05 Jan 1907
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1907
Page
1
Philadelphia report says Superintendent Ralph Alderson was blown apart and seven other men were rescued burned beyond recognition from debris. All survivors are not expected to live. The incident occurred as authorities described the scene with grim certainty.
In Philadelphia on January 5 an unidentified man detonated an infernal device at the Fourth Street National Bank injuring about twenty clerks and killing Assistant Cashier William Z. McLear. The bomber demanded cash from President Rushton and fled as the building wrecked. The blast injured several including William Krupp and T. A. Holbach. two may die as panic spread through the financial district.
Snow tonight or Sunday and a decided cold wave. Coldest around 30 and warmest near 38 with winds at eight miles per hour.
H. C. Evenson was involved in a runaway this afternoon on the North Side but escaped without injury.
Jacob Cuppy, late arrival with Green Bay in 06, becomes La Crosse’s first 1907 contract signee. He led the Wisconsin State league in batting for games played, hitting .314 with top fielding at shortstop. After a dispute over treatment, Cuppy deserted Green Bay and was released. he will play shortstop for the Champs.
Guthrie Okla Jan 5 The Chicago and Southwestern Electric Railway company was chartered today with a capital of 250,000,000 to build an electric line from Chicago to Denver, touching Rock Island Moline Streeter Ill St Louis Kansas City Omaha Pueblo and various other points. Construction will cost 200,000,000 and total length will be 2,500 miles.
Attorney C. L. Baldwin travels to Whitton for legal matters. No additional details are provided.
In a Pacific storm off California on January 5 a steamer believed to be the Panama is likely lost with 116 aboard including Dr. Waldo Coe of Portland bound to Panama to inspect health conditions for the medical society. Pacific Mail offices in New York reported no news of a loss.
Judgment in favor of Shay and O Shea general contractors against the city of La Crosse was satisfied today. They received a check for 2901.20, the amount awarded in U S district court last October for money withheld over alleged sewer defects on Logan street.
Boston January 5 Miss Edna Brown of California and William W King of Rhode Island both Chinese born in China will marry at the Chinese mission Monday evening A wealthy suitor King sent an aunt west to fetch her after hearing a description of Miss Brown
Mauston sportsmen led by Captain John Turner Archie Gill and W Hosig pressed Wisconsin fish commissioner James J Hogan to place the new state trout hatchery near Sparta. Heavily favored by La Crosse figures, the Sparta site was seen as ideal for trout and other fish. Earlier talk of La Crosse as a site was dropped.
The Interstate Commerce Commission resumed hearings on the Harriman roads in New York on January 5. It reaffirmed Harriman's autocratic control over the lines, underscoring the extent of centralized power within the railroad group.
Special Tribune Dispatch reports a blast at the Lufkin Rand Powder Co. canning mill in Kenosha Wisconsin on January 5. Five people are confirmed dead and many others are injured.
The Woodward Supply Co plans to relocate from 320-322 South Fourth to the Schick building at 511-513 Main street about February 1. A public opening with a band is set after adjustments finish. meanwhile a 25 percent discount sale continues at the Fourth street store. Manager C. S. Frost vows to keep the high standard.
District officials file formal charges against Senator Warren of Wyoming accusing him of fencing about 50 000 acres near Cheyenne and diverting funds. The Interior Department and the president expect action while Warren contests the allegations in Washington.
Miss Nottie May Rowley of Mauston Wis was awarded 3000 in a circuit court jury before Judge Fruit for injuries that despoiled her beauty and prevented dancing. The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway will move for a new trial when court convenes Tuesday morning disputing the amount as excessive.
Fireman C. A. Bond of the 1800 block Prospect Street was struck in the head by the main crane at Cassville on the Burlington road last evening. He was knocked unconscious, treated by a physician, and transported to Grand Crossing, then home, with injuries deemed not serious.
The local Euterpean chapter held its first meet in the old high school assembly room. Burns Miller and Grieg were studied, with talks by Miss Lilian Dudley Miss Barbara Ann Russell and Rev. Mr. Owens. Robert Robertson recited Burns poems. Dudley described Millet pictures.
Douglas Arizona January reports the mouth of the Dean mine is still closed and no contact has been made with twenty miners trapped after an explosion. Three surface injuries are noted as the blast occurred earlier.
Hogs receipts 16 000 left of 986 market steady with 5 cent higher light and heavy categories ranging 6.25 to 6.47 dollars. Cattle receipts 6 000 steady. Sheep receipts 6 000 steady. Minneapolis cash grain close Wheat No 1 hard 777e 785c No 1 northern 76c 77c. Corn No 3 yellow 36c No 3 54c. Oats No 3 white 32c 5 to 31.5c. Barley 41c to 49c Rye 56 34c to 58 34c.
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