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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1905

Page

2

West Salem resident to leave for Lillehammer Norway

Mr Louis Breubakken of West Salem plans a trip to Lillehammer Norway on the 22nd. He has lived in West Salem 25 years and owns a large farm left in charge of his three sons Sever Olaf and Albert. He will depart via the Burlington road and may not return. He is visiting North side resident Peter Mahlaum for a few days.

Louis Breubakken West Salem Lillehammer Nor- Pray Sever Olaf Albert Burlington Road Breubakken Peter Mah- Aum North Side

Cut Hand on a Bottle Worker Severely Injured

Ernest Owens employed at the North Side Bottling works cut a severe gash in his hand yesterday. Medical attention was immediate and if blood poisoning does not set in he will be able to return to work in a few days.

Ernest Owens North Side

Society Patronizes the Bijou This Week

The Bijou theatre sees strong society patronage this week led by young social figure Donald McDonald popular for past hospital benefit appearances. His performances in female impersonations at the Bijou attract broad attention among attendees.

Donald McDonald Mr. McDonald la Crosse Hospital

Death of Washington Duke founder of Duke Tobacco

Washington Duke 84 founder of Duke Tobacco Manufacturing company and founder of the American Tobacco company died in Charlotte. He served in the Civil War and, with his sons, built a wagon peddling tobacco business across North Carolina that grew into a world spanning enterprise. He leaves three sons J B Duke president of American Tobacco, B N Duke, and Brodie L Duke.

Charlotte N. C Washington Duke Duke Tobacco Manufacturing Company American Tobacco Company Duke North Carolina J. B B. N Brodie L. Duke

Presidential special's uneventful Grand Island stop

The Denver to Grand Island presidential train stop featured four brief speeches. United States Senator Burkett and Edward Rosewater joined as guests to Omaha. The talks focused on the passing states and irrigation policy.

Grand Island Denver United States Burkett Edward Rosewater Omaha Bee Omaha

Forest Fire Near Plymouth Briars Ends Hopeful Day

A brisk shower cheered firefighters who since Friday battled flames across Plymouth Plympton Kingston and Carver towns. The rain helped check the forest fire that had destroyed thousands of dollars in timber and threatened buildings as crews fought to gain control.

Plymouth Mass Plympton Kingston Carver

Aged man dies after summoning doctor for wife

Saginaw Michigan May 10 Barton Lazelle an elderly west side resident rushed to fetch a doctor for his critically ill wife suffering heart trouble. On returning home he lay down in the adjacent room and died from heart disease himself.

Saginaw, Mich Barton Lazelle West Side

May Delay Her Execution in Trenton Court

Judge Lan ning of the United States district court refused to grant a writ of habeas corpus sought by counsel delaying the execution in Trenton New Jersey on May 10.

Trenton N. J Lanning United States District Court

North Side Briefs And Society Notes

Born to Mr and Mrs Oscar John a son arrived on the North Side. The La Crosse lodge of International Machinists will hold a grand ball at Union hall Rose and St Cloud streets Friday May 26 with Kreutzs orchestra. Miss Ella Keizer visiting from Barron Wis. Abe Pettenger moving within Caledonia street. James Smith sawfiler at Yeoman Mill Winona visiting relatives on the North Side. C F Figgie Rose Street dry goods merchant returns from St Paul to 1027 Rose Street.

Oscar Johnson Avon Street la Crosse Lodge of International Machinists Union Hall Rose and St. Cloud Streets Kreutz Ella Keizer Barron Wis Abe Pettenger Caledonia Street James Smith Yeoman Winona C. F. Figgie Rose Street St. Paul

Appeal Delays Hanging of Anna Valentina in Hackensack

Anna Valentina, sentenced to hang on Friday in Hackensack for killing Rosa Silva, had an appeal to the United States Supreme Court on the denial of the writ. The move likely postpones the execution for a period.

Anna Valentina Hackensack Rosa Silva United States Supreme Court Mrs. Valentina

Bernhardt Elected to Society of Men of Letters

Paris May 10 Sarah Bernhardt provisionally elected a member of the Society of the Men of Letters She will be admitted to full membership after delivering an address at the upcoming meeting

Paris Sarah Bernhardt Society of the Men of Letters

Rebels seize Sanaa spoils and Turkish command changes

In Hodeida on May 10 rebels in Sanaa reportedly seized thirty guns and 20 000 ri fles with ammunition. The garrison and Turkish officials were allowed to depart. Riza Pasha is replaced by Marshal Ahmed Fezi Pasha, who arrives with eight Albanian battalions.

