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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1906
Page
6
William H. Magee of 1128 Main Street reports his valued cocker spaniel stolen after being left in a wire kennel for exercise. A young man was seen coaxing the dog away and attaching a string to its collar before releasing it. the dog was later recovered by a grocer and returned. Magee intends to prosecute the suspect if found.
The senate this afternoon disagreed on the conference report on the rate bill and sent it back to another conference after insisting upon amendments.
In Hague on June 26 Queen Wilhelmina fell ill suddenly with health concerns noted since her marriage. The nation expresses alarm and popular indignation rises toward her husband.
La Crosse star left fielder Medwitsky will travel to Chicago for an examination of his injured ankle from Sunday's game. Doctors believe a small bone may be broken. He is expected to return home late in the week.
A factory morning report claimed a strike at the La Crosse Can plant, but manager Allerton later said several men were discharged after a dispute over work versus pay and that no strike had occurred.
A physician recounts personal switching from coffee to Postum after daily heart palpitations and a near fatal attack. He notes improved health since boiling Postum longer and adding butter, and he advises friends and patients to quit coffee. Postum Co. of Battle Creek promotes the product with the slogan There's a reason. A curious line claims a book can be found in pigs.
Harry Thaw was remanded to appear before the coroner after police located his wife Evelyn. He confessed to the shooting to Patrolman Debs and was held without bail, sent to the Tombs. O'Reilly acts as counsel until Delafield firm arrives as chief counsel.
Lloyd a 10 year old orphan ran away from Rose Street home of Mrs. Wisse with his 8 year old brother. Rev G W Jackman brought five orphans from Green Bay and seeks permanent homes. Two were taken in by Mrs Wisse as police search for the boy continues city wide. The child left before dawn and may be on the south side.
Edmund J. Felzer and Miss Caro Spettle are united in marriage this morning at St. Josephs cathedral corner of Sixth and Main streets with Father Sluyter officiating. The bride and groom are well known in the city and attended by family and friends.
A house adopted a measure to restrict the use of Niagara Falls waters. The committee is authorized to report favorably on the senate lock canal bill.
E Wight of Prairie du Chien and J L Nevin of Ringling Brothers were in the city yesterday. Caledonia residents Daniel Schlench and J S Foohmosh visited, and Dodge Center’s P H Schonhos stopped in for a La Crosse visit. Milwaukee couple Mr and Mrs Douglas stayed with W J Hurtgen. Captain William Callaway and wife visited Mrs Andrew Boyd on South Tenth street.
The Bijou this week opens with Johnatohns Courtship hailed as the best act on the grand bill. Cowles and Alden and the Wiley Ferris company receive high praise for their acting and posturing with thrills, pathos, and acrobatics.
Miss Fannie Powell and Mrs. George Claus were married at the Powell home at Ninth and Main. Rev. Henry Faville officiated. The bride is a noted city woman and the groom runs a Eau Claire photography studio. The couple will reside in Eau Claire.
Chicago June 26 Charvat Konduras a Pole cut his wife's throat in the presence of three children this morning killing her He tried to suicide and is dying He was intoxicated and was barred from the house by his wife
Burlington Iowa June 26 catcher Whitney of the Burlington team died this morning from head injuries after being struck by a ball yesterday.
R. A. Gray of Oakville Indiana says ten years of kidney disease left him bedridden until Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended. He reports it brought relief and calls it a Godsend. Sold by O. T. Erhart.
Twenty two cars of scenery and stock equipment of the Hall's Fire Fighting company passed through Milwaukee yards en route to Winona for a spectacular performance tonight. The show features a dramatic display of fire fighting apparatus and belching flames.
Wisconsin veterans prepare for the G A R fortieth encampment in Minneapolis on August 14 with a reunion of the Eagle second brigade from the fifteenth Tennessee under Generals Mower and Hubbard. Speakers include Gen Hubbard Archbishop Ireland Col Britton and other officers from the Eighth Wisconsin and Eleventh Missouri. The Eighth Wisconsin regimental companies were drawn from Racine Janesville Sheyboygan Eau Claire Fox Lake La Crosse Green County and surrounding areas.
