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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1906
Page
3
John Boginski, longtime Dresbac resident and Milwaukee Road section foreman, died at home of dropsy aged 64. He leaves a wife and daughter. Funeral set for Monday at 10 AM from Da kota Catholic Church with Rev. Dolle of La Crescent officiating.
The Second Methodist church in Pittsburg plans a stocking social to raise 800 dollars owed. Young women solicit donations from men, presenting limp stockings with blue ribbons to pass money to the collection plate. Proceeds expected to clear the debt and fund a pastor’s study carpet.
Attorney C L Baldwin was appointed United States court commissioner by Judge Sanborn for the western district of Wisconsin. The city now has three court commissioners: Alfred Harrison, Judge G C Prentiss, and Baldwin.
GALESBURG March 8 The jury found Isaac M. Shelton of Yates City guilty of murder in the death of Lena Ramp in August 1904. The court fixed a sixteen year penitentiary sentence after Shelton’s third trial for the crime against the daughter of a wealthy farmer who had been engaged to him.
A surgeon Dr John Cole of Williamsfield faces trial on a fatal home operation charge. The patient died days later after the procedure. At the time of death her parents were at the Portland fair and upon returning home the father and relatives warned of vengeance against Shelton. The trial is set to begin Monday.
At the Wisconsin Retail Lumbermen’s Association annual meeting in Milwaukee resolutions of condolence were passed for two deceased members John Gibbon of Sun Prairie and John W. Young of La Crosse. Officers were re elected: President L. C. Whitter Edgerton treasurer J B Laun Kiel secretary Paul Lachmund Sauk City. Next convention set for Milwaukee.
A professional vaudeville performance directed by Punch Robertson and Edw Conway is planned at the theatre as a major post Lenten event. Local entertainers promise the season’s finest entertainment since La Crosse’s incorporation. The program features songs including Mary is a Grand Old Name from Forty five Minutes from Broadway.
A complaint charges Red with tearing a tepee over Pidgeon and his sister and baby, striking Mrs. Davis, and threatening to kill them and shoot Pidgeon. Pidgeon vows to humiliate Cloud in court, while Cloud, drunk, pleads not guilty as he awaits witnesses and a postponed arraignment.
New officers Earle E Tiffany Walter Mueller Edward Fetzner are inaugurated at Lincoln-Douglas Debating Society at the high school. Tonight's program includes inaugural address and a debate on whether La Crosse Wagon Bridge should be free with teams and attendees listed.
Articles of incorporation filed with the register of deeds. The firm is capitalized at 12000 dollars with incorporators Fred Dittman Edward Dittman and Anna Dittman.
William Fraser son of E E Fraser likely to be chosen again as swimming instructor for the coming season at the city public bath. Officials praise his work and no other candidate will be considered if he accepts. Fraser currently employed by the Milwaukee railroad company.
The Electrical Supply company relocates from State Street to a new Main Street building between second and third, just west of the Adams Express office. The store presents a fine arrangement with an excellent stock of fixtures and related merchandise.
Henry Hazelbush discharged by Judge Brindley after being charged with stealing $25 from Mose Gilfillan during a West Salem card game last Sunday. Hazelbush testified earlier in the proceedings.
Dr George Powell is identified as a consulting physician and surgeon in the period notice. The fragment notes his professional role and title within the medical community.
A court record notes Hazelbush received the money he spent after a game break up from farmers for whom he worked in winter. Farmers testified to Hazelbushs good character, sustaining the evidence.
Fred A. Reynolds, president of the State Bankers' association, died at midnight in Canon City Colorado from pneumonia. A prominent financial figure, Reynolds had led the organization and contributed to regional banking policy. His death marks a notable loss for Colorado's banking community.
A championship wrestling match at Cashton Saturday evening features James Whitney of Winona and Jean Cole of Minneapolis as the contestants. Whitney has shown strength at Cashton before and Cole is a noted wrestler. a large purse has been posted for the event.
In San Francisco on March 9 the coroner's jury at the inquest into the death of Harry Tennebaum after a glove contest with Frankie Neil found gross negligence by the contest organizers for not having the contestants examined by a registered physician prior to the exhibition and held the responsible parties liable for the death.
In Eau Claire Michigan March 9 Uncele Nate Lovell from Berrien county's Second district replies to local criticism that he hid a bill to dodge sidewalk taxes. He argues sidewalks have long been paid from the general fund and the act merely legalized a time honored practice.
