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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1906
Page
7
Milwaukee December 8 Assemblyman George Grassie announces a bill to require every elector in the state to vote under a tax of three dollars on males aged 21 to 86. The tax would be levied on all and remitted to those who vote, aiming to cut campaign expenses by motivating turnout.
It is presumed the bill is the poll tax measure drafted by City Attorney Mahoney. He stated today that he sent a copy of the bill and a letter to Assemblyman Grassie. Grassie has long served as a Madison newspaper correspondent and later a political writer for the Evening Wisconsin in Milwaukee.
A special observation was ordered by Washington officials and weather forecaster Oberholzer reported no great changes since morning. The storm, now in Montana, is moving east toward the lakes, bringing light snow to Minnesota and Michigan. Forecast calls for snow tonight and Sunday with temperatures 20 to 30 degrees and raw northeasterly winds.
Arriving passengers report a offshore explosion on the steamer Varayagen near Manchuria with two hundred deaths. The Scripps-McRae dispatch notes the catastrophe and confirms large loss of life aboard the vessel.
Bishop Seymour of Springfield Illinois dies at 6 50 after long illness. A noted ecclesiastical writer, he has served as Episcopal bishop of Springfield since 1870.
Washington scene as Mark Twain refuses thanks for silence after seventy-one years and, in a black suit, occupies Cannon's office to press a lobbying push for copyright reform.
The La Crosse Base Ball association failed to reach a quorum for its annual meeting, postponed to January 4, 1907. Proxies will be sought by a committee led by Paul W. Mahoney to legalize the next session. W J Moriarity resignations noted. Salzman, with Zelten defense? Noted.
The Norwegian Lutheran church at Sixth and Division dedicates a new $3,000 organ in a German Lutheran church on West and Cameron avenues to avoid disappointing a large regional chorus. Prof John Dahle conducts the chorus. Prof Oscar Frey plays three organ selections. Choirs from North, South, and Highland Prairie perform leading pieces. the program ends with Great and Marvelous.
Seattle becomes the headquarters for the C. H. Nichols Lumber Company with offices moved from La Crosse. W. W. Schall, the manager, has relocated west and will reside there while a branch office remains in operation.
The Gridiron club holds its annual fall dinner at the New Willard hotel tonight. President, cabinet members, the speaker, Supreme Court justices, ambassadors, senators, representatives and other distinguished guests are invited to attend the notable affair.
Washington dispatch reports Roosevelt may back Governor-elect Charles Evans Hughes of New York as the successor to President Taft. The source says Taft denies candidacy but Roosevelts interest in Hughes grows as a conference next week will probe his views on major international and domestic questions.
Lawrence University President Plantz defends Rockefeller’s wealth as untamed and high minded while confirming acceptance of a $50,000 gift. He contrasts tainted funds claimed from saloon licenses, noting Carnegie funded a library and Plantz stayed at Carnegie's New York home during a recent visit.
The supreme court ruled that Agnes Meyers of Kansas City must hang for murdering her husband unless the governor grants intervention. Governor Folk granted thirty day respites to Agnes Meyers and Frank Hottman, delaying the executions. both were sentenced for the crime.
Dr. Biederwolf preaches on preparation to meet God drawing from Amos and apostolic quotes. County Coroner Edward Cronon issues a proclamation to physicians and undertakers in La Crosse County about handling mysterious and sudden deaths and when to summon the coroner for proper autopsies.
Two hundred dollars has been received by the saengerfest soliciting committees from the Modern Woodmen of America lodge No. 360. This is the first subscription from a fraternal organization. Henry Einert conveyed thanks to the Woodmen last night and others are expected to follow.
Hamilton lodge No. 57 elected officers at the annual meeting held in the hall at 715 Rose Street last night. Officers named include C. C-Hy, L. Rood. W. C-G. L. Kingsley. P-Elmer Yehle. M. of W.-Charles Fritz. M. of E.-Robert Schulze. K. of R. and S. G-G. W. Young. M. at A.F. Geisenheimer. J. G-Edward Coster. O. G.-A. H. Keizer. Trustee-C. E. Lumley. Installations scheduled for Jan 4.
