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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1906
Page
1
A proposed million dollar corporation plans to work with La Crosse Hydro Electric Light and Power to secure factories for La Crosse. Stockholders are being secured and the promoters aim to install power from Black River Falls to the city, with large capital to develop industrial growth.
Juneau Alaska reports the Louvre theatre owned by O W Ashby burned last night. Fire eater John Hendrick performing as the King of Fire Eaters died of smoke inhalation while trying to save his effects. Several female performers were injured.
Special Tribune Dispatch reports Nicholas Dickhoff 23 died after a shooting at Hotel Grace in Chicago. John Young 18 fired the shot and was taken into custody. Two women present were arrested.
The Park store opening draws large crowds as Kreutz's La Crosse orchestra performs a delightful program. The concert continues into the evening.
Washington March 19 The AFL executive council attended by all except Mitchell met to consider printers coal strikes and proposed labor legislation. Ek L Robbins of Pittsburg was deposed as mine operators leader and J H Winder of Cleveland elected temporary chairman to succeed him. Winder represents Morgan interests. Robbins favored conciliatory tactics, opposed by operators. A joint conference may be delayed a day or two. a struggle with miners appears inevitable.
Moscow reports D. and A. Rasstorgouerff Brothers, Russia’s largest merchants, have failed for 13.5 million dollars.
Chicago March 19 Attorney Hynes representing the Packers argued the beef case this morning and Moody was expected to follow as the next speaker.
The arraignment of John R. Walsh was postponed to March 27 due to counsel's absence as the trust graft inquiry proceeds. Chicago dispatch reports details from Scripps-McRae.
In Rome on March 19 the pope declared that by the grace of God he feels younger and better every year. He spoke in upbeat terms about his health and vitality.
A blaze in Litchfield Mich today destroyed the clothing store of Thomas H. Warwick the Litchfield opera house and the hardware and furniture store of R J Shamuck and company. The fire was spreading and high winds aided its growth prompting calls for aid from neighboring towns.
Cleveland March 19 It is believed here that Rockefeller is suffering a recurrence of an attack of acute melancholy he had ten years ago when he thought that the poor were hounded by creditors.
Standard Oil attorneys admitted before the special commissioner that Republic Oil company stock was held by Standard stockholders. W. T. McKee testified as secretary and treasurer of Republic. General Counsel Eddy stated he would answer for the record that for purposes of the litigation this fact will be admitted.
Sheriff Killan of Green Bay with city police arrested Chas. M. Carpenter agent for Barber Asphalt in Chicago. He is charged with a $400 bribe to Alderman Henry Porth in 1901 to secure a paving contract in Green Bay. Carpenter posted $1,000 bonds and will travel to Green Bay to answer the charges.
The Midwest is blanketed by the heaviest snow of the winter. The snowfall slows travel across Indiana Illinois Iowa and Missouri though temperatures remain above freezing in some areas.
New York reports Schwab is seriously ill as of March 19, with officials admitting the condition and outlining limited details about his health status.
Washington reports Francis was nominated to succeed Storer this afternoon, marking a key personnel shift in the administration and signaling cabinet or agency changes amid ongoing governance.
George Bedessen of 822 South Seventh Street a clerk in Ludwig's grocery store was the unanimous choice of the Democrats of the Seventeenth ward at the caucus Saturday night for alderman. Fourteen votes were polled.
Fair skies continue with colder night and easing Tuesday. Temperatures dip to around 15 degrees tonight with a coldest 23 and warmest 35, winds at 14 mph.
Many residents have never visited your store. The business will stay incomplete until advertising reaches them and becomes strong enough to draw them in.
State Dairy and Food Commissioner J Q Emery will lecture on Pure Foods in La Crosse on March 30. He will display his collection of adulterated foods once shown to legislators, offering a free talk at the Y M C A hall.
Daniel B. Deyoe no longer holds the sole title to a church in La Crosse county. A deed filed with the register of deeds transfers the Lutheran church in West Salem to the La Crosse Valley Evangelical Lutheran society Mindoro Evangelical Lutheran society and Burns Evangelical Lutheran society for 2700 dollars.
