Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

La Crosse Tribune in La Crosse, Wisconsin

We have 8,601,093 pages in Wisconsin

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1906

Page

5

Memorial Day Concert by Dana's Third Regiment Band

City street railway managers plan a Memorial Day concert at Myrick park by Dana's Third Regiment band starting 3:30 p.m. A large attendance is expected as Dana concerts are popular. Regular free Myrick park concerts by the band run Tuesdays and Fridays at 8:15 p.m. and Sunday afternoons at 3:30 unless the league baseball team has a home game.

City Street Railway Company Dana’s Third Regiment Myrick Park Dana

Fire at West Twenty-Fifth Street Building Harms Dozens

A seven story structure at 526-530 West Twenty-fifth street housed Zucker Leavett Loeb Co chemicals. An 8 carboy blast in the first floor shipping room caused a blaze reaching three adjacent buildings. Seven injured, one likely fatally. 275000 in damages. Fifty Connecticut Dynamo workers on the second floor panicked. thirty evacuated by freight elevator, others rescued by firefighters. Two workers and two firemen hurt.

New York West Twenty-fifth Street Zucker, Leavett & Loeb Co Max F. Zeenline Fred Markwart Connecticut Dynamo and Motor Company

Mayor Impeached in Terre Haute Council Vote

In Terre Haute Indiana the city council, by five to four, impeached Mayor Edwin J Bichnanan with five council signers and a caucus split that saw two Democrats join two Republicans in opposing the measure The charges hold the mayor responsible for police department failures under the safety board and for not enforcing saloon closing laws The board and chief are also alleged to be incompetent A six vote requirement to remove the mayor is noted.

Terre Haute Ind Edwin J. Bichnanan Lints Safety Board Atile Board of Safety

Strawberry and ice cream social at Caledonia street church

The Sunday school of Caledonia Street Methodist Episcopal church hosts a strawberry and ice cream social on the Eberhart lawn at 1127 Caledonia street Tuesday evening from six. An orchestra will perform multiple selections. Jerome Bros. departed today for Alexander, South Dakota. Johnsen, foreman of the

Caledonia Street Methodist Episcopal Church

Ice cream social set on Caledonia street lawn

The Caledonia Street M E Church Sunday school class invites the public to an ice cream social on the Eberhart lawn at 1127 Caledonia Street tomorrow evening. Also notes a new La Crosse division time card went into effect yesterday and Mrs Weldon of Bangor visits sister Mrs C F West at 1228 Avon Street. The Knights of Columbus hold a social this evening in their hall over Corens on Main Street.

Vought Berger Company Eberhart Lawn Caledonia Street M. E. Church la Crosse Weldon Bangor C. F. West Avon Street Knights of Columbus Coren’s Main Street

Railway and Paying Committees Called In City Actions

Two council committees were convened by the city clerk. The special street improvement committee will meet at 3 this afternoon to decide on the Caledonia street paying matter, and the ordinance and railroad committees will meet Friday evening to discuss street railway issues.

Caledonia Street

Miners' Agreement Shifts as Talks Move Ahead

In Chicago on May 28 the Illinois coal mine operators withdrew from their pact with Indiana and Ohio reporters. A secret meeting with the miners union produced a compromise and a further conference is set for Wednesday.

Chicago Illinois Indiana Ohio Miners’ Union

Bradfield Breaks Down In City Reform Effort

A continued account recounts a doctor’s breakdown under strain amid his reform program for city evils. Supporters believed his ideas were the strongest advance and would have yielded much good if he could have withstood the pressure.

Austrian cabinet quits resignations shake Vienna

The Austrian ministry has resigned, triggering a government shakeup as announced in Vienna. The unexpected move comes amid political tensions and leaves a caretaker administration to govern while a new cabinet is formed.

Wausau Beats Green Bay In Ten Inning Tight Contest

Wausau wins 6-5 in ten innings over Green Bay in a poorly played opening game of the series. Stremmel and Connors shared catching duties for Green Bay with Lange and Karnell for Wausau. Karnell doubled as the leading hitter. The box score shows Green Bay with a 7 to 6 edge in hits and a miscues count that influenced the final result.

