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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1906

Page

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Rotten flesh doped sold to innocent public

Chicago May 28 Neill Reynold's report on packing houses cites affidavits alleging lard from cholera deaths, revolting sanitary conditions, European meat sold in America, hogs dying in transit used for sardine oil, lump jaw cattle slaughter, und inspected trichinosis hogs, potted chicken made from veal and pork, borax treated spoiled hams, odorless decayed meats, dangerous chemicals in smoked products, tuberculosis among workers, and workers spitting on and walking over meat on dirty floors.

Chicago Neill Reynold America

Pythian District Convention Set for Tuesday

Knights of the Sixth Wisconsin district convene tomorrow at Castlehall with large attendance expected. Esquire rank to be exemplified and banquet arranged by C. W. Waterson and George Kingsley. officers named include L. M. Peeper and C. C. Hamilton. Delegations from outside lodges anticipated in the afternoon trains.

Castlehall Knights of the Sixth Wisconsin Frank Tillman Chas. Fritz W. G. Aillen C. W. Waterson George Kingsley B. C. Smith Paul W. Mahoney C.W. Hunt Carl Kurtenacker A. A. Bentley

La Crosse May Stand Firm On Player Transfers

Wisconsin baseball league directors meet in Wausau June 1 to decide transfer limits and enforce salary rules. La Crosse reportedly will resist losing any current players despite possible salary cap reductions, while Oshkosh Wausau and Eau Claire-Chippewa Falls push to strengthen to compete with La Crosse Green Bay and Freeport. A full management shakeup at Eau Claire-Chippewa Falls brings new players and a turnaround after six straight losses, and Wausau improves after midseason changes.

Wisconsin Baseball League Wausau la Crosse Oshkosh Eau Claire-Chippewa Falls Green Bay Freeport Powers Andy Porter Wisconsin Albert Tebeau George Tebeau Goldsmith Olsen le Crosse

Schaghticoke Country Club Plans Memorial Day Golf Festival

Schaghticoke Country Club announces a Memorial Day opening with two tournaments lunch and dance. A Wednesday match play will establish sides, a blind bogey contest offers three prizes, and a closing dance caps the day. Summer dances dated May 30 through Sept 20 feature Dana’s Third Regiment Band on selected dates. Golf professional James Letster arrives from Philadelphia to coach members learning the game.

Schaghticoke Country Club Dana Third Regiment James. Letster Philadelphia Mr. Letster Leister

Bradfield Breaks Dawk Under Strain of Reform

From Louiseville May 28 seven people died when a Louisville and Nashville passenger train struck a freight in the local yards. Officials fear up to twelve dead with twenty injured as mangled car bodies lay in the wreckage. A broken flange caused the collision and the coaches left the tracks, becoming wreckage and kindling.

Scripps-McRae Louiseville Louisville & Nashville

Sanitarian's Break Pushes La Crosse Leader to Sanitarium

Dr A J Bradfield longtime La Crosse Citizens League president is taken to a private sanitarium after a weeklong mental and physical breakdown. Once a leading oculist in Western Wisconsin he had pushed himself to reform efforts amid talk of divine revelations. Colleagues and friends fear for his health as officials arrange treatment and rest.

la Crosse Citizens’ League Bradfield Devine Bradfeld George H. Ray E. Evans League Turner Wisconsin

Preferring Jail Over Town Brennan and Harrington jailed

Charles Brennan and Dan Harrington known as professional hoboes refused to leave town after police cleared the bridge. Both were sentenced by Judge Brindley to 30 days in the county jail. The pair, labeled lazy wanderers, sought confinement for bed and meals. Brennan tried to lie at the bridge to avoid leaving.

Charles Brennan Dan Harrington Brindley Brennan Harrington Boes

Lenroot to Speak in Lacrosse Tonight

I L Lenroot, Republican candidate for governor, arrives from Superior at 6 55 PM for a Lacrosse visit his second in the city this year. He will meet local administration leaders at Stoddard hotel this evening and then proceed to Cashton and Westby to deliver addresses.

I. L. Lenroot Superior Mr. Lenroot Lac Crosse Cashton and Westby

Countess Serves Divorce Papers in Paris

Paris May 28 Countess Anna de Castellane had papers served on Count Boni in her divorce suits May 25 The event centers on a high society divorce case with two titled parties amid French social circles and court proceedings.

Paris Anna de Castellane Count Boni

Snow and Ice Reported Across Regions

Special Tribune Dispatch notes a half inch of ice formed last night and snow on Sunday in Appleton. In Lincoln Nebraska the temperature nears freezing with snow in the northern areas.