Charleston West Virginia March 9 The special grand jury fixed responsibility for the January eighteenth explosion at the Detroit mines of the Kanawha and Detroit and Kanawha Fuel companies It returned indictments for involuntary manslaughter against Mine Superintendent J F Miner Mine Boss Bb F Townsend and the Kanawha and Detroit and Kanawha Fuel companies
William Grimm of Clay City Indiana is reputed the region’s tallest man. He stands six and a half feet tall, weighs three pounds per inch, is 57 years old, and is a native of Owen county living near Coal City.
Wilder Rinehart, engineer for the Central Indiana railway, seeks March 5 stricken from the calendar. Two years ago that date he killed an old woman at Ladoga. One year ago he was quarantined as a smallpox suspect at Anderson, and on the 9th of this month he struck a wagon crossing in that city, hurling the driver over the smokestack but sparing his life.
Milwaukee March 9 John Radtke a 15 year old pupil at the seventh district school was arrested on charges of cutting the hair of twenty or more east side school girls aged between 10 and 15. Police say the incidents occurred at school and nearby locations.
Henry Morrissette, a Tribune driver, shot his wife in Minneapolis on March 9 before shooting himself. He died instantly. Mrs. Morrissette suffered a slight scalp wound and is expected to recover. The couple had been quarrelling recently.
Governor Smith of the Philippines was feted at a large banquet before his six month Europe vacation. Attendees included provincial governors and other prominent figures in Manila.
The Hocking Valley Railway raises Sunday excursion rates by 2 cents after Ohio legislature passes a 2-cent fare law. Rates between Ohio river points and Columbus increased accordingly.
Major General Corbin, who recently commanded the army in the Philippines, has landed in San Francisco from Manila accompanied by his wife and personal staff.
Lansing Michigan report states that W. E. Pulcifer, a mail carrier, was bitten by a dog suspected of rabies days earlier and has traveled to Ann Arbor to receive Pasteur treatment.
Columbus March 9 Ex-Councilman M A Williams files in common pleas court a petition asking ex County Treasurer Sims be ordered to restore twenty thousand dollars to the county treasury Williams alleges was diverted to his own use and earned as interest on county funds deposited to Sims personal credit in Columbus and other banks
The New York Senate passes a bill setting gas rate at five dollars per 1,000 cubic feet for Greater New York. It moves to the governor after already passing the Assembly.
Berthe Claiche confesses to district attorney revealing four policemen who took regular tributes from women in the Tenderloin. She says officers guard and profit from sex workers, steer drunks to robberies, and pocket a share of escalated earnings, with one officer never taking money but exacting tribute in another way. The disclosure prompts calls to purge graft and support honest officers.
Trusted policemen and district attorney aides chase women named by Berthe Clarice. They promise immunity but fear of police retaliation keeps many silent. A woman says Berthe will face a long jail term while she remains in the Tenderloin, unable to quit. Evidence supports Clarce's tale despite few testimonies. Commissioner Bingham admits confusion over New York gossip.
Minnesota Prohibitionists name C. W. Dorsett of Minneapolis for governor and Professor Ole Lockensgaard of Madison for lieutenant governor. The platform calls for liquor restrictions and adds strong support for equal suffrage.
Charles M. Schwab, passing through Topeka on his way east, dismisses reports of a serious illness and says he has been only slightly indisposed. The remark counters rumors about his health.
Susan B. Anthony rests quietly in Rochester on March 9 as doctors report her extremely weak condition remains the sole unfavorable symptom, keeping friends anxious yet hopeful for improvement.
Paris march 9 president Fallieres efforts to induce a cabinet have not yet yielded a result. M Sarrien declined premiership or a portfolio and suggested M Bourgeois who declined due to lack of physical strength to perform duties.
News notes cover mine collapse in Austria killing forty miners and one engineer, Soo line railroad planned 6 million dollar upgrades, Virginia Senate passage of insurance department bill, caboose collision in Latrobe Pennsylvania killing two trainmen, pickpockets steal jewelry at Washburn Wisconsin, Iowa legislature honors late Colonel Henderson, Father Tyrrell leaves Jesuits, Senator Cullom regains health, Allen-Higgins wallpaper firm placed in receivership, peace in Uruguay after revolution collapses, Canadian parliament opened, Kentucky House passes local option bill, Wisconsin Retail Lumber Dealers support ending Canadian lumber import duty.
A survey of prominent women notes Angeline Charland of Richmond as matriarch to many. Clara Doane receives a year off from Boston public schools. Mrs Heyburn is a portrait painter with Bayard’s image in Delaware’s Statehouse. Hertha Ayrton, a leading female engineer, and her daughter married to Israel Zangwill are highlighted. Lady Durand admires Indian rugs at the British embassy. Martha Craig pursues vortex theory with French institute deliberation. Mrs Henry Cabot Lodge stands out in Greek studies and scholarly support to her husband.
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