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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1905
Page
2
The city pumping station is in excellent condition per a report to the city clerk by Boiler Inspector H L Crane. He notes boilers are safe, efficient, clean, with sound shell plates and valve gear. He also found school boilers in good condition.
Chicago markets report hog receipts around 000 with varied lots priced 5.20 to 5.50 and 5 to 5.47 for heavy and light grades. Cattle around 5,000 and sheep 10,000 in Chicago with steady to firm indications. Omaha and Kansas City show mixed volumes in hogs and cattle with smaller sheep offerings and price ranges.
L W Wood of Neillsville in Clark County was appointed by State Superintendent Cary as rural school inspector under the new law. Wood, a farmer’s son educated at Durand high school River Falls normal and state university summer sessions, served as Augusta supervising principal then Neillsville high principal and has 15 years as a summer institute conductor focusing on sciences.
The main river drive at Marinette Wisconsin, begun two weeks ago, advances in record breaking speed and could arrive in Marinette sooner than any prior drive if water remains high. It left the Sturgeon river falls Wednesday and reached the Soo bridge last night, about seventy miles from Marinette, with about 125,000,000 feet of logs aboard.
Otto Seidel Jr a self confessed grafter forced to resign as register of deeds on June 21 seeks to retain the post until a successor is named by Gov La Follette and demands full June salary amid questions by the county board over payment. His actions surprise colleagues and keep him in office while Gov La Follette is away.
The first opportunity to hold an inquest in La Crosse county under the new law was not deemed worth while by District Attorney Bosshard, and hence no inquest was held today over the remains of Adolph Freder ick. Under the new law only the district attorney is empowered to order inquests, and the police and coroner are bereft of all power in this regard except when the district attorney deems the circumstances sufficient to warrant an investigation. It is believed every county will save money under this law as old practice often held needless inquests.
Consulting physician and surgeon Dr George Powell urges attendees to visit the Bijou tonight for a program or engagement he endorses.
Frank Arsnow of 1215 Kane Street suffers a serious blood poisoning after a rusty nail pierced his left middle finger two weeks ago. Working at the city pump house Dr Callahan attends him as he shows signs of improvement and is expected to return to duty soon.
Miss Lila Anderson entertained a large number of friends last evening at her home on Rose Street. The gathering featured games and several fine musical selections, with refreshments served. Attendees included Pearl Johnson Edna Borreson Bertha Borreson Adah Streeter Annie Paulson Mabel Paulson Adah Paulson Emma Rund Nellie Davidson Ollie Lewis Malda Peterson Marie Jensen Minnie Paulson John Haroldson Alexander Black Nels Bund Olaf Myhre Oscar Myhre John Anderson Al Hole Ingvald Lien Walter Peterson Oscar Semingson Joseph Johnson and others.
Morton Gilberg visits his son Charles in Spring Grove. Mrs. George Graham of Aurora is visiting Kane street with N Frey. A son was born to H. C. Stayman. the father works at Tillman Bros. Fred Stirneman returns from Raymore trout trip. Dance at Breuer's hall on Mill street tonight. Oscar Semingson of Grand Forks is visiting north side relatives. A son was born Wednesday to Frank Leonard of 816 Logan street. Big shoe sale until July 4. A. O. Morrived, 1202 Caledonia street.
The steamer Rutledge and bow boat Canton of the Weyerhauser company passed down river last evening with a tow of logs.
In Memphis on June 30 a striking young woman fled after passing a worthless Confederate ten dollar bill to banker W. S. Aycock. She entered the store for change, outran him through streets, and escaped by lifting her skirts and leaping a fence.
Baseball scores from Chicago on June 30 across leagues and associations. Results include Brooklyn 11 over Brooklyn 1 in the National League, Boston 3 Philadelphia 2 in a second game, New York 13 over Philadelphia 4 in the American League, Cleveland 8 over Detroit 2, and Milwaukee 5 over Minneapolis 3 in the Association, with Western standings showing St. Joseph 2 Denver 0 and Omaha 9 Colorado Springs 1 among others.
Charles Collins has returned to his home in Victory after spending a few days in the city with friends.
Onalaska committees plan a large Fourth of July celebration expecting 5 000 to 10 000 attendees if weather permits. A robust program is set with frequent streetcar service every fifteen minutes. A special train is arranged to depart Tuesday morning and another after noon, plus a Sparta special at 10 o clock.
London reports a heated Commons debate on naval estimates. Sir John Colomb warns Britain must not reduce naval strength as tensions rise over who will rule the Pacific, while Secretary Pretyman says Britain seeks equal opportunity for trade, not mastery. Also noted is Eaton barber bill ties and the sudden death of General C. C. Hilton in Beloit Hotel Hilton.
In Scranton on June 3, Lorenzo Lemongelli and Pietro Brunomota fought after a saloon quarrel about a love affair. They exited, drew stilettos and slashed each other. Lemongelli died on the scene. Brunomota died later from his injuries.
A man believed to be Thomas J. Meehan of Clayton Iowa leaped from the new jackknife bridge over the Chicago river at Harrison street after bidding farewell to William Dwolap, a watchman who tried to stop him. His body remains missing.
Milwaukee on June 30 William J Koehn served as a witness for State Senator Barney A Eaton in his trial involving Kraftins.
La Crosse Wisconsin June 30. The La Crosse and Southeastern railroad built over two years between LaCrosse and Viroqua a distance of forty two miles is completed and trains run from Viroqua to LaCrosse. The line will unlock a vast agricultural district formerly without rail service.
George Drake a street car conductor from Allegheny killed himself by slashing his throat with a razor after severely beating Mrs Nellie Calhoun. The couple argued during the night and the motive remains unknown as Mrs Calhoun lies in critical condition.
The Postmaster General has prohibited continuing the long standing practice of posting names of rural route patrons in post office lobbies. The rule aims to protect customers’ privacy while maintaining public notice standards.
Frank Murphy and Miss Zola Campbell were in a buggy driving from Holly to Fenton when a lightning bolt struck, overturning the rig and tossing them into a ditch. Both were unconscious. Miss Campbell remains bedridden from the shock.
In Morocco Indiana on June 30, resident John Don shows a tame crow that greets passersby with phrases such as Good morning Going to town How's your liver and Nice way. The bird imitates human voice in clear form.
In Linton Indiana on June 30 Louis Dablemont wounded James Morrison a 38 year old man after chasing his wife from their home Morrison sought shelter at his neighbor’s house Dablemont was intoxicated and armed with two guns and a knife during the attack.
Lieutenant Commander J M Orchard U S N has been assigned as inspector in charge of the Ninth lighthouse district Chicago The president was warmly welcomed on arrival at Oyster Bay for summer attendance at the Chautauqua assembly opens with record turnout Secretary Hay remains confined to bed but improving National Equal Suffrage association meets in Portland Wisconsin wholesale grocers hold council Louisiana Immigration association seeks 100000 workers to aid development Ohio Democrat committee resignation may push Cincinnati Enquirer to Republican status Furman and O Brien hanged in Lancaster for the murder of tollgate keeper Samuel Ressler
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