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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1905
Page
7
Roosevelt delays releasing Keep commission findings on the government printing office and the Lanston typesetting contract. The commission focus includes alleged clique influence within the printery and the Lanston deal remains under review.
Classified column lists three rifles boxing gloves punching bag rack wall case wall desk gum case shell case pool table two electric fans bowling alley light wagon and accepts bicycle in exchange. Located at 1201 Caledonia.
Hogs receipts about 22 000 with bids from 5 75 to 6 15 for pigs and 5 85 to 6 20 for fair to good lots. Light to heavy packing sellers quoted 5 50 to 6 30 while most trades fall within 5 85 to 6 20. Cattle receipts around 24 000 with steer quotes 5 75 to 6 30 fancy to choice, 4 80 to 5 40 medium to good, natives 2 25 to 4 49, western range 8 10 to 5 80, veal calves 6 00 to 7 00.
Libau Russia August 31 A general strike blocks mobilization orders. No factories run, port loading halted, streetcars idle, steam rail lines cut, newspapers suspended. Reservists arrive from nearby districts and troops patrol streets as tension grows and disorder looms.
Springfield General Manager Streplan testified at the coroner's inquest that thousands of grasshoppers caused a slippery track on the Springfield and South Charleston line. The work train struck a passenger car, killing one and injuring several.
Washington reports that Dr ID E Salmon chief of the bureau of animal industry is cleared of any wrongdoing in connection with his ties to the Howard Label Company which supplied government meat inspection tags. The review found his conduct fair given the appropriations.
Thomas H. Jones a Republican candidate for re election as Allen County treasurer Lima Ohio is described as the oldest county official and active campaigner in the state. Now 78 he has spoken at all family reunions this summer and previously lectured on Palestine after a Jerusalem trip.
The Associated Fraternities of America and the National Fraternal Congress reached a basis for consolidation. A joint committee expects to form a new federation named the International Federated Congress.
Carlsbad Aug 51 The Associated Press reports a strong probability that President Roosevelt will receive the Nobel Peace Prize next year claiming AP as the source of the strong expectation.
Arthur Fleming aged 16 drowned while swimming in the Fox River at Aurora. His body has not been recovered and about half the town is engaged in a search effort. Local volunteers and authorities are aiding in the salvage and missing-person operation as the river is combed.
New York reports total industrial dividends payable in September will exceed 14.2 million dollars, more than 2,500 thousand higher than September last year. The rise is due to higher dividend rates by some firms and additions to the list by others.
The Equitable Life Assurance Society board votes to end the $25,000 pension for Mrs. Henry Sk llyde widow of the founder and to abolish the $18,000 prospective pension for Mrs. Jas James W. Alexander wife of the resigned ex-president, who would have received it if she survived.
Michael Patrucelli, a waterman on the Pennsylvania Railroad, was found near Juniata with his skull crushed and about $600 missing. He died two hours later. A revolver and a stiletto lay near the unconscious body when picked up.
Milwaukee August 31 The Plank inton packing house plant, an old Milwaukee institution, has been leased to the Plankinton Packing House company. The stock has been taken over by a group of Chicago packers.
Anthony Fiala, leader of a two ship Arctic expedition, reaches New York aboard the Oceanic from Liverpool. The expedition sailed from Norway in June 1903 and was rescued by the Terra Nova under Captain W. S. Chang, which arrived at Tronningsvaag, Norway on August 10.
A series of earthquake shocks, the strongest ever in the area, were felt in Portsmouth Illinois late yesterday. Buildings trembled, dishes toppled, and residents fled into the streets in fear.
Peace moves reduce orders for linens and canvas from Russia and Japan. Russia sought 130000 flour bags and Japan 100000 yards of tent canvas, leading to cancellations of substantial orders placed last week.
The United States Steel Corporation will maintain steel rail prices at 28 dollars per ton for 1906. Judge Gary, chairman of the board of directors, announced the decision from the company office in New York on August 21.
