This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1905
Page
2
The Atlantic captained by Charles Barr, famed master of Columbia Reliance and Ingomar, is seen as race favorite after strong last year performances. Bets at even money reflect confidence in her chances with Barr aboard.
Horace G. McKinley and Miss Marie Ware reportedly wed in Chicago on May 3, drawing note due to their ties to Oregon land fraud cases. The claim, though unconfirmed locally, is treated as reasonably reliable since McKinley was in the city and traveled to Chicago near that date. Ware has been described in press as a strikingly beautiful girl connected to the same fraud saga.
The passenger engineer, John Woodman, earns a strong reputation among railroad men as both a horticulturist and engineer. He plans to harvest lettuce and cucumbers soon, has developed a new white seedless cucumber, and is cultivating a large crop of eyeless potatoes at his garden in Portage.
Fire gutted the large dry kiln and all contents of the Menasha Wood enware company at Ladysmith Wisconsin. Estimated loss runs about $15,000 with partial insurance coverage. The kiln will likely be rebuilt.
Chester West Virginia May 19 A man signing as A Johnson and claiming partnership with Henry Williams recently executed at Roanoke Virginia confesses five murders and numerous robberies in a letter to local police Conscience troubles him claims conversion and says others suffered for his crimes He lists a Chester murder two Italians in Uniontown Hyndman and Martin s Ferry and an alleged attack at Staunton Virginia where another man was lynched The police consider the statement possibly authentic
The funeral for Mrs. J. L. Young of 1023 Caledonia Street was held this morning. The remains were shipped to West Salem on the noon Milwaukee, with services there to follow before interment in Mindoro.
The Christian Endeavor society at North Presbyterian church elected officers: President Louis Allen, Vice President Ethel Harrington, Corresponding Secretary Martha Jessup, Recording Secretary Roscoe Gould, Treasurer Mary Wartinbee, Organist Louis Wartinbee.
Otto Lee leaves the north side for St Louis to take a lucrative overseeing role at a large lumbering firm. He formerly served as head bookkeeper for Sawyer and Austin Lumber on the north side several years ago.
The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers met at their hall on Rose and Hagar streets. Several officers were elected to fill vacancies with new installations: President Mrs Tooke, Vice President Mrs Blanchard, Chaplain Mrs Silloway. Reinstalled are Secretary Mrs Mercer, Insurance Secretary Mrs Miller, Treasurer Mrs O'Brien, Past President Mrs McLIndon, Guide Mrs Fidlin, Sentinel Mrs Argall, Musician Mrs Colton. refreshments followed hosted by Mrs O'Brien.
The C M and St P railroad announces low rate excursion tickets for the National Baptist Anniversary in St Louis from May 16 to 24, for the Norwegian Celebration in Minneapolis on May 16 and 17, and for the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Fresno California from May 18 to 26. For sale dates rates and limits call at the ticket office.
The Ramblers baseball team of the north side will play the first Winona team at their grounds on Sunday afternoon. The La Crosse team will go to Winona on the Columbia excursion boat. The Regulators will play at Caledonia Sunday afternoon. The Badgers and the Acorns will go to Fountain City on the excursion.
North Side briefs note Toff Jollivette takes a post with W Tausche Hardware. G W Lindsay family moves to the south side. Sons of Veterans meet on Caledonia Street. Ladies Aid of German Methodist meets at parsonage Friday. John Wargin moves from 717 George to 718 Kane. Gibson returns from Bismarck N D. Boys at No 4 station whitewash interior. Schulz sash and door office moves to Caledonia and Gillette. Elmer Bowman resigns C B Q and moves to Oklahoma. Gillette Street being dragged and paved with crushed rock then steam rolled. Avon Street finished and looking fine. Steam apparatus repairs progress in north side round house. main pipe repaired and painted. I H Wood returns from directory compiling course.
A Chicago based official journeyed through Detroit and nearby growing towns to study directories for launch. Formerly assistant compiler for L. P. Philippi, he plans to publish new local directories soon. Also notes moves of several Milwaukee road engines between Wisconsin Valley and Minneapolis divisions and client visits in Lansing and New Albion communities.
After four hours of deliberation the jury found F G Cowie guilty of uttering a forged note purportedly signed by his father in law Dr John A Rice a wealthy physician of North Lake. A motion for a new trial was made. The note face value was 850.
In Janesville on May 19 the claim that the city marshal’s job had been declared vacant was a mistake. A council motion to remove the chief failed 4 to 6.
JANESVILLE Wis May 19 Michael Finneran of Mag Magnolia was arrested on a charge of beating his wife over the head with a pitchfork. At the time of his arrest notice of an action for divorce was also served on him.
Repairs on the steamer Quincy for spring have been completed at Dubuque but the Diamond Jo Line agent has not yet been notified of the service start time. River rafting is at a near standstill above St. Paul due to high water though new boats are moving. an active season is not anticipated except for excursion trade. The government steamer Mackenzie is moving up the river from St. Louis on its first inspection trip, now near Clinton, Iowa, checking work from 1904 between St. Louis and the river headwaters.
Moore and Galloway sawmill destroyed by fire in Fond du Lac Wisconsin Joseph Deitte aged 43 head sawyer died in the flames He escaped to the log tramway to aid a coworker but could not reach safety He left behind a wife and five small children The company estimates a loss of 16000 with 11000 insured The fire began during a trial run of new machinery the previous morning
CHirPEWA FALLS Wis May 19 Fire last night destroyed four warehouses belonging to the Farmers' Store company Nic Abramson A J Edmundson and J M Hall at New Auburn causing a loss of near
The Fox River bankers association meeting in the city elected officers led by President Theodore French of Oshkosh. W K Smith of Oconto became vice president with E J Perry of Fond du Lac as secretary and A E Chandler of Beever Dam as treasurer. Sixty-one bankers attended as Mayor Hughes gave the welcome and George L Field replied. Notable topics were discussed by C A Galloway Fond du Las, George N Fratt Racine, J J Sherman Appleton, H J Brown Marinette, J H Taylor Green Bay and George D Bartlett Stanley. The Elks clubhouse hosted the event and Oshkosh will host the next meeting.
Manila bank in this city shut by order of Governor Wright to protect deposits. Estimated deposits total about $125,000.
The Lewis and Clark Exposition stands as the first world’s fair west of the Rocky Mountains with government aid. Eastern visitors see both the expo and western scenery, and Great Northern Railway reports rising inquiries, signaling substantial Northwest travel this year.
The Tribune asserts its unique position in Crosse, claiming there is no other local paper like Grosset 7 across town. It emphasizes distinct coverage and exclusive content as part of its identity in the community.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.