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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1907
Page
8
Minnesota and the Northwest St Paul submit ten vigorous objections to a reduction at Snelling. The protest moves to challenge policy changes and seek preservation of terms under cited authorities. Local officials coordinate with state representatives to press the case and await further action.
St Paul leaders and Minnesota delegation oppose wartime reductions. They urge suspending orders to abandon Fort Snelling Fort Assinniboine and Koegh and moving troops from Fort Snelling. The Minnesota program for the University of Minnesota 1907 graduation runs June 8 to 13 with a Taft address and a class play.
John Shepherd a three year old son of William Shepherd disappeared from his Solway area home last Friday. County officials offer 106 dollars reward for recovery dead or alive. A clairvoyant aided the search but no trace found. Will seek state aid from Gov Johnson to increase the reward.
Annie Jarmuzek or Ostrosky faces kidnapping charges for taking the Giauque baby from its mother and driving to Superior. Acknowledged as a possible marriage name, she may face up to twenty years in prison if convicted. Police and county attorneys finalised the complaint after a lengthy conference. The charge appears in Hennepin County records as a rare kidnapping case.
Madison Wisconsin May 31 Senator La Follette has qualified as a Roosevelt era hunter of big game He reportedly shot a bear during a recent Colorado hunting expedition Col Hannan his private secretary is in the city awaiting the senator’s return later this week
At 423 North Exchange Street in St Paul Mary Eschle 60 was burning rubbish when her skirts ignited spreading flames over her body. Her daughter and son rushed to help shielding her with a blanket but the clothes were burned away before aid arrived.
John Gillen, temporarily insane from weeks of heavy drinking, cut his throat with a razor last night on Margret Street and was found on the sidewalk by Patrolman John Pearson at 3 am. He was taken to St Joseph's Hospital after his wound was dressed, having shown unusual quiescence and money in the month prior.
J. W. Krueger of 3815 Second Avenue South Minneapolis reports a pocket book containing $1710 was lost or stolen at the union depot. He notified police after leaving the station and realizing the loss.
Municipal Judge Comstock found Adam J. Hankner guilty of conducting a gambling house in Mankato Minnesota and sentenced him to pay a $5 fine plus costs or face sixty days in jail. The ruling cites the city charter allowing suppression of disorderly houses and classifies a common gambling house as such.
May 30 In Maitland Florida Martin Berg Jr aged three years five months saved Gladys Swallow aged three by leaping into a swollen creek and pulling her to shore as she fell during a rain swollen crossing.
The Onalaska High School plans its sixteenth annual commencement on June 7 in the school assembly. Rev L B Colman opens with invocation and delivers the address. diplomas, music, essays, and a piano solo cap the program. Baccalaureate is June 2 at First Methodist. class night June 5 features Salutatory and drama pieces.
The Stars clinched the Boys' Bowling league tournament by winning the final game at the YMCA alleys last evening. Totals show strong scores from Cisodetrek and Creed, with Littie Crams contributing to the Stars' victory as the Tribune pennant holder must defend two more times before permanent possession. The next tournament begins next Wednesday evening.
Eighteen Indian girls from the Oneida reservation, all skilled musicians, will organize an orchestra and perform on vaudeville stages next season in Appleton Wisconsin.
Professor Judson G. Rosebush of Lawrence University will start a Europe tour on June 20. He will be accompanied by a dozen wealthy Appleton residents and eight or ten from Boston.
The speech traces sectional conflict from the Civil War to its end, crediting bloodshed with forging national unity. It cites battles and losses, notes the transformation from hostility to industrial peace, and urges heirs to honor fallen comrades whose sacrifices built a united nation.
The speech asserts that as the nation grows and brings liberty to millions, the memory of American soldiers will be revered and their deeds preserved for future generations. It emphasizes lasting honor and the enduring value of their sacrifices.
The West Avenue Lutheran church hosts its annual Memorial Day social and open house in the church parlors today and this evening. Refreshments will be served and a cordial invitation extends to all to attend by the ladies.
Invitations announce the upcoming marriage of Lulu Wolford daughter of Mr and Mrs C Wolford to Ray D Stewart set for June 5 at 9 o clock in the morning at Christ Episcopal Church.
Mrs J B Funke visits father in Lansing Iowa for Decoration Day. Mrs P H Hough spends Decoration Day in Chicago. Mrs J M Hixon travels to Chicago for the holiday. Mrs John Earl of Milwaukee visits her mother Mrs Gessler.
Tuesday afternoon Mrs Carl Langenbach and Miss Jennie Heileman hosted a Five hundred gathering. Eight tables were in play with out of town guests Mrs Karl of Milwaukee Miss Kollenbach and Miss Braden of Chicago and Miss Brensen of Muskegon Michigan. Prizes went to Mrs Louis Pamperin Mrs John Bayer and Mrs C F Sutor.
Miss Lulu Rice formerly of the north side married William Grodevant of Minneapolis Tuesday evening at Riverside chapel. Olive Wright served as bridesmaid with Roy Clutt as best man. Martin Hollenberg of Red Wing was ring bearer. Flour City camp No. 630 MWA drill team acted as guard and ushers. A reception for two hundred guests followed.
Allen Line Ocean Steamships lists routes Liverpool Glasgow London Havre and introduces triple-screw Victoria Virginian plus Tunisian Corsican Ionian twin-screw ships. Weekly passages from Montreal along the St. Lawrence River by daylight with saloon voyages from $60 and up and cabins from $40 and up.
In North Dakota on May 30 detective Ann Harvey reports a one year old girl, daughter of Joseph Fry, died from scalds after the handle of a tea kettle broke while the mother moved it from the stove. The boiling water spilled over the child as she played nearby and she died shortly after.
Matt Hill 35, unmarried ranch hand, died after a quarrel with miner David Barton in Red Lodge Montana. Barton allegedly struck Hill with a fist, fracturing his skull. Hill was found unconscious in the street and died the next day as authorities prepared a coroner's inquest. Barton was arrested at Bear Creek and brought to town.
A brief watchword on how appearance, not effort, shapes confidence. The note suggests inner traits influence skin tone and glow, warning against excessive focus on surface.
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