Hodeida Turkish Arabia Sanaa Riza Pasha Yemen Ahmed Fezi Pasha

Lumber price rise set by three regional associations

Milwaukee May 10 The price list committee of the Mississippi Valley Lumbermen's association, the Wisconsin Valley Lumbermen's association and the Northwestern Hemlock association has agreed to advance prices on all classes of lumber 50 cents a thousand. The reason for the advance in price is the decrease in the lumber output last winter. Geo H Chapman notes the supply shortfall driving costs.

Milwaukee Mississippi Valley Lumbermen’s Association Wisconsin Valley Lumbermen’s Association Northwestern Hemlock Association Geo. H. Chapman

France Bars Russian Naval Junction in Indo China Waters

Paris reports orders to civil and naval authorities in French Indo China to prevent any meeting of the Russian squadron under Rosestvensky with French ships within French waters. Calls on Admiral De Jonquieres to ensure Rosestvensky observes his pledge to depart. In Tokio, resentment grows over France’s aid to the Russian Pacific squadron amid feared preparations near the Far East.

Paris Indo-China Rosestvensky Nebogatoff de Jonquieres Rojestvensky Tokio France Far East

Yale Senior Found Dead in Welch Hall Bedroom

Arthur Haserot of Cleveland and a Yale senior was found shot in his Welch Hall room. Medical Examiner says death may be accidental or self-inflicted. revolver found nearby and investigation ongoing with limited official details.

New Haven Conn Arthur Haserot Yale Cleveland Welch Hall Bartlett Haserot

Labor Leader's Daughter Ill in Spring Valley Villa

Indianapolis May 10 President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers lies at the bedside of his seriously ill daughter at Spring Valley Villa. He has postponed travel to the anthracite coal regions until late next week.

Indianapolis Mitchell The United Mine Workers Spring Valley Lil

Miner Michael Kirby Dies in Deadwood Snowstorm

Advices from Deadwood report miner Michael Kirby died of exposure during a severe May snow storm in the Black Hills. The storm caused heavy losses among livestock including colts calves and lambs.

Pierre S. D Deadwood Michael Kirby

Mrs Pearl St Clair Delivers Triplets in Clark County

In Clark Mo on May 10 Mrs Pearl St Clair aged 15 wife of a young farmer gave birth to triplets, three girls weighing just over five pounds each and all alive. The physician expects the infants to live and Mrs St Clair is already mother of four children.

Clark, Mo Pearl St. Clair

Governor Mickey Sends Congratulatory Message to Roosevelt

A message of greeting from Governor Mickey to President Roosevelt was sent from North Platte Nebraska. The note congratulated Roosevelt on his successful outing and hunt and wished him a safe journey across Nebraska to Washington.

Omaha Mickey Roosevelt Nebraska North Platte Washington

Carnegie Steel Plans Big Expansion in Youngstown

Carnegie Steel company outlines a major plant expansion in Youngstown Ohio. Plans include five blast furnaces of 500 tons daily and fifty open hearth furnaces of 100 tons daily, plus plate and structural mills. About 3000 additional workers will be needed and total investment around 20 million dollars.

Youngstown, O Carnegie Steel Company Ohio

Park Tensions Prompt Odd Exchange

In a brief, tense interaction, a tired individual chides a visitor in the park while the other retorts that the observer should see the situation for themselves, implying a transfer or shift in attention.

A Slight Mis take in Estate Dispute Dialogue

A humorous exchange unfolds between a lawyer and widow over the terms of an estate. The widow corrects him about which share she will receive, hinting at prior miscalculations and a lighthearted tone about the deceased John.

Germany’s Black Letter and its Practical Limits

Jerome Hart argues that German black letter is ugly and hard to read in daily papers and ads. He notes most German display and scientific material now uses Roman type. even street signs and posters favor Latin characters, a shift that contrasts with Bismarck’s resistance to Roman type.

Jerome Hart Bismarck New Orleans Times-Democrat

Flour in China and the variety of flours used

A Philadelphia Bulletin description depicts a Chinese cook presenting biscuits made from lentil, almond, and many other flours. The narration highlights over fifty Chinese flours from lentils to bananas while noting China eats no bread and rejects wheat flour as useless.

China Philadelphia Bulletin

Tribune Herald Announces Exclusive News Service

The Tribune declares it is the sole La Crosse paper with the celebrated New York Herald illustrated news service and warns against imitations posing as rivals. The note emphasizes Tribune’s fearless newsroom stance.

