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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1905

Page

2

Record of North Side flood as rivers rise near La Crosse

Flood report details rapid water rise on the La Crosse and Black rivers with three feet gains in twenty four hours. Prairie lands north of Milwaukee tracks inundated. cattle drowned near McGillivray and Hunter farms. Mississippi at Trempealeau two feet from danger as Front street homes and Black river farms flood. Northwestern trains delayed by washouts.

la Crosse Trempealeau Milwaukee Tracks McGillivray Hunter Colmani Black River Bridge Mississippi Lower Front Street Black River Northwestern

Thomas and Phalon Plan New Two-Story Building

The Thomas and Phalon company will erect a large two story building at Rose and Hagar streets, 136 by 40 feet, on the site of their feed and fuel house. Machinery from their St Cloud street mill will be moved to the new structure.

Thomas & Phalon Company Rose and Hagar Streets St. Cloud Street

Fatal and near miss at Hyde elevator rails

At the Hyde elevator tracks three men died last December and a near miss occurred yesterday morning when engine 707 led by J. W. Garrett collided with switch engine 1198 the Jonah. No injuries were reported though engine 707 sustained damage and the switch engine lost its switch board.

Hyde J. W. Garrett Chas. Whiting Jonah

Ramblers and Badgers to Open Three-Game Series Sunday

The Ramblers and the Badgers of the south side will contest a three game series on Sunday at George street grounds. A side team faces the Athletes of the south side at the La Crosse diamond for a purse of 75 dollars. The series begins Sunday afternoon and will continue.

The Ramblers the Badgers George Street la Crosse la Croses Street

North Side Briefs Highlight Local Trades and Visits

North Side notes cover Ole Amsrud buying Christ Hagen's sample room at 616 Mill street and plans to remodel. The Brothershood of Locomotive Engineers Ladies Auxiliary hosts a ball at Union hall with decorated bells and gold inscriptions. Several residents announce moves, visits, and funerals, including William Rouse’s son’s death in Pawnee, Nebraska, and interment in La Belle Wisconsin.

Thomas & Phalon Coal Company Ole Amsrud Christ Hagen Mill Street The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Union Hall Rose and St. Cloud Street Gilbert Gilbertson Arthur Lindsay Rose Madison Frank Blood Alvina John Wolcott Rose Street Frank Farnam Alderman Johnson Caledonia Street Chaseburg Regulators South Side Vought-Berger Telephone Company la Croses Gund Brewing Company Bertha Nelson Holmen Northern Pacific Soo Line Milwaukee Road la Crosse Tribune A. A. Rice Lulu Rice North Side

Norwegians invited for La Crosse concert excursions

The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway, led by A S Willoughby, arranged excursions to La Crosse for the Scandinavian Student’s concert on June 13. A special train will run from La Crosse after the event, with regular excursion rates and promo at every station. O R Skaar notes strong Norwegian turnout, and Germania hall will host the concert.

Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company A. S. Willoughby Minnesota la Crosse O. R. Skaar O. M. Levang Lanesboro Fillmore Houston County Willoughby Germania Hall Grand Army

Lost keys found near armory seek Tribune reward

A bundle of keys was found between Company M armory and Ninth and La Crosse streets. Return to the Tribune for a reward.

Company M Armory Ninth and la Crosse Streets Tribune

Norway weighs republic as King Oscar rejects deputation

Oslo and Copenhagen reports say King Oscar declines to receive the Norwegian deputation delivering the storthing address. Norwegian circles favor a republic if no monarch accepts rule, with envoys like Nansen and Ibsen named as potential mediators.

Christiania Oscar M. Berner Storthing Riksdag House of Bernadotte Norway

Vaudeville Stars at Bijou Theatre Next Week

Special inducement for summer season features Sig Franz unicyclist leading act. H B Riggs monologist stands second. Evans Trio performs The Passing Show. Casad & DeVerne comedy musical pair also billed. Nihilist film shown. illustrated song Nobody Seems to Love Me Now by baritone J R Kerr.

Sig Franz H. B. Riggs Evans Trio Casad & DeVerne Bijou Chicago Opera House Russia J. R. Kerr

McKinley Memorial Service Held in Canton Vault

Canton Ohio June 9 the Ohio state Sunday School convention conducted a memorial service before the McKinley vault where his remains lie Mrs McKinley gave special permission Dr C H Manchester McKinley’s war comrade delivered the funeral oration at the service reaffirming the nation’s memory of the late president

McKinley Canton Ohio State Sunday School President McKinley C. H. Manchester

Funeral services for Beriah Wilkins in Washington

Funeral services over the remains of Beriah Wilkins editor and publisher of the Washington Post will be held from his late residence tomorrow afternoon. Rev. Tennis S. Hamlin pastor of the Church of the Covenant will officiate. The interment will be at Rock Creek cemetery.

