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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1906
Page
1
Helsingin 31 July reports a mutiny reaching a peak as artillery joins the Svea borg rebels. Loyal infantry face shellfire that kills or wounds hundreds while officers and families flee to the city. Ships bombard the fortress as fighting continues.
In Madison, Sawyer county sheriff asks Governor Davidson to deploy the militia to pursue Dietz. Officials remain in conference as of 3 30 p m.
William Ellis Corey entertained at Delmonico's in New York, arousing comment among high rollers who say he knew the Nevada divorce outcome. Mrs Corey reportedly cried when her divorce was granted, fueling public sentiment against the so called steel krig.
A mob in Mayfield Kentucky demanded lynching the accused Allen Mathis after he was arraigned for assaulting Ethel McClain. Troops guarded the courthouse as the trial paused until tonight and a scaffold was erected on the jail yard for execution after verdict.
John D. Rockefeller has come to Cleveland to spend the summer at his home. The long campaigner for peace says he hopes people will know him better and see what kind of man he is as he seeks to endear himself to the public. He spoke to reporters expressing desire for mutual understanding and goodwill during his remaining years.
In Helsinki mutiny splits the garrison as soldiers and sailors clash. Mutineers seize the fortress and naval arsenal while officers are imprisoned. The fleet remains under rebel control as the revolt spreads with calls for a general strike. In Odessa reports say Livadia palace is burning sparked by revolutionaries.
Detroit, Michigan July date announced a blanket franchise agreement for the street railway to provide a graded low fare.
generally fair tonight and Wednesday with little temperature change. Coolest around 62 and warmest about 84. Winds up to 4 mph. The river will fall slowly over the next 48 hours with stage at 5.1 feet, down 0.2 feet.
Albert Ochler a Caledonia street butcher is ordered to discontinue business after sudden temperature changes in his ice box caused dizziness. He recently bought the shop from Otto Guenzler and may resume after a rest. He closed tonight.
W. J. Bryan, a personal friend of Judge Owen P. Thompson, urged Roger Sullivan to resign as Illinois national committeeman in a letter from Scotland. Sullivan met Thompson in Jacksonville this morning and refused to resign, citing harmony as motive.
In a crowded New York market this morning July 31 Salvatore Siammonco fatally stabbed Salvatore Carodone. Within a minute Carodone family member Giuseppe Tocco killed Siammonco. All involved were peddlers.
William Fisher and Miss Emma Chase quietly wed in Winona on Wednesday with Rev. Burke officiating. A handful of friends witnessed before the couple returned to La Crosse to begin housekeeping at 117 South Second Street. Fisher works for Evans and Pederson on the North Side.
The steamer J. S. arrived with an excursion from Trempealeau Dresbach and Dakota carrying about 800 passengers today.
New York July 31 relatives of the late Russell Sage aim to force Mrs. Sage into a compromise to avoid a lengthy court fight over a 70 million dollar estate. Attorney A Welles Stump says about 25 heirs seek roughly 2 million each and cites the risk of appeals and delayed distribution. He notes Mrs Sage has few years to distribute her fortunes and favors a quick out of court agreement.
Due to L. Coren declining to join the agreement the city stores will not close for the board of trade barbecue at Dresden park Thursday. The decision may affect attendance though organizers expect a large turnout.
The will of Domini Cavadini of Dangor filed today leaves $1000 to St. Peter's Catholic Church in Washington and St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bangor. Interest on $100 is given to each pastor if a black mass is not performed five times yearly for the deceased, his wife, and relatives.
Washington July 31 Democrats arrange preliminary congressional contest efforts. Chairman Griggs works to secure financial help and spends much time in New York. Speeches are printed and distributed.
Forecaster G R Oberholzer returned from inspecting points along the upper Mississippi St Croix Wisconsin and Chippewa rivers and expresses strong satisfaction with the natural beauty of the state.
The Golden Leaf club, a group of young men in the southern city section, was robbed of eight dollars sometime Sunday. The members suspect a tramp cigarmaker seen nearby during the incident. No arrest has been made.
Mr and Mrs E M Calkins of Los Angeles California are in the city visiting friends and renewing old acquaintances Mr Calkins edits the Evening News in Los Angeles and was formerly editor of the Weekly Argus of North La Crosse
Madison July 31 Governor Davidson heard petitions for pardons and removal of Clark county sheriff George Dwyer. The Wisconsin Citizens for Temperance asked for Dwyer’s removal over alleged failure to destroy gambling paraphernalia. Hearing by Attorney Spencer Marsh for the sheriff and Frank Tucker for the state continued to September 8.
London July 31. The proposed law granting a constitutional government to the Transvaal was introduced in the House of Commons today. It is regarded as the most important constructive legislation before Parliament in a generation.
Mayor Johnson stands trial for contempt of court as Cleveland court keeps street railway status quo until ruling. The lengthy proceeding allows broad evidence to illuminate the case and the situation remains unchanged.
In Des Moines on July 31 likely peaceful settlement of the Republican fight centers on Cummins heading the ticket with other offices filled by varied elements. Final state committee action and results will be announced tonight.
Senator Dick and Jee Dover met with the president at Oyster Bay to discuss Ohio political matters.
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