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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1906
Page
1
Milwaukee July 27 Dietz captured the posse that attacked him. Sheriff and surgeons reported no trace of the men and feared for the wounded. A recent letter says he will sue the state of Wisconsin for persecution.
Miss Abbie Mayhew dean of women condemns peekaboo waists tight lacing and petticoats at the state university speech. She advocates large shoes low neck dresses and round garters arguing women may gain freedom by adopting gymnasium like costumes.
Madison July 27 Governor Davidson said militiamen acted in private capacity without gubernatorial authority and were likely deputized by the sheriff. He added the militia will not be used against Cameron dam until sheriff’s resources are exhausted. Dietz remains in control of the situation.
From Chippewa Falls July 27 a firefight near the Dietz cabin ends with Clarence Dietz killed and a militiaman fatally wounded. Dietz’s family and militiamen receive medical attention before retreating toward Cameron Dam and Ladysmith for help. Sheriff Gylland confirms the battle and injuries as reported.
St. Petersburg July 27 Orders have been sent to commanders of Russian warships in foreign ports to return to Kronstadt immediately. The czars reform plan centers on granting land to peasants with easy payment terms. The government appeals for public calm and to suppress the rebellion.
Secretary Shaw leaves Chicago to attend the Republican convention in Iowa where Cummins renomination contest will be settled. He says he has not engaged in factional fighting and will back any Republican candidate.
The president held conferences this afternoon in Oyster Bay with E. E. Clark recently appointed interstate commerce commissioner, Assistant Secretary of State Bacon, and General Barry. They were luncheon guests during the discussions on policy.
London July 27 The House of Commons fights to reduce the naval appropriation by 12 500 000 saving the money from the lion s navy funds and continuing debate amid opposition and support.
J W Booth former manager of the North American Telegraph office fled the city July 10 with the wife of J H Hughes and reportedly took company funds. He had been building the business and living in La Crosse, later incurring debts before sudden departure. Thomas J Keegan will continue as office manager and safeguard company interests.
A fire at Midway destroyed two large hay barns and the granary on M. M. Battles farm. Overheated hay is blamed. Two colts, one calf, and several hogs perished. Much hay harvest was gathered, with losses likely near 2500 dollars. Only the residence survived.
New Orleans health officer Dr. Kohnke announced a plan to ask the government to create a breeding station for top minnows to be released in stagnant pools. The minnows would replace oil as a mosquito control method.
Fair tonight with thunderstorms possible Saturday. Temperatures warm at 87 and cool at 60 with light winds. River level continues to fall with a Suige of water 5.6 feet, down 0.6 feet.
John Mack, a Mil waukee resident with eighteen years of claimed respectable work, received a year in the penitentiary for stealing brass at the Burlington shops on the north side. The original charge valued the brass at $25, but a disputed plea led District Attorney Bosshard to set the value at $75, yielding a penalty of six months to one year at Waupun. Judge Brindley imposed the maximum. Landis Pays Fine Jack Landis, proprietor of the Ala mo saloon, was fined $5 and costs for assaulting Fred Raper after Raper tried to abuse Landis’s wife, who found him with another woman.
Cy Snycer of this city was elected vice president of the Wisconsin Retail Liquor Dealers association formed at Appleton. About 500 retail liquor dealers met to create the group to push repeal of laws affecting liquor interests. Officers elected include President Charles Born of Sheboygan and Treasurer William Schultz of Sheboygan alongside Secretary Thomas Ryan of Oshkosh.
F. B. Henry of Lansing is in La Crosse transacting business while Elmer Jerryson of Houston visits the city.
Assemblyman J J Durland of La Crosse County announces renomination on the Republican ticket pledging support for the 1906 party platform and all Republican measures while asserting he will return to the assembly unfettered by factional pledges. He notes past allegiance to Senator Quarles but insists no factional binding.
D M Hellison of Tomah was in the city on business, conducting official affairs and meeting local contacts.
The federal court ousted Dowie Voliva and Granger from Zion City Illinois and ordered an election under state law. John C Haight named receiver to manage temporal and financial affairs while Judge Landis supervises the community establishing a republic under federal oversight.
CHICAGO NL July 27 Two letters from the president and the department of justice alter the Standard Oil case. New facts warrant a stronger attack and federal grand jury indictment is likely next month with a good chance of conviction and imprisonment. New York July 27 John D Rockefeller grows worried on the Amerika voyage. He shuns games and company as storms brew and he bristles at a shipboard cartoon.
The Frisco train wreck occurred near Springfield Missouri with twenty seriously hurt. R. J. Thorpe and Mrs. Kate Shottey were killed and forty others injured to varying degrees. The fourth car derailed and overturned after a switch spill.
Washington Senator Burton seeks a rehearing in the Supreme Court. Attorney filings favoring the appeal were submitted and will be reviewed by the justices in the fall.
Robbers broke into the St Paul Park post office this morning and escaped with 400 dollars in stamps and cash. The heist occurred in St Paul Park Minnesota and reported by local authorities. The investigation is ongoing.
In Oyste Bay on July 27 the president named Will E. Lowrie of Illinois as consul at Weiemr Germany and Ernest T. Harris of Illinois as consul to Smyrna Turkey.
The La Crosse champs suffer bad luck with Vogt out and Geyer and Medwitsky injured. They expect to rebound in a week or ten days as fifty games remain and Freeport leads while La Crosse trails by a few points. A big Freeport fan turnout is anticipated for Sunday's game.
Congressman John J. Esch of this city filed his nomination papers for the Seventh Wisconsin district with no opposition anticipated. He is the incumbent seeking re election.
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