Washington Beriah Wilkins Washington Post Tennis S. Hamlin Church of the Covenant Rock Creek

Cancer Forces Amputation of Leg in Bluffton

Miss Lelia Christman 17 daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Christman of Bluffton underwent amputation of the right leg above the knee due to a cancerous growth traced to a bruise.

Bluffton, Ind Lelia Christman Frank Christman

Murder Rocks Danville as Stepson Admits Guilt

In Danville Alabama David Skelton former street car motorman was killed when Charles Irwin stepson hurled a stone at him. Irwin, 18, was arrested and jailed after admitting the offense. The pair quarreled at home and fought in the yard before the fatal throw. This is the second murder in four days.

Danville, al David Skelton Charles Irwin Irwin Skelton

Receiver Discharges Ubero Plantation Company in Indianapolis

The Ubero Plantation company of Indianapolis has had its receiver discharged and the plant property restored to company control. The action followed earlier concerns over similarly named eastern plantations but with no connection to the local firm.

Ubero Indianapolis Ubero Plantation Company Nowise

German note seeks international Morocco conference

London reports the German government has sent an identical note to all Madrid convention signatories proposing an international conference on Morocco. The move follows the sultan of Morocco's rejection of French demands and his call for an international agreement on Moroccan affairs.

London Associated Press Germany Morocco

Stamp tax test case starts with Hatch arrest

District Attorney Jerome and stock exchange counsel begin a test of the state stock transfer tax. Albert J. Hatch of Stamford Conn is arrested for failing to comply with the new law provisions.

New York Jerome New York Stock Exchange Albert J. Hatch Stamford Conn

Fire in Ruby tunnel halts Denver to Salt Lake traffic

Word from Denver reports a fire in the Ruby tunnel twenty four miles west of Grand Junction. The 580 foot tunnel burned through timber blocking the line between Denver and Salt Lake City while arrangements were made to transfer passengers. The fire’s origin is unknown and it is burning out.

Denver Denver and Rio Grande Ruby Grand Junction Salt Lake City

German Chancellor Prince von Buelow Inherits 1.375 Million

Berlin June 9 Prince von Buelow received notice that his share under the will of Hamburg millionaire Herr Godefrey amounts to 1375000 dollars. The same day Emperor William conferred on him the patent of prince. The chancellor had long depended mainly on his salary and official allowance.

Berlin Prince von Buelow Godefrey Hamburg William

Public Health Guidance on Tuberculosis Control

Authorities advise on proper care for the patient and relatives to reduce tuberculosis cases and prevent spread. Officials emphasize public awareness and measures to limit transmission while seeking medical guidance.

Sion Paysicwn

Gully's Successor as Speaker is Elected

London June 9 James William Lowther Conservative deputy speaker and chairman of the committee on ways and means has been unanimously elected Speaker of the House of Commons succeeding William Court Gully who resigned This marks the first Conservative choice for the chair since 1833.

London James William Lowther Committee On Ways and Means House of Commons William Court Gully

Bryan Endows Two Scholarships From Philo Bennett Fund

Doctor of laws degree conferred on Rev. John Wright of Trinity Episcopal Church Jacksonville Illinois. Illinois college announces two new scholarships of ten thousand dollars each funded by W J Bryan from the Philo Bennett fund left with him.

Bryan Jacksonville Lil Illinois College John Wright St. Paul Trinity Episcopal Church W. J. Bryan Philo Bennett

Prince Leopold of Hohenzollern Dies in Berlin

Berlin reports the death of Prince Leopold of Hohenzollern born 1835. Cousin of Emperor William he died during visits with his son Prince William amid celebrations for the crown prince wedding to Duchess Cecilia.

Berlin Prince Leopold of Hohenzollern William Prince William Cecilia Leopold

Granite Linen mill blaze destroys large New Jersey plant

Wortendyke New Jersey June 9 The Granite Linen company mills covering about one acre and three stories were burned out with extensive loss estimated at 150000. No local fire department was nearby and by the time teams from adjacent towns arrived the fire was beyond control.

Wortendyke N. J Granite Linen Company

Browning Committed to Lakeland Asylum

Louis Browning once known as Pete Browning, famed batter of the past, has been committed to Lakeland asylum near Louisville. He has not played or done much for about ten years.

Louisville Louis Browning Pete’ Browning United States Lakeland Browning

Mrs Bryan and Grace Bryan Abroad on World Tour

Mrs William J Bryan and her daughter Grace left Lincoln on June 9 for a tour of the world. They will travel to destinations abroad as part of a civic and social engagement tour announced by the Bryan household.

W. J. Bryan Lincoln, Neb William J. Bryan Grace Lincoln

Local Markets Ad Finds German Hand Cheese and Cream Prices

In the market listing, German hand cheese is priced at 90 cents per box. American full cream milk is listed at 14 percent. Additional items include Swiss block and Limburger with limited price details.

