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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1906
Page
6
The state railroad commission approved a final assessment of railroad property in Wisconsin showing a reduction from the trial preliminary figures and an overall tax bill for 1906 of 1,700,237.56 dollars. The trucks and lines face a slight rise in total valuation year over year, with the per thousand rate and overall levy noted.
Washington reports indicate debate over Beveridge meat inspection amendments and farm policy. Congress weighs state inspection authority versus federal power, with opposition from Misgard Cudahy of Omaha and Representative Lorimer criticizing expanded secretary control. Progress on the rate bill noted as eleven amendments remain, while political activity continues in Des Moines and Newton.
Irvine's 429 Main St La Crosse promotes a broad wedding presents stock with cut glass, Rogers flatware, and tea sets. Prices listed include six teaspoons 60 cents to 174 each, 12 piece Rogers silverware 245 to 330, and large baking dishes up to 350. Urges customers to visit as June wedding demand rises.
A boy attempted to kindle fire with gasoline in Galesville morning, triggering a quick blast that shattered windows. Neighbors rushed to the scene to find the boy with severe leg burns from the exploding gasoline and other injuries, though he is expected to recover.
June 1 reports Pouma pleads for abolition of capital punishment and decries executions as destabilizing to Riga and the Douma. He warns he will return home if impeded by the ministry as the crisis deepens.
W A Nstlington June 1 The senate committees on privileges and elections vote 7 to 0 that Smeet is not entitled to a seat in the senate Burrows to report to the senate Idailey offers a resolution for expulsion of Senator Barton of Kansas action postponed until next Tuesday The senate passes a bill granting right of way for a ship canal from Lake Washington to Puget Sound
Layman, accused by Mrs. Susannah Pennt of orchestrating attacks in the Peunt-Lay main alley on Upper La Crosse Street, was arraigned before Judge Brindley on a complaint of assault. The case was adjourned until next Monday afternoon after local authorities finally secured an officer to effect the arrest.
A La Crosse insurance man returning from Sparta relates a remarkable brook trout catch by an inmate of a public institution. The fish weighed three pounds two ounces before dressing, and was exhibited in a saloon for a couple of days.
An elderly man in Chi a era Cameron avenue era Cameron avenue this ey. The remains will arrive this evening at five o'clock over the Alil road, eest be held at the home J. OW. Young. 2125 Cameron avenue tomorrow afternoon at 2730 welork. Interment Oak Grove, with Frank Tillman in charge.
Boise Idaho June 1 Defendants in the Steunenberg murder case will not ask habeas corpus in bail application. No further action will be taken for the present. Dr W Powell diseases of women.
Funeral plans are made for David Rigen Sr a longtime La Bevee resident who died May 30 1906 at his son's home in Chicago after thirty five years in La Bevee.
Henry Wittenburg, known as a habitual drinker, was jailed by Judge Dyeing after pleading guilty to a drunkenness charge. He faced possible penitentiary time for a repeat offense, but promised to reform as a large family watched.
In fragmented remarks, Egs King denounces sectarian hatred and judges. He asserts an arrest on criminal charges is a stretched action to trap him as he plans to defend against creditors and seeks funds in New York to settle debts. He promises to fight and call creditors together once released.
Tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock from Vis line at Midway Rev C T Stacking of Midway will officiate and ALU Swarthout of the merth side will be ju clirge Jaterment el Med wi.
A French buyer reported Morley murdered near Mongolia after a voyage from Cloyehout. Evidence ties a Mongol mob to burning Morley’s papers and looting his goods. A letter from a weeks later exposes a costly credit scandal in Colorales before European return.
A fragmented report from Laurence notes a juried event for a MeMallon swhaler jehup for history science or Jibileas ae jury. Laurence receives details from Lode iC McMallon of Oukhind Gah as a candidate and the Tribune promises complete Tacul telegraphic news daily.
The funeral for Peter Terstra aged 62 will be held tomorrow for a man who died at his Midway home after a brief illness caused by stomach cancer.
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