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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1906
Page
4
The notice lists publication details and rates: daily by carrier and by mail, entered as second class in June 1904 in La Crosse Wisconsin. Special representatives Payne and Young are based in Chicago and New York City. Annual subscription costs $5.00 by mail and $4.00 by carrier.
A letter signed by R B Gelatt to La Crosse aldermen criticizes the Leader-Press city printing bid as below standard pricing. The editorial notes the aldermen rejected Gelatt’s bid after a unanimous vote and directs new bids. The Tribune defends its ads and claims superior profitability and higher advertiser value.
The Toledo grand jury indicts the Ice Trust founders amid stories of price uniformity and alleged conspiracy. Chicago coverage questions the trust, while La Crosse dealers publicly tout higher rates and a price fix. The piece notes local reactions and cites Judge Daniels on the law.
Mr. Gelatt urges Senator La Follette to join allies in backing a railroad rate bill favorable to carriers. He notes La Follette’s past refusals propelled him to the U.S. Senate and toward the presidency, calling him a steadfast figure in the public eye.
In a sharp stand against compromise, advocates urge sticking to no rate regulation until a fair measure exists and accuse railroad lobbyists of blue penciling laws. The remark highlights Wisconsin's six year history guiding President Roosevelt to heed lessons from the state's experience.
Judge Humphreys hears Long push for possible patent immunity and appeals route while criticizing delays. Chicago interests eye street car lines and Light Trust assets, with Philo’s June check in La Crosse. Debate over city taxes, bonding, and Colman contributions to fund site purchase signals a contentious, finance driven move.
The State Press notes a Richmond Indiana woman died from ptomaine poisoning following a meal of spinach and shortcake. Doctors performing an autopsy attribute the death to a chemical change from the combination, questioning why a plain statement cannot be made that the shortcake contributed to her death.
Mr Mansfield replies to critics who say he is no actor by noting that mediocrity arouses no opposition. He suggests Alan Dale should feel it is time to skidoo, the Milwaukee News reports.
The Milwaukee Journal lauds Syracuse University as having a coal oil professor superior to any article found at the Chicago institution, noting notable achievement or innovation.
The senate completed the Allison amendments on the court review in the rate bill. La Follette aligned with Democrats. Tillman alleged the president negotiated with ex Senator Chandler to back the Democratic court review plan, then shifted to back the bison idea. Chandler and the president exchanged denials over veracity.
Muskegon Michigan May 14 James M Moorberger of Hart rural route carrier admits to federal authorities he tore up all the letters left for him to deliver each day. The civil war veteran is under arrest and contends with infirmity.
Terre Haute Indiana May 14 Rev Albert C Butcher of Clinton accused of rape on a 14 year old girl has been taken to the jail at Newport because of fear of mob violence The accuser Ella Norton has lived in the Butcher home since her mother died two years ago Butcher is 45 and has several grown children
A growing suspicion suggests railroads themselves may have prompted the idea of an anti-pass amendment to the rate bill. It is plain to think they would benefit from the prohibition more than any other party, the Oshkosh Northwestern notes.
Speaker Cannon attended the Washington Board of Trade annual outing at Riverview on the Potomac. He delivered a felicitous speech and joked about being glad to be rid of the Senate for a day as he was selected to umpire a baseball game.
A poetic fragment recalls a Detroit girl famed for wit and a dream journey through England to a grand castle. The speaker revisits a beloved girl, longs to reconcile, and wakes with the heart aching as she has vanished.
The Chicago and North Western Railway offers low round trip rates from all points effective June 11 to 13 with liberal return limits for the Homecoming of Kentuckians in Louisville June 13 to 17. Ex Kentucky residents are expected to visit their native soil as Louisville clubs prepare a warm reception and varied program. Ask agents for full details.
Des Moines excursion rates offered via the Chicago and North Western line for May 21 and 22 with return only until May 24. Tickets available through agents as part of the Prohibition State convention travel.
Tickets will be sold June 1 to 4 with favorable return limits on account of the Annual Convention. Knights of Columbus, National Council. Apply to agents Chicago & North Western Ry.
In Brooklyn a manufacturer Frederick Schneider was shot dead after rushing into a dark hallway of his own flat. Tenant Vincenzo Morella, who pursued a burglar, was arrested and said the landlord mistook the burglar for one of his pursuers.
Milwaukee on May 14 reported that the Milwaukee and Chicago chapters of the American Institute of Bank Clerks won a joint debate. The contention favored by local chapters supported allowing national banks to loan money on real estate and mortgages.
Reed City Michigan May 14 Anthony Murienburg twenty after a mill party near the railroad outskirts of town started home alone. In a short time he crawled back minus one leg having been run over by a train. He may die.
May 14 in Spring Valley Illinois lawyer John L Murphy of Bureau County was waylaid and assaulted by a young man named Doherty as he neared his home. Murphy suffered a broken leg and other injuries.
Connellsville Pa May 14 A brakeman J J Neil of the Baltimore and Ohio road yards here was crushed to death when his foot was caught in a frog and an approaching freight train struck him. The accident happened on the yard tracks with Neil unable to free himself before the cars came.
Dr George Powell is identified as a consulting physician and surgeon. The brief notes his professional role and titles in a medical context.
Excursion tickets to St Paul Minneapolis via the North Western Line will be sold May 28 to 31, with return allowed until June 9. Proceeds support the General Federation of Women's Clubs. Apply to Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
Reduced round trip fares from Chicago to Boston offered June 2 3 and 4 with favorable return limits to accommodate travelers attending the American Medical Association Meeting. Tickets available through Chicago and North-Western Railway agents.
A historical bank balance sheet shows loans and discounts totaling 2,853,734.06 with U.S. bonds and other assets including 50,000 in banking house and 564,971.32 with banks. Deposits reach 3,473,659.77 against capital 250,000 and surplus 200,000, with total assets 4,197,890.34.
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