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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1906
Page
18
La Crosse welcomes two hundred traveling salesmen gathered for the state travelers convention. The visitors are praised as good fellows and boosters for the city, with hospitality urged and handshakes encouraged. A separate note questions graft accusations against Jerome, urging caution until evidence is presented.
Packers testify before a House Agriculture Committee crying that the president ruined their business. Critics accuse packers of nefarious dealings and suggest exposure prompts their supposed wrongs.
The editorial urges bold criminal charges against those tied to the Packingtown scandal and the Houser case. It argues for a fair trial, condemns unchecked wrongdoing, and warns against political motives influencing justice while insisting on due process and full accountability.
Fragmented observations mix satirical riffs on unions gas plants packers and politics with verses about marching past gas plants and playful rhymes. W V K comments on the high school half day session while a Chicago visitor notes upcoming conventions and local papers.
The captain rose from private to front ranks in the Iron Brigade. At Fitzhugh Crossing he was fatally wounded and left for dead but signs of life were found by burial crew. He was rushed to a hospital, given best care, and survived though his health remained poor after the injury.
Describes Indian names like Muskoka, Kawartha and Temagami as fitting summer spots in North America. Notes they are reached via the Grand Trunk Railway with a double track from Chicago to Montreal and Niagara Falls. Claims descriptive literature and timetables are mailed free upon request to Geo W Vaux in Chicago.
Wisconsin State Golf Association officers announce the coming state tournament with two new features for older men and for women. The La Crosse Knights of the Links anticipate a large field, with contestants lodging at Myers Hotel as entries close the Sunday before the last week of June.
Pearl La Rue third baseman for the Wausau team from Fort Wayne Ind was struck by a baseball in front of a car. He is getting along nicely and around today though very sore. Dr Egan treated him and Mr Cargill drove him to the city. Initially feared life threatening he was delirious last evening after the impact.
Captain William J. Ryan lies at the point of death at his Baraboo residence as reports from La Crosse mention survivors of the famed individual.
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