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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1906

Page

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Senate Tackles San Francisco Japanese School Privileges

The senate passed a resolution to obtain copies of official letters and communications on Japanese attending San Francisco public schools. Roosevelt pursues diplomatic settlement while congress debates national marriage and divorce uniformity. In Tacoma, a mob attacked Japanese workers, and locals warned they would be killed if they returned.

Washington, D. C Senate San Francisco Flint Secretary of Commerce and Labor California Roosevelt Foreign Affairs Committee Algeciras Tacoma Wash Adler Kirkpatrick Washington,d. C House Congress Jenkins Judiciary Committee

Rural mail carrier stabbed girlfriend after quarrel in Missouri

Garland Moore aged 21 a rural mail carrier stabbed Miss Clara West aged 27 five times after she refused reconciliation following a lovers quarrel in Bois DArc Missouri last night. The woman died three hours later.

Bois Darc Garland Moore Clara West

Chinese authorities to take charge of Chwang tomorrow

Chinese authorities assume control of Chwang city starting tomorrow as part of a wider move reported in the Chinese press. The change signals a transfer of administrative oversight during the ongoing reshaping of local governance.

Scripps-McRae New Chwang Dec. S

Campaign statements filed with county clerk and register

On the filing day for campaign expense accounts from primaries and the regular election, candidates submitted statements to County Clerk Rawlinson and Registrar of Deeds Streeter. The record lists expenses for Russell D. Smith, Valentine S. Keppel, Elias Jones, E Scheufler, Thomas H. Miller, and Charles M. Jarvis with amounts noted for each.

Rawlinson Register of Deeds Streeter Russell D. Smith Valentine S. Keppel Wes Des Elias Jones Assembly E. Scheufler Register of Thomas H. Miller Assemblyiat Charles M. Jarvis

Alleged Fraud in Deed Transfer Case Scheduled

The State bank sues Barbara Reinfang and William Schailert for 1800 to set aside a deed for a Ver non county farm alleging fraud. The hearing is before Judge Fruit tomorrow with attorneys George W. Bunge and C. L. Hood.

State Bank Barbara Reinfang William Schailert Vernon County Judge Fruit George W. Bunge C. L. Hood

Lineman and Clerk Married on Thanksgiving Day

Archie Fitzpatrick a lineman with the Wisconsin Telephone company wed Miss Clara Peterson a clerk at A. F. Reitzel in a Thanksgiving Day ceremony at First Baptist church conducted by Rev J Wellington Hoag.

Archie Fitzpatrick Jackson Street Wisconsin Telephone Company Clara Peterson Mississippi Street A. F. Reitzel J. Wellington Hoag First Baptist Church

Girls Narrowly Escape Rathbun Match Factory Blaze

In Indianapolis on December 5 factory workers at Rathbun Match Company narrowly escaped a deadly blaze after matches exploded. Seven injured severely and others suffered sprains as they scrambled down a narrow stairway. Three workers leaped from an upper floor to escape the flames.

Rathbun Match Company

Family 13 Wiped Out Mysteriously

Chicago dispatch reports Mrs. Rose Vyzal died by poison in an apparent self inflicted death. The tragedy follows the earlier deaths of her husband Martin and four children within nine months, sparking renewed mystery. Her 17 year old son collapsed from heart disease upon learning of his mother's death and remains in danger.

Chicago Ill Rose Vyzal Martin

Mrs. FE M Scott Undergoes Breast Cancer Operation

Mrs. FE M Scott of Merrill Wisconsin underwent a delicate breast cancer operation at St Francis Hospital. Dr Hinckly of Merrill and Dr Morrison performed the procedure. The operation was successful and the patient is resting easily today.

FE. M. Scott Merrill, Wis St. Francis Hospital Hinckly Merrill Morrison

Genius Needs Backing From Common Sense

A concise reflection notes that genius alone fails without practical judgment and grounded reasoning to turn insights into results. It emphasizes the balance between creativity and prudent application for meaningful achievement.

