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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1905
Page
1
Chicago May 19 The jury returned a verdict at 2 40 p m finding Johann Hoch guilty of murder in the first degree for the death of his wife Marie Walker Hoch He was sentenced to hang The jury had retired at 12 18 and deliberated for about four hours
Madison Wis May 19 The senate advanced the McGillivray antitrust and combination bill 17 to 16. The bill increasing the circuit judge salaries by 400 dollars yearly was advanced. The assembly met and adjourned immediately. The senate reviewed the calendar laying over the most important measures.
At noon two detectives pursued a poorly dressed worker in Warsaw. He dropped a concealed bomb as he fled, killing himself and the two detectives, plus several bystanders. Authorities believe the man lay in wait for the governor general who was expected to pass nearby.
The State league will not admit two outside clubs amid a vote by six member presidents. Local club President John A. Elliott says the plan is defeated and cites objections to fairness, disrupted schedules, and financial losses. La Crosse fights to lead Wisconsin State League as a strong crowd fills the park during a high tension game against Freeport.
The La Crosse Sharpshooters club will hold a large picnic on its French Island range on July fourth. Committees are appointed and the general public will be invited. The range location is described as a beautiful place ideal for a picnic with extensive preparations underway.
Chicago records a rising strike tension as Gompers reportedly urges an end to the walkout. Mayors and union leaders weigh arbitration while employers discharge 28 drivers for deliveries to boycotted firms. A flour famine looms if the stoppage widens, with ongoing efforts to resolve the dispute.
Scripps-McRae Dispatch reports in New York on May 19 that Benedicts yacht Oneida returned after chasing ice cup racers. The German schooner Hamburg was leading early yesterday about 130 miles out and steering northeast toward Nantucket, with the Atlantic a mile and a half behind as both yachts pressed full sail.
In Somerville New Jersey on May 6 George H Wood a New York grocer worker pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the case against Grocer George Williams. He was sentenced to thirty years in prison. The case drew wide attention due to the defendant s alleged double personality.
Christian A., Norway, May 19. Parliament unanimously adopted a bill establishing a separate consular service for Norway.
J. W. Hard and his wife left Barron Wisconsin on foot with two small children using only a gun and a fishpole to provide food. They plan to walk 700 miles to a Canadian homestead where they will settle. The father is a printer who formerly worked in La Crosse and Osseo.
The Sixth Street Norwegian Lutheran church choir will hold a concert in the church auditorium on May 26 to benefit the organ fund. An elaborate program features top city musical talent. The choir plans to attend the Sangerfest in Minneapolis this summer and will select pieces for that event, with several numbers sung at Friday's concert.
Mr Charles Willey a local post office worker and National Association of Post Office Clerks member received a Milwaukee secretary’s letter offering to hold the annual convention here on July 4th if a meeting hall is provided. Arrangements were made for the federal building court room to host about 30 to 35 delegates from across the state with La Crosse expected to secure an office. The delegates request only a hall to meet and no entertainment visitors note La Crosse’s beauty and appeal as a factor in drawing the meeting.
Edward Van Dorn, jailed after a prior cruelty complaint, pleaded guilty to habitual drunkenness and multiple beggary charges. Judge Brindley sentenced him to thirty days in the county jail. Alpha Shear was arrested for stealing a sack of flour from I Schilling Sons wagon and faces county court arraignment today.
Secretary C S Van Auken returns from Chicago after talks with carnival secretaries on midway attractions for the 1905 La Crosse Interstate Fair. He has arranged a large portion of the midway and promises the 1905 display will surpass last year’s feature.
Fred Zueldorf, a well known farmer from Thompson's corners near Neenah Wisconsin, was fatally gored this morning by a vicious bull. He died a short time later.
The La Crosse Plow Co. employees extend heartfelt thanks to Mr. and Mrs. A Hirshheimer Mr. and Mrs. H J Hirshheimer and Mr L C Hirshheimer for a Wednesday picnic at Myrick Park. The event celebrated the fortieth anniversary of the company's founding and praised their generous planning and ongoing success.
La Crosse lost a ten inning contest to Freeport in a top league game while keeping a share of the Wisconsin state Baseball league lead. Hawley faced Schneiberg in a classic pitchers duel as both teams supported them well. A home run by Schneiberg stood out as a highlight of the tense matchup.
Green Bay suffered a 8 to 3 home loss as Oshkosh won the opener of a four game set in favorable conditions with Beebe Yore and teammates contributing on offense while Connor and foulkes handled pitching duties. The game followed a separate May 10 Clinton Independents 8 Wausau 1 result in Clinton Iowa.
In Chippewa Falls, Renville league team beat Chippewa Gotzians 9 to 3. Batteries Brenna Johnson Bandelia Clark contributed to the win. In Beloit, Beloit College shut out Knox College 8 to 0 as Morey fanned 17 batters, Ellis the only Knox hitter. West’s unbeaten run remains intact.
Harry and Nan discuss attending the Bijou theatre Friday night for the amateur show and vaudeville. Harry plans to buy tickets at the box office, and Nan notes the 7 o'clock start for the first performance.
Dr Washington Gladden told Congregational church delegates in Stoux City on May 19 that no Congregational church will accept gifts from Rockefeller. He warned that millionaires using illegal methods will be placed on the black list and refused donations.
The Merchants Protective association committee plans a July carnival with July 17 to 22 events. They expect to raise $1,600 through solicited funds to cover expenses and have secured Ferrari Brothers shows plus 12 acts and five free performances including a loop the loop. The committee lists William Doerflinger Henry N. Boehm C J Felber Fred Heil and J Stras.
Managers of vaudeville theatres in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois met in Rockford to perfect plans for a new independent circuit.
Vienna dispatch reports a tremor at Villayet Brussa Turkey yesterday destroying twenty houses and killing fifteen people. The quake struck near midday causing initial relief work to begin as authorities assess damage and casualties.
Winona Lake Ind May 16 5 Justice Harlan of the supreme court was named vice moderator of the Presbyterian assembly. The convention is voting reports for special committees and plans a Sabbath observance campaign urging druggists to close on Sunday. Mrs D R James of New York presides over the women s board of home missions which meets this afternoon with hundreds in attendance. A polygamy dispute is anticipated and Mrs James says the Mormon church party aims to defeat Senator Dubois and seize eight senators.
The Bankers baseball teams will meet tomorrow afternoon on the old ball grounds at Gund's brewery. Grounds are deemed more suitable than any other location for the game in this report.
Rockford reports managers of southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois theatres unite to form a regional vaudeville circuit. The move aims to coordinate bookings and strengthen showmanship across the cross-border region.
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