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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1906
Page
4
A tense community debate over two young men who stole a physician’s automobile and brag about past misdeeds. Writers urge a public, old fashioned spanking as punishment to curb their boisterous behavior, preferring deterrence over jail.
The article discusses Mr. Mahoney defending jail breaker Mr. Conner. It notes Mahoney nearly secured an ingenious defense but lost when he failed to keep the officials aligned. Spectators saw he might have been bound over, yet the state won due to missteps. Conner is urged to reflect on whether it pays to be gay.
The Wausau team protests a game claiming unfair decisions due to umpire Boland's absence on duty. Unofficial umpires officiated and decisions were disputed though not biased to one side. The piece criticizes the umpire as unreliable and calls for action.
The poem satirizes John D. Rockefeller and wealth. It mocks a “love trust” built on sentiment, notes life’s joys and sorrows, and jokes that political factions would need years to sway a state. Rockefeller is quoted as liking newspapermen for their sincerity.
A vintage verse praising the Unique venue in town. It highlights the entertainment lineup with Billy Foster the projector operator Prof Schilling at the piano lecturer Jonathan and Master White singing weekly. Manager Michinsky aims to please patrons attending the Unique shows.
Spectators marvel at two Series Lamps imported from Schottenberg Germany described as the brightest lights seen in La Crosse. Reported candle power ranges 7 000 to 8 000 with high current consumption but noted for exceptional illumination surpassing a sunny day.
Blaumann, a 41 year old Gund Brewing driver for twelve years, collapsed and died after his team caused a fatal accident. Blood flowed from the nose and mouth as onlookers fled the heat and shock. Undertaker Mannstadt was not summoned. the body was moved to the morgue around 12 40. He leaves a widow and seven children. Funeral arrangements are being made.
Eyewitnesses recount a melee on a moving Milwaukee Road train near Sparta as a man attacked crew and passengers with a knife. Brakeman Frey and Patrolman Hubbell were stabbed. Chief Millard shot the assailant in the hip. Mrs Johnson hurried to Sparta after learning of the assault.
President John Elliott announced manager Moriarty will remain with Freeport after disputes over pay were resolved. Freeport also added pitcher Kopee, strengthening the staff, though Elliott doubts impact on pennant race. Green Bay notified they would surrender the state league franchise. Powers would appeal to keep the team despite a potential $200 forfeit and a season remaining about one month.
A demented man lurked in a baggage car vestibule as conductors slept. Passengers and others fired on him, Folts chased with a knife and stabbed at least ten to thirteen men. Reportedly fourteen bullets hit. eleven removed. The assailant appeared non drunk and clearly insane.
Jerome Jorstad and Albert Callahan, jailed since Saturday for taking Dr. F R Weston s car in front of the Hotel Law, were released today. Weston chose not to press charges against their parents and will cover about 65 dollars for the damage to the machine.
The five month old son of Mr and Mrs H S Mattison of 1702 Farewell street died yesterday. Funeral from the home tomorrow at 2 PM with Rev Magelssen officiating and Andrew Sletten in charge. Interment in Oak Grove.
Fifteen hundred Philippine war veterans are in reunion here in Des Moines Iowa as the fifteenth annual gathering opens with ceremonies and speeches from veteran leaders and city dignitaries.
Washington reports that Shaw denies intention to purchase fifty million outstanding fours to ease crop moving time stringency.
James P. McGillivray urged burying party quarrels and backed James O. Davidson for governor during an opening La Crosse campaign address at Woodman hall. A. B. Chandler introduced him as labor leaders urged voting for Davidson while McGillivray contrasted La Follette and Lenroot and predicted a statewide interest by August 20.
Under La Crosse Dredging Co and supervisor H E Clark sand is pumped from the Mississippi near Pettibone park head to fill and extend the western island. About a dozen barges of brush will be deployed and sand and stone laid over them to enlarge the land area into the water.
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