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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1907
Page
4
Manitowoc County Judge John Chloupek argues rural mail delivery isolates farmers and wives, linking increased insanity to seclusion. He cites probate court cases and proposes remedies like schoolhouse gatherings and revived spelling bees to bring people together.
The Rev E M Schwaebler pastor of St Marys Catholic church, Stevens Point Wisconsin, lies unconscious at his home with a fractured right leg and internal injuries after his garment was caught in the belt of an electric light plant he had installed at the parsonage. His condition is reported as critical.
John Dietz and his son Clarence arrived in Chippewa Falls to friendly crowds after two years in isolation. They discussed the Thornapple dam dispute with locals and dismissed Sheriff Clark’s 100 man posse. Dietz promised to visit again and warned against legal moves to seize his property.
Christian Hansen a former carpenter contractor who moved to San Francisco after the quake was crushed by falling walls May 19 in San Francisco and died instantly. Relatives said to reside in Racine but could not be located.
Capt. Charles A. Curtis longtime commandant of university regiments died in Madison City Hospital after weeks of serious illness from complications of diseases and blood poisoning. The obituary notes his eight years of service and the cause of death.
Turf experts describe a cautious mood for this season noting that a number of veteran forecasters expect a smaller top class of runners than in prior years. They foresee financial success due to many entries despite lower peak performances.
The piece surveys top thoroughbred contenders led by Roseben Salvidere and Peter Pan, notes Masks and Faces success at Bennings, and Keene’s strong stable. It mentions jockey Charlie Koerner joining Wayne Joplin and Harry Payne Whitney stables in New York. Ormondale nears breeding after retirement. Also reports John M. Cates to return as Navy football field coach with Lt. Joseph M Reeves as head coach.
Manager Hanlon praises pitcher Roy Hitt and predicts he will excel with the Cincinnati team as the southpaw shows strong form and potential for success in the roster.
Swallow and Hopkins blast a channel in Fall Lake to move logs to their mills. They face seventeen inches of solid ice and slow progress. Officials expect tugs to reach Fall and Basswood lakes by about June 1.
The Cincinnati club released pitcher Kennedy to Louisville, marking a midseason move. Kennedy leaves Cincinnati with a record in the rotation and joins Louisville to bolster their pitching staff.
Mrs Ellis W Davies wife of the Liberal MP for South Carnarvonshire gave birth to triplets all boys. It is the first time a parliamentary wife has had triplets. Davies took leave of absence, telegrams of congratulations flowed in, and the Liberal club quipped that all night sittings would pose no fear for him. Davies is a solicitor born in Bethesda and elected in 1906 for the Eifion division. He says he will not seek the King's bounty.
A Pennsylvania family credits Electric Bitters with curing their five year eczema after doctors said hopeless. The testimonial notes lung involvement and says several bottles restored health. Sold at O T Erhart's drug store for 50 cents.
An elderly man about 65, possibly Daniel Haley, was struck and killed at 12:46 by a Northern transfer engine in the Union depot yards. A note bearing the name Mrs. Thomas C. Haley was found on his clothing. He had recently worked for the Tri-State Telephone company and a local grocery firm.
R C Worthington and the Cora E Levy Stock company enter the third week of summer engagement at the La Crosse theater. Worthington played Sammy Green in Lost in Egypt last week. Tonight they debut a sister play to Way Down East titled Dad's Girl.
John Pollock is guilty of manslaughter in the second degree with a four to seven year penalty. After four hours and fifteen minutes of deliberation the jury returned a verdict. Judge Brazee concluded instructions at 5 30 pm and the jury announced agreement at 9 45 pm. Sheriff Knell transferred Pollock to the courtroom following the verdict.
Mr. R W Eskamp and family departed last Tuesday for Randolph Nebraska for an extended visit with relatives. Miss Helen Busch of Alma Wisconsin conducted diploma examinations here last Thursday and Friday. The school will close May 31 with an entertainment in Huber's hall on June 1. Mrs L Miller of Fountain City visited friends here and at Buffalo City later in the week. Miss Clara Blank and Miss Hazel Huber visited Alma. Miss Elsie Polin of Alma opened a photograph studio here.
James Andrews of Stevens Point Wis was killed near Rudolph Station just north of Grand Rapids by a Valley division train of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line. He appeared to have been lying or seated on the track during the night and wasrun over while asleep or unconscious, with exact circumstances unclear.
A note on the continuing stream of actresses appearing in divorce courts, reflecting the ongoing pattern in public legal skirmishes and media interest surrounding celebrity separations.
Berlin police shattered a plot to assassinate Emperor William. Thirty-five Russian anarchists were arrested including three women. papers included bomb formulas and letters showing ongoing contact with Russian students at German universities. Twenty-five released, six deported to Russia, four held for trial.
Saloonkeeper Charles Meske of 785 Park street says two strangers ordered lunch yesterday morning then fled with $260 after a third intruder blocked his pursuit. The thieves escaped up a hill toward National avenue. one was later found in a building basement under construction.
Henry L. Levy aged 47 merchant banker and real estate owner of Eau Claire Wisconsin died of meningitis after a short illness. He leaves a widow son and two daughters. Remains to Milwaukee for burial with funeral Tuesday at 585 Albion Street. Levy born in Milwaukee a member of Elks Knights of Pythias and several Jewish groups. He built a lumber business and leaves an estate about 800000.
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