The Tribune New York Herald Illustrated la Crosse

On the Ocean Floor A Diver Describes a Descent in a Bell

A diver recounts lowering into the sea in a forty ton diving bell. The crew descends to fifty feet, works on a rocky seabed, digs foundations under twenty seven psi, and returns to the bell with electric light, fish nearby, and the ocean surrounding them.

World's Capital Plan by Eijkman and Horrix

Dr. P H Eijkman and Paul Horrix propose a grand international city near The Hague as a monument to peace and brotherhood, funded by Carnegie's gift and designed with hexagonal streets, central square, and dedicated arts pedagogy and anthropology buildings. The plan envisions wide Paradere avenues linking key structures atop Waalsdorp dunes.

P. H. Eijkman Paul Horrix Scheveningen Holland Andrew Carnegie Dr. Eijkman Hague Germany Zollverein Carnegie The Eijkman K. P. C. de Bazel Waalsdorp Temple of Peace North Sea Brotherhood of Nations

Baseball scores from Chicago May 10 league and association games

Scores list from Chicago dated May 10 covering league games in New York St Louis Philadelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati Cleveland Chicago Washington Philadelphia Boston and Toledo Louisville Minneapolis Indianapolis St Paul Omaha Des Moines Denver Sioux City Colorado Springs St Joseph with results including New York 7 Philadelphia 9 in 10 innings and Omaha 8 Des Moines 4.

Chicago New York St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburg Brooklyn Cincinnati Cleveland Washington Boston Toledo Louisville Minneapolis Indianapolis St. Paul Omaha Des Moines

New York Bill Seeks Adelia Barker as Barker Heir

A bill by Assembly Stanley proposes that Adelia Stringer Barker be declared the legitimate child and heir of Charles Bell Barker and Adelia Gertrude Stringer. The four year old is in a Roman Catholic convent by court order. The petition notes both parents acknowledge their relation.

Albany Assembly Stanley New York Adelia Stringer Barker Charles Bell Barker Adelia Gertrude Stringer Supreme Court New York City Barker Miss Stringer New York Herald Special Carnegie Temple of Peace Champs Elysees Paris Place de la Concorde Arch de Triumphe Carnegie

Walter Mueller Back In Form For Milwaukee Opening

Milwaukee May 10 Walter Mueller the Milwaukee pitcher who was sent home from St Paul says the lameness has left his arm and shoulder and he will be in shape for the opening game here. Mueller has been taking massage treatments for several days and says he is feeling all right again.

Milwaukee Walter Mueller Cantillon St. Paul Mueller

Alfalfa by irrigation in Yellowstone Valley Montana

More than 60 000 acres watered by irrigation ditches in Yellowstone Valley west of Billings offer alfalfa opportunities. Data compare irrigated alfalfa yields to un irrigated hay, showing 10 000 pounds per acre of hay and 400 days of steer feeding per irrigated acre, with pasture and range figures and instructions to request Series C302 from C W Mott in St Paul Minnesota.

Yellowstone Valley Billings Mont Northern Pacific C. W. Mott Rys

Excursion Tickets Offered By C M St P Railway

The C M and St P Ry announces low rates for excursions to three events. National Baptist Anniversary in St Louis May 16 to 24, Norwegian Celebration in Minneapolis May 16 and 17, and General Assembly of Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Fresno California May 18 to 26. For sale dates, rates, limits, call ticket office.

C. M St. P. Ry National Baptist St. Louis Minneapolis General Assembly of Cumberlad Presbyterian Church Fresnol California

Handsome B and O Dining Car Menus Issued

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad unveils handsome two cent menus for dining car service on its fast eastern trains. The card shows refined selections from the finest hotels and exclusive with the B and O, printed in an attractive affair.

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company

Friday and Saturday Excursion Rates to Devils Lake Wis

Excursion tickets to Devils Lake Wisconsin on the Northwestern Line are on sale Fridays and Saturdays with return limited to the Monday after. Perfect for a summer resort outing. inquire at Chicago and North Western Railway agents.

Devils Lake Wis Monnday Chicago & North Western Ry

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North Side News Mul Naina Mmo Summers & Loomis Hagar Street Society Saginaw Ramblers St. Cloud and Rose Streets Kruetz’ Orchestra North Side Briefs the Bernhardt Bran Gov John Bliffkins Will Powell Oita City Seapavilion QUEER Faul, Horkix Adelaide Queenie Schef Adelaide Gertrude Stringer Walter Muller Montana
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