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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
4
A 1910s feature explains how tramp dogs are drawn to circuses like Barnum & Bailey. It notes dogs sneak aboard wagons, are regarded as stolen by owners, and rarely become useful performers. The piece details how trained dogs appear in acts and the fate of self‑joining strays.
A federal grand jury considers a Santa Fe bonus to a beet sugar project as possibly a rebate, while railroad officials claim it was a meritorious incentive to develop industry. The case hinges on whether the payment violated the Elkins law, with the court to decide if such bonuses are lawful fuel for growth or criminal favors.
Lovers of fine dogs will find much to admire when the big show arrives here next Thursday July 4. The event highlights canine excellence and draws interest from city residents and enthusiasts.
The state binder twine factory reports 800000 pounds produced this year with 500000 pounds sold to farmers. Sold in 1000 pound lots at 8 cents a pound or smaller quantities at 83 cents. A Kansas penitentiary plant offers twine at about half the former price. Jefferson City correspondence.
A compact proverb warns that hasty judgments lead to a hard fall, illustrating the risks of leaping to conclusions without evidence or careful thought.
The county board authorized an expenditure of 300 for engine room and heating plant repairs at the new county court house 600 for jail heating plant and boiler repairs and to plan coal bunkers at the jail. Boilers will be inspected and insured. asbestos repacking and new pipe coverings planned. coal storage improved.
A reflective maxim notes that a man who pauses to think before speaking often says little yet rarely retracts his words, contrasting quick talk with measured speech. The saying underscores prudence and caution in communication.
Milwaukee reports show Mayor Becker's reappointment of Michael J. Carpenter to the fire and police commission deepens rifts with administration allies. Observers foresee policing power debates and social democrats seizing Becker's governance issues while the mayor signals a front change amid public appearances and park contracts.
In Waukesha Wisconsin a street gathering of the Holy Jumpers turned violent as firecrackers were tossed among members and 800 people blocked traffic. Leader J W Hubbard was arrested as fruit and vegetables flew and tensions rose with a most serious incident for the sect.
The Evangelical English Lutheran synod of Missouri and other states opens its biennial convention at Mount Olive church Milwaukee with eighty delegates in attendance. The opening address discusses the glory of a synod and adherence to the word of God. Doctrinal papers on mission work and conversion planned. The president and mission board reports read. Women host a reception. Friday features a cantata by the church choir.
Milwaukee dispatch reports Edward Bender a Chicago burglar write dear wife in his own blood to the central police station. He left two notes bidding wife and baby farewell and asked for flowers on his grave but did not attempt suicide. Bender, under Chicago burglary indictment, was arrested by Detective Fred Peck.
Warm week prompts rattlesnakes to leave rocky bluffs near Prairie du Chien Wisconsin. Local hunters report early bounty applications totaling 567 reptiles with a fifty cent payout per tail.
Madison June 27 The insurance investigation committee reports on valuation methods for life policies and tables used in rates allowing American experience mortality and various tables with a 2 to 4 percent interest range. Bills No 685 A and 686 A pass or fail with amendments addressing policy schedules loans and dividends.
Ida Meyers Ammans of Racine is located alive in Chicago after a rumor of her death in the Iroquois theater fire. John Hood, her brother, confirms illness kept her from writing home.
Milwaukee dates indicate the Milwaukee-Northern line from Milwaukee to Port Washington should open by August 1. President W A Comstock said work is advancing fast with tracks laid from two miles north of Milwaukee to the town of Grafton near Port Washington.
Assemblyman Fred Sober of Ripon was robbed of a diamond pin and ring valued at 1090. He found the box broken open on the lawn after returning from Madison. Police said no clues have been obtained.
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