General Henry T. Allen, commander of the Philippine constabulary, arrived in Cincinnati and discussed the Jolo battle noting women fighting beside men and Moros as the most savage. He said hospital patients would seek to stab doctors or nurses. In Washington, Charles S. Francis, editor of the Troy Times, was nominated to succeed Bellamy Storer as ambassador to Austria Hungary.
John Dahle of St Paul, chief director of the Northwestern Scandinavian Singers association, is in town discussing July Saengerfest music with the local committee. Norwegian Lutheran church hosted a lecture by Prof Stub of Hamline University and a ten-voice student choir to a full congregation.
The Grosvenor amendment to abolish the grade of lieutenant general passed the house. It specifies that Corbin and MacArthur shall not be deprived of this rank. The action occurred in Washington on March 19.
Leslie Specialty company formed by William Doerflinger proprietor of the Park store and Orman E. Leslie manager of the grocery department. They plan to incorporate under state laws to manufacture patented articles headed by a fountain sign writer using fountain pen principle for precise fluid control. Commissioner Arthur Roberge received a new roll top desk. To set up one's seil to every wind is the adage cited by a store advertiser as enterprise endures in all times and seasons.
Noted commercial traveler L. B. Marsh of this city is not connected with Mrs. W. R. Sherwood of Mabel Minnesota or Mrs. Joseph Vollmar of Alma. Mrs. Sherwood was Grace Marsh here and Miss J. Vollmar was Blanch Marsh.
The president nominated H. W. Lynch to serve as postmaster of Peoria, marking a key civil service appointment for the city.
The Auto Rapid Transit company plans to deploy several five passenger touring cars with drivers around April, signaling a move to enhance local transportation services. The initiative emphasizes accessible guided tours and improved travel options for residents and visitors.
There is a strong emphasis on intelligence in buying, arguing that "shopping sense" isn’t innate but developed by reading advertisements. The text suggests ads teach savvy consumer behavior and guide choices.
The Pastor's Union backs inviting Billy Sunday to hold meetings here. After weeks of discussion they decide to let church members vote on the plan. Ministers’ letters from cities with Sunday events will be printed and circulated to gauge sentiment before a joint council meeting.
Word was received today announcing the death of Mr. G. Kremers of Milwaukee father of Mrs. Henry A. Salter. He died at 3 this morning aged 79 after residing in Milwaukee since 1860. For over four decades he served as secretary and treasurer of the Milwaukee Gas Light company. Funeral services will be held from the family residence Wednesday afternoon.
The Germania juniors defeated the North Side YMCA 15 to 8 in a basketball game played Friday night at the North Side gym. Germania lineup included W Meinert J Kessler F Affeldt P Jungbluth and C Scharpf.
Ferdi nand Hueser, 22, was run down and killed on a trestle in Racine Wisconsin this morning by a passing train. Police are investigating the incident as a tragic accident at the rail line crossing near the harbor district.
Barber Charles Tigwell earned a license from the state board of examiners last Tuesday and is now a licensed barber. He took the La Crosse exam with three others passing in a class of twenty, and is praised as a skilled barber by the Orwalk Star.
Reverend and Mrs. R. Anderson depart tomorrow morning for Minneapolis for a brief visit, spending a few days there.
The first general city property inventory shows assets excluding streets sewers and bridges on the Mississippi and Black Rivers totaling about 1.5 million dollars. Real estate and equipment lists add to a net value with bonds of 600 thousand dollars outstanding after sinking fund deduction. The weighmaster notes a broom worth ten cents as the only item in his department.
A group of friends hosted a Saturday night surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. Hatke to celebrate their birthdays. Cards provided the main amusement, with prizes awarded to Mrs. Rodhode and F. Kunber for first, and Miss Lizzie Schumann and Geo. Albrecht for low prizes. Refreshments followed at midnight with many guests named in attendance.
Mrs. F. C. Koenig and her son Frank from Arcadia are visiting relatives in the city for a few days.
George King the traveling man who raised a postal money order in this city and cashed it with Peter Newburg will serve two years with Frank Bigelow at Fort Leavenworth United States prison. King pleaded guilty before Judge Sanborn at Madison and was sentenced Saturday. Postoffice Inspector Fraser who led to Kings arrest in Minneapolis received word of the sentence yesterday.
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