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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1906
Page
4
The passage praises Senator Spooner for his intelligence and long diplomatic experience, noting his appointment and acceptance as a valuable addition to the government forces and expressing optimism for Wisconsin.
A report says Secretary Taft may accept a federal associate justice post, sidelining the anticipated Republican nominee. The piece notes Taft Roosevelt ties and hints Roosevelt may pursue a third term, invoking Lincoln on swapping horses. It adds Senator Depew’s illness and reception as background to political dynamics.
Alderman Norris Bacheller’s proposal to reserve city rights to take over traction properties upon fair compensation gains support. Some aldermen favor no new franchises, aiming for city control at the end of the current term as municipal ownership of public utilities appears increasingly likely.
The piece weighs the chances of Senator John C. Spooner being chosen as secretary of war to succeed Taft. It notes Wisconsin would gain an honored state figure, likening past Wisconsin appointments such as Jerry Rusk, Senator Vilas, and Henry C. Payne in high national offices, amid factional disputes.
A column notes theater goers praise Checkers while bemoaning public franchise debates, Taft’s ascent to associate supreme justice, and Teddy Roosevelt’s patronage, alongside reports of a Turkish massacre, a planned federal building for Denver, and Wesleyan University banning a class play.
Rome reports the Vatican monitors the French cabinet crisis with concern. A prominent prelate says France has fallen from the frying pan into the fire. The pontiff notes superstition delays official cabinet announcement on the unlucky thirteenth day.
Washburn firm forms to manufacture brick and tile products with $10,000 capital. Investors include C. C. Frampton of Phillipsburg Kas Q P Henry Kenfield of Ashland T Dukelow E E Kenfield G A Chuneeoane E C Stevens M A Sprague and others. Kenosha man Michael Schlax, 62, died by suicide in a barn near his Wilmot home, after anxious thoughts over his son’s death three months earlier.
Community notices include a Japanese supper at Dr. H. B. Laflin's home hosted by the Universalist church missionary society, a Norwegian Lutheran funeral for Peder Hammer, and Oak Grove interment. Local chatter covers lodge elections, theater, job moves, railroad updates, a city visit by Patrick Murphy, and a planned cold storage expansion at the Pfeifer packing site.
In Black River Falls authorities report Postmaster Nelson of City Point badly hurt while trying to stop a street fight. It is said his skull is fractured and he is hospitalized.
New York March 14 A terrifying sea ordeal aboard the French liner Hudson left 336 steerage passengers in a panic during last Friday’s Atlantic gale. Captain Juham and First Officer Mehausas faced a riot on the steerage deck, using revolvers and knives to restore order after barometers and thermometers fell and seas rose. The storm abated and order was restored.
Ida Krebs hosts an evening with guests including Messrs. John Wiseman Mike Lawler Leo Fuschel Oscar Johnson Joe Wiseman and Mr Mrs Webber and Mr Mrs J Krebs. Miss Krebs received numerous beautiful presents and attendees enjoyed a very good time.
Greatly reduced fares offered to North and South Dakota and many points in Northern Minnesota via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway. Rates valid every Tuesday in March and April. For details contact your nearest ticket agent or F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.
Dr. George Powell is identified as a consulting physician and surgeon. The notice emphasizes his professional role and medical expertise.
Miss Ida Krebs of Badger street entertained friends to celebrate her eighteenth birthday. The gathering opened with ten hours of social time, followed by a 6 o'clock dinner in a beautifully decorated dining room and a later 8 o'clock arrival of the young men to assist. Guests included Clara Johnson, Margant Jensen, Anna Hirschir, Lizzie Muhlerhaupt, Mammie Wis.
Excursion tickets at greatly reduced rates are on sale via the North Western Line to the territory indicated. Standard and Tourist Sleeping Cars, free reclining chair cars, and “The Best of Everything” are offered. For dates of sale and full particulars apply to agents Chicago & North Western Ry.
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