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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
1
Trenton New Jersey May 17 The death sentence of Anna Valentina was commuted to life imprisonment She is the landwoman who murdered to protect her honor The Scripps McCrae Dispatch reports the decision in the final edition of Sporting Extra 1 2 6 4 5 . 7 8 9 Final
In La Crosse a forge at Alexander and Verkins on Jay Street suffered two heavy blasts. Nine men faced possible death as nitro glycerine or dynamite may have been mixed with coal to be used in the forge. Owners blame a union crank. investigations point to a window entry and tampered desk.
A circuit court verdict in James Hayes versus the Milwaukee railroad awarded Hayes 3500 for the death of his son Joseph Hayes, a brakeman killed at Sparta in January last year. Attorneys Morris and Ha and Frank Winter represented Hayes. Vroman of Chicago and Woodward and Lees of this city defended the railroad. A motion for a new trial followed the verdict.
In Des Moines on May 17 the Presbyterian assembly elected a moderator amid five candidates. Retiring Moderator Moffat spoke on the church's mission as about two thousand people watched the proceedings.
In Indianapolis on May 17 the miners refused any arbitration offers from operators who have not signed the 1903 wage scale, signaling a stand on labor terms.
Two La Crosse millionaires, L. F. Easton and L. C. Colman, appealed to the city tax commissioner this spring to raise their personal assessments by nearly $700,000 in aggregate. Easton sought a half million dollars more, Colman $200,000, signaling a push for higher valuations before assessments proceed.
Garfield sent to congress the full 25000 word report on Standard Oil and railroads relations. It details rebating and secret rating used to crush competition and includes Garfield’s counterpoints to Standard defenses. The document cites New England lines, Whiting Indiana East and St Louis rate, blind billing, and challenged statements from Chicago and Alton Burlington Illinois Central.
Salt Lake City Ma 17 It is reported the Mormon church is going out of business. Its holdings in railroad lighting and traction companies will be disposed of. President Smith says the business is to be divorced from the church as it is unnecessary for the church upbuilding.
Jim Stras remains advertising head for both papers amid consolidation rumors. Some say his departure was bluff, others see a business decision by Cargill and Gelatt to keep a trusted manager. Contention surrounds his role and loyalties in the merged operation.
A fire in Macon GA destroyed the Atlantic Compress company's plant and two thousand bales of cotton. The blaze caused heavy losses and possible economic impact on local mills and workers. Officials investigated the cause of the blaze and assessed the damage to the facility and inventories.
Iowa dispatch reports the Boone cereal mills were destroyed by fire in Boone on May 17 with a total loss estimated at 160000 dollars. Firemen battled the flames but the plant was gutted, causing extensive damage and shutting down local production.
A gas explosion at the Diamond mine in Scranton Pennsylvania this morning injured six miners. No deaths reported and the full extent of damage remains unknown.
Kendallville Indiana May 17 Christ Browand who was recently removed as postmaster committed suicide by hanging. He had been in an insane asylum.
Probable showers tonight and Friday with cooler temperatures. Coolest around 70 and warmest near 28, wind about 12 miles. River forecast to fall as far south as Reeds Landing and rise south of that point. Stage of water 7.9 with a small rise of .1 and rainfall around .02.
The head of a plumbing concern states workers who run shops for 12 years want a voice in management. He says employers will run open shops in La Crosse and will import replacements if strikers do not return. The strike remains unresolved with both sides firm.
Bailey presented in the senate documentary evidence disputing claims of treachery to the party and attempts to block rate legislation. Chandler furnished Bailey a copy of his dairy and memorandum stating he did not assure the president about Bailey’s stance regarding the railroad senator’s game. Bailey said the memorandum was unknown to most senators until yesterday and that the president showed it to Republicans. he questioned sources of the memo.
Albany May 17 The militia ordered to Coeymas to quell Italian strikers at brick yards. Five hundred black workers panic as strikers with arms force entry controls. Troops take full field equipment to restore order.
Local authorities opened a diligent search for Jacob Esser, a former Washington resident, after a postal inquiry from Lincoln lawyer Fred D. Mason seeking heirs or current whereabouts of Esser. The inquiry notes a large estate left to Esser or his heirs. Court records offered no definite leads. Esser reportedly moved to Washington around 1860 and left, with no known relatives remaining in the county.
Louisiana Governor Blanchard sends a special message urging the legislature to pass strict life insurance laws. He argues profits should be reinvested in Louisiana and criticizes New York standards as insufficiently protective for residents.
A report in another paper claiming the boilers at the city pumping station were in poor condition is erroneous. Engineer Bell received inspection papers on May 1 and they show the boilers and plant to be in first class condition.
Federal court issues injunction against striking telephone linemen in St Paul and nearby towns from interfering with non union workers. The stoppage cripples service as hundreds of phones remain inoperable.
In circuit court, Sheriff demanded F. J. Whipple answer the complaint or bail would be forfeited. Whipple failed to appear, prompting bond forfeiture of $160 for the chiropractor and his bondsman. It marked the first bail forfeiture in this circuit in twenty years and the last in Viroqua seven years ago.
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