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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1905
Page
4
The Milwaukee grand jury investigation is praised as a vindication of honest citizenship and a step to silence or prove rumors of corruption. The Tribune argues investigation helps address public whispers whether true or false and urges action to expose and remedy any wrongs.
The Tribune asserts it is the leading La Crosse paper for breaking news with early coverage of major sensations such as the Powell-Phillippi story and the La Salle-Byrne dispute. It contrasts its enterprise with the Chronicle and Leader-Press, noting delays and calling the Tribune the live newspaper of the city. The piece also cites Milwaukee grand jury hearings on asphalt contracts and the Corcoran firm, highlighting concerns over public official contracts.
A religious note for City Atty. Pat Mahany features a Psalm 141:3 quotation about guarding words. The excerpt outlines a lesson focusing on speech and moral restraint.
A curious group of phrases references schools, jails, and contracts. The lines mix proverbs and sharp social observations about ambition, confinement, and urban projects, suggesting satire or a local saying collection from the era.
A humorous verse catalogs a corpulent alderman who lacks ownership of his ward and a supervisor who works long county hours. It jokes about a soap turtle and slow wings bearing the name super, then quips that the Adam’s apple grows on a rubber tree, illustrating a rubber neck term.
Local chatter grows after Frankie La Salle and Blanche Milton clash with Chief Byrne of the La Crosse police last week. The Bangor Independent notes the lingering suspicions of decay and calls for public airing and accountability. The grand jury is mentioned in a quip about distinguishing public funds.
An editorial questions what troubles the public in these mild days and asserts that citizens deserve knowledge of the issues behind the calm. It underscores transparency and the role of information in civic life.
The note compares subscribing to the Leader-Press to a promissory agreement, implying readers receive news thirty days after its issuance. It critiques delayed information and frames the subscription as a financial commitment with delayed return.
The paper touts its big stories printed first from Powell-Phillipps to Byrne-La Salle, claiming continued reader interest and exclusive coverage. Rockefeller and Carnegie are urged to back a plan to end the war with $600 million while La Crosse eyes pennant and theatre scenes entertain nervous crowds.
The Panama hat gifted to County Clerk Rawlins by his brother in law J. J. C. Moore from Texas is described as finely woven with a rubber-like crown and a soft silky texture. The article notes sea weed weaving and a finish resembling linen, with Rawlins expressing pride in the new possession.
Miss Anna Pamperin hosted a gathering of young ladies last Thursday to honor Misses Heck of Milwaukee with a telegram party. Miss Freda Michel won the best message prize. Mrs. Carl Langenbach hosted a small birthday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Pamperin hosted a family dinner Sunday honoring guests Misses Heck. Anna Paul hosted a Thursday dinner honoring Mrs. Alexander Paul of Watertown Florida.
Monday evening Mr and Mrs H L Colman hosted a dinner at the Country club with guests D Cunningham F P Hixon L C Colman F H Hankerson and E L Colman Friday a luncheon followed with Mrs Cunningham W F Sawyer and F H Hankerson attending Between eighty and ninety invitations were issued and the gathering included several strangers resulting in a pleasant affair.
Friday Mr and Mrs C W Tisdale led a river trip by launch with guests including Mr and Mrs William Hanscome Mrs S P Walker Miss Anna Hanscome Miss Prideaux Miss Harriet Ray Mrs D J Griswold and Dr and Mrs Ballard A supper was served at Otto's Park Mrs L C Colman hosted dinner at the Country club Mrs Joseph Funke traveled to Lan sing Ta for a week and A S Dunhan arrived from Baltimore to spend time with his wife
The Tribune presents a collection of north side perspectives showcasing local concerns, neighborhood events, and resident reactions. Readers gain a window into ongoing community initiatives, school updates, and civic discussions shaping daily life.
The plan describes a gravity canal with tunnels and an inverted siphon, 1300 second feet capacity, 10 feet depth, 30 by 50 feet bottom and top widths. It would transfer St Mary water into Milk River, then Chain Lakes reservoir, with a 2600 foot earth dam near Havre and staking 200000 acres of irrigable lands between Chinook and Glasgow. The total cost eyed at about 4.5 million dollars.
The Summit Foundry Co. completed additions to the former Fountain City Drill Co. plant and began operations. They imported skilled workers from the East and will hire 60 to 75 local workers this fall. The site features a large mold capacity, a 250 light dynamo, and a top of the line Buffalo cupalo and blower from Buffalo New York.
The Summit Foundry Co plans a first opening day in La Crosse with a large facility and nickel plating operations. The plant will employ about 100 workers initially, grow payrolls, and produce a wide range of stoves and heating equipment with strong local shipping capabilities.
Mrs John Bayer entertained three tables Thursday evening in honor of Mrs Overstreet and Miss Overstreet of St Louis and Miss Giffin of Baltimore. Prizes went to Mrs Alfred Langenbach and Mr W S Burroughs.
Reduced rate excursion tickets to the county fair at West Salem Wisconsin available Sept 4 through Sept 8 with return until Sept 9. Purchase via agents Chicago and North Western Railway.
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