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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1905

Page

4

Ramsey Hawley controversy eyed by Tribune column

The Tribune critique centers on the Ramsey Hawley dispute, noting Ramsey's varying performance with Hawley in the box and suggesting Ramsey may seek Hawley's job. The piece defends official scorer Mr. Keyes and argues for direct action to address alleged issues in Ramsey's record with comparisons across other players.

Keyes Ramsey-Hawley Ramsey Hawley Jones Dodge Lynch

The Light Trust Lets Lights Go Out During Convention

The Light Trust showed its public spirit last night by letting the lights go out while convention guests tried to find their way about the city.

The Light Trust

Travelers Go Dry as Oshkosh Delegation Stranded

The Tribune received a telegram from a Travelers party enroute to the Oshkosh state convention reporting severe thirst at Horicon Wis where trains failed to move them. The message notes the group was hungry and “So dry we are spitting cinders even the mayor” with all under control.

Horicon Oshkosh the Tribune Hobison, Wis

Gale College to Celebrate Fiftieth Anniversary in Galesville

Arrangements are set for Gale College fifty year celebration at Galesville on Friday June 16. The day runs 10:30 to evening with services sermon by Bishop A K Sagen Whitehall addresses by H A Anderson W S Wadleigh and Bishop Halvorsen plus a brass band concert and a ball game with an outside team. Many prominent Norwegian Lutherans are expected.

Gale College Galesville Assembly Hall A. K. Sagen la Crosse College Brass Band H. A. Anderson Whitehall W. S. Wadleigh Halvorsen Westby

Beveridge May Or May Not Visit Wisconsin This Summer

Senate leader Albert J. Beveridge reports doubt about an extra session of Congress after a long White House talk on public policy. He aims to spend the summer camping in Wisconsin after a three week voyage and Indianapolis visit with his cousin E L McLain.

Washington Congress Albert J. Beveridge Indianapolis Beveridge E. L. McLain Wisconsin

Henry James Addresses Bryn Mawr Graduates

Philadelphia June 9 Henry James the novelist was guest of honor and speaker at Bryn Mawr college commencement. He urged tidy speech and perfect tone noting newspapers and schools influence speech, criticizing newspapers as crude eruptions of type and roaring like monsters.

Philadelphia Henry James Bryn Mawr College James

Thugs Overdid Their Job in Edgar County Bank Wreck

The Edgar County National Bank on the north side of Paris Illinois public square was wrecked by dynamite at 4 AM. The blast also damaged Bradshaw's jewelry store and Wetzel's shoe store next to the bank. The bank vault and a small safe were overturned but intact. Bookkeeper W. Juntgen sustained a broken arm from a brick thrown by the explosion. Bank officers announce they have resumed business.

Paris Ill Edgar County National Bank Bradshaw’s Jewelry Wetzel W. Juntgen

Thompson Takes 500000 Volts In Public Demonstration

In Lynn Massachusetts on June 9 Professor Elihu Thompson entered a high frequency current experiment to prove that electrical force is not dangerous when properly handled. A spark flashed from his fingertips as two incandescent lights two feet away lit up, illuminating the scene for the Boston Commercial Club audience.

Lynn Mass Elihu Thompson Commercial Club Boston Thompson

Thirteen are Hurt in a Wreck

Wreck of fast Grand Trunk train No 3 near Davison Michigan injures many passengers. No fatalities reported though several are seriously hurt including Mrs Cora Waltrous of Roxbury Mass and George Button of Grand Rapids with multiple injuries. Others named include A M Spaulding Rumney Mass Mrs James Sherman Topeka Kan and J L Christie West Newton Mass among several more.

Flint Mich Grand Trunk Railroad Chicago Here Davison Cora Waltrous Roxbury Mass George C. Button Grand Rapids E. Hart Henry J. L. Christie West Newton N. Hamshin Boston George Toole Battle Creek

Blackout Hits City Residence District During Convention

Crowds visiting the city caused a nightly blackout in the residence section with lights failing for at least two hours around 10 PM. Citizens and taxpayers fund the light trust whether power is on or off, leaving streets and homes unseen in near total darkness.

