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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1906

Page

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Ice house battle and new harvest plan amid legal clash

Langdon and Boyd lose possession of the Robinson ice house to Deputy Sheriff Selby backed by F. A. Bigelow who holds a lease signed by Eugene Robinson. Boyd launches a second harvest on a new field south of the house, piling ice in the open under sawdust as law and leverage collide. Meanwhile Ohio coal operators forecast a nationwide strike starting April 1 as Indiana and Illinois mines side with rejecting miners’ demands.

Robinson West Channel Langdon & Boyd F. A. Bigelow Andrew Boyd Selby Houston County Eugene Robinson Paducah la Crescent Boyd W. F. Wolfe Bigelow Ernest Robinson Eugene Ernest District Court At Austin Ice Trust PM Pee Combination Mr. Bigelow Cleveland T. R. Young Ohio Frank L. Robbins National Conference of Operators Indianapolis Central States Illinois Indiana

Morroccan Bank Impasse Eases as Conference Agrees

A dispatch from Algiers reports the Morroccan bank problem, once a major obstacle, has a proposed solution agreed by the conference. In Albany the legislature passed a resolution seeking the attorney general's advice on whether a ballot recount can be pursued for the recent New York mayoral election.

Scripps-McRae London Mare Algeridas Scripps-McRae Dispatch Albany N. Y New York

Sherrick Did Not See Checks in Embezzlement Trial

Cy rus Neal testified that former Auditor Sherrick never saw sixteen checks totaling 7765 from insurance companies the state accuses him of converting. Neal said Sherrick was at his dying wife’s bedside in North Carolina when the checks were received, a point the state sought to impeach.

Scripps-Mck Indianapolis Sherrick Cyrus Neal Dispatch Neal North Carolina

Woman Sets Fire With Oil On Clothes and Takes Own Life

Chicago reports Miss Madie Smith, 41, committed suicide by saturating her clothing with oil and touching a match. The resulting blaze in her residence was extinguished.

Chicago March Madie Smith

Chinese smugglers aboard steamers try to arm China

San Francisco March 8 Chinese crews on Pacific mail steamers were found smuggling rifles and ammunition into China. The Manchuria carried twenty two rifles and ten thousand pounds of ammunition and it is believed more arms will be discovered aboard additional ships.

Scripps-McRae San Francisco Pacific Mail China Manchuria

Wisconsin Pioneer Susan Crossman Dies at 103

Janesville Wis March 8 Mrs Susan D Crossman aged 103 is dead in this city She was a pioneer resident of Wisconsin and is survived by relatives in the area Her long life spanned the nineteenth and twentieth centuries with the community noting her fortitude and clear memory in later years Her death marks the passing of a notable state settler and respected elder.

Wisconsin Janesville, Wis Susan D. Crossman

Stock train collision injures four in Iowa

A. Heaton of Osceola died from injuries after two stock train sections collided near Burlington Iowa. Neil Stockman of Napane Indiana B Matthews of Keithburg Illinois and William Hackman of Burlington were badly hurt as wreckage burned destroying hogs and cattle

Scripps-McRae Dispatch Burlington A. Heaton Osceola Neil Stockman Napane Ind B. Matthews Kiethburg William Hackman

No Cooperation Of Departments In Packers Case

Assistant Statistician Robertson continued testimony in the packers case saying he discussed with Garfield the possible cooperation of the bureau of corporations and the department of justice but did not state that any action followed.

Scripps-McRae Dispatch Chicago Robertson Packers Garfield Bureau of Corporations Department of Justice

Thrift Creed Frames Buying Habits In Advertised Goods

A brief excerpt discusses a thrift creed urging readers to buy advertised items. It highlights a cautious consumer approach emphasizing value and practicality over impulse. The note reflects a cultural push toward prudent shopping during the period.

House approves demand for consulate investigation report

Washington dispatch reports the House adopting resolutions to require a detailed report on the recent investigation into the American consulate. The focus centers on Shanghai and other Chinese cities as part of the inquiry.

Scripps-McRae Dispatch Washington House Shanghai

Slump in Wheat Hits Brokers

In Chicago on March 8 a broker closed out his trade while several others were hard hit by a wheat slump. Reports from Kansas indicate the crop condition is nearly perfect, contrasting the market pullback.

Scripps-McRae Dispatch Chicago Kansas

Convicts Found Guilty in First Degree Murder

In Jefferson City Missouri convicts Vaughn Ryan and Raymond were found guilty this morning of murder in the first degree for killing Captain Clay a guard during the penitentiary mutiny last year.

Scripps-McRae Dispatch Jefferson City Vaughn Ryan Raymond Clay

Pickpockets Rob Wisconsin Farmers Meeting

A pick pocket gang at the North Wisconsin Farmers association meeting in Washburn March 8 netted over $1,000 in cash and jewelry from attendees.

Special Tribune Dispatch Washburn North Wisconsin Farmers’ Association

Schwab's Health Is First After Snow Delay

Schwab's train reached Kansas City at 3 pm after a snow delay. He is reported in good health.

