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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1906
Page
9
Secretary McDonough and Manager Hawley gave interviews on the baseball situation as La Crosse’s team, known as the Pinks, attempted to rally from a rough stretch. Fans crowded Freeport and Green Bay scenes showed tense crowds and mixed support, while attendance in La Crosse lagged behind peers in the league.
A man shot at a woman and fired at her daughter Lena Berm on a farm owned by Mrs. Eschboeh after being ordered off. He resisted laborers, threatened police, and fought to avoid arrest before attempting to cut his throat in the barn. The elderly couple, both about 60, faced the incident stemming from a year‑old eviction dispute.
Word has been received from Fond du Lac of the death of Harrison H. Dodd age years. He leaves four children Mrs. W. B. Jacobs and Miss Joan Dodd of Fond du Lac HB. BR. Dodd of Mallisan Wis and RT.
The Tribune urges La Crosse to back its city league team. It notes La Crosse 30,000 population, past pennant struggles, and current lead in standings but low attendance. It asks every resident to attend at least one of sixty home games to make the team pay expenses.
Reflections from Mr McDonough reveal a blunt stance on patriotism and policy as he criticizes diplomacy and presses to present real facts to La Crosse business leaders. Delegates reportedly arrive in force for the U T convention, with attendance and sentiment shaping the day's discussions.
A man fatally shoots his wife, Aret Eschbach, after she would not admit him into their home on Long Island. The incident occurred near New York as authorities investigate motive and affiliations.
Dodd, general agent of the American xpress company, lived in Indianapolis before and after the Civil War. He organized the United Bond of Liberty, was charged with treason after arrest with Milligan Howles and Trotsiy, escaped from a room in the old post office, and later settled in Canada. He became a Republican in 1872, served several terms as mayor of the city, and acted as agent for the American Temperance campaign for thirty seven years.
Warning about using Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney and bladder troubles. Claims it positively cures all forms of kidney and bladder diseases. Sold by T. Erhart.
In a hard fought Wisconsin leagues clash, La Crosse lost to Wausau 5 4 as early errors and shaky defense allowed three first inning runs. Hudson started for Wausau, George held La Crosse in check after a second inning rally, and the visitors pulled away late. Freeport beat Eau Claire 6 to 4 with Reid's homer spurring the win. Oshkosh defeated Green Bay 4 to 1 on a fourth inning rally aided by an error.
A missive from Mrs. M. Summers of Notre Dame Ind claims a home treatment for rheumatic ailments, sciatica, backache, and gout that supposedly cures sufferers without climate change. It promises uric acid removal, joint loosening, blood purification, and renewed vitality, offering proof by sending details to Box 4227.
Portland Oregon June 8 The fire last night destroyed the block pounding Wilson Roosevelt nine teenth and Twentieth streets The loss is 100000 Four business blocks were wiped out.
St Paul reports three men O J Norby Dennis McGinn and John Shea drowned when their boat capsized during fishing on Bass Jake this morning.
In Indiana Virginia a clash near Ernest between state constabulary and striking miners left two stalkers dead and six wounded. A brass-band marchers’ convoy from Anita mines confronted twelve constabulary, shots fired, eight strikers killed or wounded, with authorities regaining quiet. Mines along the Tuffalo Rochester and Pittsburg line cited. Strikers elsewhere report disappointment at Dillonvale after union conventions, with reduced troop presencia and resumed hopes for work.
An advertisement touts Newhra’s Wormside as a fatal dandruff cure for all hair loss. It asserts that removing dandruff restores glossy, healthy hair and promotes luxurious growth. The pitch targets women, urging readers to order via stamps to The Herpicide Co. in Detroit. Special Agent T. Erhary signs as witness.
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