Light Trust

Death of Marcus M. Post Hotelman at Black River Falls

Marcus M. Post of Black River Falls died Sunday night June 4 at 59 years of age after a two week illness from Brights disease. He owned Freeman House and served in Co I, 2nd Wisconsin Cavalry during the Civil War. He leaves a widow Fannie M. Freeman and children Frank Lee Hazel, plus siblings S S Post C C Post. Funeral services were held at Freeman House conducted by Rev. F H Stubbs with G A R members in attendance.

M. M. Post Black River Falls Night Sargeant S. S. Post Marcus M. Post Freeman House Bright F. H. Stubbs Eau Claire Huron County Ohio J. T la Crosse Co. I 2Nd Wisconsin Cavalry Jackson County Fannie M. Freeman Frank Lee Miss Hazel C. C. Atwater Onalaska S. S C. C la Crescent C. O Claud Post

Schwenker Wins City Prize Essay For Patriotism

Calvin Schwenker of this city won the prize offered by the Women’s Relief Corps for the best essay on subjects including Our Schools Our Flag Patriotism. The contest showcases local student talent in civic topics and community service themes.

Calvin Schwenker The Women’s Relief Corps

Startling Out Pianos Prices Sale on Bargains

An advertisement promotes a limited piano sale with cabinet grand and drawing room pianos offered well below regular prices. Pianos normally $250 to $350 are reduced to $155 to $285, aiming to entice customers before the sale ends and highlighting diverse makes and finishes.

Special Piano Sale Tomorrow at Bergh Piano Co

Tomorrow only, many Standard Made Piano Players used in warerooms with varying cases priced $115 to $140, regular $250. Call to view Mammoth Stock. all instruments guaranteed perfect and world renowned. One price and small profit with flexible terms. Sale closes June 16. Bergh Piano Company at Fourth and Jay Streets open evenings.

Distinguished Citizens Honored With Gold Medal Prize

The top awards include Calvin Schwenker in Good Citizenship with 92, George Garret for Patriotism at 96, and Giles Doud for Our Flag at 86. Schwenker will receive a solid gold medal as the prize. Get the Bijou habit you’ll enjoy it.

Calvin Schwenker George Garret Giles Doud Mr. Schwenker

Opportunities at Oacoma South Dakota

The town of Oacoma in Lyman County lies on the Missouri river opposite Chamberlain. With the Lyman county extension of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway the town will become a distributing shipping point for a region larger than Vermont. A town lot sale is planned around June 1 offering investment chances.

Oacoma Lyman County South Dakota Missouri River Chamberlain Chicago, Milwaukee

More Claims Filed Against Bigelow

Milwaukee reporter describes bankruptcy actions against Frank G. Bigelow. Guy L. Cole of Neck City Missouri issued two notes for 500 and 1000 dollars on June 25 1900 and pledged his insurance policy as security, which the referee may cancel. The street railway company seeks 20.80 for April light. Marine National Bank claims three notes totaling 30000 secured by farm, stock, and cooperative shares with further notes due 1903 1905 and 190? continuation notes listed.

Milwaukee Wis Guy L. Cole Neck City Frank G. Bigelow Street Railway Company Marine National Bank Perel St. Paul Avenue Imment Association First National Bank

Bank officials deny war rants issued by state officers

Fred Vogel Jr president of the First National Bank with Charles F Pfister and George P Miller attorney denied that any war rants for Frank G Bigelow had been issued by state officers at their request.

Fred Vogel, Jr First National Bank Charles F. Pfister George P. Miller Frank G. Bigelow

Excursion Tickets for Oshkosh Meeting Go On Sale

The C M and St P railroad will offer round trip excursion tickets to Oshkosh for the Commercial Travelers meeting on June 9 and 16 at 6.30. Tickets on sale June 8 and 9 good for return until June 12, 1905.

C. M St. P. Ry Oshkosh

Very Low Rates to United Commercial Travelers' Meet

Very low excursion rates to the United Commercial Travelers meeting in Oshkosh Wisconsin via the Northwestern Line. Tickets sold June 8 and 9 with return limit June 12 inclusive. Apply to agents Chicago Northwestern Ry.

United Commercial Travelers Oshkosh, Wis Northwestern Chicago & Northwestern Ry

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