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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1905
Page
7
Senor Quesada the Cuban minister said the island is prospering under President Palma with strong sanitary conditions rising production and investment. He cited official treasury figures showing 1905 receipts and a sizable surplus, plus plans to fund public works and military debt from future gains.
The excerpt argues time and money should be valued equally when securing servants, clerks, or housing. It suggests trading time for money to meet needs, proposing that one may spend only enough time to read and answer a few want ads to obtain desired employment or services.
A note urges workers who are short staffed to seek extra help in the want columns. The quotation hints that daily effort builds learning and that overtime reflects the need for additional assistance. The text emphasizes self improvement and practical support channels.
An old saying notes a gudgeon distrusts a pike until swallowed alive and an amateur landlord doubts a dead beat tenant until bitten. The text suggests a course of action with quick advertising to restore order.
W Saville Drennen, former Birmingham mayor and Tuskegee institute trustee, resigns from the board after publicly dining with Booker T. Washington and John Wanamaker's daughter at Saratoga. He says he cannot countenance social equality Washington appears to seek, despite long efforts for uplift.
Attorneys for Jacob Cohen, Jacksonville junk dealer, file notice to take contempt case to the U S Court of Appeals from Springfield Illinois. A transcript of evidence will take at least a month to prepare, Cohen remains jailed in Sangamon county.
A seating section holding several hundred spectators, mostly women, collapsed during a ball game in Walnut Iowa on August 21 injuring about six people seriously. Mrs Ed Burke was crushed and suffered internal injuries and a broken ankle. she might die. Others including Mrs M Moore Miss Bertha Wilworth and Harriet Spangler had broken limbs.
Vandalia Illinois residents sue to stop the city from completing its $18,000 purchase of the Vandalia Light and Fuel electric plant, arguing the city is already over the constitutional debt limit and cannot engage in selling light.
Mrs Beatrice Young wife of William G Young who employs stenographers in New York hotels shot Mrs Catherine Morgan in the Hotel Imperial parlor where Morgan worked. Jealousy is believed to be the motive. Mrs Young had separated from her husband.
Norfolk officials report two more victims from the Kinston and Greenville excursion wreck found in the Elizabeth river near the crash site. The dead include Thomas Ferguson, the drawbridge keeper, drowned when the train plunged through the open draw. Overall fourteen bodies recovered.
In Portland on August 21 a blaze gutted the State Room Inn just blocks from the exposition entrance. Two men died with charred bodies unidentified. Several guests including four women and two men were injured.
Willie Lewis of New York boxes Jack O Keefe of Chicago in Detroit on Labor Day at 182 pounds for fifteen rounds to a decision. The open air bout will be on the shore of Lake St Clair.
Milwaukee August 21 Walter H Whitside vice president and general manager of the Allis Chalmers company announces a major hiring push. The plan aims to place about one thousand workers at the firm as it expands operations and meets growing demand, signaling a significant regional employment opportunity.
The South Foundry, idle in this city, will restart operations on September 1 and hire about 1,000 workers.
In Anderson county J. I. York a 182 year old farmer was murdered by robbers while his family was away. His head was shown off with a shotgun and the body found by his returning family after the county fair. Bloodhounds are tracing the murderer.
Berlin August 21 Emperor William and the empress will not receive presents on their twenty fifth wedding anniversary instead requesting charitable contributions from society and corporations for worthy causes.
Eugene Irish returns to Clayton Michigan after fifty seven years to the village he helped found. He locates only two old friends, James Foote and Covert Grant, both pioneer farmers, as he revisits the area.
Terre Haute Indiana August 21 The school board abandons teaching industrial art in city schools amid Superintendent Wiley’s protest. Members say time can be better spent on reading writing and arithmetic.
The body of W. E. Jolly of Greenville North Carolina promoter of the excursion wrecked near Portsmouth has been found floating in the river. The incident occurred Thursday and the search continues for details.
At Winona Lake Indiana on August 21 delegates to a national reform convention endorsed Governor Hanly's law enforcement policy by a rising vote.
Cincinnati August 21. Joseph Mara a former city employee was stabbed to death in a Sixth street restaurant by Albert Barnes recently arrived from Atlanta. Barnes arrested claims he acted in self defense.
In St Louis on August 21 Lambert Niehaus, awaiting execution for killing his brother in law, stabbed himself with a pen knife in his city jail cell. He died by his own hand rather than face the gallows.
Evansville Indiana August 21 Mother Magdalene founder of the Order of Poor Clares with the chief convent in Evansville dies. She was Countess Annetta Rentivoglio of Italy born in 1834.
Traverse City Michigan reports Julius Starbuck aged 17 ran away ten days ago. His father Stephen Starbuck received a Burlington Iowa message stating Julius was fatally injured there, and he left at once hoping to see him before he dies.
Warsaw reports a plan for a national assembly that ignores Polish rights has drawn strong criticism. A general strike begins today, raising fears of violence and unrest as public sentiment clashes with the proposed constitutional framework.
