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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1905

Page

2

State Letter Carriers Convenes Tomorrow in City

The Letter Carriers state convention opens tomorrow with reception on the committee led by President Werner Delegate Koblitz and carriers Kevin and Sam Roden. Activities include a carriage drive, business sessions, a Mississippi launch ride, and a chartered car trip to Myrick Park for an elaborate supper ending at the Bijou.

Werner Koblitz Kevin Sam Roden Mississippi Myrick Park

Woman Struck by Train on Trestle Near Milwaukee Tracks

An unknown woman was struck by a C. B. & Q. passenger engine on a trestle south of the Milwaukee crossing. She was only slightly touched, frightened, and rolled down the embankment but was practically unhurt.

Milwaukee Tracks

First Fight Over Decession In Stockholm Saloon

A traveling man reports a brawl in a Minneapolis saloon blamed on Norway Sweden separation. Several men fought while police stood by laughing. blue eyes and intoxication noted in the melee.

Norway Sweden Stockholm Minneapolis

Ramblers Beat Badgers After Gridiron at George Street Grounds

The Ramblers defeated the Badgers of the south side on George Street grounds by 7 to 5. Onalaska beat the Nationals 4 to 2 on Indian Hill diamond yesterday. Vought-Berger Co. and the Regulars did not play yesterday.

Ramblers Badgers George Street Onalaska Nationals Indian Hill Vought-Berger Co

Union shoot ing case in Philadelphia leads to bail for 41

Forty one members of the National Structural Iron Workers and Bridge Builders union, jailed for involvement in the shooting of William Joyce during a meeting, are released on $1,000 bail each. Joyce is improving and may recover. Police pursue facts while Joyce and defendants stick to the original claim that a doorkeeper named Chetwood fired the shot.

Philadelphia National Structural Iron Workers and Bridge Builders’ Union William Joyce Joyce Chetwood

Children to Make First Communion at St James Church

A large number of children will receive their first communion at St James church next Sunday morning. The event marks a significant religious milestone for families in the parish community.

St. James Church

Wisconsin Lighting Plant advances with brickwork progress

News brief notes the Wisconsin Lighting Power plant nearing operation as brickwork begins. Other items include Myrtle Nelson visiting from Rockland, a stalled water supply, and local residents Daniel Moore C Wittenberg Charles Williams Rev A Tangen Hulda Albrecht moving or visiting.

Thomas & Phalon Coal Company Wisconsin Lighting & Power Myrtle Nelson Rockland Charles Street C. Wittenberg St. Francis Hospital Avon Street Charles Williams Warren Williams Burlington Road Rev. A. Tangen Minneapolis Chippewa Falls Ed. Forss Kane Street Hulda Albrecht la Crosse High School Hokah, Minn Portland Oregon

Delegates to Seventh State Convention of Catholic Foresters Named

Delegates from twenty courts of the Catholic Order of Foresters plan to attend the seventh state convention in La Crosse starting Tuesday. The list includes Daniel F. Ryan No. 67 and several others from courts 71 to 1189, with Langhoff, Weske, Grant among named attendees. The convention closes Wednesday with a sacred concert and social session.

Order of Foresters la Crosse Order Daniel F. Ryan F. J. Carroll John E. McMahon Thomas J. Callen A. B. Elblein B. Lammers Michael Rohan William Clancey John Langhoff P. P. Westenberg Charles Herman John Schindler William Slattery J. J. Hilbert Gustav Weske R. J. Grant Gustave Weske South Milwaukee R. J. Stewart Cudahy John Brennan St. Francis Jooseph Gross

Wisconsin and Harvard Granted Oxford Credit Privilege

Oxford University convocation decrees grant all Wisconsin junior and senior students full credit with advanced standing at Oxford. This links Wisconsin as an affiliated university alongside Harvard, simplifying entry for foreign students. Richard F. Scholz, class of 1903 from Milwaukee, already attends Oxford under a Rhodes scholarship.

Madison Wis University of Wisconsin Oxford University University of Oxford Harvard Oxford Wisconsin Richard F. Scholz Milwaukee English University

Wisconsin suspends four football players over board payments

Four veteran Wisconsin football players Richard Kemp George Jones Albion Findlay and Floyd Clark were suspended for defying athletics officials by not paying the $3 weekly board charge while at the training table. Cum mings the star pitcher also left over the issue as students discuss appealing to the board of regents.

Madison Wis University of Wisconsin Charles S. Slichter George F. Downer Slichter Downer Richard Kemp Rush George W. Jones Albion G. Findlay Wisconsin Ne Dispatch Floyd M. Clark Cummings Findlay Clark Phil King Williams Stagg Yost Kemp Jones Board of Regents

Madison to pave streets around capitol in demand

Madison moves to lay asphalt around the capitol park after years of failed efforts. The common council will act in two weeks, despite legal challenges from Prof Slichter the Bowman estate and the Wadison Traction Co. Public sentiment favors the paving as a legislature demanded. The state senate also faced a heated debate over a proposed employee bill.

