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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1905
Page
3
George Fly on Mormon Coulee road reports a dog now guarding a litter of ten kittens born to a cat that previously slept beside the dog. The dog keeps the kittens in the box, feeds them, and refuses access to the mother, causing the cat to abandon her brood while the dogs and kittens roam the yard seeking protection.
Wires report three Japanese columns advance parallel to the Corea coast aiming at Possiet bay, 66 miles southwest of Vladivostock, with a large Japanese transport fleet from Gensan aiding the operation. Linevitch notes Russian forces regain positions after a June 26 retreat as Japan launches a left flank attack. Armistice talks appear ongoing between Japan and Russia. The Port Arthur surrender inquiry panel says the capitulation was justified.
William Gear proprietor of Oak Grove fruit farm had a close call when a salt barrel slipped on his wagon and the vehicle overturned. He was dragged beneath the wagon as the horses bolted about a block before being stopped. Gear suffered bad bruises but escaped serious injury.
City Clerk notices that the Stout saloon law near school houses will not take effect for current saloons until 1908 and then only on a few on the same block and street as a school.
Albert O. Wright, 63, renowned Wisconsin educator, charity worker and Civil War veteran, died in Madison after a brief illness. He prepared Beloit College at Perrysburg and enlisted in the 40th Wisconsin in 1864, serving in Co. B.
Carrie Schafer leads an evening of amateur entertainment at the Bijou theatre on Friday. Odin Olson will sing Heinie while Ray Phillips and Raymond perform a Swedish and Irish sketch. Additional vaudeville acts and amateur features fill the lineup as the audience desires.
Riotous mob blocks American Express wagons at Clinton and West Van Buren streets. Deputies face resistance as several hundred strike sympathizers surround the rigs, police disperse the crowd, and wagons are released.
A large barn on David Barclay’s farm near Farmington was struck by lightning during Sunday night’s storm and burned. The fire caused extensive damage to the structure with no immediate reports of injuries.
Theodore Dahl is in Minneapolis visiting the Sixth Street Lutheran Church choir for the sanger fest held this week.
A testimonial from a young woman credits Postum Food Coffee with easing headaches nervousness stomach distress and back pains. She switched from coffee and tea to Postum and reports improved health clearer thinking and overall well being, attributing the change to the product from Postum Co Battle Creek Michigan.
Testimony details a girl’s claim of being drugged and instructed by Father Hofer with motive to cover abuse. She describes disarranged clothing and fear of disclosure, while Hofer denies charges as bail is set again at 1300. Court resumes next term with defense not calling witnesses.
The Tribune proclaims its role as the official paper again and denounces a rival as part of a alleged monopolistic printing conspiracy. It says court action will settle last year’s accounts while pledging to print county board and city council proceedings at fair prices, regardless of pay. It praises Alderman Downs for standing with the people and criticizes Gelatt for failing to secure contracts.
Swarms of mosquitoes flood La Crosse after heavy rains, bringing record parasite levels and several malaria fever cases. Physicians link the illness to mosquito bites, noting riverbank hotspots as initial sights of infestation. Earnest Getts and George Zeisler Jr. return from Madison for summer vacation.
The Wisconsin Light and Power company reports completion of its first underground section on Main Street between Sixth and Seventh, with "Old Glory" raised on the initial distributing pole. Additional underground material arrives next Saturday as Benford’s crew accelerates the project toward the September 1 deadline for power house and machinery completion.
Barnum and Bailey introduces seat footrests for all 15 000 seats at the State street circus grounds. The show touts waterproofed tents and a lineup including a triple circus, double menagerie, hippodrome, aerial enclave, living curiosities, and the Freres Ancillotti daredevil act. The July 1 presentation promises comfort and a world class program.
James Stavrum of Milwaukee is visiting relatives in the city for a few days and plans to tour nearby sites during his stay.
Miss Mary Murphy of this city is the guest of friends at Caledonia.
Miss Ella Off of 1127 Linden Street Indianaapolis Indiana describes months of exhaustion and a failing work pace. She reports relief after using Peruna with appetite restored better sleep and full recovery within months. She credits Dr Hartman and offers to write for free medical advice while confidential correspondence is promised.
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