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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1907
Page
8
The Star mill dam on Duncan creek failed Thursday causing substantial damage and forcing a month long shutdown of the mill.
The Wisconsin United Commercial Travelers opened their state convention in Appleton with ideal weather. A 1,200 strong street parade led by Col. N. E. Morgan and aides, eight bands, and Milwaukee drum corps highlighted the day. M. J. Sullivan of Milwaukee expected to be reelected grand councilor, while Appleton men push for grand secretary Walter Ferguson. The group planned a Brighton Beach picnic and a ball and banquet last night at the Armory.
In Waukesha Wisconsin Judge A B Rogan visited a jail cell on the second floor to see a client among seven teens labeled holy jumpers serving ten days for disorderly conduct. The group initiated a noisy jumper meeting as the judge shouted to gain attention and was finally acknowledged by the turnkey.
Reverend Augustus Marshall Ayers, pastor of First Presbyterian in Oshkosh, denounces the Eagles convention revelry as a Saturnalia of debauchery. He condemns Wednesday night’s orgy as disgraceful, claiming Bacchus ruled and Venus presided, harming the city’s reputation and law and order.
Madison reports assemblyman John F. Baker, the body’s youngest member and a law student, will wed Miss Bessie Anna Stockwell. The wedding ceremony occurs in Minneapolis a day before a June 27 reception in Alma Center.
Milwaukee report of Henry La Grange an 18 year old resident of 624 Broadway dragged by a runaway horse for a block before the saddle girth broke saving him from death late yesterday afternoon.
SHEBOYGAN WIS June 15 Milwaukee selected as the next site for the annual convention of the Milwaukee Baptist association which closed a three days session.
Fire at the Wisconsin Wire Works plant in Appleton caused an $18,000 loss. The Wisconsin Wire Works, a unionized firm started about six years ago after a strike at the Appleton Wire Works, is fully insured.
Police uncovered several sticks of dynamite hidden under a sidewalk in Sault Ste Marie Michigan on June 15. The discovery followed a report of possible explosive material in the area and prompted police to secure the site and begin an investigation.
In Green Bay on June 15 Cecil's defense gains support as brother in law Porterfield testifies that Cecil warned Guthrie after questioning Pashek. Other witnesses recount Cecil striking Guthrie then subduing Under Sheriff Johnson, with Guthrie advancing and Cecil warning him to stand back.
Final preparations are being made for the annual execution of the Merchants and Manufacturers association. The group leaves Milwaukee tomorrow night at 7:30 for a week long tour of southern Wisconsin and northern Iowa.
Lawrence university students plan a ten day outing along the north shore of Lake Winnebago with at least 100 renting cottages for the period.
The Noxalls meet the Badgers on Peerless grounds near Gund's with previous 8 to 3 Noxalls win. Badgers improved since. W. B. U. Athletes travel to Winona for a decisive afternoon match after two prior draws. Diamonds play Cashton, a club that beat the Athletes last Sunday.
At the Racine high school senior class meeting on June 15 the class debated a sermon portion of commencement week. A caucus formed, and a large majority voted to dispense with ministerial advice in the evening program, ending a long standing tradition.
Entries for the national open golf championship at the Philadelphia Cricket Club will be received until tomorrow. Seventy players are booked including Willie Anderson and Laurence Auchterlonie, with Jerome Travers the lone New York amateur. Philadelphia amateurs include Dr. Simon Carr and A. W. Tillinghast. Princeton reps W. T. West Ralph Peters Jr B. W. Cochran and R. Russell. Aleck Smith heads abroad for the British title while Will C. Smith competes in Mexico.
Police Chief August Drews is restored to the force after the police commission ruled charges against him were not sustained. The decision comes amid an inquiry into his conduct.
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