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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1905
Page
2
New York May 18 Ocean racing is now the yachtsman's man. The fever grips clubs and private circles as discussion centers on the contest for the German Emperor's cup. The air is brine laden and praise or criticism of sailors and sportsmen in the long Atlantic dash is heard everywhere.
Beck of Reno Ia received serious injuries last evening while helping at switching. He was reportedly run over by a car when the train stopped, with rumors of a foot caught in a frog. He arrived at Mill street crossing and was taken to La Crosse hospital where his foot may be amputated. Dr. F C Sutter attends.
Nearly all residents of the north side awoke at 5 30 am by a whistle from a switch engine in the Burlington yards. A box car on the tracks near the cemetery caught fire as water levels hindered Fire Department No 4 from reaching the blaze. Tramps were seen fleeing the area, and the burning car was pulled away after the others were moved.
In a few days several trainroads of logs will pass through the north side over the Milwaukee road. Logs will be shipped from Hazelhurst area on the Lynn tine or Dexterville branch of the Wisconsin Valley division to Muscatine Iowa. Ten carloads per day are expected to pass through.
Mrs. C. Pierce of 1033 Rose street entertained friends yesterday afternoon to celebrate her birthday anniversary. Refreshments were served and attendees enjoyed a pleasant afternoon.
The Kit Carson and bow boat Scotia arrived at the levee from down river last evening around nine. They pulled to the north side, now at the McDonald boat yards. The water is high enough to cover made land between Black River and Colman’s Slough, allowing West La Crosse residents to row back and forth. The north side is partially flooded but not as high as in prior years. subsidence should begin in a few days.
Scores across leagues report Boston defeating St Louis 6 to 4 in Boston. Philadelphia beat Cincinnati 4 to 0. New York prevailed over Pittsburgh 2 to 1 in twelve innings. Detroit shut out New York 1 0. Cleveland defeated Philadelphia 6 to 1. In associations St Paul beat Indianapolis 8 to 6. Minneapolis beat Louisville 2 to 0. Milwaukee beat Columbus 2 to 1. Kansas City beat Toledo 6 to 3. Des Moines defeated Colorado Springs 10 to 5. Omaha triumphed over Sioux City 8 to 3. St Joseph beat Denver 7 to 6.
DeWitt Shepard, whose French Island home burned long ago, leaves for Minneapolis to work this summer at his trade as a bricklayer and contractor. Orin Wilbur and family return from West Salem. Mrs. Ed Engebretsen, once at Lutheran hospital, is improving and may go home Sunday. Carl Doudy of Lewis Valley visits Bernt Larsen on Prospect Street.
Paris May 23 confederation of labor unions called a meeting for tomorrow to discuss a plan to demonstrate against King Alfonso during his Paris visit. The revolutionary faction distributes inflammatory circulars urging workers to oppose the king as Italian radicals opposed Emperor Nicholas.
Lexington Kentucky May 23 Reverend Ben Biggstaff former chaplain of the Confederate home at Peewee Valley Kentucky is dead of apoplexy at age 65. He served with General John Morgan in all campaigns then resumed preaching after the war guiding his mountain people and becoming known across the south.
In Springfield on May 23 Pierce of the Terre Haute team was hit on the head by a pitch after almost two innings. He was unconscious, the umpire halted play, and he was taken to the city hospital with a concussion of the brain reported by doctors.
Forty monuments erected by Ohio to its soldiers who fell at Vicksburg were dedicated in the National Military park in Vicksburg Mississippi. Governor Herrick and staff with 100 Ohio veterans and the Ohio National Guard participated. Governors Herrick and Var This summary notes a misprint. dedication proceeded with a park ceremony and review of guards.
The Illinois Coroners Association secretary sent notices for the annual convention in Decatur, starting Wednesday May 24. Officers will be elected and a constitution adopted as preliminary organization efforts progress toward a thorough future setup.
Washington May 23 Dominic I Murphy of the District of Columbia has been appointed consul to Bordeaux France to succeed A W Tourgee deceased Murphy who has held the secretaryship of the Isthmian canal commission was about to sail for Panama
South Bend Indiana May 23 Josiah T Bradford formerly of Quincy NL is dead at age 80 He was born in Maine a prominent Knight Templar and seventh in direct descent from Governor Bradford who sailed from the Mayflower.
In Wiesbaden on May 23, reports say the accident that befell the German empress Augusta Victoria, who fell downstairs, was more serious than first stated but is not expected to have lasting effects. The cut sustained is noted without further complication.
Salisbury North Carolina May 23 H Clay Grubb acquitted last week of murdering his brother in law was ambushed with a companion in a buggy nine miles from Salisbury Both were badly wounded Grubb identified one of the ambushers Posse from Salisbury and Leadington in pursuit
Latrobe Pennsylvania May 23 The mutilated body of James Peterson 40 a son of John Peterson a wealthy farmer was found outside the barn door near his fathers home The body was badly cut and bruised and one ear nearly torn off It is supposed he was murdered while returning from church
Caracas Venezuela May 23 The New York and Bermudez Asphalt company appeals to the full court of cassation from a federal court of cassation decision dissolving the Hamilton contract and ordering the company to pay damages.
Cincinnati May 23 William Patton a union iron molder pleaded guilty to killing Sam Weakley a non union molder last summer during the molders strike and was sentenced by Judge Smith to twenty years in the penitentiary.
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw arrived in St Louis en route to Ardmore Indian Territory where he will address the Y M C A tomorrow. He downplayed a $35,000,000 treasury deficit saying it will be reduced in June as business picks up.
In Sidney Ohio on May 23 Maggie Wood formerly of Cincinnati died when a freight car derailed from the rails and crushed her beside the tracks. Fourteen flatcars were wrecked in the incident.
Rock Island Ill May 23 Minnie Dimery of Rock Island claims the smallest colored adult in the United States. She stands 42 inches tall weighs 49 pounds and is 43 years old. Despite good health her mental development matches that of a six year old. Her parents and siblings are normal in every respect.
A Suburban Life reader recounts trying scare devices then hearing a gawky tip to string ears of corn on pole tops to deter crows. The narrator doubts but tries it, finds crows retreating at night, noting a parallel to the Trojan gift tale and Greek fear.
A St Nicholas endorsement highlights a biographical dictionary as a handy reference on readers’ tables. It encourages maintaining friendly acquaintance with distinguished men and women to refresh memory and deepen understanding of history.
The Tribune reports on notable events across the North Side, highlighting community updates, local appointments, and upcoming public meetings with concise notes and clear at-a-glance details for residents.
Special excursion fares offered to Niagara Falls via the Northwestern Line on June 17 18 and 19. Fares include favorable return limits and proceeds benefit the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Apply to Chicago and Northwestern Railway agents.
London May 23. In the house of commons Premier Balfour refused to pledge action on colonial preference beyond parliamentary scope and suggested a 1906 colonial conference. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman accused him of breaking a pledge, prompting a night of unprecedented disorder as ministers and peers cried out, the speaker adjourning amid uproar.
A mixture of global news items reports three quarters of a million Indians have died from plague this year, bankruptcies and legal actions in the United States, tornado damage in Fort Worth, and varied events from the Philippines to Sweden and Norway.
Professor Myiius Eriksen describes Greenlanders as humorous despite hardship. He notes their storytelling, beliefs, and social roles including angakok priests who link the visible world to hidden spirits and may diagnose illness as spirit punishment.
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