A notable exhibition in Horticultural Hall organized by the Consumers' League, child labor committee, Civic club, and New Century club opens today and runs through the week. It shows both the harsh and improved conditions of modern industry with actual articles made under better conditions and scenes depicting underage child labor.
A weather forecast calls for snow tonight and Sunday with moderately cold conditions. The coldest reading is 10 degrees and the warmest 19 degrees, with light to moderate winds noted.
Two dozen top riders from two hemispheres enter the international six day race at Madison Square Garden. Teams will ride in pairs, with at least twelve teams starting as they chase big prizes. Americans led by E F Root and Joe Fogler, with Bobby Walthour pairing with Hugh MacLean, join a strong foreign field.
Classified item notes a for sale house asking inquiries on site at 611 South Ninth Street. A separate loss notice reports a cuff button missing between Tenth and Sixteenth on Main Thursday night with a reward offered at 1000 Main.
PUSH 10 COAST CHICAGO Ill December 8 The definite announcement of a new railway from Chicago to the Pacific coast was made today by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul It is stated the extension to Butte Montana will be completed by January 1 1908 Work will begin immediately to complete the line to Tacoma and Seattle The entire system will be in operation early in 1909.
A Southern railway passenger train hit a rear freight at South Danville injuring the fireman and killing two tramps and engineer George Kinney who was a brother of the other engineer. Spencer, another dead trainman, was recovered from the wreckage.
In South Bend Indiana William Cook alleged murderer of John Perkins was brought to court on a cot after an earlier attempt to end his life just as the trial framework was laid. He stabbed himself as jurors heard final arguments and is expected to recover.
Two dogs that acted curiously in recent days were shot by police. Mrs. Schiffer’s small dog from 7 Sillstret was killed by Patrolman Britton at the station last evening. Frank Hanif’s dog of St. Cloud Street was shot by Detective John W. Taylor this morning.
Ole Sorde, once a tailor on State Street, plans to open a grocery at the site formerly occupied by P. O. Soderberg on Logan Street after his tailor shop burned down.
Charles B. Melby of Whitehall Wisconsin has been appointed chief page in the United States House of Representatives in Washington. The appointment marks a notable entry for Melby into federal legislative service.
A Sunday afternoon gathering for boys over 12 at 2 o clock in the Y M C A rooms. Homer Rodeheaver will speak and sing. About 20 boys are expected to attend.
A skat tournament will take place at the Bismarck Sunday at 3 p m. All skat players invited. Lost between Fortieth and Eighteenth streets on Market a package containing a long brown alcer addressed to Marshall Field Chicago Finder please leave at United States Express office and receive reward.
A bank bandit in Great Bend Kansas escaped pursuit briefly then fled to a millinery store on the second floor. Surrounded by police he surrendered after being promised no harm. The stolen cash was recovered and Clyde Westfall was killed during the incident. The robber admits the bank robbery but denies killing Westfall.
Judge Fruit makes the Layman family injunction permanent and bans both factions from blocking the alley in the eastern city passage. The ruling enjoins each side from interfering with the other and bars weapons if conflicts occur in the disputed passageway. The alley serves as Layman access to La Crosse street. neither family may blockade it or plant debris.
A downtown cigar shop provoked a weather problem quandary when patrons asked how cold it is if it is twice as cold as 5 below zero. The Weather Forecaster and staff faced nonstop questions, interrupting bureau work. The forecaster promised a cigar as compensation but received none.
FOR RENT strictly modern nine room brick house inquire 533 North Eighth Street WANTED good honest canvassers to take orders house to house Good wages to those that want to work must be good live talkers no bums or booze fighters need apply Call at once 203 South Fourth Street See A C Fockler
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