moves and visitors including Annie Miller, Conductor Page, and local residents.
Black River Falls Wisconsin August 13 a reception honored George F Cooper publisher and proprietor of the Badger State Banner his father Frank Cooper and the Banner force marking the paper fifty years of publication George F Cooper has served the Banner thirty eight years while Frank Cooper aged eighty one has printed for sixty two years Col J A Watrous of Milwaukee a former Banner publisher could not attend The Banner will issue a jubilee number
New York heiress Viola Sondine six-foot brunette, widow of former husband, is arrested in Atlantic City on alleged hotel beating and attempted fraud for refusing to pay a hotel bill of 47.50 with a $10 room and an empty suitcase found. Her mother wired $50 to her.
In Eminence Kentucky editor Major Hamm recalls a severe attack four years ago and credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with curing him in ten days. The healing salve is advertised as the quickest for burns sores cuts and wounds at O T Erhart’s drug store for 25 cents.
In San Francisco on August 13, charges of contempt of court were filed against Henry Quinby attorney for Eagle Insurance Company and Charles Hendry adjuster for London and Lancashire. They defied a grand jury by refusing to submit company documents, prompting Judge Graham to order Quinby to appear Monday to show cause for possible fines or imprisonment.
The city saw record passenger traffic with four sections each of No. 57 No. 5 No. 1 and one of No. 3 on a morning run toward Minneapolis for the G A R encampment. A NY Central special with many veterans also passed, toasting La Crosse at Mill Street crossing. Officials fear Minneapolis may not accommodate all attendees.
Rev. H. D. Zimmerman will preach at Tabernacle Baptist Church tomorrow. His wife, a noted evangelist soloist, will render gospel selections. Mrs. Edward Wheeler and Mrs. Carl Eckert depart for Minneapolis for a few days’ visit. James Smith, water tapper, travels to Chicago on business. Arnold Engelke injured his foot. Dr. Oscar Houck responded.
In the Western District of Wisconsin Eugene E Swan and Francis L White of Arpin seek a full discharge from all debts provable under their bankruptcy petitions. An August 31, 1906 hearing before Judge A L Sanborn in La Crosse is ordered with notice to be published.
The La Crosse Board of Public Works invites sealed bids by August 20 1906 for filling and macadam of the westerly bridge on the road to La Crescent. Plans are on file. work to start promptly and finish by October 1 1906 with delays allowed for high water. Bond or certified check required. penalties apply for delays. bids may be rejected.
Notice to contractors for furnishing materials and completing all work on the first bridge west of West Channel Bridge toward La Crescent. Work to follow plans on file with the board of public works, commenced immediately and completed by November 15 1906. Delays due to high water may be reasonably allowed.
Sealed proposals requested by the board of public works for materials and all work on laboratory desks case work telephone system program clock signaling system lighting fixtures and related items. Bids due August 24 1906 with bonds of 30 percent and deposits of 15 percent. For details contact La Crosse city hall offices.
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