This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1906
Page
1
Thirteen men trapped in the Courriers mine since March 16 were brought out alive in Lens France. They survived twenty days without light and with limited air by feeding on the lunches of fallen companions and using water and stock fodder.
A Ta Wisconsin county halts wolf bounty payments to PF Abbot of La Crosse pending an investigation after an anonymous Dakota letter claims fox pups were counted as wolves and killed in Winona county. District Attorney Bosshard may pursue warrants for Abbott and an assisting accomplice.
West Salem residents petitioned for a village vote on liquor licenses. Village Clerk Sterling W Brown must post notices within 24 hours, bringing the issue before voters tomorrow morning three days before election. A saloon sentiment follows a recent card game incident where Mose Gillan lost $30.
State Dairy and Food Commissioner Emery visits La Crosse for a free lecture on pure foods at Y M C A hall. He arrives with an assistant from Eau Claire and arranges an exhibit showing adulterated foods to illustrate the talk. The state funds the lecture and plans to change local housekeeping rules after the lecture.
A new interpretation from Secretary of State Houser requires election inspectors to preserve all counted ballots except those marked objected to. Such ballots must be sealed in a canvas cover and returned to the county clerk with the objected to envelopes, using wire, canvas coverings and wax seals supplied by the inspectors.
Washington dispatch reports Gar field and other officials deny the claim that the department inspected California oil to exclude all but Standard. They say no test is required by the regulations.
In Baltimore on March 30 the condemned man in a serious case was executed at 1 40 this morning after struggling until submission. He was placed over the trap and pronounced dead.
Joseph P. Turner a note teller at the National Bank of North America and captain in the National Guard was committed to the Tombs without bail on larceny charges totaling $34,000 over five years. Bank officers filed the complaint.
Special Tribune dispatch reports Justice ordering a special grand jury in New York to investigate insurance practices after a Supreme Court ruling. The move aims to scrutinize companies and standards amid ongoing regulatory concerns.
A morning blaze in Moscow Idaho leveled the University of Idaho's main structure. The fire engulfed the administration offices and laboratories causing extensive damage to the campus core.
A brief editorial note emphasizes the newspaper’s commitment to integrity. The statement underlines trust, accuracy, and fair reporting as core principles guiding coverage and public service.
The Tribune reports Rev. Billy Sunday now in Austin Minnesota telegraphed that first open positive dates for La Crosse would be fall 1907. October 1907 remains a possibility but about twenty cities are ahead of La Crosse. Sunday may choose La Crosse if strong local influence secures the opening date.
Joseph Skinner opened with a 15 shot run, then Homer Hart finished the series in 14 shots. This morning R L Richard, before a large gallery, made a new mark of 13 shooting a marvelous exhibition.
A general movement of the ice in front of the city began shortly after noon as the Barron island shore field cracked and broke apart. Several acres swung into the main channel and drifted southward. Black River ice showed dissolution with the river front expected to be clear by morning. Open channel ends at Barron’s island northern point. ice remains firm further north.
W H Gaspard, an original new courthouse supervisor, declares his bid for a seat on the board. He starts a Sixth ward campaign that will run through the election next spring.
Indications point to Monday April 2 as the start of a major battle between organized labor and employers in La Crosse. Most building trades unions are set to strike Monday morning while the Serosse Builders' Association pledges a firm stand against the unions amid wage and hour demands effective April 1. Arbitration efforts are ongoing but the outlook is not encouraging.
In Eau Claire Wisconsin the two leading mayoral candidates vow to sue over city rights to the Dells dam. The Dells Improvement Company holds the ninety nine year contract with the city set decades ago. William A. Frawley and F S Cotton, prominent Republican figures, pledge action if elected.
Madison students still angry over football abolition scale gym walls and paint ping pong words across the front gestures. Epee marks and effigies of faculty hung in trees around the gym amid protests at the university.
The grand jury has been in session twenty one days and examined numerous witnesses on various subjects. It will likely finish tomorrow and report to Judge Parish on Saturday.
Kreutz's orchestra leaves this evening for Viroqua to play at the annual Bachelors' ball there. The event is billed as the swellest affair of the year and Vernon county's eligible bachelors are expected to make it a gala night.
Generally fair tonight and Saturday with moderate temperatures. Coldest around 30 and warmest near 44. Early morning wind at 8 a.m. from the north at six miles per hour.
Rome reports the pope granted a private audience to Archbishop Ireland of St. Paul and Bishop McGolrick of Duluth.
Miners appear to have won a bid to resume 1903 scale use as operators across districts signal willingness to adopt the 1903 rate. A telegram to President Roosevelt from Mitchell and Robbins states at least fifty percent of operators favor the plan, with Iowa and western districts among supporters. Wisconsin mills warn of shutdowns if a coal strike closes fuel supply.
Rumors say the IGE internal row and price cutting by Langdon and Boyd threaten the local ice trust. Dealers now undercut old rates with seven month contracts dropping from 21 to 15 dollars, signaling the combine has gone bad and may be disrupted.
Owing to bad weather many were at home last Sunday when violinist Florence Hermann appeared at Kreutz’s concert. She will solo again with the orchestra a week from Sunday at Germania hall.
The young people of the Scandinavian Baptist church gathered at 1229 Avon Street last night. Several fine instrumental selections were played, refreshments were served, and everyone enjoyed a very pleasant evening.
The Bank of North Freedom was closed by directors on the advice of State Bank Examiner Marcus C. Berg due to impaired capital. Depositors are not expected to be harmed, and a receiver will be appointed if requirements are not met. Principal stockholder and cashier Will A. Warren, Baraboo, Wisconsin, oversees efforts to restore the bank.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.