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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1906
Page
5
Early today a pregnant immigrant woman on a westbound train toward Corliss near Milwaukee gave birth as the train slowed at Corliss. A doctor was summoned, the train continued to Milwaukee to Emergency Hospital, and the train arrived a bit late for its 3 o'clock schedule.
J W Titcomb chief of the United States department of fish culture toured the city yesterday on business related to the North side United States fish station. He aided local superintendent Mr Johnson in selecting the crew and initiating reserve work.
Wisconsin tobacco prices rise to 15 to 16 cents per pound in the field as scarcity and hail damage boost value. Traders forecast the highest price in industry history with Connecticut import use and efforts by the tobacco trust aiding the surge.
A baseball game yesterday at Lansing ended 7 to 6 in favor of La Crosse. The Alerts lineup included Carroll, Renner, Riley, Largon, Sculz, Wolford, Barth, Gilles, Bates, Nelson. Gilles hit a home run and Bartl added two base hits as Carroll and Riley stood out on defense.
F Landon McGinnis a recent graduate of Oders College Bowling Green Ky sails aboard the steamship Carmania in New York Harbor on Tuesday heading for a lengthy eight voyage segment with Europe as the destination The short note lists him as a new graduate and traveler setting out for tour.
A 19 year old plans a months walking tour through Great Britain Ireland and the European continent starting with only 100 dollars. He aims to cover expenses and return home while using outdoor life to gain strength. He declined a free law scholarship at the University of Virginia as his father can fund his professional studies.
The note urges attendees to arrange plans this month as all special offers will be withdrawn on August 1. For catalog or terms information, contact the Wi B. U. office in the city or write to F J Toland.
Dr H F Biggar recounted John D Rockefeller accompanying him on a European tour. In Compeigne France Rockefeller toured markets with officials present and surprised them at dawn by inspecting alone. He also played with a peasant child teaching English and later wheeled the child through the streets.
The proposed industrial fair to promote home manufactures appears likely to fail. The Manufacturers and Jobbers Union show limited interest and some see postponement as a de facto refusal. They argue the benefit would be small since the hometown trade is limited and the plan's outcome is uncertain.
Caledonia’s H E Brown and many visitors stop in La Crosse as Madison and Kendall residents transact business and call on friends. A Y W C A lawn social set for July 31 invites all. The Keefe Conservatory opens Sept 4 1906 with fall classes in voice piano violin and more. A F Page and others visit, and a steamer excursion to Winona is planned for Aug 3. Electric fans offered, Foley's Kidney Cure advertised, and local politics with J Jensen candidate for Trempealeau sheriff noted.
A San Francisco veteran, George H. Southam, seeks aid after injuries from the Philippines and a tuberculosis cough, aided by the Soldiers' Relief commission and sent to the Soldiers' Home in Milwaukee. Local sports report the Alerts beating Lansing 7 to 6.
Hayward Wisconsin July 31 Judge Bailey caught the champion muscal longe of the season at Sand Lake after a desperate contest. The fish weighed forty five pounds before cleaning and thirty eight after. The judge battled the monster for hours and finally landed it on a sandbar. It was sent to a taxidermist in Duluth for mounting and exhibition.
Mrs Mabel Cooper Van Alstyne wife of Guy C Van Alstyne took their 3 year old son Darcy in a car after a planned weekly visit. The husband chased her across New Jersey with no lead as to the child’s location. Reports say she may seek divorce and wishes custody before suit.
In Rushville Indiana July 30 1910 House Speaker Joseph Cannon was hosted by James E Watson. The visit featured a long hymn filled dinner with city choirs and planned entertainments. Cannon plans a multi day stay and a speaking tour with Watson amid Republican district intrigue involving insurgent leader Charles Hornley.
Omaha July 31 federal investigators likely to probe the Burlington railroad for burning two carloads of rebate records and correspondence. Letters suggest an agreement with John Stewart to refund one third of charges on Kansas shipments. Burlington officials deny knowledge. officials note it is customary to destroy records when they become voluminous.
Mrs. G F Goodman will depart today for Salt Lake City, returning home after a stay with her mother, Mrs Angelina Winters.
Notice states the partnership between F Breckman and J M Palitzki operating as black smiths at 227 Jay Street is dissolved by mutual consent effective August 1. Palitzki will continue the business and collect all bills and pay debts. Clients are asked to settle within fifteen days. Palitzki invites patronage.
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