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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1905
Page
1
A La Crosse tale traces Roland Gellatt and Col. Charles Lush as they reshape local papers and oppose a city lighting and power deal. The 1901-02 fight centers on corrupt contracts, franchise extensions, and a public uproar that halted the ordinance.
George Mueller of Minnesota University is slated as coach. With George F Miller named coach, Wisconsin Business University football vows a career of honor beyond past gridiron feats. President Toland supports the sport, aiding players and hosting victories, aiming to elevate the program among small colleges. Mueller has nine years in football as player and coach, star guard at Minnesota, and coach at McAlister College.
Milwaukee May 16 Henry G Goll former cashier of the First National bank charged with doctoring the books to enable President Bigelow to embezzle a million and a half waived preliminary examination and was bound over to the federal grand jury His bond was fixed at 10000 dollars
The Wisconsin senate advanced the railroad rate commission bill to engrossment and third reading but re referred to the railroad committee for minor amendments. Amendments propose either elected or appointive commission with protections against conflict of interest. Other actions include insurance exam requirement and Standall car registering bill referral. Assembly rejection of residence district option substitute noted.
Manager Riley recalls Mueller’s coaching arc from Minnesota line to St. Paul St. Thomas state champions who seldom allowed a score. He also led world kicking champ with an 80 foot long boot. Miller plans disciplined training, wood sawing, ban on tobacco and liquor, and fixing slow starts and high running in the WBU squad.
Muel ler outlines drastic training, lectures and blackboard lessons for a revamped La Crosse football squad. Captain Grimes returns with Riley and McDonald, plus promising recruits from Tomah and La Crosse high. The 1905 schedule includes St Thomas, Eau Claire and several Minnesota colleges with strong wins expected.
Miss Helen C. Young and Mr. H J Fritz wed this afternoon at Father White’s South Seventh Street residence at 3 o clock. A reception follows at 1203 South Eleventh Street. Both are well known in the city and plan to start housekeeping immediately.
Chicago May 16 President Shea and Dold with a labor committee met Mayor Dunne who urged quiet and asked leaders not to spread the strike while arbitration through a council committee is sought. He warned that an extended strike could bring troops. Several hundred strike breakers arrived from St Louis and police guarded wagons. The mayor also pledged to revoke licenses of cabmen who refuse to serve strike bound stores.
Berlin denies Haidu occupation claims while gunboat in harbor. Shanghat doubts German landing at Shan Tong. Haichan possession reported from Tokyo, suggesting Kaiser's bid to extend influence in China. Concern rises over German actions in May.
The baseball game scheduled for today is postponed until tomorrow afternoon. The decision allows the Green Bay team to catch their train north, with a 3 15 call time set for the delay.
The body of James Caig taken from a Mississippi slough near Petti bone park was moved to Hokah by relatives and the funeral held there this afternoon. Caig was a brother in law of J. L. Klein of Hokah.
John S. Beggs was appointed receiver for the National Electric company capitalized at $3,500,000. Frank Bigelow, former president of the First National Bank, had been president of the company but resigned when alleged defalcations became public.
Highland N J May 16 The Kaisers cup contest the first open trans Atlantic yacht race will start from Sandyhook lightship at 2 15 this afternoon Eleven yachts are starters in the three thousand mile contest which will end off the Lizard England A thick fog hung over the sea at 10 this morning the committee may delay the start if winds fail to rise May Not Start at 1 PM due to fog and thick weather
Reverend R. Andersen was seen in Galesville today on a business visit engaging with local officials and nearby merchants during a short stay.
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