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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1905
Page
1
A new report details failed peace plans while additional troops are dispatched, signaling intensified efforts and broader military mobilization. Leaders from key nations urge restraint, but the situation escalates with more servicemen ordered to depart.
Chicago May 22 city and county authorities prepare 3500 armed forces for renewed violence as peace talks fail. Union violence spreads with 150 strikers joining early this morning and 100 more joining later. One man Joseph Cvioia injured in mistaken identity and Frank Voelker shot by a special deputy sheriff. Six suspects arrested.
Dr H W Chamberlain a promising Bangor physician dies at his home after long cancer struggle aged 30. Born North Bend Wisconsin 1875, educated at Minnesota Medical School 1901, practiced with Dr Newton then solo, survived by widow Blanche Jenkins and a two year old son, funeral Wednesday at 2 pm. Also notes Levy Mayer to press union officials in federal court and fires at Rittenhouse Embree Lumber yards, plus Nelson centenary exhibition at Royal United Service Institution Whitehall with relics from Windsor and Greenwich.
William F. Perlich was accused of assaulting neighbor Christine Knopf while building a fence on South Seventh Street. He was acquitted after witnesses said he only pushed her away during the altercation. Also, Joseph R. Wrzaziski, 50, sentenced to four days in county jail for vagrancy after fleeing the poor farm.
Stoddard swept into Coon Valley for a high spirited baseball clash watched by about 150 fans on the road. The game featured sharp batting from Stoddard and steady play from Coon Valley. Final score 17 to 0 in favor of Stoddard.
Riverside Fibre and Paper Company sulphite plant in Appleton Wisconsin was completely burned this morning. Loss estimated at 125000 dollars. No injuries reported. Fire officials investigated the blaze and ruled it accidental.
Sickness cause noted. Inquire by writing BRB Tribune. Strauss' Billiard Hall described as the coolest. Mrs. P. H. Hough visits sister in Pewaukee.
Mrs. Charles W. Noble arrived home after a stay in Chicago with friends. She was hosted by friends during her visit and is now back at her residence.
Berlin reports from the Berliner Tageblatt that the Empress Augusta Victoria’s injuries after a fall at Weisbaden are more serious than initially stated. The injuries include a sprained right ankle, an open wound on the right foot, a knee cap injury, and a wound on the head.
The North Side Ramblers lost 3 to 2 at Onalaska as a tight, finish close. North Side also fell 21 to 1 to Winona, with the Ramblers squaring off against rivals yesterday. Acorns and Badgers did not play at Fountain City, while the Regulators lost 5 to 2 to the Caledonia Commercials on their home grounds. Every La Crosse team playing yesterday, including the league, was defeated. Off day.
The La Crosse baseball team left for Beloit today to play a four game set there and then return to La Crosse for four more games against Beloit Friday through Tuesday. Afterward the squad will travel to Wausau then Green Bay, with one Beloit game scheduled at Rockford due to the Illinois State G. A. R. encampment relocation.
A Rambler owned by Clayton L. Viets of West Salem was disabled on North Seventh street yesterday after a tire exploded. Viets and two accompanying ladies returned home by train, the car left for repairs. no injuries occurred as the vehicle was not traveling fast.
Pettibone park was crowded with visitors yesterday and toll takers on the wagon bridge estimate at least 5,000 crossed onto the island. Numerous family picnics were held.
In Chicago on May 22 Judge Cutting ruled Dr. L C H Zeigler’s $100,000 claim against the estate of the late Mrs Harriett G MecVicker for medical services rendered the deceased was exorbitant and ordered Zeigler to file a bill for a reasonable amount.
TOKIO reports a Russian attack on Tangshead near the Liao river on May 20 repulsed with about 300 Russian casualties. Saigon notes Admiral De Jonquieres has seen no sign of Rojestvensky’s fleet since May 1th, contradicting claims of a returned contingent near Port Ayot. In Hainan Straits a Russian cruiser with a heavily loaded transport was seen headed west, and Port Arthur reports a Japanese force of 100 men seized the Kazan, once used by Russians as a hospital ship, as wounded leave Port Arthur tomorrow.
The case of Herman Bonsack versus the Chicago and Northwestern Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railways is in circuit court with testimony today from engineers E. E. Gray and M. Rinie. The court adjourned for the day. jurors not needed were dismissed until Wednesday as the lengthy trial continues, with the defense arguing floods were natural rather than caused by river course shifts.
The North La Crosse Lumber company has incorporated and purchased the business and stock of Holway Lumber company and absorbed Phillips Lumber company of the north side. It will move the combined stocks to its yards.
Miss Susan Green of Cresco Ia has returned to her home after visiting with friends in this city.
May wheat, which closed at 98 cents Saturday, opened at a dollar this morning and rose to 1.03 within an hour. May corn surged to 58 percent in sympathy.
A south bound elevated train on the Third avenue line crashed into a waiting train at Harlem river. The rear car of the first train was nearly thrown into the river and about thirty passengers are reported injured.
La Crosse released third baseman Fis yA LUG Dall PAA Al Smith after yesterday's loss. Lynch from Green Bay will join Beloit today to play in tomorrow's game, enhancing La Crosse's hopes in the Beloit series. About a hundred fans saw the team off, confident despite recent defeats and betting high on the upcoming games.
D S Berry state senator and attorney was shot dead at his office in Savannah Illinois at about 9 o'clock. Two shots fired from behind entered his head and missed. No clew to murderer or motive. Inquest expected to reveal possible links to robbers from Marcus near Savannah.
Arrangements are underway to hold a reunion of veterans from the Eighth Wisconsin regiment in conjunction with the G. A. R. encampment.
Former La Crosse youth Frank Bond attracts attention in athletic circles after winning two prizes at the Twin Cities dual field meet. He took first in the high jump at 5 feet 2 inches and first in the broad jump at 20 feet 6 inches.
Col Nelson and backers seek to bring the sixty member Norwegian Student singers from the University of Christiania to La Crosse in June. The glee club tours the United States and will follow a route through Madison Eau Claire Minneapolis Red Wing Duluth Superior Crookston Grand Forks Devils Lake Sioux Falls Sioux City Fort Dodge Boston New Britain New Haven and New York. If they stop in La Crosse they would stay two days and Norwegian societies plan a banquet and reception.
Free moving pictures will be shown this evening at the corner of Fourth and Pearl streets with something new and entertaining. Members of the Progressive Association are expected to attend in large numbers for the excursion and annual meeting this Thursday.
Attorneys and professional men will start closing their offices at 1 pm on Saturdays during the summer within a week or two.
Help wanted notice from John Gund Brewing Company seeking women to fill bottling department positions. Apply in person at the brewery.
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