Wausau Green Bay Wis Stremmel Connors Lange and Karnell

Deer figurine to be given at ward aid picnic

A wooden image showing a couple of deer in Rose's jewelry store window will be given away at the Eighth Ward Aid Society picnic next Sunday.

Rose Eighth Ward Aid Society

Percey Kelcey Ill at Home in Appleton

Former Hotel Law clerk Percey Kelcey is reported seriously ill at his home in Appleton, prompting concern among colleagues and friends. The man previously served at the Hotel Law office in this city and remains under medical care.

Percey Kelcey Hotel Law Appleton

New Homes Open on Shoshone Reservation Aug 1 1906

Over a million acres will be opened for settlement on the Shoshone Indian Reservation starting August 1 1906. Access via the direct Chicago and North Western Railway route from Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha. Send 2 cents for pamphlets maps and full particulars to W B Kniskern P T M Chicago.

Chicago & North-Western Ry Chicago St. Paul Minneapolis Omaha Mississippi Valley W. B. Kniskern N. W. Ry. Co

Debater Calls Down Pres on Muck Rakers

Galesburg Illinois May 28 Miss Clara Lindley of Hamilton Missouri won first prize in Knox college debate for girls senior class arguing that President Roosevelt is a muck rake writer. She cited his message on Standard Oil and noted Folk La Follette insurance probes and various convictions as proof of muck rake impact. Harriet Arnold opposed.

Galesburg Ill Roosevelt Clara Lindley Hamilton Knox College Miss Lindley Harriet Arnold Lindley Standard Oil Company Folk LaFollette

Electric Cars Crash In St Paul injures dozen

In St Paul Minnesota a Wabasha street interurban car crashed into the rear of a Hamline and Jackson car at College avenue. Dozen passengers were injured, Mrs A Rivard was taken unconscious, and the interurban motorman was badly hurt and sent home. Bloomfield Indiana Robert Williams colored found guilty of murder of Michael Collins Indianapolis Southern foreman and sentenced to life imprisonment amid mob pressure.

St. Paul Minn A_ St. Paul Minneapolis Bloomfield Ind Robert Williams Michael Collins Indianapolis Southern Eddington

Lightning Strikes Killburn School House

Lightning struck the Killburn school house east of Vessar Michigan on May 28 tearing holes in the ceiling destroying the chimney and igniting a stove tinder. Thirty children were panicked but the teacher steadied them and sent them home after the storm. No injuries were reported.

Vessar, Mich Killburn Here

Church Bowl to Sunday Ball in Dyersville Parish

In Dyersville Iowa on May 28 Rev Father Theodore Waring announces earlier Sunday services so parishioners can attend church then watch Sunday baseball. Managers agree to start games half an hour later, leading to broad approval of the plan to blend worship and ball games.

Dyersville Father Theodore Waring Father Waring

Fierce Lake Michigan Storm Strands Two Vessels

A northeast storm berated Lake Michigan near Racine on May 28 driving two small vessels, the Sunrise and the John Egertz, ashore above North Point. Ten crew aboard were saved from danger but no aid could reach them due to heavy seas. life saving stations were alerted.

Lake Michigan Racine Wis Northpoint John Egzert

Wu Ting Fang retires from Pekin to Shanghai

Wu Ting Fang leaves Pekin and plans residence in Shanghai after visits to ancestral tombs, discouraged over judicial reform under the Mackay treaty of 1902 and monetary reform prospects. Snow and rain trigger two inches of snow in Medora North Dakota after three days of rain.

Wu Ting Fang Pekin Shanghai Medora N. D

Egg King Located in New York City

Charlotte Michigan May 28 Will Andre known locally as the Grand Ledge egg king who had been missing since May 1 is in New York City A warrant has been issued for his arrest due to alleged payment with bogus checks for thousands of dozens of eggs Doings in the House Washington May 28 the diplomatic and consular bill prompted speeches as always while the senate was not in session

Charlotte, Mich Will Andre Grand Ledge New York City Frank Andre Washington House Senate

Conference urges fair trials in Kilian governor case

In St Louis on May 28 the Structural Building Trades Alliance adopted a resolution urging President Roosevelt and Idaho governor to ensure fair trials for Moyer Pettibone Hays ward and St John, defendants in the Kil ing of the late Governor Steunenberg.