Funeral of Des Mond Tomorrow

The funeral for Timothy Desmond who died yesterday at his brother Francis Desmonds home 1301 Kane street will be held tomorrow morning at St James church with Rev Ambrose Murphy officiating and William Dwyer in charge. Relatives from outside the city have traveled here to attend.

Timothy Desmond Francis Desmond Kane Street St. James Church Ambrose Murphy William Dwyer

Child Passes Away Aged 8 Months In Township

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William Tschamper of Ah Township died yesterday from a complication of diseases.

Well Tschamper William Tschamper

Wiring Committee Meeting Called by Alderman Rose

Alderman Walter Rose chairs the special wiring committee and calls a meeting for tomorrow night at 7:30.

Walter Rose

New Electric Road Aims At Eau Claire Terminus

Gilmanton promoter C L Sund seeks to extend an electric line from Gilmanton to Eau Claire with La Crosse or Winona as potential southern terminus. Eau Claire favors the project and Winona promises aid. Board of Trade members view the plan skeptically but will investigate after more details are gathered.

C. J. Lund Gilmanton Wis Eau Claire la Crosse Lund Ray 5 Ried Board of Trade Iter Winona Minn Mr. Sund Judge Ried

Black Slayer Escapes LeBannon Jail

Henry White, a Black man and plan to be described as a negro murderer of Town Marshal Bayshore at Franklin, Ohio, escaped from jail this morning with inside help. Bloodhounds are tracking the fugitive.

Scripps-McRae Lebannon Henry White Bayshore Granklin, O

Reid Heading Home for Christmas Visit

Ambassador and Mrs Reid sailed today to spend Christmas in New York, returning from their London posting.

Seripps-McRae London Ambassador Reid New York

Infant dies of 3 months old Huntgen child

Richard Perrin son of Mr and Mrs W F Huntgen of 628 South Seventh Street died this morning at three months. A private funeral will be held Thursday afternoon.

Richard Perrin W. F. Huntgen South Seventh Street

Mahoney Pushes Poll Tax Measure In Legislature

City Attorney Mahoney revived his poll tax bill proposing a $3 levy on every eligible voter who does not vote. Targeted ages 21 to 60, the measure will be introduced at the next session and pushed vigorously. Mahoney mails copies to all members for study after failure in prior sessions.

Mahoney

Clifton Flood Claims Several in Bisbee Scene

In Clifton Arizona the flood is estimated to have killed seven to twenty people. Mrs. Joseph Thorn died when a building collapsed, others in the Thorn family escaped. Herman Noll Jr., once of Bisbee, is a Clifton businessman who was visiting during the disaster.

Scripps-McRae Dispatch Bisbee Ariz Clifton Joseph Thorn Herman Noll, Jr Clifton, Ariz

Marriage License Issued To Bickel and Schlein

Raymond A. Bickel of McGregor and Martha Schlein of La Crosse secured a marriage license from County Clerk Rawlinson with a special dispensation for a ceremony before Judge Brindley.

Raymond A. Bickel McGregor, Sr Martha Schlein la Crosse Rawlinson Jence Brindley

Thuggergy Under Union Banner in Chicago Trial

In Chicago during the Shea trial Joseph Schultz a Teamsters union official testified that squads of sluggers patrolled streets during the strike to target nonunion drivers He said each squad captain reported daily to Commander Steve Sumner the numbers of affrays injuries and drivers disabled Schultz testified that Shea knew of and approved the payrolls

Scripps-McRae Chicago Ill Joseph Schultz Teamsters Shea Steve Sumner

Cold Blizzard Weather Forecasted Across Midwest

Weather forecaster Oberholzer predicts continued sleet and rain overnight with a sharp temperature drop by tomorrow morning as winds shift north. Reports show 0.12 inch rain in La Crosse, heavy snow in northern Minnesota, and a broad storm moving from the Dakotas toward Iowa and southern Wisconsin.