Schwab First Glass Scripps-McRae Dispatch Kansas City

In Henderson's Memory Called In Legislature

Des Moines I March 8 The legislature is in joint session today in memory of Henderson.

Scripps-McRae Dispatch Des Moines, I Henderson

Townsend Seeks 60000 for Probe of Big Interests

Townsend plans to introduce a bill to provide fifty thousand dollars for a commission and investigation of railroad coal and oil interests as urged by the president.

Scripps-McRae Dispatch Washington Townsend

Fallieres Seeks Rouvier Advice On Premier’s Stay

Paris March 8 Fallieres asked Premier Rouvier to keep his portfolio after a one hour consultation. The premier has not yet responded to the request.

Scripps-McRae Paris Fallieres Rouvier

Drydock Dewey to Resume Journey to Philippines

The dry dock Dewey, under repair at the Canary Islands, expects to resume its voyage to the Philippines on March 12.

Drydock DEWEY Scripps-McRae Washington Canary Islands Philippines

Regents Still Refuse to Give Reasons

In Stevens Point Wisconsin supporters protest the summary dismissal of President Pray from the normal school. They accuse the board of regents of hiding behind vested rights to dismiss without cause. A remonstrance signed by over 250 students will be sent to the regents tomorrow.

Stevens Point Wis Normal School Board of Regents Milwaukee Normal School Pray C. D. McFarland Cary

Testify at Trial In Madison Over Raised Postal Order

George King faces trial in Madison for raising a postal money order from seven to seventy dollars in La Crosse. Witnesses include Peter Newburg the merchant who cashed the order and Charles Looney assistant postmaster, with Fraser of the Post Office conducting the prosecution.

George King Minneapolis Postoffice Fraser la Crosse United States Madison Peter Newburg Charles Looney Post Office

Corbin Returns to San Francisco from Philippines Duty

General Corbin arrived at the port this morning in San Francisco returning from service in the Philippines.

Corbin Scripps-McRae San Francisco Gen. Corbin Philippines

Socialists Have An Organization In City

W R Gaylord of Milwaukee spoke in this city and showed the socialist party has maintained an organization here for over two years. Meetings have been quiet but the faction has grown, with 40 active members and many more who support socialist ideas.

W. R. Gaylord Milwaukee Socialist Party

Milwaukee Road to Hire 600 Workers for Track Project

The Milwaukee Road plans to hire 150 workers next week on the Portage to Watertown track segment, with a later expansion to 600 as weather improves. Crews have advanced the second track embankment between Reesville and Richwood and laid slag east of Portage. orders for twenty large freight engines and several passenger engines are placed for rapid completion ahead of Pacific coast extension work.

Portage Watertown Cream City Milwaukee Big Marsh Reesville Richwood John F. Rohde Millwaukee Road West Milwaukee Pacific Coast Extension

Jews Flee In Terror As Massacre Fears Spread

Ethnic Jews flee Ekaterinoslav amid fears of renewed massacre after reports of rising violence. Dispatch notes residents escaping toward safer regions as authorities struggle to quell unrest.

Scripps-McRae Ekaterinoslav

Beloit College Dean of Women Beloit College Resigns

Beloit College announces the resignation of Beloit Miss Fenchan who served as dean of women and head of Emerson hall. Her departure ends her long service at the Beloit campus.

Beloit Miss Fenchan Beloit College Emerson Hall

Boysen Weds Edna Woolsey in Milwaukee Nuptials

1B Boysen, traffic manager for John Gund Brewing, married Miss Edna A. Woolsey in Milwaukee yesterday. The couple arrived tonight and will start housekeeping at 820 South Sixth Street. Local friends in La Crosse welcomed they after his brief stay.

S. B. Boysen John Gund Brewing Company Milwaukee Edna A. Woolsey City South Sixth Street Boysen la Crosse

Mrs Figgie Presides As Aid Society Officers Elected

The Ladies' Aid society of the German M E church at Berlin and Clinton streets elected officers: President Mrs C F Figgie Vice President Mrs W P Schelin Secretary Mrs Robert Hauser Treasurer Mrs Peter Schaldach Sick committee Mrs L Peters and Mrs Wm Kathary Also Green Bay Congressman Minor urged to seek appropriation for dredging East river channel to Fox river to sixteen feet depth.

Ladies’ Aid Society M. E. Church Berlin and Clinton Street Robert Hauser Peter Schaldach L. Peters Wm. Kathary Green Bay Congressman Minor East River Fox River

Appleton-John Kobelach Severely Injured By Saw

Appleton-John Kobelach fell on a circular saw at Seymour losing both hands in the accident.

Appleton John Kobelach Seymour

Weather forecast features fair conditions and cooler temperatures

A generally fair tonight and Friday with cooler air and no big temperature change. The thermometer should range from a coolest 30 to a warmest 40, with wind at 8 am reported at 4 miles per hour.

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