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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1906
Page
1
Reports from Scripps-McRae Dispatches describe a powerful earthquake striking Valparaiso last night at 7 40 PM. Fires spread through the city with widespread damage and uncertain casualty figures as lines fail and rescue efforts begin.
DIEZ NOT DEAD RICE LAKE Aug 17 no truth in report that John Dietz defender of Cameron dam was shot by deputies. No conflict since the earlier incident in which Dietz son Clarence and Rogich were hurt.
The Southern Pacific board in New York declares a 2 1/2 cent common stock dividend the first in its history. Union Pacific follows with a semiannual 5 percent on common and 2 percent on preferred stock, lifting the total to a 10 percent basis.
F S Schroeder of Mauston is in the city on business.
The Grand Army of the Republic closed its annual encampment in Minneapolis and announced the next reunion will be held in Saratoga, New York.
Henry M. Boehm of Continental Clothing reports the death of his father Frank N. Boehn in Milwaukee at 9 last night. The deceased leaves nine children, with four sons and five daughters all living in Milwaukee except Henry N. Boehm who resides elsewhere. Henry Boehm will travel to Milwaukee tonight for the funeral.
Paris August 17 The council ministers with President Fallieres decided to stand firm for the divorcement of church and state despite the pope's encyclical. The government will ensure the separation law is executed. The law takes effect December 11.
In Oyster Bay on August 17 the president received a Brownsville appeal to replace Black citizens with white troops. The case was sent to the War Department to compile and report a full finding back to the president.
Fort Worth Texas August 17 reports say rangers have been ordered to Brownsville to preserve order. About four hundred men armed with Winchesters are in town and vow to shoot the negro soldiers on sight. Col Penrose forbids any departure from the fort.
La Crosse veterans and visitors return from the Grand Army of the Republic national encampment in Minneapolis. About seventy five veterans and several hundred visitors attended with Wisconsin troops cheered by Minnesota university students and crowds. Veterans praised accommodations and services in Minneapolis and St Paul. The Red Cross aided parade efforts and water, lemonade and fans were distributed. The Minneapolis Journal notes a rising G A R membership now about 240000, with 3500 added since Denver encampment, Kansas showing the largest gain as the "soldier state."
The Knights of Pythias baseball season ends with a decisive contest at the league grounds tomorrow afternoon between lodges 57 and 109. Each lodge has one win and a large crowd is expected to watch the fast-pace game with noted players listed in the lineup.
The government today withdrew from public entry over half a million acres of southwest Colorado land for a forest reserve. The action was announced from Washington on August 17 and affects lands previously open to claim.
Public schools reopen on September 4, the day after Labor Day, marking the start of the new academic year.
Des Moines Iowa August 17 The Eleventh cavalry will march out tomorrow to join Fort Riley maneuvers as part of the upcoming training exercises.
Reports from Bucharest dated August 17 describe anti Jewish riots driving hundreds of Jews to flee into Romania. Refugees recount ongoing violence that leaves people feeling unsafe as mobs lash out and authorities struggle to restore order.
The La Crosse Water Power Co plans franchise rights to enter and distribute electricity in La Crosse. Attorne ys frame the proposal for council approval as competitors push rapid progress. Hatfield dam, about 52 miles away, would supply power and transmission over long distances, with Niagara Falls tests cited as proof of practicality and reliability.
President hosted a morning reception for Attorney General Moody and a party including General Wilson retired from Cleveland, H. Dodge of New York, and Col. Cobbe of the English army.
Joseph Johnson was hanged at the county jail this morning for uxoricide. He was not pronounced dead for twenty four minutes and groaned throughout, despite his neck being broken.
Generally fair conditions expected tonight and Saturday with little temperature change. Coolest around 66 and warmest near 85 with winds at 6 mph. A rattlesnake den story mentions a photographer and a bodyguard handling two bitten individuals in a Hudson studio incident.
In Chicago Aug 17 Zion City awoke to news Wilbur Glenn Voliva spent an hour with John Alexander Dowie at Shiloh house. Voliva said he visited Dowie for a confidential talk and would inform the people once he can. Rumors swirl about Dowie health and delusions over bank deposits.
James S. Neville mayor of Bloomington Illinois and member of the Illinois railroad and warehouse commission died suddenly this morning while visiting West Baden. The death leaves a prominent figure in civic and transportation circles.
Two men allegedly robbed the Genoa saloon of Fred Rohrer taking $25 and were captured by a posse between Stoddard and Genoa. The suspects refused to identify themselves and are thought to be professional horse thieves.
Labor organizer Panke announces completion of Labor Day plans for September 3 at the fair grounds. Morning parade with 51 unions and 1,500 men led by Dana's, Kreutz's, and Muenzenberger's bands, followed by speeches by Faville Murphy Doherty and Bosshard. Afternoon events include bicycle and motorcycle races, a five mile motorcycle race and handicap, union presidents dash, horse races, music by Kreutz's and Dana's, and a labor ball with lunch served.
Mobile Alabama police are pursuing Stensland after a tip from a friend who reportedly located him in Mobile. The report comes from a Scripps-McRae Dispatch dated August 17.
W A Powell and William Fraser swam eleven miles to Brownsville in three hours and fifteen minutes without support. They swam from the city public bath to the Brownsville dock with Powell in a supporting boat nearby. The trio returned aboard the City of Hudson on its normal voyage.
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