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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1905
Page
1
Enthusiastic La Crosse Progressive Association gathering last night centered on river development. Speakers urged preservation and infrastructure improvements, highlighting local business leaders and residents backing collaborative efforts.
Enthusiasm marked the La Crosse Progressive association annual meeting aboard the steamer Columbia. President W B Tscharner promised a strong start, planning a new board meeting to map action. Dana’s Third regiment band led a brisk procession to the levee as 250 to 300 members boarded for a river excursion to Trempealeau with a lavish dinner aboard.
New York May 26 A wireless dispatch reports the steamer St Louis has sighted the German yacht Hamburg 950 miles east of Sandy Hook. Hamburg leads the Atlantic by fifty miles, with Hamburg second in the race behind the St Louis.
Chicago May 26 The building industry in Chicago faces a growing standstill as a sympathy strike by carpenters and other workers spreads. About ten thousand may join including furniture makers and lumber handlers. Landis mill laid off forty workers as tensions rise between unions and nonunion firms. Clarence Darrow allies with Healy as grand jury to hear evidence from employers and teamsters. A attempted assault on an express wagon led to police rioting and twelve arrests.
A persistent rumor from St. Petersburg says the United States may purchase Saghalien Island from Russia. The report notes Russia, recently deported, is willing to sell and discusses implications of a potential sale.
A novel display in J. J. Poehling & Company shows a facsimile of the United States government building at Washington D C using Royal Cuticle Soap. The front elevation features the triumphal arch and columns of Liberty and the Chariot of Progress with 5 000 cakes included in the construction.
A young male singer with a sweet voice performs at the Bijou Theatre this evening, drawing local interest. The show promises a vivid vocal display for theatergoers seeking live entertainment.
The First National Bank of Barberton Ohio closed today by order of the comptroller of currency. Liabilities are about 325000 dollars.
Twenty thousand workmen have gone on strike in Lodz on May 26 as reports from Scripps-McRae Dispatch note a major labor stoppage. The action mirrors unrest seen elsewhere, highlighting rising tensions in European industry amid wartime strain.
The county board's building committee ordered a steel cage six and a half feet high six and a half feet long and five feet high for the basement detention cell joined to the sheriff's office. They also appointed a committee to secure coal for the county building for next winter with another meeting set for June 5.
Peoria May 26 The jury found Richard Higgins not guilty of murdering Mrs Nellie Thomasson in a railroad waiting room. The prosecution said Higgins attacked her over alleged relations with his father, causing injuries that led to her death.
A congressional delegation headed to the Lewis and Clark exposition in Portland Ore passed through La Crosse this morning aboard the early Burlington. The House party includes Speaker Cannon and 15 others with Maj Alexander McDowell and staff, while the Senate group features Horace Norton as chief page and Col D M Ransdell in charge.
The Wisconsin Senate discussed the university appropriation bill to continue the two and seven tenths mill tax, aiming for about 000 a year. Whitehead offered a targeted appropriation amendment but the chamber favored hearing-based funding decisions. The body also advanced the McGillivray and Dispatch architects license bill and the Wright bill to raise circuit judges salaries, concurred in the automobile bill, and moved on anti Bell discrimination and campaign expense filing measures. The 2-7 mill appropriation bill passed 20 to 7, while Whitehead’s amendment was killed 7 to 20.
Passenger and Ticket Agent Hartwell announced that there will be no more Sunday excursions on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line this year except where contracts are already signed. The Hokah excursion business ends, but weekday excursions remain for business men of La Crosse.
Paris May 26 Baron Alphonse Rothschild head of the great banking house died at six o clock this morning at his Paris residence. He was a leading figure in European finance and philanthropy and had significant influence in international banking circles.
The Russian fleet has assembled near Woosung and the German squadron at Tsingtau is preparing for eventual ities. Japanese steamers arriving at CHEFCO are ordered to remain pending instructions.
In a Brooklyny supreme court decision Justice Maddox grants a temporary injunction against the Equitable Life board. The ruling bars amending the charter to grant policyholders vote rights only to those with five thousand dollar policies or more. Judge Hazen Hayde is named as prevailing party.
ST. PETERSBURG May 26 a new reign of terror broke out in the Province of Volhynia where Jews were attacked by Christians. Two Jews were killed and both factions are arming. Fresh attacks are likely.
DES MOINES reports frost at six points across Iowa last night threatening early fruit and crops. The May 26 frost raises fears of damage to agricultural yields in multiple counties while entertainment notes mention T. T. McAdams, famed Galesville dancer, appearing as an amateur at the Bijou theatre tonight.
The La Crosse Press Club will not meet this Sunday according to organizers. Members were cautioned to monitor notices for a rescheduled date and any updates from club leadership.
Savan nea Illinois May 26 The coroner s jury found death by own action in the Pulford case Edward Posey milkman stepped forward saying he was in the alley behind the opera house when Pulford rushed to the rear drug store after the Berry shooting Friendship for Pulford kept him silent Posey s tale may clear the case and officials do not plan further prosecution
Mayor William Torrance returned from Chicago with an eye on a growing strike. He reports strong union opposition and widespread government injunctions on strike wagons. He warns of potential rioting into lumber districts as employers push to end the strike, citing a $10,000 contribution to the fight. He also discusses La Crosse High School plans with architect Llewylan during his trip.
The committee plans a June convention in Frohsian hall Fourth and Jay Streets with two days of business, parades, and banquets. A joint Memorial service at Christchurch is planned with Camp letters from state camps praising expected attendance and city interest.
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