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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1905
Page
2
Three men employed at the Burlington sand pit in Indian Hill clashed with a fourth on Mill and St. Andrew streets. The injured men urged leniency, and all four were released after police detained them overnight. Names of participants were not released.
The daughter of Mr. Fischer of Avon climbed into a Rose street meat wagon when deliveryman Mr. Stifter left the house. She drove a short distance at pace, stopping in front of the Exchange bank before the horse was caught. No damage occurred.
Eli Harrington, once a north side resident and mill street businessman, visits old friends and relatives after eleven years away. He now works as foreman of the switching crew in Minneapolis, noting considerable changes on the north side during his absence.
A journal notes 1904 life insurance payments totaling 371,642,577 across the United States with New York leading in both city and state distributions. New York residents hold 58,616,801 in insurance, while foreign beneficiaries total 20,000,000. New York City alone insures 3,212,000,000. other cities show Chicago 848,000,000 and Philadelphia 916,000,000. Inforce across 60 regular companies reaches 14,000,000,000.
A sweeping prohibition bans foreign traffic with Venezuela by vessels under forty tons. Powell Clayton, former ambassador to Mexico, travels to Washington to formally end his diplomatic service.
Very low excursion rates to Niagara Falls N Y offered by the Chicago and Northwestern Railway on June 17 18 and 19 with favorable return limits to honor Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Apply to agents for details.
North Side residents report social events and travels. Mrs Monroe Ryan returns from visiting her father C H Berry at 1312 Charles street. L D Blanchard returns from California where rain hindered tourism. Henry Lawson of Rose street is in Melrose on business. Miss Ella Keizer visits Be th el Wisconsin. Old phone to Tribune north side office for missed papers.
Montpelier Vermont June 1 Chief Justice Rowell refused a writ of error in Mrs Mary M Rodgers murder case Governor Bell will grant a short reprieve to allow attorneys to seek relief from a United States Supreme Court justice for a possible reopening of the appeal The case concerns the murder of Rodgers husband and the condemned woman awaits the next step in appeals
A messenger reports Arthur and William Spaugh, accused of killing Iron County Sheriff Polk, were captured in a cabin ten miles northeast of Ironton. Deputies surged the cabin. Arthur Spaugh was shot in the arm during the arrest.
Marshall Missouri June 1 Charles G Patterson former editor of The Democratic News shot and likely fatally wounded ex state Senator RE D Martin on the public square. Patterson fired twice with one bullet hitting Martin in the mouth breaking his tongue and knocking out several teeth the second entering the back of his neck near the jugular vein.
Frank J. Carlisle announces that a syndicate spanning St Louis and Chicago capital has completed negotiations and purchased the St Louis Star, an afternoon newspaper, and assumed charge today.
Chillicothe Ohio June 1 Henry Stahler a leading Waverly dry goods merchant for forty years jumped from a bridge into the Scioto river. Ill health is given as the cause of the act.
Park Falls Wisconsin on June 1 reports Village President Esterlas received a letter from posse member John Rinsteiner near Cameron dam. The note warns of trouble ahead regarding John Deitz, with orders to bring Dietz in dead or alive as the chief marshal heads to Madison for further orders.
Cullman Alabama June 1 John Williams has been sentenced to death for the murder of State Senator R L Hipp Williams a farmer shot Hipp as he and a deputy sheriff attempted to levy on Williams property Williams son Frank 20 begged the court to allow him to be hanged in his father's stead
The city plans to reopen the free public bath on June 15 subject to delay. Antone Drews returns as keeper to maintain order while Murphy does not seek reappointment. A live-in keeper, voting-booth setup, numbered coupons, and a cash register will be used to improve revenue and bookkeeping. The committee aims for a profitable season with minimal new costs and will meet before the council session to finalize opening plans.
The Big Barnum and Bailey show secured permission to perform in La Crosse on July 5 after a lowered license. The move signals the city's appeal as a show town and suggests the previous high license kept major circuses away.
At 8 oclock this evening at the home of her parents Miss Dofiie Hellfach will wed David S Aller of Joliet Illinois. Rev Andrews will read the service and the ceremony will be private with no cards issued.
Louis Runckle and Miss Elnora Elistad were united in marriage at 8 o'clock last evening by Rev Julius Gamm at the German Lutheran parsonage. A reception followed at the bride’s parents on South Fifth street with an elaborate banquet. The couple will begin housekeeping at 147 South Seventh street after a short honeymoon and were serenaded by the Athletic Bowling club.
Tickets to Milwaukee will be sold June 5 and June 6 for trains reaching Milwaukee on or before noon that date. Return until June 9 inclusive. Offer due to I O O F meeting. Apply to agents Chicago Northwestern Ry.
Scores from Chicago and across U S leagues show multiple games: American League matchups include Chicago Detroit 0 Chicago 2 and Philadelphia 3 versus New York 8. National League features Cincinnati 16 Chicago 11 in the first game and Chicago 2 Cincinnati 3 in the second. other results cover Pittsburg St Louis Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn New York and more across associations and western leagues.
In Duluth Minnesota on June 1 three section men on the Duluth Missabe and Northern line were struck by an engine and caboose while watching an ore train. Peter Lund lost both legs John Olsen suffered the loss of a leg and Olaf Larson sustained serious internal injuries. All are expected to die from the injuries.
Springfield Ohio faced a nine hour water outage when the main supply broke early in the day causing factory closures and early dismissal of public schools.
The tenth quadrennial congress of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States met in Milwaukee for a two day session. About seventy five delegates attended from across the country with General D McM Gregg of Philadelphia presiding.
A June 1 flood near Rhea twelve miles south of Heppner Oregon kills Mrs J R Nunemaker and her youngest child and two Cox children who were swept away by the waters.
Kitty Stevens is adjudged one of the cleverest girls seen on a local stage and is performing character dances at the Bijou this week, drawing praise for her grace and poise.
In Dodge City Iowa Daniel Truax killed Herman Lutz and John Lee at the Soldiers Home after they took whisky Truax had brought from the city. He was drunk, arrested, and jailed. All three men were veterans.
Manila report says on June 1 the Chinese Chamber of Commerce voted unanimously to align with treaty ports of China by boycotting United States merchandise in response to the U S exclusion laws.
Senator Spooner of Wisconsin was a passenger on the steamer Oceanic, which has arrived from Liverpool in New York on June 1.
Very low excursion rates apply for United Commercial Travelers meeting at Oshkosh Wisconsin. Tickets on sale June 3 and 9 with return until June 12 inclusive, via Chicago agents. Also special rates to Toronto Ontario on sale June 18 19 20 and 22 for Triennial Convention of International Sunday School association. Apply to Chicago Northwestern Railway agents. France and England cement ties of amity.
In Paris on May 11, the English king attempted to blend in as a private figure and urged privacy. He hoped to visit often if incognito were respected, likening himself to monarchs of Belgium or Greece. The King used his car to evade reporters, dining at Voisin's restaurant as his first public outing since becoming king.
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