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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1906
Page
6
About eight o'clock last evening a loud explosion near the old Big Mild site shattered the earth for miles. People rushed into the streets with some fearing Hick's Mississippi valley prediction. The blast, from dynamite near a brick wall, unsettled residents including those with nearby hatching chickens whose settings were interrupted by the shock.
The house once occupied by W. E. Parker at 1426 Berlin street is sold to W. Ho Biinston and will be moved to the 1600 block on Prospect street. Parker plans a new $3,000 residence on the old site.
Tonight marks the final meeting of the Franklin club with the resolution to abolish the United States Senate. Geo. B. Marvin Jr. will lead the affirmative and A. A. Zimmer the negative. The group meets at 1427 Avon Street. other notes include local moves by L. E. Meason and George B. Marvin, and upcoming social events at Lutheran Trinity and Caledonia Street M I Church. Warry Beattie plans to return to Denver, and the Caledonia Street M I Church hosts an Experience social tomorrow evening.
The Woodman lodge on the north side will host a May 11 event featuring the Musical Houses of Chicago. Miss Emily D Doyle and Edgar William Scheuter, accompanying the group, are touted as among the era’s finest artists.
Largest line of new wallpaper in the city announced by Staats Wall Paper Co. The Thomas and Phalon Coat com pany has bought a fine span of horses for deliveries from Goodyear Lumber Co. of Tomah. Mrs Edward F O'Neil welcomed a baby boy at 1502 Kane Street Saturday. The father is a member of the No 4 fire department. Rev Charles W Wentworth of the Caledonia Street M E church is spending a few days in Chicago. Mr and Mrs Robt W Gifford of
Mrs. Emily E Parish widow of Joseph W Parish of Wisconsin has petitioned the district supreme court at Washington for a writ of mandamus to force the secretary of the treasury to issue a draft for 181,358 dollars. The amount is alleged as due as executrix of the estate for contracts by Joseph W Parish & Co delivering ice to the army medical department during the Civil War. The claim stems from ice shipments melted before use and has long hovered before Congress.
County Clerk C W Rawlinson announced that county clerks will gather in Milwaukee on June sixth to perfect a statewide organization. Clerks chose Milwaukee as the meeting city and fixed the date after a recent vote on location and time.
John Stienstra, a well known Dresbach resident, died last night after an eight month illness with tuberculosis at age 32. The funeral will be held at his home Sunday at 2 30 p.m. with interment in the village cemetery.
Alderman P M Boyle circulates a petition for brick pavement on Caledonia street with broad support. Tracks will widen to accommodate larger cars, reducing cost per lot to about 148 dollars and possible further drops. residents may pay over ten years at five percent interest.
Special Tribune Dispatch from Lima Ohio May 3 notes potential spread of ouster proceedings to Indiana and Illinois as Ohio inquiries uncover connections of Standard and affiliated companies. In circuit court Schroeder admitted striking Peters after a quarrel at the Four Mile House fracturing his jaw and knocking out a tooth. Peters sues civilly for damages.
Newark May 3 The Duke divorce proceedings heard testimony that disputed the maid account of seeing Huntoon accompany Mrs Duke to her chamber as witnesses argued it was impossible to view the stairs from the maid’s location. The case continued with conflicting statements about the sequence of events in Mrs Dukes room.
The president sent a special message to Congress urging an expression of gratitude to foreign governments municipalities and individuals for condolences offered after the San Francisco disaster.
New York May 3 The board of Reviews of the National Trotting Association dismissed charges by Murray Howe secretary of the Memphis Trotting Association that Lou Dillon was tampered with before the gold cup race at Memphis in October 1904 when Major Delmar defeated her.
Herman Peters of Campbell seeks to recover damages from Henry Schroeder for a broken jaw suffered in a saloon dispute. The case centers on injuries from the altercation and the amount of damages Peters claims.
President George H. Ray of the Board of Trade appointed a five member committee to study the feasibility of paving and beautifying Losey boulevard by public subscription. The members are W. F. Wolfe, W. S. Woods, L. F. Easton, Dr. Edward Evans and J. S. Medary. The panel will meet soon to gauge public sentiment and expected funds, with a report due at the board’s next meeting.
Orest Fire Pesh tigo May 3 reports hundreds of men battling a forest blaze near Jerald and Boone. Large cordwood piles are endangered and fear grows that a recurrence of the 1871 fire may occur.
H W Ratson of Louisville seeks a receiver and a Chicago inquiry shows the company insolvent by about a million dollars The U S district attorney in Chicago is examining the American Reserve Bond company to present facts to the grand jury About two hundred thousand small investments are affected as the mails were closed to the company pending the probe
The advertisement declares S. S. S. the superior vegetable tonic for spring, purifying blood and restoring appetite and energy. It highlights safe, root based ingredients, contrasts with mineral tonics, and cites testimonials from A. B. Montgomery of Columbus and Mrs. G. Wiegel of Springfield praising its health benefits and revitalizing effects.
Frank Fowle of Milwaukee a supervisor indicted six times on graft in county hospital contracts killed himself today by shooting in the presence of his wife in Milwaukee Wisconsin on May 3.
Oakland May 3 Street car service is being rapidly extended Banks opened with an emergency plan for handling emergency until the vaults can be opened All drunks due to demolished prisons are being fined chained and forced to clear away debris.
Miss Carlyle received a pleasant surprise and farewell at her home near Eleventh and Ferry streets Tuesday evening. The Woodmen Rose Grove Circle No 4 hosted the event before she leaves for Mankato next Tuesday. A signet ring was presented, games were played, refreshments served, and all enjoyed the farewell.
Waterloo May 3 Congressman Birdsall was renominated today and Cummins gave endorsement. The Tribune states it prints full local and telegraphic news daily with no rehash from other papers.
Voliva urged Dowie’s death would be best for Zion and moved to calm the excited group. Guards surrounded Dowie as board members, now absent, rush home to attempt unseating him. Voliva will press charges once Dowie is deemed sane and able to face them.
Springfield report says House Republicans adjourned at noon to seek seventy seven votes on the primary measure. Shurtleff defended party organization and attacked Jenkin Lloyd Jones the Chicago reformer who urged abolition of party lines.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. John E. Langdon, marking a joyful addition to the Langdon household.
Mrs. F. A. Fundt of 1323 Avon Street died this afternoon at 1:45 at age 90. Survived by six children: Mrs. Peter Rask, Mrs. H. Mason, One Fundt, Ed. Fundt of Sparta Minnesota, Rev. John Fundt of St. Paul, and Mrs. Backe.
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