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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1907
Page
1
La Crosse county supervisors, once criticized for costly failed projects, adopt new tactic as road improvements gain backing after surveys and a Salem meeting. Many opponents shift to support, showing a rapid change in position amid ongoing exploration of Mindoro road changes and band wagers.
Supervisor Oscar Hulberg reports that La Crosse county boards members met in West Salem for a road improvement bee. The trip secured the West Salem to Mindoro road and converted many critics, elevating the board as a strong good roads organization. The study trip began with an 8 o'clock departure from La Crosse.
The train reached West Salem at 8 30 with all supervisors except two detained. A representative group of village citizens, the West Salem Progressive association, and delegations from Hamilton and Farbonne town boards greeted the visitors.
Contractor Olaf Swennes stands trial in county court this afternoon for alleged assault on Edgar Orton a boy accused of taking articles from Swennes North side work. Swennes contends he was deputized a special policeman. Trial expected to finish late today.
W m E Chandler former secretary of the navy and former New Hampshire senator, says La Follette is the only Republican radical fit to win a national ticket. He plans to run for New Hampshire governor if needed to sustain the Churchill movement and keep Eastern support in play for La Follette.
The senate university appropriation bill to fund Crosse tax and state buildings advances to the governor. Key figures include $600,000 yearly for two years and $106,000 yearly for dormitory and medical college, totaling $2,000,000 for the university amid a bitter dispute led by Milwaukee members. The assembly also passes a $5.4 million total plan including a nine year $500,000 annual grant, plus a constitutional amendment to require popular approval of laws. Thomas Purtell named state fire marshal and Dr. David Roberts state veterinarian, both confirmed unanimously after a lengthy fight.
A large La Crosse booster delegation of about two hundred traveled from Spring Grove Minnesota, arriving near ten last night after a homecoming day. They appeared tired but elated, sworn to secrecy about trip details, and thanked A. A. Bentley for coordinating the excursion as the special train halted at Reno station.
Officials of the Navy Department were surprised to find private bids for two 20000 ton battleships come in lower relative to material costs. Special naval constructor bids from New York and Mare Island yards were also submitted as checks, but public figures remain undisclosed.
The thirty eighth annual Normanna Sangerkor picnic will be held Sunday at Myrick park. A special program of songs and music is being prepared and a large crowd is expected to attend.
Paris reports cabinet secret session as government troops refuse to shoot at mutinous vine growers. Three hundred soldiers desert, halting Garbonne streets. Mutineers tear tracks near Narbonne. six killed, scores wounded in clashes.
St. Louis June 21 Secretary Taft departed for Washington at 9 am declaring I'm too fat to be strenuous and that he will never undertake such a trip again.
Public baths at Pettibone park opened midweek and drew 218 visitors over Wednesday Thursday and Friday. Most bath goers are young boys as older residents wait for warmer water.
On June 21 in St Petersburg reports state that forty eight mutineers were shot at Kiev. They were the assassins of Colonel Gugsekoffski, condemned to death at Sevastopol.
San Francisco telegraphers plan a complete tie-up if Western Union fails to meet demands by 1 PM Pacific Time. The strike would start in San Francisco and Oakland with a gradual rollout to the east as offices close and concentrate staff. President Small foresees no quick agreement and cites arbitration as the remedy for unresolved grievances.
The Western Federation of Miners spent the day debating a resolution endorsing the socialist party, with a socialist majority in the convention but many members opposing the stand, arguing industrial unionism yields better results.
The Eau Claire state league team faced Blair at Blair yesterday and won 2 to 1 in a close contest. Olson, nicknamed The Terrible Swede, stood out for Blair as the leaguers struggled to gain an edge before a large crowd.
The body of 5 year old Mary Newlin was found buried in the back yard of her step father’s home in Westchester Pennsylvania after she had been missing since Sunday. He has been arrested.
A landmark public utility bill, described as the strongest ever drafted, passed the New York Senate with a slight amendment and moved toward the governor. It consolidates regulation of telephones, power, gas, and electric plants under the railroad rate commission and mandates fair service and just charges with property value assessments for utilities.
Commencement week draws wide interest as the first class graduates from the new high school. Exercises start at 7:30 pm with Prof. Benjamin Terry of the University of Chicago delivering Why Educate Our Boys and Girls. Diplomas awarded then a reception and the annual junior prom follow at Germania hall.
President Roosevelt sent a public notice in Denver stating the administration will continue pursuing homemaking policies and curb exploitation of public lands by individuals and corporations. The 2nds convention adopted toned down resolutions after discussions that ended last night.
Madison June 21 The assembly approved by 50 to 22 the Owen bill creating a state water commissioner to study river utilization. The governor will review next among other measures. Salary set at 5000 for commissioner 1500 for stenographer with a three year investigation and other expenses. Judge Reid lauded for advocacy and Dr T H Miller explained the funding stance. The railroads opposed the bill but Miller noted its non local nature.
Boise Idaho June 21 The state’s case against Haywood is practically all in The defense opens Monday Darrow spent the morning arguing The defense has 110 witnesses all to prove Orchard lied Jim Seaborn testified he sold a horse and wagon to Orchard The defense moved to discharge Haywood claiming the state failed to prove its case Haywood called monster and tyrant remarks cited from 1899 Coeur d Alene days A machinist testified Haywood’s character was solid except for one outburst
Lloyd L. Duke and Miss Nell Hadsell eloped from Ottumwa to Osceola and were married at W. D. Harkens home. The University of Chicago student daughter of Mrs. Martha Hadsell, the couple plan to reside in Ottumwa after a yearlong romance.
Burton L. Dewitt won $2,000 in his suit against Edward Moore for alienation of his wife's affections. The plaintiff initially sought $20,000 and Moore plans to file a motion for a new trial.
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