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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1907
Page
1
Boise Idaho July 27 jurors retire at 11 05 am as Judge Wood warns they must apply reasonable doubt to the Haywood charges. The defense contends the evidence points weakly to the accused while prosecutors push for a stronger case.
Rev D H Rohrabaugh of Neillsville to take over Westminster Chapel duties August 18 after Rev Kroonemeyer accepts Council Bluffs call. Westminster church grows from 27 to 58 members with a strong Ladies Aid. Doty killed on train near Minneapolis St Paul after being struck while leaning from baggage car.
Boise July 27. Judge Wood's jury instructions in the Haywood case dominate the day. The lengthy charge argues for caution and reasonable doubt, stressing Orchard's evidence and credibility while highlighting three points Borah cites as guilt indicators. Darrow and Haywood praising Borah's fairness and skill.
In Montreal on July 27 the body of A. W. Lee arrives under escort by E. P. Adler James Powell and Mrs Lee after dying suddenly in England. The funeral is set for 3:30 PM Monday at Ottumwa Presbyterian church with Rev Stoltz officiating. The burial follows at Cedar Rapids in a temporary vault.
Henry Smock of a railroad construction crew was fined $5 and costs this morning by Judge C. W. Hunt in police court for being drunk and disorderly. He carried a large sum of money on his person.
Wisconsin sees warmer conditions in the east with fair skies and west showers tonight and Sunday The Minnesota forecast calls for showers tonight and cooler air in the north with Sunday fair weather Iowa expects showers tonight and Sunday with milder air in the northeast The river is forecast to fall slowly over the next 36 hours with stages today not yet specified.
A board including Lt Col Samuel A. Allen Major T Bent ley Mott and Captain W S Overton will survey lands at Sparta and Camp Douglas to locate a National Artillery and rifle range for Fort Snelling and Fort Sheridan units. The Sparta tract may be chosen. new legislation would be needed if Camp Douglas is set. The project benefits state troops as well.
Hixon loses consolation match as manual training teachers are selected by Russell for the event.
F W Jacobs of Maple Bluff Madison defeated Al Schneller of Janesville 1 up in the opening 18 holes of the state golf championship finals at Madison. George H Russell of Milwaukee beat J M Hixon of La Crosse 1 up in the consolations. In La Crosse, manual training department instructors were named Ira S Fuller for bench work and Miss Cora E Binzel for domestic science. The cooking department will use the new high school with plans for beach instruction later. Senator Stout of Menominee toured the new high school with Superintendent Bird.
Chairman W E Barber of the Board of Trade said a letter from J J Hill president of the Great Northern notes he cannot attend the booster picnic here next month.
Frank Gerki and Miss Anna Stroeh of St Joseph’s ridge obtained a license to wed today.
Hot Springs North Carolina July 27 United States Senator Pettus of Alabama is dying. He fell unconscious yesterday at the breakfast table and has not revived. Physicians have pronounced the case hopeless.
A train with 500 railroad workers to a picnic was wrecked at Isle station on the Allegheny & Western line. Fireman Q O Bates, passenger Charles Neal and Ralph Dawson the train master were killed and several injured.
The annual precinct of city officials will be held next Thursday August 1. Officials depart from the foot of State Street at 7 30 AM and will spend the day at the park.
President Finley of the Southern railroad was arrested in Asheville on a state warrant related to the late war muddle. He was released by Judge Pritchard.
President Charles F Moll of the state league ruled the postponed Thursday game forfeited and credited it to La Crosse. Umpire Stuart of Chicago will replace Henry Murphy of Milwaukee as umpire. Due to many postponements clubs may carry thirteen men. Fond du Lac president Reinig will not reinstate or sell Garner Deisel and Johnson, aiming to blacklist them.
Architect De Gelleke presents complete plans to State Senator Thomas Morris detailing the La Crosse Normal school. Limestone basement walls and brick above ground, fire proof terra cotta partitions, reinforced steel concrete floors, and clear oak interior with maple floors outlined.
Madison July 27 Marie Wilson of Darlington narrowly escaped drowning while rowing with D. E. Mowry of Milwaukee. She fell from the boat while alighting and Mowry stood by as two others rescued her from the water.
George H. Russell of Milwaukee and W. O. Dixon of Racine paid speeding fines during the state golf tournament law session. Several contestants faced police court appearances for scorching with their autos as others were watched, with more arrests expected today.
A steam locomotive requires water as it operates, its bite and exhaust illustrating the ongoing demand for fuel and cooling. The article notes the engine’s need to replenish water during extended use, a routine maintenance point for rail operations.
The La Crosse board of trade hosted a state officials and regents banquet signaling La Crosse entering the field of higher education with a new eighth normal school. Speakers included Judge John J. Fruit Rev Ambrose Murphy and William Kittle as well as other regional leaders.
The first Milwaukee line train since Sunday floods departed Viroqua this morning bound for Sparjta, signaling a return to normal service on the Viroqua branch.
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