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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1905
Page
8
Foresters at Milwaukee begin prize drills for junior senior pony and battalion events. Ninety plus teams enter with $945 in junior prizes, $1,425 for seniors, and about $605 in pony prizes. Battalions total $1,200 in awards as entries close Monday night.
APPLETON Wis June 19 There is a movement to form an association of enlisted men in the Wisconsin National Guard. Sergt Maj P J Chambers of the Third regiment is circulating letters asking first sergeants to pursue the idea with their companies. Delegates may be chosen to draft a constitution before camp and agree on an emblem to wear as a lapel button distinguishing Wisconsin militiamen in civilian clothes.
The Tribune presents itself as the city’s only La Crosse paper focused on public interests and community welfare.
A remarkable photograph captures the fall of jockey Kent from Preen at Jamaica in the Excelsior Handicap. The three year old colt, ridden at ninety five pounds, bumped several horses including Ormonde's Right and Witful, causing Crewell to be unseated and several riders to crash as Sir Briilar threw J Kelly.
In Eau Claire Wisconsin on a Saturday a forcible entry occurred at the Kerr corner of the federal building site. W Churchill and three others forced entry, expelled Attorney Dolittle and two guards, and stayed in the house with provisions prepared to move the property. One in the group is claimed as deputy United States marshal O H Ingram who holds the tax deed. Action for forcible entry and unlawful retention was begun by the government.
The city announces the forthcoming marriage of John Hicks Jr and Miss Willabelle Madison of Oshkosh Wisconsin. The ceremony is set for July 12 at the bride's parents residence on East Irving street. Hicks is the son of Col John Hicks editor and publisher of the Northwestern.
Three Italians who started the Lynxville riot fled to the Iowa side after hiding in woods until last night. They purchased tickets at Harper's Ferry for Chicago and all three carry serious wounds.
La Crosse car owners anticipate a large turnout for the Hamline track events in Minneapolis on July 6 and 8. Top drivers like E H R Green Major Miller Webb Jay and stars Oldfield Kiser Christie Johnson and Soles are listed. The Minneapolis Automobile club plans a 100 page souvenir book funded by subscriptions, with about $1,000 raised so far. A third tour section from Chicago to the twin cities is planned with start June 30 for light cars and June 31 for larger cars, aiming to reach St. Paul by July 4.
At the fifth annual convention of the state association of Stationary Engineers in Madison on June 19 officers were elected for the ensuing years. I. H. Crawford of Oshkosh was chosen president despite the rule barring a second term, with Martin O Connor of Milwaukee as vice president, Fred A. Bloom of Racine secretary, Alton Pfaller of Milwaukee treasurer, A. Adams of Green Bay conductor, and J. H. Optenberg of Sheboygan doorkeeper.
In Racine Wisconsin early this morning a burglar broke into the residence of Rev Henry Erffmeyer pastor of the German Evangelical Association church. He ordered the pastor and his wife to stay quiet and took $5 from the pastor and Mrs Erffmeyer's watch, later returning the watch before fleeing. police were notified two hours later.
Four Hungarians fought on Racine Wisconsin Chestnut street Saturday night. John Soplies was severely injured with a fractured skull and taken to St Luke’s hospital likely to die. John Hacklick and Mike Lepchok jailed on assault charges. Revolvers and clubs used, victims marked from head to heels.
In Barron Wisconsin on June 19 George Picknell fell into the swift Tay lor dam current and sank. Roy Fuller 16 volunteered to try to save him. He located the man pulled him out with a pikepole after eight minutes underwater. Doctors resuscitated the drowning man and he is expected to recover.
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