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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1906
Page
1
In a letter to the editor dated July 28 1906 the City Ice and Fuel company officers deny forming any ice price fixing or combination. They state no agreement exists, blame criticism on public prints, and offer to open books and sell their icehouse at cost to legitimate buyers.
Reports from Warsaw and Saint Petersburg describe revolutionists attacking a train and clashes with troops. In Chernipov peasants fight to arrest agitators and Jewish residents flee Kazan. Mutinies plague the Black Sea fleet while police curb riots in Ismail. Isolated political shifts appear across Rome as leftist deputies voice sympathy with Russia.
Fritz Constantine held on suspicion of killing Mrs. Gen try and wanted in Chicago for a murder was released this morning. Inmates of the Gentry home say he is not the former boarder.
Bids for sewer and water main projects on the North and South sides were not awarded as they exceeded the estimates. The North side bids were Groff & Derr 5580 and Thill & Lapitz 5744. The South side bids were Groff & Derr 8954 and Thill & Laptz 9247.
The board of review adjourned this morning following its revision and review of the assessment rolls.
Local business listing notes City Ice and Fuel Company as an established supplier of ice and fuel services. Company information appears in a regional directory, highlighting its role in supplying cold storage and heating resources to the community.
During a heavy thunderstorm between 1 and 2 am, lightning hit a large cottonwood behind M. J. Sullivan’s 317 Mill Street residence. The bolt carried a sulfur odor afterward but did not injure anyone, though it damaged shingles and ceiling plaster as it redirected to the house corner.
Nearly all La Crosse stores including groceries will close after 11 a.m. on the Board of Trade excursion and barbecue day. A few stores have not signed yet but are expected to agree before August 2, the barbecue date.
A unique initiation will occur this evening at La Crescent when thirteen men will be inducted into the Woodmen. Thirteen members from the north side will travel by bus No. 13, with a superstition laden Hoodoo likely to linger in memory for the candidates.
Lieutenant Clarence England of the United States cruiser Chattanooga was wounded by a ricochet bullet from the French cruiser Depetit during target practice and died that evening. England, a native of Arkansas, was on the bridge when the incident occurred as the ships engaged in small arms fire.
The steamship Amerika arrived in New York on July 28 bringing John D. Rockefeller and party. Rockefeller remained in seclusion at quarantine facilities while the others went ashore.
C. Glenn Goodsell of this city, long involved in Providence education, accepts a lucrative position with the Y M C A to be established in Ishpeming. He is the son of Rev. Henry Goodsell and a graduate of the state university.
Thunderstorms expected tonight and Sunday with little temperature change. High near 86, low around 64. Winds light at 4 mph. River level near stationary with a slight fall to stage 5.4, down 0.2. Rainfall measured at 0.62 inches.
Greensburg Pa July 28 A westbound eighteen hour train ran into a freight wreck at sixty mph. The engine left the track but no injuries occurred as engineers call the stop the most remarkable ever. The pilot struck the wreck scattering debris while cars were scratched and rails bent. The train lost three and a half hours before continuing westward to make up time.
Washington reports a Republican fund drive will sell the party text book for 1 dollar with Representative James Schoolcraft Sherman as campaign chair directing subscribers. The circular links Roosevelt’s persona to recent legislation. Democratic chair James M. Griggs denies seeking money in New York.
In Ellsworth twenty-one Italians arrested for killing Constable Isaacs are bound over to the circuit court for trial on the murder charge. The decision surprised locals who expected many would be released due to weak evidence.
Madison based senator La Follette defends his primary campaign support for Lenroot saying the law permits participation and debate. He predicts a whirlwind August campaign for Lenroot’s nomination and criticizes House consolidation, noting freer Senate debate and pressure over the railroad rate bill. He cites Cooper's vote incident and foresees renewed stamina in the Senate.
A Cleveland dispatch reports after two attorney conferences the Standard investigation stalls. Officials lament weak laws, noting felonies versus misdemeanors in meat safety and penny counterfeiting. Hancock County Prosecutor David arrives with state evidence on freight rebates and inflated tank contents. Rockefeller's return coincides with oil price drop in eastern and western markets.
Frank Wolfe of Smith Coulee fell from a hay load yesterday and sustained two broken ribs on his left side. He reported initial pain subsiding, then worsening, prompting his visit to town where Dr. Christianson treated the injury.
William B. Munson of Bruce Wis died yesterday at his home 1322 Pine street from a complication of diseases. He was 27 and born in Black River Falls. Survived by parents A Munson and three brothers and three sisters. Funeral from the residence at 3 p.m. tomorrow.
The President owned by Wilson and Robertson of this city will run at Windsor today on the grand circuit. It had been expected to start yesterday but rain halted racing at Windsor. Construction work on the Interstate fair grounds track began yesterday.
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