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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1905
Page
4
The Milwaukee Journal argues against Henry James and his ornate English style. It cites his North American Review pieces and contrasts them with plain direct writing that conveys wholesome thought.
Simon and Phillip Snell, ages 19 and 22, arrested in La Crosse last spring claiming to be from Minneapolis, were sentenced by United States Judge Quarles in Milwaukee to one year each in the Green Bay reformatory for passing counterfeit money. They acted with George Speciale and banker Bigelow, with Cody and another suspect aiding in capture. Youth and first offense led to a light sentence.
Excur sion tickets to Clear Lake Iowa sold Saturdays with return allowed until Monday. Apply to agents Chicago and Northwestern railway.
Local notice reports a found cow with ownership reclaim due at 420 Main. Owner may retrieve by paying for the ad.
Rural mail carrier John Lewars of Hamburg Pennsylvania reports bluebirds repeatedly tried to nest in the mailbox at J F Rentschler's home near Lenhartsville. After weeks of chase the birds finished a brood of four, prompting the post office to relocate the mailbox to a fencepost while a new receptacle was installed.
Miranda Squires of Columbus Indiana a devout spiritualist plans a telephone at a relative’s headstone near Peru Indiana She says she has long conversed with the dead at the grave and that a pole mounted phone will summon the spirit to answer when she calls.
The Tribune presents itself as the sole La Crosse newspaper committed to the welfare of residents. It emphasizes serving community concerns and representing people’s interests through its reporting and editorial stance.
John C. Driscoll appears before the grand jury after repeated subpoenas to discuss alleged payments to labor leaders during strike settlements. State's Attorney Healy calls money to labor leaders for bribery evidence worthless for indictments, but probes may pursue conspiracy. A nine clause settlement proposal for the Teamsters strike suggests terms on work, wages, vacancies, and open shop, with no union emblem wear.
A party of German Russian colonists from Nief Russia purchased 4000 acres of timber land on Lake Namakagon eight miles east of Cable Wisconsin. They plan to relocate from Kiev and settle on the land with each 40 acre plot to include a farm house. A 40 acre lake shore tract is reserved for village platting by the colony.
In Terre Haute Indiana on a June 15 accident at the Highland mill of the Republic Iron and Steel company three Roumanian laborers were injured when a carbonated water tank in the scrap pile exploded. They were cutting the tank with steam shears unaware it was still charged. one of the injured is reported as likely to die.
Mrs George Campbell, wife of a rancher four miles west of Tucumcari New Mexico, became insane and used a rifle to drive her husband away. She then killed her five children and took her own life. The incident occurred on June 15.
The Tri State Medical association of Iowa Illinois and Missouri has voted to support a stringent pure food law. The Burlington Iowa dispatch notes the alliance urges strong regulatory measures to ensure safe and accurately labeled foods.
General Absalom Baird retired U S Army and former major general of volunteers who served in the Spanish war died near Relay Maryland. In Silesia unseasonable weather with snow delays and damages to country produce.
In Edwardsville Illinois on June 15 two prisoners who beat Sheriff William Powers and seized keys escaped the Jersey county jail. The sheriff’s wife raised the alarm and Mayor Daniels formed a posse. the pair were recaptured about two hours later.
In Fairbury Illinois on June 15 the Dominy memorial library opened to the public with impressive dedicatory exercises. City business paused and an evening reception closed the festivities. The library is a gift from the late L B Dominy. Herbert Powell presented keys and deed to Mayor E A Agard representing the citizens.
The steamship Alameda delivered a box of snakes including rattlers for a Honolulu zoo exhibit. Officials blocked landing as Hawaii has no snakes and policy aims to keep them out. Collector Stackable ordered all reptiles killed before entry.
Hannibal reports the danger from the flood is past and the Mississippi River is falling. Levees held, though inundation damage in lowlands was heavy with little damage in Hannibal. At Quincy the river falls rapidly and Louisiana Missouri sees gradual subsidence.
In Madison on June 15 the Wisconsin assembly approved the Stout bill by 55 to 24, prohibiting liquor licenses within 306 feet of schoolhouses. All saloons inside this radius must close after 1908. The senate rejected a bill on franchise definitions and stock regulations.
An account from Commissioner MacGiffin recalls a Chinese warship at the Yalu clash with Japanese forces in 1904. The Chih Yuen took heavy fire, listing and sinking after attempting to ram. Captain Tang Shi Chen and his dog are cited in a dramatic yet contested tale of survival and fate at sea.
A guide noting how many of a husband’s cards to leave when visiting a married couple and a widow host’s rule for leaving one card. It discusses calling from inviting homes, returning first calls promptly, and letting good taste determine intervals between visits as social circles grow.
A local ad touts a wide selection of wedding rings in all shapes and sizes. Customers are urged to visit the shop to explore options and find the perfect band.
In Grant Duff's diary a witty scene shows Li Hang Chang dining with a Swedish traveler. Asked about Sweden, the guest extols its charms, and Li responds with a sly fantasy to tell the Russian emperor to take Sweden, signaling candor and humor.
A chairman asks a somber foreigner what he would charge for a speech about Russia. The Russian responding quotes escalating rates: seventy five dollars for three quarters of an hour, fifty dollars for an hour and a quarter, and twenty dollars for two hours.
A brief exchange notes a lieutenant praising a horse bought from the speaker last week. The buyer remarks the horse could carry its head higher, joking that better posture will come once payment is made.
Amateur performers will be showcased at the Bijou Theater tomorrow evening as part of the fine vaudeville program.
La Crosse Order of Nation al Association of Stationary Engineers held a large annual picnic and excursion last Sunday. C A Krebaum photographed the event and copies will be mailed to out of town visitors. The committee reports the affair was one of the greatest financially and socially. A photo shows the ball game ending five to the engineers' favor, described as the day’s feature.
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