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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1906
Page
1
Scripps-McRae dispatch reports Guerra moving toward Guine near Havana. Government claims retreat and concentrates troops at Pinar del Rio to avert larger clash. Sleeper in Havana cables that Guerra was defeated in a three hour fight at Pinar del Rio.
A. J. Sanders, a Mason business man, is jailed in connection with the murder of Miss Pearl Baxter. Police report a possible suicide pact and Sanders failure to honor a death by own action agreement. Miss Baxter, who was nearly ready to become a mother, was found beside carbolic acid bottles in a cane brake.
Cleveland, Aug 24. Superintendent Elson requested a large stock of revised edition books and exposed price differences between Cleveland and far western cities with added freight charges. Trust reps warned of no bids, yet Elson secured multiple proposals as reformers press a bid to renew the contract. Chicago also reports the nationwide clash as reformers push to cut book prices from 22 to 19 cents.
Capt. I. H. Moulton saved by nerves and coolness after his horse charged down lower Main Street. He suffered a sprained wrist but escaped serious harm. At Sixth and Main, Robert A. Kobitz was thrown when a tug broke and the wagon toppled onto him. he was bruised but not seriously hurt as the horse and wagon were damaged.
The Western Tobacco works will display a large float in the Labor day parade advertising Red Feather and other brands. Courtesy of the Moulders' union the Tobacco Workers win first place for their debut appearance and are expected to make a strong showing.
Mrs Langtry faced a hostile Folkestone crowd after a short South American play drew ire from spectators. Police escorted the actress from the pavilion to her hotel following the performance and earlier two Folkstone race victories were noted.
Maj. Haverstick of the Treasury Department inspecting government buildings nationwide praised the La Crosse post office as one of the best kept structures observed. He noted that the building’s condition stood out among federal facilities visited yesterday.
The Illinois United Mine Workers fund dropped from 1,087,426.11 to 501,500.28 amid strikes and operator conflict. Quarterly figures show relief and aid costs totaling 415,769.60, with 7,472.88 remaining in the widows and orphans fund, and small cash movements of 680.45 paid out and 144.75 received.
The Canadian Pacific collided with the Wabash this morning in St Thomas Ontario, killing the engineer and injuring other trainmen.
The suspension of Franklin & Billon is announced with liabilities of 100000 dollars and assets around 20000 dollars.
Brigadier General William H. Carter, commanding the department of the lakes, released his annual war department report criticizing the centralization of authority over appropriations and command. He cites 1808 blundering as not due to fighting units but to administration and supply failures.
The Carnegie committee recommends a new phonetic spelling for official use. Departments will accept the reform in correspondence and documents. A list of the most frequent words will be prepared for adoption across federal offices.
Chicago Aug 24 Professor Charles Frye who returned after thirty one years and paid his wife $5 000 to keep silent has been arrested on bigamy and wife desertion charges filed by Clara Goddard of Hurley South Dakota She says Frye married her at Hurley under the name Goddard.
An underground line from Chicago to Milwaukee is being built with cement conduits and manholes every 600 feet. The Pupin coil system from Columbia University will place about forty coil stations along the route, with work extending toward Zion City. The Chicago Telephone company leads construction as the longest such line, rivaled only by a New York Philadelphia project.
El Paso Aug 24 T S Austin manager of the El Paso smelter and representative in Mexico of the smelter trust died here of diabetes.
Aloyse Nusang of Topeka Kansas and brother August Nusange of Manito Wisconsin stay with Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Dresen at 408 Caledonia Street.
Timothy M. Healy member of parliament from North Louth Ireland arrived from Queenstown on the Germania in New York Healy predicted a ten year timeframe to settle the land question and anticipated a liberal self government measure next year He noted progress under the purchase act with many small farmers in Wexford already holding provisional titles and expected bond issues to boost land ownership Healy travels with wife and daughter on a business trip to Chicago
Invitations announce the wedding of Miss Alberta Brooks to Julius E. Baum at the home of the bride tomorrow in Camden New Jersey. The groom serves in the United States Navy in the paymaster’s department on the U S S Lancaster at League Island Pennsylvania. They plan to reside after August 28 at 246 North Beleventh Street Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
President John T Powers of the Wisconsin league ruled on a disputed contest between Freeport and Wausau. The eleventh inning game was stopped and ruled no contest by umpire Boland, with Freeport planning no replay. Powers also upheld Freeport in the Green Bay game, awarding that contest to Freeport.
A quake at Valparaiso and two in Santiago occurred last night. Rain fell in Valparaiso this morning. An epidemic of sickness is feared unless a dry spell comes. Refugees seek shelter in unstable houses damaged by the quakes.
The piece argues the army faces a Sampson Schley style dispute due to Greeley’s attack on army organization. Some readers view it as veiled criticism of Funston’s role in the San Francisco relief effort.
Lincoln Neb August 24 A special train departs tonight to greet William Jennings Bryan. Republicans join Democrats in welcoming him as a citizen during the visit.
Secretary Shaw denies plans to buy government bonds after a graftering scheme accusation. He says reports are a deception aimed at the public and insists no such purchase is intended.
New York aug 24 emotional insanity will be Thaws defense for the killing of Stanford White. The decision came after two alienists visited Thaw at the Tombs. His wife will be the chief witness to show he was sane at the time of the crime. Thaws former counsel were dismissed over the insanity defense. Also visiting were Miss Mae Mackenzie and Mrs Van Rensselaer Cruger.
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with little temperature change. Coolest around 65, warmest about 74, winds near 4 mph. River levels are expected to rise slightly with stage around 5.2 feet.
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