Bridget Murphy of West Salem and former city resident died at 5 40 this morning after an eighteen year battle with illness. Funeral to be from St James Catholic church Thursday at 9 A M. She is survived by six children including Mrs John D Lower of Duluth Mrs W Campbell of Winona Mrs C Weston of Minneapolis Mrs T Hogan of St Paul and sons Mitchell and Joe Murphy in Montana.
Last night between 5 30 and 6 30 rain sur ce flood streets and basements overflowing sewers clogged waterbacking sewer pipe burst derailing Western Union basement flood.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is recommended for women and children due to its mild action and pleasant taste. It aids digestion, stimulates the liver and bowels without causing nausea or griping, and is sold by O. T. Erhart under the Irino name.
A purse with money was found and is being held at this office. Call the office for identification and retrieval arrangements.
City Clerk Joseph M. Sieger and a delegation of seventeen depart at noon to attend the Democratic state convention. The group sails for the Dream City tonight with expectations the convention will back William Jennings Bryan for president and approve tariff reform.
Partial sports brief lists game results with teams Wausau La Crosse Freeport Oshkosh Eau Claire Chippewa Falls and Green Bay, lacking dates locations or full context, no official outcome stated beyond scattered scores.
Matchups include Wausau at La Crosse Oshkosh at Freeport Green Bay at Eau Claire No games scheduled this weekend with weather tomorrow in focus and regional action anticipated.
Eau Claire and Green Bay contest halted by darkness after six innings with Green Bay leading 6 to 0. Fiske allowed one hit in six innings for Eau Claire before rain and darkness ended the game.
The Gund Brewing office men defeated the Bankers 13 to 7 Sunday afternoon. Star pitcher Aspe line anchored the Bankers while Verkit drove in three runs with a bases clearing hit.
Oscar Gschwind and Margaret Schmitt wed June 14 as officiated by Rev. Panzlau. The marriage record was filed today with the register of deeds.
Cupid is busy at the Vought Berger factory where fifteen weddings have occurred among employees in the past two years. About six current workers expect to wed soon, or are considering matrimony, according to a reliable authority. Fellow employees cheer the prospect of receptions and sharivaris to attend.
Miss Marietta Carroll and Archie J. Berry were married last evening at the home of Frank Andrews at 1719 Berlin street. Rev. W. J. Turner of the North Presbyterian church performed the ceremony. They will spend weeks with relatives in Charlotte and Battle Creek before settling on Milwaukee's north side.
The funeral for Herman J. Tietz will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Avon Street German Lutheran church. Rev Thurow will officiate with Sletten in charge. He died at his home on Charles Street on the birthday of his eldest son. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery.
The funeral for Mrs. Caroline Schultz of 1129 South Second Street will be conducted at 2 o'clock at the residence and again at 2:30 at the German Lutheran church. Interment follows in Oak Grove cemetery with Rev. Gamm officiating.
Mrs. Mary Walace of the north side has gone to Cashton to visit relatives after an attack of nervous prostration. It is hoped that a period of complete rest will aid her recovery.
North Side residents report a St James school group enjoyed a day at Myrick park with meals and ice cream. A lawn social is planned on the arch lawn next Monday evening hosted by the St James Ladies. Rev Ambrose Murphy attends St Francis seminary anniversary in Milwaukee and returns tomorrow. A box car derailment in Milwaukee yard caused a brief mail delay. Pearl Larson visits from West Salem. James Squires returns from Missoula. Jollivette child ill. Nannie Groesinger visits Lansing Indiana. William Dwyer attends Agnes Mahoney and John Murphy wedding in Elroy. Mrs Dwyer accompanies him. Harry Evjen buys rear residence of his store at 715 Logan. Will Spence arrives from Chicago. wife previously Miss Wartinbee stays. Notices warn of $10 sidewalk fines. Bangor beats North La Crosse 14 12. Mosher and Oeltjendier on North Side team. Bangor catcher Bur roughs injures hand. Ernest Hauser and Marcus Gilberg visit Bangor and Sparta respectively. Roy Wakeman of H L Partridge pharmacy visits Bangor. Grocers return from Battles Island deeming picnic Wednesday ready.
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