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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1908
Page
7
The Wisconsin Telephone Company declares a policy to provide efficient, economical service that meets the needs and pocketbooks of all people. It frames this as intelligent self interest and a mutual benefit for both the company and its subscribers, emphasizing a modern square deal.
Madison Wis May 19 The fifty fifth commencement of the University of Wisconsin begins Sunday June 14 with the baccalaureate address by James Bryce British ambassador and closes Wednesday evening June 17 with the annual alumni reception and ball There are 500 seniors across all colleges and 106 candidates for higher degrees making nearly 600 degrees in total.
The supreme court heard arguments in the state versus Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company John S Beggs and others and adjourned until June 1 for a decision on this and other cases already argued.
Madison May 19 A successor to M T Park who has resigned as superintendent of the state public school for dependent children at Sparta will be elected at the state board of control meeting in June. Groves is a leading candidate. others include Prof C M Sanford and W T Sarles. Park cites ill health after eight years as a teacher and state educator. The role carries $1890 salary with $500 for maintenance and matron support. married applicants with strong administrative skills preferred.
STATE NEWS IN BRIEF covers multiple Wisconsin towns with short items: Fond du Lac district Epworth league to hold convention in West Bend May 22 to 24. Beloit women expand sewing lessons in public schools for all ages. coroner’s jury attributes death in Woodstock to criminal operation, clears attending physician. Oconomowoc parish to buy property for a new parish hall. Plymouth marks St John’s Lutheran fifteenth anniversary on June 28. Sheboygan chemistry teacher named for Stout training schools. New Richmond sugar sales reach ten tons. Shawand plans large mill at Neopit on Menomonie reservation. Cumberland man Frank Mayer pleads guilty to robbing a store and post office and is bound over. Oshkosh Welsh Bible Society officers elected.
In Madison on May 19 the push to remove University of Wisconsin president Van Hise grows from factional debate on segregation and coeducation to a movement. Helen R. Olin, wife of law professor John M. Olin, leads vocal opposition, with activity extending beyond public letters. The controversy risks entangling regents and influencing board dynamics under Gov. Davidson’s appointments amid party friction.
La Follette figures into a reshaping debate as supporters argue that with enough pretense to sway public opinion the board could force the removal of President Van Hise from office.
A Sunday disturbance by coughing prompts a notice asking the offender to purchase Foley's Honey and Tar from O. T. Erhart.
Mell en Wis May 19 The dam failed at 4 o clock flooding the Italian quarter and area near Foster Latimer mill. Hundreds fled in darkness as flood waters rose drowning cows and stock. Three bridges were swept away the power house flooded and the dynamo destroyed.
In Waupaca Wisconsin on May 19 lightning struck the east gable end of the Anderson family’s house three feet below the eaves. The bolt tore a screen from the wire door and splintered the casing as it traveled to the north door. The event repeats a similar strike from three years ago.
A May 19 report from Madison Wisconsin states lightning struck the Sutherland farm in Pittsburg town destroying two large barns and 150 feet of stabling. The fire caused an estimated loss of 2500 dollars.
The remains of Henry G. Hundredmark, who died May 8 in Watertown South Dakota, were brought to La Crosse Monday evening for interment in the Evergreen cemetery family plot. The Modern Woodmen lodge met the funeral train and escorted the body to the cemetery where a brief religious ceremony was conducted by the lodge's chaplain.
Rev. W E King of the M E F church notes Harry Hundredmark died from an apoplectic stroke six days after appearing in good health while campaigning for Watertown municipal judge. Born Milwaukee 1856, he moved to Caledonia in the 1870s, married Cora Sanderson in St Louis 1880, became a lawyer in Watertown, served Codington county as state attorney, and held Elks and Modern Woodmen roles. Survived by wife, two brothers, three sisters. The Watertown Public Opinion lauds him as genial and sociable, a friend to all and a “sunshine” presence.
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