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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1906
Page
8
APPLETON Wis June 13 The Kabat murder case nears a verdict as District Attorney Krugmeier reviews evidence for two and a half hours. Six witnesses impeach Mrs Puehler and Mrs Peck and question Kabat's presence at Green Bay and the McCarthy farm. The defense opens as the case heads to a jury this evening or early Thursday.
In Kenosha the Algonquin club hosted boxing bouts with Bennett of Chicago defeating Schrosbee in 90 seconds. Mahoney of Racine was chosen as Bennett’s next opponent, to meet Hugo Kelley of Chicago in Indianapolis, with a Kenosha fight set in a few weeks. Hertz stopped Connors in two rounds, Menzel forfeited to Stanton, Berg vs Johnson ended in a draw after six rounds, and Sorenson vs Moore also drew.
Portage-John Dryer, a local farmer, died when his wagon or vehicle ran away. He sustained fatal injuries and others nearby reported the incident shortly after it occurred. Authorities investigated the circumstances and notified family.
Two fine and valuable real estate listings on West Ave South and South Eighth Street advertise modern house with city hot water heat and barn. Another fine house with barn on South Ninth Street offers a east front view. These three are among many desirable properties for sale.
In Madison, Wisconsin, on June 13, prohibitionists begin their state convention in the assembly chamber with 1:45 p.m. adjournment. Rev. Dr. E. L. Eaton named temporary chairman. Homer L. Castle to give an address. Mrs Carrie Nation wired plans to speak. Mrs Castle active in Pennsylvania politics and graft exposure cited.
Milwaukee June 13 Senator La Follette urges friends to avoid pledging support in the gubernatorial contest until he arrives and can discuss his views. He calls the state situation critical and says enforcement of new laws requires careful handling. He plans to be in Madison soon after July 1.
In Oshkosh Wisconsin Judge Quarles sentenced Lizzie Cardish to life imprisonment at Fort Leavenworth for setting fire to the boys and girls school at the Indian reservation on January 17, 1905. Louisa Lammott, the other girl charged with arson, was discharged.
Paris June 13 public test of Walter Wellman's dirigible for the north pole expedition showed a 100 horsepower capacity, surpassing the 75 horsepower contract. Prince of Monaco praised the project and offered aid, as scientists hailed the airship as a major advance. Inflation delays paused tests, with further trials planned at Dane’s Island before the voyage.
Janesville Wis June 13 The Rock County Democratic convention scheduled for June 25 will instruct delegates to back William Jennings Bryan at the state convention. Local leaders Mayor Hutchinson ex county chairman Mouat and chairman Cunningham endorse the Nebraskan for congress.
Madison Wisconsin June 13 Freshmen and varsity eights will represent Wisconsin in the annual intercollegiate boat races at Poughkeepsie this year The freshmen will be taken instead of the four due to consistent work and lower expense A special coach baggage car and subs will accompany the crew with the boat shells.
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