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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1906
Page
1
A La Salle woman pressing for part of the Ensel estate asserts a common law marriage with the deceased landlord Gus Ensel and seeks the building as heirloom. She has refused a $2,300 cash settlement and remains in possession as the Ensel estate, valued at about $25,000, could involve thousands of dollars.
Senator Millard, chair of the Canal committee, backs a lock canal at an 85 foot level claiming costs run over 150 million dollars less than a sea level plan and that project time would be shorter. The San Francisco delegation seeking aid will get a House Appropriations hearing tomorrow.
London June 13 report: thirty-five sickness cases and six deaths in Hull suburbs tied to consumption of frozen meat from Argentina. Authorities warn residents while investigations continue into the meat import source and distribution.
In Indianapolis a National Editorial association poll finds Republicans favor Roosevelt and Democrats favor Bryan for president in 1968. All parties push tariff revision. In St Petersburg Bryan arrived to study the Russian situation and plan to meet diverse opinions. He will visit the Douma tomorrow.
Commander S. Sisson of the William McKinley post was acquitted after the examining committee led by Deputy Commander F. A. Copeland found the charges not sustained by the evidence. The result was as expected.
Smoke rose from the rear of the Batavian bank building where Adam Forschler's cigar shop and Leibold's music store share space. Firefighters from Central station contained a lean-to blaze tied to a storage area. cause suspected to be wiring with boys smoking ruled out. loss deemed nominal.
Contractor Burt Meade and partner William Levy escaped a dangerous fall on a steep Granddad bluff descent when a harness failed a horse ran. Meade suffered a dislocated shoulder and facial lacerations while Levy sustained a head cut and other injuries. Both men prink today, appearing about town banged up but alive.
In Cynthiana Kentucky on June 13, Curtis Jettson, sentenced to life for the murder of James B. Marcum and the death by murder of James Cockrill, claims the conspirators include Judge Hargis and Ed Callahan while exonerating Senator Hargis. A factory job notice for La Crosse Cracker and Candy seeks girls.
United States Marshal Mersey and deputies seized Sikeston Missouri brothers Charles M and W R Smith and Charles M Smith Jr on charges they forced enslaved workers to toil on a 2000 acre plantation under guard without pay. Additional Smith family members were said to be in the South as marshals plan further arrests of guards.
In Chicago on June 13 Dowie resumed testimony describing his rise in the Zion church and his ambitions. He recalled a paralytic stroke last fall and said he believed death would come but woke to find himself alive, leaving him disgusted.
King Haakon the seventh begins a coronation journey en route to ceremonies, stopping at towns and joining in festivities as William H. Waglebo and Miss Tillie Will of Chicago wed last night, officiated by Rev. J. K. Fowler.
President Elliott denies a resignation rumor about manager Pink Hawley and says the tale stems from hostile individuals. The article notes police presence at upcoming games and promises stricter control of violent conduct in the grandstand. Officers will be admitted in uniform or with visible badges at the park.
Springfield June 13 The supreme court attaches Harvey Bradford a railroad claim agent accused of attempting to extort 10 000 from heirs in the Hudson will case in Clay county and of attempting to corrupt the court one of ten corrupt Illinois court cases noted in dispatches
Fanny Jones, described as a common drunk, appeared in police court as the sole figure on the docket. The case centers on an unauthorized entry into the tombs, with the proceedings noting the unusual nature of the act and Jones's status as the only defendant.
Readable fragments mention John W Gane and Osborne Cook with a Wisconsin context. The text is incomplete but indicates a possible personal or local note referencing these individuals and place names.
The G. A. R. department encampment in Marinette elects officers led by Commander John W. Gane and Senior Vice Commander Jason K. Wright. New appointments include Medical Director Dr. F R Garlock, Chaplain O A Britton, and trustees for the Wisconsin Veterans' Home. Delegates to the National Encampment are named with alternates listed. Comrade Collins Bishop introduced as oldest member. The encampment adjourned after installation by Philip Cheek.
A man calling himself Seldom Seen, T. F. Mead of Mississippi fame, attempted to burn Houston Minnesota after deportation from La Crosse. He burned two barns, was stopped by city marshal Connor, then shipped to Caledonia for arson hearings. He awaits circuit court trial in Houston County jail. He carried about $50 cash and a $50 bank certificate in La Crosse days prior.
Fair tonight and Thursday with light frost in lowlands. Coolest around 50 and warmest near 72 with a 4 mph wind. The upper river remains stationary then rises slightly below Wabasha. Stage of water 10.0, up 0.2.
The Mexican Plantation promoters Michael Funk E A Funk Albert P Funk Charles T Seiler R R Schaettle William S Beck Eman L Beck and William Funk face a circuit court complaint alleging fraud and deceit. Accused of a land scam selling Mexican land for far more than its value, pocketing commissions and stock, and gifting shares to investors to entrench the scheme. Damages sought total 100000 with plaintiffs alleging illicit profits of at least 16000 from stock sales.
In Richmond on June 11, burglars entered the home of Robert F. English. His wife died of fright as thieves escaped with $600 worth of powers.
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