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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1905

Page

5

Flag Day observance urged by American Flag association

The American Flag association urges wide observance of June 14 1905 marking the flag's 128th anniversary. Mayors are asked to display flags on municipal buildings and invite public display. editors should publish editorials and historical articles. schools to hold appropriate exercises. patriotic societies to promote enthusiasm. citizens invited to join in recognizing the flag's birthday and teach its meaning.

American Flag Association United States R. E. Prince Yonkers N. Y Theodore Fitch J. Wells Wentworth New York Army Navy The

Twentieth Century club elects officers

The Twentieth Century club held its final meeting of the season selecting officers. President Mrs W R Finch Vice president Mrs C W Elmore Corresponding secretary Mrs J G Schweizer Recording secretary Mrs I B Knutesen Treasurer Mrs James Vincent Member at large Mrs Emma Law.

Twentieth Century Club W. R. Finch C. W. Elmore J. G. Schweizer I. B. Knutesen James Vincent Emma Law

Miners Strike Hits Hurley Wisconsin Mines

A strike by about 200 workers at the Windsor Cary and Superior mines in Hurley Wisconsin begins after a 10 cent per day wage cut without notice over the past month. The miners demand a 15 cent per day raise above pre reduction. Go to the Bijou tonight.

Hurley, Wis Windsor, Cary Superior

Two La Crosse Men Sentenced to Thirty Years

Hammond and Kolb, two La Crosse youths among three men convicted of second degree murder in Anoka Minnesota, were sentenced to thirty years each at Stillwater State Penitentiary late yesterday. They were defended by W F Wolfe of La Crosse, who will return there today.

Hammond Kolb la Crosse Anoka Minn Stillwater Hammon W. F. Wolfe Wolfe

Commencement Exercises At La Crosse High School

La Crosse High School selects an outside speaker for commencement at La Crosse theatre on June 23 with a reception at Germania hall to follow. Prof. Butler of the University of Chicago is being considered as a speaker as the graduation class debates changing from class essays to external addresses. The class, taught by its faculty, will be large and includes Irene Hyde Alfred Grams Henry Schaldach Bertha Schulze Reuben Trane Mary Kelley George Kohn Alfred Mueller Louella Winter Ruth Parks Arthur Erickson Arthur Holmes Ethel Burnham Giles Doud Agnes Haugan Henry Sprague Calvin Schwenker Julia Waters May Colleran Edna Bowman Gertrude Dickens Maynard Evjen Bessie Goyette.

la Crosse High School la Crosse Theatre Germania Hall Butler University of Chicago Irene Hyde Alfred Grams Henry Schaldach Bertha Schulze Reuben Trane Mary Kelley George Kohn Alfred Mueller Louella Winter Ruth Parks Arthur Erickson Arthur Holmes Ethel Burnham Giles Doud Agnes Haugan Henry Sprague Calvin Schwenker Julia Waters May Colleran Edna Bowman Gertrude Dickens Maynard Evjen Bessie Goyette

Grading Crews Near La Crosse Aim for July Rail Start

Grading crews on the La Crosse and Southeastern have set up a camp about a mile south of La Crosse and work toward the city. Within a half mile of La Crosse, graders proceed as steel is laid with trains expected to reach La Crosse by July 1.

la Crosse

Electric Light Bugs Arrive in City

The electric light bugs Velostoma Americana arrive in La Crosse and swarm around street arc lights and sidewalks. Some are crushed by pedestrians. The unusual insect activity alarms residents and prompts fear of further consequences.

la Crosse

Bijou vaudeville and cinema notices in La Crosse

Vue of Bijou shows, vaudeville acts, and "Yeggmen" bank raid rumors as La Crosse theater scene promotes entertainment and price value. Local mentions include Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea ads, Colby wiring, and final notes on school and public notices.

Pearl Street Colby Johnson Roth’s la Crosse Theatre Edward A. Kimball Chicago la Crosse Bijou J. M. Bickford Rockford Ill Hollister E. F. Howard Red Wing Madison John C. Kroner John C. Burns la Crosse Club Burns Kroner Mr. Kroner

Insect Fears, Toads Invade Lawn On Moist Nights

A local scene describes a battle with electric light bugs fearlessly crushed under heels. Entomologists dismiss danger from bites while a large toad army roams the residence district, reveling in moist lawns as bugs suffer under steady feet.

Heavy May Rain Sets Record at La Crosse

Heavy rainfall in May at La Crosse has surpassed levels seen in thirty years. Over fifteen days the month has brought unusually high totals with four inches falling in the last eight days, causing streams and rivers in the region to rise rapidly.

la Crosse

Want Clothing for the Poor Want Clothing for the Poor

The Humane Society met at the city hall with a report by Humane Agent C. H. Berry. An appeal for clothing for La Crosse’s poor children was adopted, detailing 81 complaints, 128 visits, 18 cases to county, 11 families aided, 2 girls returned to homes, 2 taken from improper homes, 2 dogs humanely killed, and 4 horses retired.

The Humane Society C. H. Berry la Crosse

Death of Clinton Lumberman Drowns Near Belleview Iowa

J Dwight Lamb aged 37 prominent Clinton lumberman died when he fell from the upper deck of the Marguerite on its first trip from Clinton to Dubuque. He vanished as the boat slowed nine miles per hour to stop after he ascended to the upper deck. Body recovered Sunday by Ed Ellinghaus and Victor Stewart for a $1000 reward. Lamb was president of Clinton Boat and Boiler works and son of Artemus Lamb. He leaves a widow and two children.

la Crosse J. Dwight Lamb Clinton Belleview Iowa Lamb Marguerite Dubuque Ed. Ellinghaus Victor Stewart Mr. Lamb Francis A Artemus Lamb Chauncey Lamb Ankeny Clinton Boat and Boiler Works

Salesman Dies at Madison Hotel

E. J. Howard a traveling salesman from Red Wing Minnesota was found dead in his bed at the Simon hotel in Madison Wisconsin. He was brought to the hotel sick the night before and refused to call a doctor.

Madison Wis E. J. Howard Red Wing, Minn Simon Hotel

C W Cowles and Ravenna Pass Through Draw

The C W Cowles and Ravenna advanced through the draw last evening in a competitive event. Both teams showed strength as they moved toward the next round.

C. W. Cowles Ravenna

Dr George Powell as Consulting Physician and Surgeon

Dr George Powell is identified as a consulting physician and surgeon. The note states his professional role without additional context such as affiliations dates or locations.

George Powell

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Union J. E. Kircheis Chas. Vollner Sir Jos. Raith Freemont O. K Geo. F. Smith Gund Brewing Company la Crosse, Wis Berry -Suhling ‘Tobacco Company Bedford City, Va Laure Uer Adam Schaaf A. Ruhoff 7Th St Mrs. Finch President Hurley F. J. Mac Nett MacMillan City News State University Havana Adam E. Forschler Christian Science C.S.D Board of Christian Science First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Mass Will Powell R. L. Keny ON Main Street
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