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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1906
Page
5
Reverend E H Palechek of the German Lutheran church in Chaseburg visits city to urge business men to subscribe to relief for cyclone victims in Stoddard and nearby areas. He says many sufferers are penniless and helpless.
The Wisconsin League directors call for salaries to be trimmed to 1000 dollars per month by Friday. Freeport pays 1500 while La Crosse pays about 1100, with other clubs above the limit. Clubs have taken no steps to obey, and fans may push to raise the cap by at least 100 per month.
District Attorney Otto Bosshard argues that J B Hettinger bondsman for Dr Whipple must pay the $100 forfeit after Whipple fled before his osteopathy without license trial. Whipple was later arrested and brought back, but Bosshard says this does not change the case and action against the bondsman continues.
Twenty six La Crosse students will receive diplomas at the graduation exercises on June 23 in Germania hall. The high school principal released the list, including the June and February divisions, naming Miss Nellie Donald and Emma Fetz as part of the graduates.
Readable fragments list women Nellie Hebberd Helen Lavake Mary Maine Agnes Nelson Catherine Parker Cora Patterson Norma Reichelt Antoinette Sabelowitz Lillie Seilstad Bessie Simpson Gertrude Tausche Nettie Torrance Lois Wartinbece and men Bross Brownell Ray Dickinson George Kohn Ben Nelson Harry Newburg John Otten Fred Redfuss Charles Sutor Earl Tiffany Will Torrance Loyd Willsey in a civic notice.
Peter Ferguson of La Crescent sues the city of La Crosse via City Clerk Sieger and attorneys Raymond and Raymond. He seeks $500 for sand taken from his sand pit, used in road work between La Crosse and La Crescent, alleging contractor Cagendish acted without his knowledge or consent.
Carl Mueller proprietor of the Mueller hotel in Alma Wisconsin and a well known resident died at his hotel after a period of illness. He had planned to seek eastern medical advice. Death was attributed to heart disease.
Frank Stohr of Alma aged 15 drowned in the Mississippi while swimming with companions. He was a good swimmer but failed to surface after diving, possibly hitting a snag or cramping. He was a student at Alma High School and well liked. The body had not been recovered.
Grand Councillor Charles H Chamberlain sent a telegram to Congressman J J Esch praising the bankruptcy bill for travelers as the Senate passed it yesterday without amendment in La Crosse Wisconsin.
Charles F. Plaff purchased the splendid Farmington property formerly owned by Frank Hermann. The deed was recorded today and lists a consideration of 7125 dollars. The transfer is noted as the year’s most important real estate deal in Farmington.
Letters from Don Cameron sent to City Engineer Walter Wood praise La Crosse players Cameron Rebee and Dodge for excelling in field and bat. Cameron returns to second base and is seen as a rising big league prospect in Springfield. Bebee tops Chicago Nationals pitchers, while Dodge stars for Omaha in the Western League and may be recalled soon.
Local brief items list arrivals and visits including Mrs John O Toole of St Paul and Jack O Toole of the Bijou theatre. Mentions Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea ads and greetings from Milwaukee. Reports on church services, weddings, bridge repairs, theatre front design, and community happenings. Also notes packing for Fourth of July and electric wiring experts at 227 Main.
North side businessmen form a new bowling association plan to own and operate a private alley. They seek a Rose street site away from saloons after the Robarge alleys were sold to the Winona Y M C A and are now in use.
The Frohsinn Singing Society of this city travels to St. Paul for the German Saengerfest of the Northwest. The group rehearses frequently and aims to perform at the festival July 25 to 27. Quarters are reserved for the La Crosse party at The Arlington hotel. Attendance will include the full Frohsian society.
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