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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1906
Page
1
Percy C Wiggenhorn sells his P W cigar stake and retires July 1. He opens 423 424 McMallan Bldg cigar and tobacco brokerage dealing Havana seeds and 5 cent cigars. He will work with major NW jobbers while retaining interests in Western Tobacco Works and Northern Wisconsin Leaf Tobacco Co.
New York reports a new jury for the Thaw case fueling rumors of an accessory before the fact indictment. Observers also expect possible conspiracy charges against figures who sought White’s removal. Mrs Thaw visited her husband. the Tombs district remained quiet in the heat.
Congress will adjourn after enacting meat inspection rail road rate and public building bills with final action on the Knobloch estate in probate court. Infant heir receives 1095 dollars while Joseph Knobloch Jr is denied care pay but given 525 dollars from the estate final share. Knobloch family resides about five miles south on the State Road Coulee road.
Dallman & Cooper Supply, a Fond du Lac threshing machine maker for forty years, seeks a La Crosse location with strong shipping. President A C Dallman asks Herbert Lovejoy’s view. Judge Ray S Reid and the Board of Trade may move to secure the plant. If La Crosse residents invest $20,000, a $50,000 plant and 200 to 250 jobs are planned.
Fe B Webster of La Crescent was elected deputy grand master of Gateway City Lodge No 153 L Q O F. The ceremony confirms his leadership role within the lodge and its fraternal activities.
The funeral of Mrs Lottridge was held at West Salem today. A large crowd attended with many friends from West Salem joining in the procession to La Crosse. Henry Favills officiated and interment followed at Oak Grove cemetery.
George B. Rose awarded contract to furnish seventy five solid gold medals for the Wisconsin Sharpshooters tournament to be held in the city next week. Medals, including the notable "King" piece, will be displayed in Rose jewelry store windows.
A compact reminiscence recalls a lifelong businessman who rose from boyhood work to leadership among top men in his craft. The narrative highlights his early start, widespread recognition, and close ties with reputable jobbers and retailers nationwide.
A number of workmen were injured today during the launching of the battleship New Hampshire in Camden New Jersey. Miss Hazel McLane, daughter of the New Hampshire governor, christened the ship.
A high school senior, who prepared for graduation at great cost, was told she could not receive her diploma because a one and a half hour extra time was not added after a paper correction delay. An aunt and sister traveled for the event, but she withdrew rather than appear as a spectacle. Reports claim others in the same district faced similar delays and unequal diplomas.
Turkom soldiers demanded return home and mutinying troops were attacked by loyal artillery in Hodeida. The uprising was halted after a few hundred mutineers were killed and the rest surrendered.
Fair tonight and Sunday with cooler conditions on Sunday. Expect a low around 64 and a high near 82 with light 4 mph winds. River levels will remain near station, stage of water 8.5 and rainfall 0.67 inches.
Seven people have died from heat in New York by 11 am including four children. Police reserves were called to restore order as crowds gathered at public baths seeking relief. The day brought some relief with a cooler breeze compared with yesterday.
Fifteen hundred delegates will open the Turnverein athletic meet in Chicago on the lake shore camped today. The event runs from Sunday until the Fourth with teams from Illinois Michigan Iowa Indiana and Wisconsin represented.
Jefferson City Mo June 30 M C Lord Barrington sentenced to hang July 26 for the murder of James P McGann received another reprieve by order of the Missouri supreme court transferring the case to the United States supreme court for review.
The Rev J J Clemens of the English Lutheran church will deliver a memorial decennial anniversary address at the English Lutheran church tomorrow evening at 10 45.
Baseball card reports Crescents will face the Noxalls tomorrow afternoon on Powell's diamond in a notable game. The event is highlighted as an interesting matchup in local sports.
Robert A. Scott, dying of stomach cancer at La Crosse hospital, has arranged his funeral and prepared his will. A well known early settler and active G A R member, he lies near death as his family stays at his beside awaiting the end. Doctors expect the end hourly.
June 30 report from St. Petersburg says Trepoff was ordered to appease soldiers for officer misconduct. He recommended punishing minor officers to restore troop loyalty as the government faces unrest and seeks to regain military support.
A practice game is set for this afternoon as the Lawyers and Doctors prepare for a forthcoming match. Umpires named are A. P. Parsons for the Lawyers and M. von Buest for the Doctors.
Burglars raided the postoffice last night blasting the safe and taking a thousand dollars. A horse and buggy from a nearby stable were stolen as the robbers fled the scene.
The steamer St. Paul will arrive tonight from St. Paul at 10 p m en route to St Louis.
Attorney Frank Winter of Winter Esch Winter travels by Burlington to Denver Colorado for business and plans to return next week.
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