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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
4
A small evening fire at Trows Mill was halted by a watchman and a driver before it could spread. The mill lacked fire protection and a distant hydrant would have hampered any larger effort, but quick action saved the building.
High water this spring leaves the north side bath unable to reopen for about a month. Land is soggy and no suitable river site remains without expensive filling. The south side bath remains available and the north side may reopen only if water recedes quickly or next year.
Bids for constructing voting booths to be placed in basements of North Side school houses were opened with Bucholz and Ritter tying at 1188 dollars. The Board of Public Works will let the contractors decide the winner by coin toss if needed and work starts next week with completion before September.
Robert Shultz, a noted north side merchant on Rose street, lies seriously ill with physicians fighting to sustain him. Other notes report Butch Fay’s recovery at home from injuries, the Ever Best club ice cream social July 30 at the German Lutheran church, and the North Side E. P. picnic by the river. Rev. A Murphy visits Chippewa Falls. Miss Ruth Granke and Miss Loretta Kennedy are mentioned in illness and travel.
The Commoner’s editorial rooms show worn furnishings and modest rent while busy staffers process inquiries without subscriber checks. Charles W. Bryan leads the business side. Robert F. Rose runs campaign reporting operations from Fairview, with a tented HQ aiding correspondents and Bryan as Lincoln’s prominent civic figure.
Watson, the southpaw from the American association, is slated for a second tryout this afternoon versus the Pretzels. He pitched well except for one rough inning in his first start and manager Hawley expects him to develop into a first class player soon. Cummings starts at catcher for the Canners. Tracey, recovering from Sunday injuries, will miss Madison series games. Killian, spiked yesterday, will resume behind the plate at Madison.
In Quebec on July 29 the Indomitable carries England's royal heir the Prince of Wales. The voyage underscores naval prestige aboard the Indomitable as plans to best the Mauretania surface in the British cruise effort.
The article outlines W J Bryan's earnings from the Commoner, a $10 000 annual salary, and a large retiring fund possibly reaching 100 000 to 200 000 dollars. It cites valuations of Bryan's wealth including a house, farm land, bonds, investments, and insurance. It notes celebrations for employees and a summer picnic at the paper.
Thos. A. McIntyre head of T. A. McIntyre Co. New York brokers, whose recent failure sparked banking tremors, died this morning at a Baltimore friend's home. Direct cause not officially stated. he had been in poor health for some time.
The case of J. H. Dale versus the Chicago and Northwestern railroad in a replevin action was adjourned in Judge Hunt's court until Friday at 10 a.m.
High water and washouts have halted work on the Milwaukee double track from Wabasha to the Twin Cities. Bridges are being rebuilt with reinforced concrete as floods recede. Material shortages and sidetracked cars slowed progress, with 6,600,000 pounds of steel rails and forty cars of hardwood ties awaiting storage. No track completion this year. two tracks planned for next year from Wabasha to La Moille.
A large crowd of 5000 gathered in the auditorium as the new party nominated M. W. Howard of Alabama and Thomas Hisgen of Massachusetts for president. Tensions rose when Kansas delegate John S. Sheppard attempted to nominate William Jennings Bryan, prompting threats of removal by the sergeant at arms.
A political platform outlines goals including government ownership of railroads and telegraphs, postal savings banks, eight hour workday, opposition to child labor, and reforms in elections. It calls for tariff revision, distrust of trusts, popular election of senators and judges, and a national health bureau alongside broader infrastructure and labor protections.
Lincoln July 29. William J. Bryan plans a handful of prepared speeches at central points by early October. He will stay home in October to aid the campaign with interviews signed articles and letters on public questions. Bryan rose early to study Taft's acceptance and may issue a formal statement today. Democratic newspapers are sending substantial contributions.
Chief Nathan Bradfield, injured Sunday, is improving at home and may resume duties in a couple of weeks. He slept well overnight despite wrist pains. Driver Butch Fay, moved to his home yesterday, is recovering and could resume work in a week or ten days.
George Oeltjendier Sr and Jr faced assault charges after a fight with Mike Coligan. The father urged his son to hit low and claimed the $15 fine was excessive. the son was found guilty and one case dismissed. Frank Murray and John Williams have examination adjourned. Henry Walters’ pocketbook theft trial is set for Saturday morning.
In Bulacan province a new group called the Society of Bachelors is forming under Governor Sandiko. Americans fear the fraternal but secrecy ridden organization may mirror the Katipunan and push pro independence rhetoric. Governor Smith downplays the threat but notes Sandiko’s socialistic ideas may spread among youth.
A small attic fire at 9:30 last night at 509 North Ninth Street, Edward McKinstry's home, caused about one hundred dollars in damage before firefighters from Department No 1 extinguished it. The fire is believed to have started by spontaneous combustion. The house is owned by Alderman Gus Keller.
A boy named Bertram, who longed for a live pet while living in an apartment, receives a kitten after his parents move to the country. He hugs it and declares, At last, I am the parents of a living creature.
The basement of the Masonic Temple will be turned into a large, handsome banquet hall. Plans include concrete flooring eastern basement, modern ceiling and walls, and converting unused space into a banquet apartment. The kitchen will expand by taking from the old banquet hall and smaller supper party rooms will be created. Work aims for completion before winter for upcoming social functions.
City officials plan a major annual picnic with baseball, races, and amusements. They will board a special Burlington Limited at 8 am for Trempealeau Bay to spend a day of recreation, with Ex-Alderman Robert Schultz and Controller William Fries among the players in a fats vs jeans game.
The musician protests a reporter by claiming his violin is a genuine Stradivarius. The editor dismisses the claim with a sharp quip about advertising rates, sparking a scornful exchange.
In a London Tit-Bits anecdote, Mr. Pillington has portraits painted by the famed impressionist McSimmer. Mary, his faithful housekeeper, is invited to view the study and guesses the sitter, saying the painting could be either her master or his wife, in playful misdirection.
A fragmentary dialogue cites Blobbs and a remark about insurance concerns. The quoted lines suggest a humorous or satirical exchange, with a reference to Christian science not guaranteeing a smile when misfortune occurs. The text appears as an OCR fragment without clear context or dates.
A blunt remark suggests that the only thing some men are fit for is serving as an undertaker. The line frames a harsh view of masculine utility and labor roles in a historical context.
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