An old column suggests young men read want ads as closely as baseball news, noting they would find opportunities that resemble chances at play. By seizing these chances, they could hasten the day they attend a game in person.
Railroad notices announce rail rates from Chicago to Denver for the G A R Encampment August 30 to September 4 with two fast trains daily. Special personally conducted G A R trains depart Chicago September 2 and run through without change. From Denver side trips and mountain scenery are offered with itineraries hotels and reservations through W P B Kniskern P T M Chicago.
The C M and St P Ry announces very low fare excursion tickets for several fairs including La Crosse County West Salem Sept 4 to 8 Mans ton Sept 4 to 8 Chippewa Falls Aug 28 to Sept 1 Hamline Sept 4 to 9 Milwaukee Sept 11 to 15 Lanesboro Sept 11 to 15 Viroqua Sept 18 to 22 Tickets office for rates sale dates limits and details.
Excursion tickets to Portland Tacoma Seattle and California points available August 29 to 31 and September 1 to 5 12 13 14 26 27 28 with favorable return limits. Two daily fast trains to the Pacific Coast include The Overland Limited electric lighted and The California Express with drawing room and tourist sleeping cars. Rates and tickets via Chicago and North Western Ry agents.
A daily service excluding Sunday runs Salem to Alton then Sioux City with arrivals at 10 00 a m and 11 30 a m. Return departs Sioux City at 4 00 p m except Sunday, and from Alton at 9 25 p m arriving Salem at 9 20 p m. The through trains require no changes at Alton.
Round trip sion tickets sold at one fare for September 11 to 15 with return allowed to September 16. Tickets available through Chicago and Northwestern Railway agents.
Round trip tickets to the Wisconsin State Fair in Milwaukee offered at half rates. Travel dates September 9 to 15 with Go & North-Western Ry. service. Coupon and timetable details not provided.
Ex excursion tickets to Philadelphia will be sold September 14 15 and 16 with favorable return limits on account of Sovereign Grand. Tickets cover travel via the North Western Line and emphasize low fares for the event.
Lodge I O F members can buy round trip tickets at half rates from Chicago and North Western Railway to the Northern Wisconsin State Fair in Chippewa Falls. Tickets available for August 27 to 31, inclusive.
Tickets on the Chicago and North Western Ry will be sold August 28 to 31 at reduced round trip fares with return allowed until September 1. The sale supports the Annual Convention of the National Firemen Association and applies through agents listed for Kansas City Missouri.
North-Western Line offers excursion tickets to Elroy Wisconsin fair from Aug 28 to Sept 1 at reduced rates return allowed through Sept 2. Tickets distributed via agents.
Excursion tickets to the West Salem Wisconsin county fair are sold at reduced rates from September 4 through September 8, 9 inclusive. Agents include Chica.
Train tickets go on sale Sept 8 to 11 with favorable return limits on account of Farmers' National Congress. Apply to agents for Chicago to Denver travel via Chicago and North-Western Railway.
Beginning Sunday July 16 The Burlington will operate 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.
The text argues that a vessel running aground does not imply worthlessness or incompetence and that a tug can often reach deep water. It compares this to a business venture that also may “run aground” without reflecting on its value or leadership and notes a want ad can provide needed financial aid to pull the venture to safety.
A vintage ad asserts that a finder will return lost belongings if honest and nine of ten people act truthfully in such circumstances, implying reliable recovery through a finder service.
In effect June 21, 1903 the Green Bay and Western Rail Road shows daily connections from La Crosse to Green Bay with transfers at Marshland Amherst Junction Stevens Point and Merrillan and arrivals and departures detailed for both directions. A Merrillan to Winona service runs daily except Sunday with morning and evening trains.
A historical note describes a popular transport route between New York and Chicago area cities with ferries on Lake Michigan. It mentions modest ship service and a dog named Modissett and a claim of a liar and pass. An agent in care of G. Perkins is listed with an address on 225 South 7th Street.
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