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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1905
Page
4
Special Representatives Payne and Young based in Chicago at 948 Marquette Building and in New York City at 105 Potter Building conduct official matters for the firm.
St. Paul News argues the Crowe kidnapping case exposes a flaw in crime economics as a $25,000 ransom incentivizes kidnapping and shields the culprit. The piece notes Crowe’s three years in Chicago, the undeterred police, and calls stopping ransom payments the key to ending kidnap-for-profit.
Gossip notes a wet day dampening the Green Bay crowd as Bond suffers an accident in a game. Donnelly shines at La Crescent, while Dodge endures a rough stretch in pitching before a late solo win. Louie and the fans soak in the rain as the team presses on.
Rev. Ambrose Murphy hosted his brother Wm. J. Murphy and son Ambrose yesterday. they travelled from Madison toward Chippewa Falls. Property owners along upper State street complain of another dog poisoning incident, with a setter owned by Joseph Lapitz as the latest victim.
A lively crowd at the game complains about crowded fences and makeshift horse tying spots. Fans joke about tying to posts and old bats as managers mull improvements. The piece blends praise for a star pitcher with humorous urban planning quips about accommodating spectators and their equine companions.
Mike Nolan and Henry Larabee were convicted of robbery from the person of a Minnesota farmer named Trean gen in a South Front street saloon on April 14. Judge Fruit of the circuit court sentenced both to three years in the penitentiary per count. A motion for a new trial was denied.
Burglars entered King the bike man’s bicycle shop on Main street between Sixth and Seventh yesterday after supper and ransacked the place. A rear wheel, tire, and coaster brake were taken from a new bicycle along with small items from the show case. No cash was stolen and the entrance was made by removing a rear window. Police had no details.
The closing session of the Wisconsin district Turnverein convention was held Sunday morning. State offices moved from Milwaukee to Fond du Lac and the next gathering will be in Mayville. Annual reports show 1932 members. Officers elected include first speaker F B Huchting Milwaukee and second speaker F W Surh Madison. first secretary William Grotolueschen Sheboygan and second secretary H A Martens Mayville.
Evansville defeated Janesville 69 to 40 in a Saturday dual track meet at Evansville. P. Chum led Evansville with 19 1 2 points, Evansville sweeping all weights while Janesville excelled in sprints and the Evansville relay team secured victory. Dr Will Powell diseases of women.
James J. Craig, a 65 year old La Crosse machinist known for inventive hobby work, died possibly May 4 during heart trouble induced spasms. His decomposed body was found after rising waters, misread as drowning. Minnesota may take no action. the body to be held for relatives or county burial costs.
Nathaniel Farnum, aged nine years seven months, a veteran La Crosse settler, died at his home 114 South Eighth Street after a two year illness. He leaves a widow, a son Charles Farnum, and a daughter. Funeral at 2 PM tomorrow from South Eighth Street residence with Oak Grove Cemetery interment. Two children elsewhere were injured as tornadoes and storms hit Kansas, Texas, and Indian Territory, destroying homes and killing George Bolen near Ada and a man found in Sulphur.
Lawton Oklahoma May 15 It is estimated from reports received from various towns in the new country that 0 000 caves are being dug City officials and town boards are urging this and some have passed ordinances requiring it At Hinton Oklahoma the following official public notice has been published On nights when clouds look at all dangerous a sentry will be stationed in the bell tower provided with a repeating shotgun if there is apparent danger he will ring the bell and fire a number of shot in quick succession Also any person who sees a storm coming when the sentry is not stationed will be expected to fire a gun Chicago May 15 The wires from the southwest have brought a remarkable number of stories of cyclones They have dropped down in numerous places and in some instances have been fatal Mount Pleasant Texas a tornado struck and killed Mrs Gerald while two of her sons were fatally hurt Miss Sallie Bell Mrs J R Jones Mrs A T Mc Dowell L J Suggs Mrs Adkins and Mrs Luther Tabb were seriously hurt and eight or ten others severely wounded For three miles the path of the tornado was swept clean Near Wichita Falls Kansas Mrs Max Waller was killed and her husband and three children and Mrs White were injured The Waller home was destroyed and much other damage done Near Atchison Kansas much damage was done John Ham s home was demolished and his wife s skull fractured At Valley Falls Kansas havoc was played with property Mrs Freeland
Snyder Oklahoma May 15 Four more of the injured have died bringing the known dead to 117. Many missing and several still in critical condition. Names include Miss Mize Mr. Paulson John McCart and Miss Buser. Damaged bodies buried or shipped. Homeless sheltered. A pocketbook with 3 state value carried miles by the storm.
A traveler notes two vivid impressions near wild elephants. The first is the elephant’s gigantic size against the observer’s smallness. The second is the eye, pale blue and strikingly cold even at rest, set back in the head and resembling a horse’s wall eye.
A reflective note hints at an old aunt nearing departure and the lasting value of her eventual bequest, framed in慎 tone. The piece blends economy and sentiment, signaling an upcoming change in family fortune and the aunt’s anticipated influence.
A dialogue shows a father accusing his son of seeking marriage for wealth. She replies she persuaded him the motive was not money, and he concludes the son has no sense. Reported in the Detroit Journal.
The inventor of today is no longer bound by pathos or romance of unrequited patience but is the man who leaps to eminence and fortune, as reflected by the St. Louis Republic editorial tone.
A mother chastises Ellen for wasting a terrapin, insisting no waste allowed. Ellen defends by saying they ate it in the kitchen, reflecting domestic tensions and everyday humor from the period.
A friend’s note asserts that a letter or note should never be sealed. The reminder emphasizes openness and informal communication norms among peers, contrasting with formal sealed correspondence.
Walter Mueller of La Crosse was given an unconditional release by Milwaukee manager Cantillon yesterday. He is likely to join the Eastern league’s New Jersey club, with Cantillon expecting to remain aligned with McKay Dougherty Curtis Bateman and Hicke for the roster.
A joint meeting of the board of health and the finance committee will discuss John Gund Brewing Company's offer to construct drainage and a sewer ditch from the southern city to Swift creek. The city would reimburse up to 1000 dollars. work would be supervised by the city engineers and Gund representatives will attend to explain the proposal.
Mrs Ed Engebretson of 1219 North Street was taken by ambulance to Lutheran Hospital this morning for a delicate operation after a period of serious illness. The procedure aims to address her prolonged health condition and recovery is expected to follow in hospital care.
Market notes list varied cheese items including Swiss and Limburger varieties with prices. Mentions brick twins Swiss block and young American German hand cheese per box. Includes figures 13 12 124% and e8 15 amid garbled OCR text.
The page lists assorted wholesale prices for fruits vegetables and grain. Items include cranberries lemons bananas figs lettuce tomatoes celery cabbage onions parsnips carrots turnips potatoes dates apples oranges and Jersey berries with per unit or per case pricing. Grain prices for wheat corn oats and rye accompany the fruit and vegetable entries. The section reflects market quotes and bulk pricing.
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