Watinage

La Crosse Wool and Fur Company Advertisement

An old style notice from La Crosse Wool and Fur Co promoting medium wool grades. The line reads Medium wool .cecsccees, indicating a catalog entry or pricing note in a damaged OCR fragment.

la Crosse Wool & Fur Co

Fruits list with varied prices from John C Burns

The page lists numerous fruit prices including cranberries lemons bananas figs strawberries pineapples cabbage onions and oranges with varied unit measures and prices. Several entries appear garbled or repeated, but the overall item is a market price notice for fresh produce.

John C. Burns California Rhee Rca Cvedone Vecaeie Oranges

Creamery Butter and Cheese Prices Advised by Hanley Co

Prices listed for butter and dairy products include Creamery butter 20 22 cents per pound and Dairy butter 14 16 cents per pound. Full cream brick cheese and various full cream cheeses with per pound or per unit markings appear alongside German hand cheese at 90 cents per box.

Hanley Com. Co

Japanese Graduate Impresses Wit tenberg Commencement

Springfield Ohio June 9. Kentsuchi Imadzu of Tokio Japan stood out at the Wittenberg college commencement as one of twenty four graduates. Imadzu wore a Japanese costume and in his address quoted Japanese writers. He plans to remain and study theology.

Springfield Kentsuchi Imadzu Tokio Japan Wittenberg College Imadzu

George Mahan Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder

In St. Paul on June 9, George Mahan was convicted of second degree murder in the killing of his wife and sentenced to life imprisonment.

St. Paul George Mahan

Wholesale Grain and Poultry Prices From Local Market

Market report lists live turkeys ducks geese and calves with varied prices. Dressed beef hams and hams also shown with typical regional figures. The table includes multiple animals and product lines with price ranges, reflecting day’s activity.

R. C. Wallace

Wisconsin Medical Society Takes TB Campaign Steps

At the state convention in LaCrosse 300 physicians gathered to launch an energetic effort against tuberculosis. The meeting focused on education and action to combat the disease nationwide and within Wisconsin.

LaCrosse Wis Wisconsin Medical Society

Combes Defends Campaign Against Religious Orders

La Prensa in Buenos Aires publishes Combes first formal defence statement on his anti congregation campaign in France. He alleges Waldeck Rousseau forged the teaching orders and forced others to flee or stop work, admitting the scope went beyond Waldeck Rousseau’s initial plan.

New York la Prensa Buenos Ayres Argentina M. Emile Combes France M. Combes Waldeck-Rousseau M. Waldeck-Rousseau

Picmit Gane item prices and pork cuts list

A fragmented ledger style notice lists pork cut prices and barrell costs including 13.50 and 14.75 figures. The readable entries show prices for various meat cuts and related goods with unclear headings and stray text.

Picmit Gane Eckeneséngecvoasecszi Wecdacedenwiencsee

Superior quality dried grains and malt sprouts offered

An advertising note lists OO TOK dried grains and 1000 malt sprouts in ton lots priced at 15.00. It attributes the notice to John Gund Brg Co. and presents a brief supplier quote.

John Gund

Hard Maple Items Listed with Sizes and Conditions

A brief catalog entry lists hard maple pieces including a 4 foot length with dry condition priced at 4.73 and a 4.50 green item. It appears to be part of a vendor inventory with additional codes or notes.

Tatiana Ler

Milling Prices and Terms From Listman Mill Co

Milling products listed with per bill and cash terms including straight and mill feed. Beets and bees adjusted. white middlings priced at 16.00 per ton and reddog at 18.00 per ton.

Listman Mill Co

Elks Convention Excur­sion Ticket Sale

C M St P railroad to sell excursion tickets to the State Convention of Elks in Madison from June 13 to 15 at 5.35 for round trip. Tickets on sale June 12 to 14 with return valid through June 16 1905.

ELKS Madison C. M St. P. R

Very Low Excursion Rates for State Firemen's Tourney

Excur sion tickets will be sold June 20 and 21 limited to return until June 24 inclusive. Apply to agents Chicago Northwestern Ry.

Rice Lake Wis Northwestern Chicago Northwestern Ry

Excursion Tickets to Milwaukee for Biennial Woodmen Meet

Excursion tickets to Milwaukee via the Northwestern Line will be sold June 16 to 22 with favorable return limits on account of the Biennial Meeting of Modern Woodmen. Apply to agents Chicago &.

Milwaukee Wis Chicago & Northwestern Ry

Fasted Forty Five Days Ready to Do It Again

J Austin Shaw of Borough Park Brooklyn, after a 9160 hour fast, claims his long abstinence cured many illnesses. He prepared gradually per a health treatise by C Haskell and says his health improved during the forty five day period as observed at his home. His physician notes he remained over sixty in the record, with bright eyes and a ruddy complexion.

New York J. Austin Shaw Borough Park Brooklyn C. Haskell

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