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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1905
Page
1
A 60 year old Frederick man, described as prominent in the community, shot himself in the head after a woman refused his suit. Neighbors report he had shown deep distress over the loss of affection, and the tragedy is ruled a suicide.
Adolph Frederick a 60 year old bookkeeper at C. L. Colman Lumber killed himself with a revolver in his Wilson boarding house room after a rejected marriage proposal to Miss Caroline Kolbry of Memphis Tennessee. Flowers lay on his chest as the pistol discharged and the daisies fell from the vase. Frederick, once Minnesota legislator and lodge leader, had endured the loss of his wife two years earlier and had become fond of the younger Miss Kolbry during her stay in the city. He followed her to St Paul after a visit to the Mississippi steamer Sidney, then returned home and ended his life early morning. His funeral will be held under lodge auspices once his son in Minneapolis is notified. A note and legal documents were found in a tin box.
Arrangements set for the Beloit series to be transferred to La Crosse with a sixteen game home stretch starting July 6. The La Crosse team opens this week in Freeport where they expect to hold their own.
The Tribune reports on the north side happenings with emphasis on local events, community updates and notable sightings for residents. The page highlights upcoming gatherings, school activities, and neighborhood milestones with concise notes and timely details.
Arthur L Hollenbeck and Mayme Roberts were secretly married June 3 after Mayme obtained a judge granted permit to wed within a year. Mayme had recently divorced H Schroeder. The couple wed at Judge Brindley residence and plan to live in St Cloud where Hollenbeck works now.
John F. Stevens, first vice president of Rock Island, chosen as chief engineer of the Panama canal to succeed Wallace Darling to supervisor railway work in the Philippines. Stevens resigns from Rock Island to take the Panama post.
Peter Nelson has won the contract to erect a bank building at Coon Valley. The town has boomed since the La Crosse and Southeastern line arrived, with many new structures planned. Nelson’s bid was $3,075.
Charles M. Schwab urged John D. Rockefeller Jr to rest and enjoy life after meeting him abroad. Friends report the heir’s pale appearance and a shaved Van Dyke beard as signs of strain or illness.
Roy Knabenshue completed a fifteen mile circuit over Toledo city in a single air ascent. He rose to a height of a mile on top of the Spitzer building, reascended, and returned to the starting point despite strong winds.
During a severe afternoon storm a bolt of lightning struck a quarry at Grand Daddy bluff east of the city. Quary crew members, clustered in a shanty, were paralyzed briefly, with Emil North the boss momentarily immobilized yet conscious. They recovered quickly and returned to work.
The free public bath season starts tomorrow at the bath house across the river with separate wooden cribs for men and women. Safety measures promise no repeat drowning, with A. Drews as instructor and Miss Clara Bucks as cashier. The Nelson family will run lunch and refreshments.
Cherbourg dispatch reports the fleet that will convey the remains of Paul Jones to America arrived this morning at Cherbourg on June 30. The event marks the timing of the transport home for the famed Revolutionary War figure.
Port Arthur June 30. Japanese engineers successfully floated the battleship Peresviet after prior efforts.
In Portland Oregon on June 30 the defense closes in the trial of Senator Mitchell charged with conspiracy in land frauds. Former Senator Thurston led the closing argument this morning. S. Sorenson and family of Pine Bluff plan to visit relatives in the city for the Fourth of July, former north side residents.
Work on the Onalaska Methodist Episcopal Church is progressing rapidly, with ongoing improvements and visible construction activity. Local volunteers and contractors are reported to be advancing the project toward completion.
New York report states Rockefeller donated 10 million dollars to the general education board chaired by Robert C. Ogden. The endowment supports higher education nationwide, and the gift was accepted. Further similar gifts are expected.
June 30 reports describe the Black Sea fleet at Odessa surrendering the battleship Potemkin while mobs attack patrols injuring hundreds and setting oil fires. Rioting spreads in Libau and Kishineff with thousands of mutineers surrounded or surrendering under armed guard.
The board of trade Progressive association and Manufacturers and Jobbers union will meet tonight to discuss an excursion to Albert Lea on July 14 for the opening address by Thomas Lawson. Directors may authorize a special train if the plan is approved as no other local meetings are scheduled.
Col N R Nelson is described as very poorly at his West avenue south home after a paralysis stroke two years ago. Though able to move about the house, he is steadily growing weaker and in frail health.
Waupaca Wis June 30 Wisconsin Central railway has stopped accepting orders for half fare visits by 11 old soldiers widows and wives inmates of the Wisconsin Veterans home Col J H Woodworth commandant notes the change and suggests the railroad is bluffing the new rate commission with this petty method.
Salmer A Hole infant son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Hole of 1008 Avon street died this morning. Funeral from the house tomorrow afternoon with Rev Berntsen officiating and A and O Sletten in charge. Interment at Oak Grove Cemetery.
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