Madison Wis Capitol Park Capitol Square Prof. Slichter Bowman Estate Wadison Traction Company P. L. Spooner Knoff Senate

Ravndahl Promoted to Alaska Consulate

G. B. Ravndahl, former assistant consul at Beirut, Syria, has been promoted to the consulate at Dawson City, Alaska. Ravndahl served seven years in Syria before returning to this country.

G. B. Ravndahl Beirut Syria Dawson City Alaska Mr. Ravndahl Coun

Ravndahl Promoted. Notified While Home in Sioux Falls

He has been at his Sioux Falls home where he learned of the promotion yesterday. Ravndahl is known in La Crosse, having visited with Rev. H. G. Magelsson and given a lecture there.

Sioux Falls S. D Ravndahl la Crosse H. G. Magelsson

Burglar Collides With Woman in Farm Home Break In

A burglar broke into Otis Percifal’s farm residence near Frankfort Indiana. He woke Percifal and tried to flee but ran into Ada Myers who, aroused, rose and collided with him at her door. She was badly injured in the fall as the burglar escaped.

Frankfort Ind Otis Percifal Mui Percifal Parciful Ada Myers

Swedish Lutherans to King Oscar Express Sympathy

The Augustana synod meeting in Oscar, Iowa, with 225,000 members, sent a cable to King Oscar of Sweden and Norway expressing sympathy over the kingdom's troubles. The message pleads for a peaceful settlement and prays for divine guidance for the king.

Friday and Saturday Excursion Rates to Devils Lake Wis

Excur sion tickets to this summer resort are on sale Fridays and Saturdays with return allowed until the Monday after. Enjoyable outing without business disruption. Apply to agents Chicago & North Western Ry.

Devils Lake Wis Chicago & North Western Ry

Mrs Ed Engebretsen Returns From Visit

Mrs Ed Engebretsen has returned from a few days visit with her husband at West Salem.

Ed. Engebretsen West Salém

German Traveler Convention Praises Oshkosh Band

A Tribune letter from W. B. S. reports the German view of a Oshkosh convention. The writer praises Dana’s Band and delegates, notes Mayor Billy T’s lively bid, and describes attendees, ladies’ gowns, a grand ball, and the supper. Several named locals and performers are highlighted.

Oshkosh Dana Billy T Mit I. O. U. Mit Billy Aboud Grand Council Vic la Crosse Frank Dana Effy von Jack Stryker Schust von Vord Moore Gee, Kumber Frank Sisson Martin Ellingson Hanson John Pahlin Mrs. Hanson

Trust has Been Acquired

Paul Morton, secretary of the navy, is chosen head of the Equitable Life Assurance Society. Hyde estate stock on the new board includes ex President Cleveland and George Westinghouse. Justice Morgan J. O'Brien has joined. Morton wins backing from August Belmont and Brayton Ives. He plans to resign the navy post by July 1 before assuming duties.

New York Paul Morton Navy Equitable Life Assurance Society Hyde Estate Cleveland George Westinghouse Morgan J. O’brien Morton August Belmont Brayton Ives Alexander Society

Fight on for $60,000,000 Will Contest in Philadelphia

Judge Ashman orders Anna Walker to show cause why appeals from probate of William Weightman’s will should not be sustained. The fight targets the large estate valued at $60 million left to Anna, contest led by Jonesister, alleging prior marriage issues and family refusals influenced the will.

Philadelphia Ashman Orphans’ Court Anna Walker Nee Weightman Register of Wills William Weightman Abraham Weightman Jonesister William Weightman, Jr Weightman

Devil Wagon In Storm

Three autoists drown and two escape death by inches when a touring car veers near the Rush Street draw and plunges into the river. William H. Hoops Jr. loses sight of the danger signal after a day of revelry as bystanders warn of the peril. Drowned: W Hartley, Jerome G Kurtzman, and Mrs Jerome G Kurtzman.

Chicago Rush Street Auditorium Annex Bismarck Garden William H. Hoops, Jr W. Hartley Jerome G. Kurtzman

Low excursion fares to Asbury Park via B&O Railroad

Chicago to Asbury Park N J and return 21 35 tickets valid for travel June 29 to July 2 with return by August 3 extension stopovers in New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington through sleeping cars to Asbury Park Baltimore and return 1800 tickets valid July 2 3 4 return by August 31 extension stopover Washington circulars available from R C Haase W T P A St Paul Minn B Austin G P A Chicago consult nearest ticket agent for details

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Chicago Asbury Park N. J New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington R. C. Haase St. Paul Minn B. Austin

La Crosse Tribune Endorsement for Dependable Reading

The La Crosse Tribune is presented as a trustworthy newspaper to subscribe to, described as the paper you want for reliable reading. It emphasizes dependability and value in its presentation as a local daily.

The la Crosse Tribune

Notice to Printers and Binders for La Crosse County Jobs

Committee for printing and binding invites bids for county job printing and binding through June 18 1906 with sealed bids for proceedings of the county board of supervisors. Bids to be received until 3 pm June 16 at the county clerk’s office. Bonds required for faithful performance. Dated La Crosse Wis June 7 1905. Oscar H Hall Geo J Ritte Mike McHugh.

la Crosse Tnt Bounty Board of Supervisors R To & Sect Wis Sin Oscar H. Hal Geo. J. Ritte Mike McHugh

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