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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1905
Page
4
The city council and mayor are urged to support extending the Market street car line. Proponents argue street railways foster settlement, enable access to work and trade, and boost property development by linking outlying lots to downtown employment. They expect mutual benefit for La Crosse and the traction company.
An error by City Attorney Paul W. Mahoney in approving fire department bonds was resolved without court action or significant delay to the public works in the general bond issue. One bonding company accepted the bonds despite the defect, while another rejected them, indicating mixed opinions on legality. The incident ends without further comment.
The community welcomes Southeastern’s move to operate across its entire route with a shift toward an electric line and hourly service between here and Viroqua. A steam line with two trains daily is an improvement, and local support could drive an electric all-hour service, unless the Illinois Central makes a competing purchase.
Col Henry Casson sergeant at arms of the house led the congressional investigation tour to Chicago and Madison to assess Alaska legislative needs. A joint committee may recommend appointing three commissioners or electing three delegates to represent Alaska in Congress. Horace Norton of La Crosse accompanied the party.
A crowd believes a bluff or punch decides a Big moment as Lynch faces bets and a Blair origin rumor. The chatter centers on a famed stick wielder with a notorious punch, tying the tale to Blair or Billings while focusing on keeping the “sucker” here.
A cheer-filled recount of Oshkosh’s 15 to 0 win praising head work and spirit. Players Bond Vought Schroe der Olsen Konetchy Rusty and the outfield shine as coaches and fans rally. The piece promises more wins and a pennant push with strong team unity.
The crowd enjoyed a lively game with backstop requests and cheerful spectators. Notable figures included Joe Becker contemplating a hidden hoo-doo, Billy Cargill radiating joy, and Dr Gotterdam and Dr Weston showing strong support or bets on Oshkosh. The scene featured Benny’s sewing circle-like noise and mixed reactions from locals and visitors.
Conrad Schulze advertised for fifty experienced railroad telegraph operators to work west of Chicago amid labor troubles with the Order of Railroad Telegraphers. Jobs offer $45 to $70 monthly plus $1.50 daily advances. Schulze refused to reveal the road name involved.
The Chicago and Northwestern railway issues a valuable compendium of Northwest railway history from Indian cession era to the present day. Over 100 pages cover the roads forming The Northwestern Line, well printed on strong paper, postpaid for ten cents. W. B. Kniskern, P. T. M., Chicago.
In Cambridge on June 28 1930 President Theodore Roosevelt Jr returns to Harvard for the 25th reunion of the class of 1880 not as president but as a private alum. He visited Alpha Delta Phi society Rutgers stadium Oakley Country Club and posed for class photos with 130 of 166 classmates representing nearly every state.
President Roosevelt rode through heavy rain to a Harvard student group at the Porcelain club and later to the Alpha Delta Phi society. He briefly visited Bishop Lawrence’s home and the Hotel Somerset for the Class of 1900 banquet, with crowds cheering along the route. A secret service detail accompanied him as rain drenched the day and thunder rolled. Secretary Taft arrived from New Haven.
The Harvard commencement exercises will include the honorary conferment for Iie today afternoon. The event marks a notable recognition by the university.
Washington reports John I. Wallace has quit as chief engineer of the Panama canal commission after tensions with the commission and Secretary Taft. Inside sources say Taft favored Wallace’s resignation to resolve ongoing frictions. A rumor links Wallace to a $60,000 yearly offer from an unnamed New York firm.
In Castle Rock Colorado a southbound freight derailed into passenger train No 12 on a steep grade. The locomotive was demolished and coaches derailed. Fireman Frank McAdams of Denver was killed and several passengers were injured including M Solomon St Louis Co M Gerstrong Kansas City John C Clemens Kansas City Mrs A McBride Colorado Springs and A W Hoffman.
In Asheville North Carolina on June 28 1910 11 year old Minnie Gebson flagging a train with her red petticoat saved about twenty lives and earned her a college education from the Southern Railway. A mountain slide fractured the track but the girl shouted and waved to stop the heavy train before it plunged into a cave in.
More than 60 000 acres in the Yellowstone valley west of Billings are irrigated and suited to alfalfa. The copy lists yields per acre vs common hay and feeding days for steers and sheep, with details for irrigation, enclosed pasture, and range. Requests for publications point to Series C302 and to C W Mott, general information agent, Northern Pacific Ry St Paul Minn.
A daily except Sunday morning train from Salem departs at 6:00 to Alton by 10:00 and Sioux City by 11:30. Return trains run from Sioux City at 4:00 p.m. except Sunday, arriving Salem at 9:20 p.m. The service runs through at Alton, improving Northwestern Line connections between Salem and Sioux City.
The Tribune emphasizes serving La Crosse residents by prioritizing community needs and public welfare in its reporting and editorial stance.
Continental railways improve methods to beat road transit. Miss M. C. Horne unveils a new hammock design for railway carriages aimed at invalid passengers. The device would stay in each guard’s van ready for quick use, reducing costly conversion needs.
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