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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
4
Publication details show carrier and mail edition notes with second class matter status and post office data. It lists special representatives in Chicago and New York and annual editor rates, along with office location at Marquette.
The article questions if Dana's Third Regiment band concerts are best for the public and for the street car company. It notes Sunday concerts in a park please attendees, but weekday evening concerts in suburban park draw few. It suggests moving evening concerts downtown in Court House Park to boost attendance and profits.
The Tribune argues for stronger game-day order after a hawkish clash in the grandstand. It urges directors to hire real police, eject abusive fans, and hold players and spectators to accountability. The piece warns against private violence and calls for safer, respectful crowds to support the home team.
A historical La Crosse Tribune column cites Supreme Court justice elect Timlin at Ripon College critiquing muckraking while noting advertisers reach 20 000 daily readers. It also mentions Cargill papers, the beef trust, Plantations tale, Big Three life insurers, and a call for the board of trade to visit the baseball park to boost enterprise.
A notice from the Osseo Recorder seeks a young lady to learn printing and assist with household duties with board and room, small initial pay, and at least a sixth grade education. Call or write to the editor at once.
A Milwaukee case seeks a court order to inspect Equitable Life Insurance Company books over fraud allegations by a policy holder. The man seeks $13 000 on a semi annual policy. the company offers $0 122 70. The agent contends disclosure would cripple the entire Equitable operation.
Eye sight expert appears at Doerflinger’s offering services to improve vision for Gov. Johnson. Local patrons attend demonstration and discuss new lens techniques.
Rev A W Exans of Plainfield Illinois the chief witness before the grand jury investigating abuses at the Kankakee insane asylum was reported kidnapped but the report was groundless He said he was in Chicago on personal business and could not say when he would return to Kankakee
A party of about twenty operators from the Wisconsin Telephone company enjoyed an auto ride last evening. They traveled along the Mormon Coulee road for a supper at a farm house then returned through the city to Onalaska and back home about 9 30. All enjoyed the evening.
Mrs. Ella Davis of 1717 Main Street underwent surgery at La Crosse hospital for an unspecified condition. She is reported to be doing nicely and is expected to return home soon.
The Wisconsin league starts a four game set this afternoon with Freeport leading and La Crosse second. Green Bay travels to Oshkosh and Eau Claire visits Wausau as fans expect the series to draw large crowds and decide early leadership.
In Peoria Chief Charles A. Wilson promised to send an officer after a band of bad boys who interrupted a ward school basketball practice. Seven young women kissed the chief in gratitude for his pledge to provide protection.
Nickola Kou mans, imperial agricultural attaché of the German empire, begins examining northern Wisconsin cut-over timber lands to select farming tracts for a large German colony if a satisfactory report is sent to Berlin. He was dispatched by the Kaiser and is based in Superior, Wisconsin.
Mrs George Bamforth aged 30 wife of Colonel George Bamforth a retired capitalist killed herself at their home in Independence Missouri by shooting. She had been in ill health. Colonel Bamforth formerly served as president of the Independence Gas Company.
The twentieth annual convention of the state Bankers' association met in Cedar Rapids with 560 bankers present. The program featured remarks from President D. H. McKee and officer reports, plus an address by Hon. Robert B. Armstrong of New York.
Edward Saltsider, a former attendant, testified that patients at the Kankakee insane hospital were routinely knocked down and beaten to maintain discipline, describing a common practice observed on June 14 in Kankakee Illinois.
The Knights of the Modern Maccabees dedicated an $80,000 temple in Port Huron Michigan on a small park with a ninety nine year city lease. Thousands of members from Michigan attended along with guests Gov. Broward of Florida and Mayor Whitlock of Toledo.
Frost damaged growing crops across the northern peninsula Monday night. Escanaba recorded 35 degrees before dawn, the coldest June reading since 1875.
Dover Delaware June 14 Henry A Dupont Republican was elected United States senator by the Delaware legislature in joint session. The vote totaled 47 with Dupont 28 blank 18 and Addicks 1 all as recorded with 24 needed to choose.
Marcus Lee sustained a left hand injury last evening at the Button works when his hand was caught in a roller. Dr. Powell dressed the injured member for him.
CHICAGO AND NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY announces round trip excursion rates from all points July 12 to 29. Less than one fare for the round trip to Shoshoni Wyoming reservation border. The only all rail route to the reservation border. Registration dates July 16 to 31 at Shoshoni and Lander. Pamphlets with information maps and how to take up a home stead free on request to W B Kutiskern P T M Chicago Ill.
Low excursion fares apply June 25 to July 7 for round trips from all stations to San Francisco and Los Angeles. Three fast all electric trains daily to California include The Overland Limited to San Francisco and The Los Angeles Limited via Salt Lake Route. The China & Japan Fast Mail offers drawing room and tourist sleeping cars. Contact Chicago & North Western Ry agents for itineraries.
R A Gray of Oakville Indiana says ten years confined to bed due to kidney disease. He sought top medical care but only relief came after Foleys Kidney Cure. He reports it a Godsend and notes it is sold by O T Erhart.
The board of review for the city of La Crosse will meet at the city clerk office on June 25 1906 to review examine and correct assessment rolls for the year 1906. Dated La Crosse Wis June 13 1906.
Descriptive literature offers the Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley Double Track Route via Niagara Falls. Solid through trains, magnificent scenery promised. Request Geo. W. Vaux at Grand Trunk Railway System 135 Adams St Boston.
Dr George Powell is identified as a consulting physician and surgeon in the article. The piece highlights his medical role and professional status within the local health community.
Asset and liability snapshot for the State Bank of La Crosse Wisconsin dated April 6 1906. Resources include loans and discounts 649407.19 overdrafts 374.59 U S and other bonds securities 77665.90 banking house and fixtures 12000.00 Due from bank and in US items 0.00. Liabilities show capital stock 50000.00 surplus 26600.00 undivided profits 9980.34 total liabilities and capital 50142.53.
Bank report dated April 6 1906 shows resources loans and discounts 2 853 734 06 overdraft 1 745 17 U S bonds to secure circulation cash resources total 4 197 899 34. Liabilities include capital surplus undivided profits circulation deposits and United States Depositary.
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