Oberholzer la Crosse Nebraska Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin Dakotas Lakes la Crossé

Engine workers seek 15 percent wage rise eight hour day

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen announced plans to ask forty western railroads for a 15 percent wage increase an eight hour workday and improved conditions.

Scripps-McRae Dispatch Chicago, Ill the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers West

Two Federal Inspectors Assigned to Local Plant

Post mortem inspector George H. Jones, formerly at the Swift packing plant in St. Paul, has been transferred to La Crosse to serve as post mortem and product inspector at Langdon & Boyd packing plant. The move creates two federal inspectors at the local facility. An examination for meat inspectors was conducted in the federal building this morning. two candidates took the test.

George H. Jones Swift Packing St. Paul la Crosse Langdon & Boyd Federal

Southern Wreck Probed After Thanksgiving Disaster

Officials of the Southern railway begin an investigation into the Thanksgiving day wreck that killed the road president and several guests in his private car.

Scrinns-McRae Washington, D. C Southern Railway

Wasted opportunities go to the wrong people

A concise reflection on missed chances when benefits or chances are allocated to inappropriate recipients rather than those best suited to receive them. The saying emphasizes the value of proper distribution and merit in opportunity sharing.

Five Ryan children faced state care amid neglect

The Ryan family of Sumner Street faces possible commitment of five children aged 1 to 12 to the Sparta State School of Dependent Children after Humane Agent C H Berry filed for homes at state expense. Father works to provide food while mother shows little maternal instinct and ignores the children. Neighbors expected to testify at Judge Brindley's hearing.

Charles Ryan Sumner Street Sparta Brindley C. H. Berry Jennie Nellie Margaret Ford Marge

Gillette Guilty of Grace Brown Murder Sentenced Next Day

Chester Gillette was found guilty after four hours of jury deliberation and faces the electric chair. His attorney announced plans for a new trial and appeal while guards tightly monitor him ahead of Thursday sentencing and transfer to Auburn prison.

Grace Brown Auburn Scripps-McReae Dispatch Herkimer N. Y Lice Chester Gillette Mills Gillette Auburn Prison

Incurable Patients Moved Between Wisconsin Hospitals

Five La Crosse county patients deemed incurable were transferred from the State Hospital for the Insane at Mendota to the La Crosse county asylum in West Salem. Judge Brindley received notice. most had served years elsewhere. The list includes August Bruha, Andrew Weinerwieser, Dora Gehrk, Andrew Jacobsen, and Elias Wheldon. One patient was paroled as completely cured.

la Crosse County State Hospital For the Insane Mendota West Salem Judge Brindley State Hospital August Bruha Andrew Weinerwieser Dora B. Gehrk Andrew Jacobsen Elias Wheldon

Correction in Spettel case ties to Caroline error

In a convic tion report about Cora Myer for street walking an erroneous name Caroline was linked to the Spettel family. The convicted woman has no connection with Miss Caroline Spettel mentioned in the article.

Cora Spettel) Myer Caroline Spettel Miss Caroline

Murderer personal crisis reports ST. PETERSBURG

Police Inspector Scheeremetieff was fatally shot this morning. His assailant committed suicide.

ST. Petersburg Scheeremetieff

Family suit over failed cream separators in La Crosse

James Spears and Charles Bruzinski, farmers, sue Starch Brothers for 150 dollars each claiming cream separators failed and exhausted their breath requiring two family members to operate. Bank previously secured about 90 dollars each against Spears and Bruzinski on notes tied to the purchase. Case called in justice court and adjourned for a week to learn full facts.

James Spears Charles Bruzinski la Crosse County Starch Brothers Front Pearl Streets Justice Court Batavian National Bank Spears Bruzinski

Weather forecast features snow flurries and near freezing temps

Rain or snow possible with freezing overnight. Thursday expects snow flurries and colder conditions with northerly winds. Temperatures dip to around 30 degrees and rebound to 36 with wind around 6 miles per hour. Sleet, snow and rainfall report uncertain with a 12 inch measure in roe.

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