Special Tribune Dispatch Appleton

Lightning strikes kill man and stun two in Ill. barn

Sterlin Ill May 28 David Jenks was instantly killed and David Boehler and Phillip Boehler were seriously stunned when a bolt struck the Boehler barn yard last night. Fourteen cows were instantly killed and others injured in the same incident.

Scripps-McRae Sterlin, Ills David Jenks David Phillip Boehler

Douma Resumes Session With Calm Routine Work

The Douma opened its meeting in St. Petersburg on May 28 with a calm session, proceeding with routine business and orderly procedures.

Scripps-McRae ST. Petersburg

Sheriff Among Mob Lynching Case Brought to Court

Moody today asked the supreme court to take cognizance of the Chattanooga lynching of Ed Johnson and the alleged contempt of court by the sheriff and his mob assisting officers. The action seeks official review of the event and its handling.

Scripps-McRae Washington Moody Supreme Court Ed. Johnson Chattanooga

Drugs prompt pyromaniac arson in Lincoln stables

Lincoln Nebraska May 28 R M Yeck 24 is arrested and believed to have confessed to burning many livery stables He is described as a pyromaniac driven by drugs in the incident authorities report his motive and actions.

Lincoln Nebraska Lincoln, Neb R. M. Yeck

Bryan Refuses Trinkets in Constantinople

May 28 W. J. Bryan and wife declined the Sultan's offer to confer decorations.

Bryan Constantinople W. J. Bryan

Revolution threats shake Guatema la May 28

Washington dispatch reports Guatemalan unrest may spark a revolution that jeopardizes American interests. The upheaval stems from internal causes and could alter regional stability.

Scripps-McRae Dispatch Washington Guatemala

Molly Moulton Jailed For Drinking In County Custody

Molly Moulton wife of Double-Headed Bob Moulton was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail by Judge Brindley. Authorities cited heavy drinking and deemed a month in jail would aid her health and provide a rest from drinking.

Molly Moulton Bob” Moulton Waupun Brindley

Mayor removes Fire Marshal Campion in Chicago

Chicago mayor fires Fire Marshal Campion amid alleged dispute over specifications for new fire engines. The action, disclosed May 28, follows a reported clash on engine requirements and safety standards.

Chicago Campion

House Concurred In Free Alcohol Amendments

Washington May 28 The house concurred in senate amendments to the free alcohol bill awaiting the president's signature. The cruiser Columbia and four hundred marines arrived at Colon to remain until elections to prevent the threatened revolution.

Scripps-McRae Washington House Senate Columbia Colon

Gaines bill on publicity to curb election fraud

Washington May 28 By party vote the house committee on the election of the president ordered a favorable report on the Gaines bill providing publicity as a preventative for fraudulent campaign contributions and illegal expenditures in federal election.

Scripps-McRae Dispatch Washington House Committee On Gaines

Japanese Revolt Sparks Siege at Hongju Korea

TOKIO May 28 An incipient revolt began in Hongju Korea with rebels in control of the town Japanese troops are en route to suppress the outbreak reporting from Tokyo authorities and dispatches indicate rising tensions in the region involving Japanese forces and local resistance.

Scripps-McRae Tokio Hongju Korea

Court martial convenes today over Rhode Island grounding

Norfolk May 28 Rear Admiral Sigsbee presiding convened the court martial for Captain Garits and Lieutenant Commander Edward T Witherspoon. They face trial in the grounding of the battleship Rhode Island.

Scripus-McRae Norfolk Sigsbee Garits Edward T. Witherspoon Rhode Island

Memorial day address by national Woodmen leader here

District Deputy B L Keeler announced that Supreme National Lecturer C H Wheeland of Madison will conduct the memorial day exercises for the Modern Woodmen. Services will be at the cemetery and expected to be well attended by lodge members.

B. L. Keeler Modern Woodmen Supreme National C. H. Wheeland Madison

Witte Heads to Russels and German Baths

Witte and his wife left for a visit with their daughter at Russels. They plan to travel to the German baths after the visit. The count is exceedingly pessimistic.

Scripps-McRae ST. - Petersburg Witte Russels

Joplin Savings Bank Closed in Missouri

JOPLIN, MO May 28 The Joplin savings bank with deposits of 84 000 and capital 10 000 and small assets was closed by bank examiners. President Layne promises to pay depositors in full.

Joplin, Mo Joplin

Weather and River Rise Ahead of Week

Generals report fair weather tonight and Tuesday with rising temperatures. Coolest around 37 and warmest about 50. Wind speeds noted. The river continues to rise steadily with stage at 0.6 feet, up 0.4. Rainfall around 0.12 inches.

Generals Fair

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