Frederickton New Brunswick reports the death of Hon. David Wark at 101 years and 6 months in his home. He served as a Canadian senator in Ottawa and was described as the world’s oldest legislator.
Queenstown reports Sir Michael Hicks-Beach former chancellor of the exchequer is a passenger on the Cunard line steamer Umbria sailing from Queenstown. He travels to Singapore via the United States.
Lord Curzon of Kedleston resigns as viceroy of India. The resignation is communicated to King Edward.
Do you need quick cash this month Consider selling unused belongings with a small classified ad A simple sale can turn forgotten treasures into money and save friendships from risky loan requests A tiny investment in an advertisement may yield a surprising payoff.
In this town many tasks should follow the want ads, and renting a furnished room is one such item. The note emphasizes using classified ads to find suitable lodging.
Rail passengers may buy excursion tickets from all stations to Portland Tacoma Seattle and California points on selected dates August 30 31 September 1 2 3 4 5 12 13 14 26 27 28 with favorable return limits. Daily fast trains to the Pacific Coast include The Overland Limited electric lighted and The California Express with drawing room and tourist sleeping cars. For rates and tickets contact Chicago Northwestern Ry agents.
The line sells reduced summer round trips on Fridays and Saturdays for 7.45 with return until the following Tuesday, and daily trips at 11.95 with return within thirty days. Lake Shetek, a premier summer and fall resort, offers fishing and hunting with abundant prairie chickens and waterfowl, plus hotel and livery services. The accessible lakes include Current Lake, Lake Siegel, Lake Fremont, Lake Sarah, Bear Lake, Long Lake, Buffalo Lake, Iron Lake, Beauty Lake, Willow Lake, Lake Isabella and Clear Lake.
Beginning June 1 excursion tickets sold to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Hot Springs Deadwood Lead Custer S D good to return until October 31 A splendid opportunity for an enjoyable vacation trip Several fine trains via the Northwestern Line daily Apply to agents Chicago & Northwestern railway.
A daily train schedule from Salem departs at 6 00 a m arriving Alton 10 00 a m and Sioux City 11 30 a m Returning trains run from Sioux City at 4 00 p m except Sunday, depart Alton 5 25 p m and reach Salem 9 20 p m The through service at Alton enhances Northwestern Line rail connections between Salem and Sioux City.
Advertises travel options via the North Western Line with direct routes or via San Francisco and Los Angeles. Promises an illustrated folder and full information on routes including a low rate side trip to Yellowstone National Park and Alaska, with a 2 cent stamp request.
Excursion tickets to Devils Lake Wisconsin via the Northwestern Line are on sale Fridays and Saturdays. Return is limited to the Monday following, offering a convenient summer outing without business disruption. Apply to agents Chicago North Western.
Excursion notes announce Saturday trips to Clear Lake Iowa with limited return until Monday. Tickets available through agents of the Chicago Northwestern railway.
Tickets via the North Western Line offered at reduced rates from August 21 to 25 with return allowed through August 26. Apply to Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
Excursion tickets to the county fair at Galesville Wisconsin via the North Western Line will be sold at reduced rates from August 28 to 31.
Limited to Sept 1. Applies to agents Chicago and North-Western Ry. Half rates to Northern Wisconsin State Fair at Chippewa Falls. Round trip tickets on August 27 to 31, inclusive, will be sold at stated fares.
Tickets on the North West ern Line will be offered at reduced rates from August 28 to September 1, with return validity through September 2. Applications should be made to Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
Sion tickets will be sold September 8 to 11 with favorable return limits on account of Farmers National Congress. Apply to agents Chicago one night to Denver from Chicago and North Western Bay.
The Burlington will run cafe observation cars on No 49 northbound at 9:09 a.m. serving breakfast and lunch and on No 50 southbound at 12:14 p.m. serving luncheon and dinner.
Low return limits offered August 28 to 31 for National Firemen's Association annual convention travelers. Tickets available through Chicago and North-Western Railway agents for travel to Kansas City Missouri.
Tickets will be sold August 12 and 13 with favorable return limits on account of various meetings. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Ry.
Very low rates to Pittsburg Pennsylvania will be offered August 12 and 13 for Knights of Pythias Colored Encampment. Tickets may be obtained through agents of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway with favorable return limits.
Legal notice from La Crosse Wisconsin dated August 8 1905 to S A D Puter of Berkeley California warns that on or before October 9 1905 the 1710 dollar debt plus interest must be paid. If not paid the under signed will claim forfeiture and hold absolute ownership of certificates numbered 11974 to 11985 inclusive and 12489 12490 12504 security for the debt.
Train services from La Crosse to Green Bay and back with connections at Marshland Amherst Junction Stevens Point and Merrillan. Daily Merrillan departure at 7:40 a m except Sunday and Winona return services at 5:00 p m with connections to Omaha road and Wisconsin Central lines.
Regional schedule highlights matchups among Green Bay, Winona, La Crosse, Stevens Point, Grand Rapids, St Paul and Minneapolis in a multi-city sports slate with potential rivalry outcomes and local standings updates.
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