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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1906
Page
6
A small wreck near Raymore on the Milwaukee road at midnight breaks a box car wheel. The wreck caused a wrecking train to be sent north to clear the line delaying passenger trains. Engineer McCann was at the throttle and the run completed in 35 minutes with no injuries.
John S. McCann of 1004 Caledonia Street left last evening on his return trip to Alaska where he is employed as captain on a Yukon steamer. He has served as a captain there for many years and returns home annually for a few months visit after receiving a telegram to come at once.
Tomorrow evening at the Franklin club a debate weighs a question about the common council refusing to buy the Black River site for a park. The affirmative team is H. L. Taylor Rev. Ambrose Murphy and Alderman B. H. Valentine. The negative team is C. F. White M. M. Downey and Alderman John Downs with Alderman Jo Jade.
A train load of immigrants passed through the north side at noon. They came from Peoria Illinois and head to North Dakota to locate on homesteads. The train carried thirty four cars of household goods and stock plus four coaches for families. All stock watered at Grand Crossing before departure. exact Dakota destination not learned.
A special official car arrived from the east on No. 3 this morning. Present were President H. B. Earling and Supt. D. C. Cheney. No. 55’s two coaches, including the smoker, were attached. Mr. Campbell, chief carpenter of the Milwaukee Road, also arrived on No. 55.
Peter Rheinhart began a new shoe repair business on George Street with a storefront that offers repair, shine, and leather care services. The opening signals active small business growth in the area and adds another local tradesman to George Street.
North Side residents attend visits and travels with many moving plans. Mrs. Abe Garrow travels to Alma for months with relatives. A W James ill at Windsor and Berlin. Miss Ada Peterson visiting from Soldier's Grove. Henry P Lawson returns from Chicago. Edward Skennard visiting from Minneapolis. Maude M Cox resumes teaching duties after illness. Frank and Mrs. Van Wormer plan Geneva move. Ladies Aid of North Presbyterian to meet at 1903 Kane street. Odin Olson and Frank Wausch guests on North Side. truancy report notes one case since May. George McCabe returns from Dubuque. funeral held for Peter Olaus Gustad at Charles Street Lutheran. Mrs Edward Larson to Los Angeles. Peter Loomis remodeling Hagar street shop for electric motor. North Presbyterian ladies to meet next Thursday at 1803 Kane street.
London reports indicate neither side has opened formal negotiations on the most favored nation concessions under the Dingley act. Officials state only preliminary communications have occurred and no tariff talks have begun with the United States.
The Daily Cardinal charges that Wisconsin university professors are becoming an intellectual aristocracy. It argues that many professors isolate themselves from students and the state, expecting sustenance from the populace without thanks. It urges professors to descend from their lofty seats and mingle with the people.
The La Crosse Bottling Works started 38 years ago by Gust Carl and evolved through several owners including Huelsch Brothers and Warninger & Houthmaker. Now led by George Warninger, it employs modern machinery, serves a two mile radius, pays over $4 060 in wages, and offers more than eighty drinks including Belfast Ginger Ale and Coca Cola.
A detailed listing of La Crosse firms with street addresses and products. Entities include LA CROSSE PAPER BOX CO, J. S. MEDARY SADDLERY CO, LA CROSSE KNITTING CO, THE SUMMIT STOVE WORKS, NORTHERN WISCONSIN LEAF CO, STAR KNITTING CO, LA CROSSE ENGRAVING CO, LA CROSSE HAT WORKS, MO. GUND BROW CO, LA CROSSE CLOTHING CO, LA CROSSE PLOW CO, LA CROSSE RUG CO, LA CROSSE BOX MFG CO, LA CROSSE CAN CO, and many others across Front Street, Second Street, Main Street and nearby avenues. The list includes manufacturers of cigars, mittens, gloves, hats, boots, wagons, engravings, grist mill and agricultural machinery, oils, foods, and heavy industry services.
A dated testimonial ad urges readers to test for heart weakness using Dr Miles Heart Cure with assurances of rapid improvement. Mrs Lillie Thomas of Upper Sandusky Ohio recounts relief after trying the medicine and gains in health and weight. The Miles Medical Co markets the remedy via druggists with a money back guarantee.
London reports 200 agricultural representatives urged Earl of Carrington to keep a ban on Canadian store cattle imports. They opposed disease risk to British herds, while accepting slaughter at entry ports. The Earl said the government has views from both sides and will decide on merit.
Dr George Powell is recognized as a consulting physician and surgeon. The mention highlights his medical expertise and professional role in clinical practice.
Isegelke and Kolhaus Manufacturing Company advertises doors mouldings sash and colonnade items from its Col County location at Second and Cass. The listing promotes a full line of building components for contractors and homeowners alike.
W W W Johnson Lumber Co on Cameron Avenue and Second. La Crosse Bridge & Steel Co at 112 114 Jay Street. Mr August Miller at 111 South Front Street Brooms listed in city business directory.
Classified listing shows Langdon and Boyd at 300 310 South Front and G Heileman Brw Co at 1027 South Third Street as pork packers and wholesale dealers in provisions.
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