St. Louis Fina The Structural Building Trades Alliance Upp Roosevelt Idaho Moyer, Pettibone Haysward St. John Steunenbgy

Fate Was Cruel to Him in Alton Ill May 28

Relatives Frank Stoehr formerly of Bethalto Ill report his eyesight failed on the eve of his mother’s Boise City visit after a long separation. Stoehr’s sight loss came from nervous excitement over the planned reunion. He hoped to return home with his mother.

Alton Ill Frank Stoehr Bethalte King Boise City Ida

Drank Poisoned Whisky Fatal to Drummer in Laurel

In Laurel Mississippi on May 28 R L Beasley a drummer for a New Orleans cracker factory is dead and three other young men are seriously ill after drinking whisky believed poisoned. The liquor was obtained by a man named Scott from his brother's jewelry store among a group of men.

Laurel Miss R. L. Beasley New Orleans Scott

Nebraska Beats Kansas In Track Meet With 76 Points

Lincoln Neb May 28 Nebraska defeated Kansas 76 to 41 in a track and field meet. A high wind and rough track hindered record attempts.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska Kansas

Tragic Baseball Death Hits 17-Year-Old Newton

Kansas City May 28. Howard Newton aged 17 was struck over the heart by a pitched ball during a baseball game. He dropped his bat, ran to first base, and collapsed dead, death attributed to the injury.

Kansas City Howard Newton Newton

Reichstag Refuses Colonial Secretary Post

Berlin May 28 The reichstag refused to grant the post of colonial secretary once intended for Prince Hohenlohe, the provisional head of the colonial department. The result impacts German colonial administration amid ongoing debates on overseas governance.

Berlin Reichstag Colonia Prine Hohenlohe Colonial Department

Wisconsin Circuit Court summons in La Crosse case

Imma Carpenter sues Charles Carpenter in La Crosse County Wisconsin in the State case. The defendant is summoned to appear within twenty days of service and defend the action or a default judgment will be entered as demanded in the complaint. Attorney F E Withrow represents the plaintiff.

State of Wisconsin la Crosse County Imma Carpenter Charles Carpenter F. E. Withrow

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. T. Erhart North Side Briefs Doering 3Rd & Jay Sts Bradfield Scripps-McRae Vienna R.H.E Philadelphia Association Columbus Toledo Indianapolis Louisville Minneapol Manapolis Milwaukee Tad Sioux City Pueblo Des Moines Denver Snow Falls North Dakota Preachers A. H. Zekiel Wisconsin Anti-Saloon League Burlington Boston New Haven Conn St. Paul & Minneapolis Springfield Rock Island Pacific Coast Pearl St. Depot D. J. Shanely C.B Q.ry NI. Nnstad Fred Dittman Hardware Co Tribune Zeft Tasker & Dahl, Carpio, Ward Co Henry N. Boehm Continental Clothing House South Fourth Street Edison Talking Machine South Third Street City Madison Street A. W. Barber Rose Street Fourth and Market West Avenue South House Boat North Third Wood Street Vine Street Stevens la Crosse Mortanas & Loan Co C. S. van Auren Pearl St. la Crosse, Wis UCL Hunt Legals P. O Orricerrs J. E. Wheeler Orlando Holway Jos P. Gohres Robt. B. Lowry Ass’t W. B. Tscharner Wm. F. Gohres J. Waite Gounistern Dive Company Madison SR Tallow CASKA Hoeschler’s North Third Street Cass Street Eighth Street South Third North Ninth Street King Street Sparta Trempealeau Frank G. Roth Dailey North Fourth Street Moler Barber College Chicago, Ill J. Gund Brg. Co. Bottling Dept Porter Bodega Yardman Northwestern Hotel Ino. Gund Brg. Co Winnebago Street E. H. Duncanson St. Paul, Minn Architecty Wells E.bennett Batavian Bank F St Washington, D.C Gateway City VCALE
Search Courier

Search the La Crosse Tribune Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The La Crosse Tribune?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication