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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1905
Page
3
Alderman Lang pushes a resolution to divert all engineering staff earnings to the city treasury in exchange for a salary increase. City Engineer Powell doubts citywide gains as assistants often work outside hours for private business. He notes draftsman Otto Mueller earned only 30 dollars last month due to outside duties.
Last week at the Gund Brewery sales reached the third largest weekly total in the plant’s history as hot weather drew crowds. A dip occurred during a few cooler days this week compared with the previous blistering week.
One of the season’s top road attractions appears here as Manager Arthur J. Aylsworth presents the three act farce comedy Hooligan's Troubles. The show has drawn thousands of laughs during past tours and promises clever plotting.
Undersheriff Scott brought back August Olson from the county area. Olson is wanted on a charge filed by Miss Tillie Anderson, a city worker. The case may be settled out of court.
Carl Back pleaded guilty to the Aug 9 murder of his wife in Portage Wisconsin and was given a life term in state prison. He will spend the first 24 hours and every anniversary in solitary confinement with minimal visible emotion.
The advertisement claims that nature cure heals cold feet or hands as signs of internal disease. It states pain is reduced, life is more loved, and general conditions improve. The whole system gains strength against heat and cold for a robust constitution. Apply to F. Wild at 1502 Market Street.
Nine members of the common council demanded Frank C. Powell resign as city engineer with impeachment threatened if he does not quit by August 20 1905. The vote occurred at a sparsely attended meeting of 12 aldermen with Alderman Downs leading the push and Mayor Torrance absent.
City items report Mr and Mrs Norman Hermanson visiting friends in Colby. The funeral of William Klawitzer is set for tomorrow. Rev Gamma to officiate and burial at Oak Grove. Moonlight excursion on J S Aug 16 and steamer Clyde repairs after being raised. Community notices include picnics at Myrick Park and various social events at the Old Reliable Restaurant and country club.
A proposed project would dredge swamp land between the north and south sides to create an artificial lake at Myrick Park. City funding might be needed, with possible private donations and substantial support from La Crosse Street Railway stockholders. The plan includes a marble exposition hall, fountains, and monuments, aimed at boosting health, employment, and park prestige.
Summons and complaint in an $8,791.04 suit against the city were served on the council. Shea and O'Shea seek payment for piping substituted for cracked Logan street sewer work last year, after the city required redoing a defective block. Alderman Downs moved to raise the north side weigh master salary from 16 to 25 dollars monthly, noting the position.
An advertisement claims catarrh causes female health issues and that Peruna cures catarrh of any organ. It cites Mrs. Brickner’s relief in two months and offers free advice from Dr. Hartman, president of the Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus.
The board of public works was authorized to let contracts for the new high school with 18000 dollars deducted from the original specifications. The resolution was referred. Alderman Grover offered a resolution to have bids advertised for replanking the Mississippi wagon bridge. Months paid about six dollars in fees.
Saturday dinner at the Country club hosted by Mrs. L C Coleman with twelve guests including Mesdames Os born Spence Cone Colman Allen and James and Misses Day and Osborne. A cottage gathering at Eagle Bluff hosted by Mrs Wing with about 50 people featured dancing and music. An impromptu two table royal ouchre card party followed at Mrs Clinton's home. Miss Jennie Listman of Superior arrived and is staying with Miss Sill.
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