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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1906
Page
4
The Tribune notes a notice by P. C. Wiggenhorn, U. C. T. street decorations chair, urging La Crosse business houses to decorate for the Travelers’ convention. Decorated stores make a strong impression as delegates spread praise and advertise the city as a live, bustling center.
A conference urged Governor Davidson backers to withdraw Speaker Lenroot from the gubernatorial race. Lenroot spoke at Viroqua defending liberal La Follette ideas and resisting stalwart factions. The piece warns of damaging alliances and calls for cautious, honest campaigning to keep government from falls to monied interests.
The St Louis Post-Dispatch defends Carl Schurz, noting that critics repeatedly charge him with inconsistency yet praising his admirable flexibility in public service and viewpoints.
The record shows Carl Schurz shifting between parties and causes from revolutionist youth in Germany to Unionist in the Civil War and later aligning with different factions in the U S. He is praised for principled independence and warned against blind party loyalty. The piece argues that independence serves liberty and honest government, urging voters to follow ideals over party lines.
In Madrid the royal family resumes public events with a large military review at Carabanchel camp led by King Alfonso in uniform. About 15 000 soldiers attended as envoys and officers from various nations lined the tribunes. US envoy Whitridge and family rode in a mule-drawn carriage. The day ended with a gala ball at the Duchess Fernan Nuñez palace, while Madrid papers debate social protection against anarchy.
In Torrejón de Ardoz Morales died after his failed attack on King Alfonso and Queen Victoria. Authorities believe confederates aided Morales by sheltering him and using an automobile during his Madrid escape. An autopsy notes a degenerative disease linked to his anti Malthusian sect. A 35000 reward will go to the guard's widow and five children, with a relief fund to follow. Grand Duke Vladimir’s kindness to wounded officers prompts garrison thanks.
The article notes how free countries including the United States and France have faced challenges in restraining public activities of evolving elements. It discusses policy debates, enforcement concerns, and the balance between liberty and security in modern governance.
In New York, arguments before Judge Lacombe addressed continuing litigation over the 80-cent gas rate. The city denies the Consolidated Gas company claims of valid franchises and non confiscation, citing engineer marks on capital and security increases. Carl Bernau spent Sunday in La Crosse as Wisconsin reports 39 filled job slots this week across male and female roles.
A breezy miscellany piece notes Lee Sing the chop suey king as a Mason, references the Mexican Plantation dispute, and quotes verse and wry aphorisms. It recalls Capt Fugina's excursion, joke about John D. and debts, and a Racine farmer with a conscience amid dairy labor rumors.
S C O bryan driving past West Side park witnessed his English terrier Dan plunge into White River. The dog grabbed six year old Claude Williams by the trousers and pulled him ashore, reviving the unconscious boy after fifteen minutes. Williams is the son of Mr and Mrs John Williams.
North-Western Line offers summer round trips from La Crosse Wisconsin to Lake Shetek area with two pricing options. The lower rate is 7 45 for a Friday or Saturday return by Tuesday. the daily rate is 11 95 with a thirty day return window. The lakes region provides fishing hunting prairie chickens snipe ducks geese and multiple lake destinations with hotel and livery services available.
A. M. Brayton is in Chicago on business, engaging in trade talks and meetings with local firms during a business trip.
Excursion tickets will be sold June 4 and 5 limited to return until June 8 on account of State Grand Lodge and Rebekah Assembly I C O F. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Ry.
Very low excursion fares to Buffalo New York will be sold June 8 9 and 10 with favorable return limits on account of the Travelers Protective Association meeting. Apply to agents Chicago North Western Railway.
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