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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1905
Page
2
City Clerk Sieger says census returns from La Crosse wards show serious errors with many omitted names. Second ward alone drops 220 in five years amid questionable boarding houses. He urges civic groups to apply for a statewide recount, noting law allows it if officials are satisfied.
PRUE MADISON Aug 15 State Insurance Commissioner today returned from a conference of western insurance commissioners in New York City to arrange a thorough examination of Equitable, New York Life, and New York Mutual. Owing to New York officials possessing many books and records the western group deferred until Oct 1. If the Henrick s probe satisfies them the work will shorten. if not they will launch a new examination lasting months. A final report to the governors will propose legislation to remedy evils found.
In Norway Michigan Aug 15 a mine accident at the Ludington shaft killed Anton Erickson and injured William Anderson and Charles Anderson. Miners had drilled holes and prepared dynamite when lightning struck the shafthouse 1000 feet deep, blasting charges down the steel cable.
Campers at Goldfarb cottage in Baraboo Wis were driven from the premises when William Howard suddenly became insane last night wielding a large knife. He was arrested and found with letters to his mother indicating a plan of self injury and harm to others, authorities said.
An interesting card party was held last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs with neighbors and friends in attendance. The Progressive Cinch event featured festive competition and light refreshments while guests enjoyed lively conversation and social camaraderie.
Mrs Ludwig Stevenson of 1204 Avon Street hosted a social evening with Progressive Cinch as the chief feature. Refreshments were served and attendees reported a pleasant time, including Miss Margaret Larson Cora Gilberg Mabel Johnson Cora Mekvold Alma Egge Misses Vik Sather George Cloos Louis Cloos Milwaukee Lloyd Lamb Albert Callahan and others.
In Janesville Wisconsin Aug 15 a copper shop is underway as 25000 barrels are planned for this year at the Rock County Sugar company factory an enormous beet crop is forecast deliveries start Sept 1 and sugar production begins in October.
Chicago markets show hogs over 3,000 head with a strong, higher trend. Prices ranged light pigs 6.30 to 6.45, mixed 5.85 to 6.40, heavy 5.60 to 6.40, rough 5.60 to 5.90. Cattle steady and sheep higher. Minneapolis grain notes for Sept through May futures at around 82 to 85 cents.
Prices for various grains and byproducts shown. Bran at 14.00 per ton. Shorts 15.00. White middlings 16.00. Red dog 18.00. Includes measurements and unit references amid truncated OCR.
Abstracted from a Want Ad style feature, the piece presents a sweeping meditation on the surge of human needs and the reciprocal claims that shape social presence. It emphasizes collective obligation and the visibility of individual desires within a shared economy of demand.
Ori J. Sorensen received word today that he had been appointed district deputy for the western district of Wisconsin of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The national appointment comes directly from Grand Exalted Ruler Robert W. Brown. La Crosse now has two Elks with high offices, as T. W. Burns is secretary of the state association.
The steamer E. Rutledge with nine passengers aboard was partly wrecked Saturday at Prescott and towed to Stillwater for repairs. No one was hurt though the engine side was damaged after a cylinder pin failed and the two cylinder heads blew out. Passengers later rode a train to St. Paul. ownership is listed as Frederick Weyerhauser and F C A Dinkman with Captain William Whistler in command.
Baseball scores across leagues report Philadelphia 5 at Pittsburg 0, Philadelphia 2 at Chicago second game 3, Boston 1 at Chicago 6, New York 7 at Detroit 1, Washington 3 in thirteen innings over Cleveland 2, plus Western games Des Moines 2 over St Joseph 7 and Sioux City 15 over Omaha 8. Weather caused postponements overall.
President Nicholas Murray Butler and Dean Burgess of Columbia met Emperor William at Wilhelmshohe Castle in Kassel on August 15 for a two hour audience. Baron Speck von Sternberg arranged the talk which focused on exchanging professors between American and German universities. The parties agreed U S professors should lecture in German institutions only if they know German well and German professors should lecture in American schools only if they know English. Butler and Burgess also had breakfast with the Emperor.
Contracts for the new high school are being drawn up by City Attorney Mahoney and will be presented to the board of public works for approval and signatures. The council must act on a contract form at a special meeting tonight, then the board can proceed and award the contracts.
Two fast trains daily and specially conducted G A R trains depart Chicago September 2 for Denver with through service and low rates. Side trips from Denver offer access to famed mountain scenery. For itineraries hotels and reservations contact W B Kniskern P T M Chicago.
A three day session of the Baptist Young People's Union of Wisconsin opens tomorrow at the German Baptist church at Seventh and Winnebago. Delegates arrive from Milwaukee Racine Wausau and elsewhere. The first session is scheduled for tomorrow evening at 7 45.
Sheriff Packer received a tip about a jail delivery and conducted a thorough search of all county jail cells. In George Dashner’s cell, who is bound over on a statutory charge, he uncovered a communication or contraband tied to the planned escape.
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