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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1905
Page
8
Green Bay Wis June 9 Chan Pease won a pitchers battle by stealing home in the ninth to beat La Crosse 4 to 3. Pease faced Lynch after Jones left in the ninth and drew four walks. Batteries Rosinsky Smith Jones Lynch Hawley and Dodge.
Beloit college duo Perring and Wheeler starred as Beloit defeated Oshkosh 6 to 2 yesterday. Batteries Heimerl Buckwater for Beloit and Diamond Dolan for Oshkosh. In another game Freeport topped Wausau 6 to 3 under rough grounds with 300 in attendance.
A reader defends Ramsey in the Hawley Ramsey dispute, disputing errors charged to Ramsey, praising his fair scoring, and accusing the editor of bias. The writer notes players complain about scoring rules and asserts Ramsey made a muffed throw but deserves credit for his performance.
The statement accuses another person of giving incorrect coaching to the scorer and sharing improper dope. The message notes that someone else delivered misleading information to the author, A. W. Keyes.
Miss Amelia Thorson married Earl Roberts of Albion and Miss Thorson from La Crosse at the groom’s grandparents home in Black River Falls. The ceremony, conducted by Rev. C. M. Keach, occurred Monday at noon with relatives present. A wedding supper followed with an evening reception and dancing.
The Browns baseball team travels to Galesville next Sunday to face a formidable opponent that has defeated La Crosse and the league leaders this season, signaling a tough matchup for the city squad.
Flooding along the Black River after heavy north storms washes away the iron bridge at Melrose and washes out Northwestern tracks at Lytle. Rivermen say water is at a twenty year high while haylands are torn, roads submerged near Hunter's bridge, and farmers move stock from bottom lands.
Sparta state school officers launched a city campaign to place many infant wards into homes. A list of babies is available and the officers guarantee the names as represented, inviting personal investigations by interested parties.
The La Crosse public bath awarded a contract to George Volz of this city to build two safety cribs. His bid of 245 dollars was the only proposal submitted.
An illustrated folder titled Short Jaunts for Busy People offers a detailed map and hundreds of facts about nearby resorts accessible via the Northwestern Line. Sent postpaid on receipt of 2 cents postage by W. B. Kniskern, P. T. M., Chicago, Illinois.
WM Scherrer manager of the Browns Basketball Club replies to Athletes, saying they will not play for a $40 purse split 40 and 60 percent. He demands grounds or a reasonable purse under signed season agreement with the La Crosse professional baseball association and challenges Athletes to contact him directly for a game.
The Tribune reports on a pressing La Crosse issue with focus on community impact and statements from local officials. Details highlight public reaction and potential consequences for residents and businesses.
The Rev. Dr. J. K. Fowler returned from assisting at the thirty fifth anniversary of the New Amsterdam Presbyterian church. He has officiated at three different anniversaries in the last three weeks.
Mrs Mollie Kiessel bach sues Mrs Carl Kiesselbach in county court for 15 dollars claimed for board. The defendant counterclaims for similar wages. The suit is expected to reveal domestic troubles as a feature of the case.
The Rev. Father Hofer, once at St. Joseph's Ridge Catholic church, was found in a secluded monastery fifteen miles from Dubuque after a week on the run. He denied the charges brought by Miss Bertha Taylor and agreed to return to La Crosse. Hofer had bought a ticket to East Dubuque before capture. Undersheriff William Scott led the effort.
Madison reports leading lawmakers optimistic the session will finish by Saturday with adjournment by June 14 as bills remain under debate. The rate commission bill lingers, with governor ready to appoint and seek senate confirmation, while the mortgage tax, convention delegate election, and anti-lobby measures face key fights.
LADYSMITH Wis June 9 Contrary to a report Cameron dam had not gone out at noon yesterday Ray Page tender of the Shaw dam said today that the Cameron dam has not gone out but that the Shaw dam is in imminent danger The alleged statement of Officer Appleby of Janesville that John F Dietz is a coward is laughed at here in view of the fact that half a dozen details of officers have gone after him and he still holds the dam Dietz's friends here say that he has plenty of courage and a good reputation besides he has the sympathy of the people.
The Tribune asserts it is the sole La Crosse newspaper confronting policies it says harm the public, challenging rival outlets and local officials. The clash centers on editorial stance and perceived bias affecting community welfare.
Smoke and flames issued from beneath a motor car on the Aurora Elgin and Chicago third rail line as it sped toward Chicago. The train, carrying about fifty passengers, halted at Maywood where riders alighted. Firefighters and crew extinguished the blaze as the motorman accelerated to safety.
Boston, June 8 A group of prominent cotton manufacturers and New England agents protest to President Roosevelt over immigration officials detaining three nephews and a niece of the Governor of Shanghai. The travelers from the Ivernia faced delays for missing photographs despite valid credentials, each posting a $50 bond to gain release. The incident sparks concern among exporters and Chinese merchants about potential boycotts and trade retaliation.
SODAY SEMA reports livestock receipts from Edwards-Wood Co. Chicago on June 9 with hogs at 23 000 left over 3 723 and a market steady from yesterday. Light hogs 3 20 to 5 40 cheddar 460 to 5 40 mixed 5 15 to 45 rough 4 60 to 5 20. Omaha hogs 9 000 cattle 1 008 sheep 1 000 and Kansas City hogs 13 000 cattle 1 000 sheep 200. Corn Duluth flax futures show July 1 40 to 1 43 Oct 1 26 to 1 26 1 20.
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