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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1905
Page
1
Reports say the czar will not abdicate but hints at stepping back from struggle. Linevitch calls for immediate peace as political crisis deepens and regimental factions push for change.
News despatches from St Petersburg and Washington report that Rojestvensky’s skull was fractured and an operation may be needed, with Russian losses cited and Japan claiming victory. Dispatches note revolts in Manchuria and calls for peace, while other reports confirm captures and ongoing fighting as Russia’s war effort collapses.
Scripps McRae Dispatch reports a local event featuring notable figures and community interest. Details are limited in the fragment but indicate civic or cultural activity with potential regional significance.
The seventh state convention of the Catholic order of Foresters will meet in this city on June 13 and 14. Hotels are alerted to house delegates as programs include a pontifical high mass at St Josephs Cathedral, business sessions, an excursion on the Mississippi River, a sacred concert, and social events with free tickets for members. Delegates must report by 9:00 a.m. Tuesday.
Local council members tackle routine tasks at special sessions, addressing unlisted duties and governance gaps. Officials emphasize efficiency and transparency as they review sudden workload shifts and assign responsibilities.
The city attorney may need to rule on the legality of ordinances and business passed at special sessions not listed in the call. The city charter allows new business with unanimous consent after all items are transacted, a practice the aldermen say has occurred for years. The council plans to strictly limit future actions to items mentioned in the call and awaits the attorney's opinion to determine if past actions were valid or possibly illegal.
London dispatch reports the Gromoboi of the Vladi Vostock squadron with about 800 men aboard struck a mine and sunk near Vladivostok, with feared loss of life. The St Petersburg admiralty denies the sinking and says Admiral Skrydloff was aboard. Tokio confirms Admiral Rozestvensky captured. Sazanami reportedly seized Biedovy with wounded Russians aboard.
Montrose Colorado May 31 A rescue party is to reach 27 entombed workmen in the Gunni son tunnel at 10 this morning. It is believed several are dead. An unknown laborer’s body was found but another cave-in buried it. Two workers heard crying for help. The entombed men lie 330 feet from tunnel mouth under Cedar Creek bed. names unknown.
A $25,000 fire levels nineteen business houses and dwellings in Warroad Minnesota near the Canadian border. The loss is estimated at a quarter of a million dollars. Local authorities suspect a start of the blaze may have been accidental. Fire crews from nearby towns assisted in fighting the flames.
Washington May 31 Secretary Morton announced this afternoon he would retire from the cabinet July 1.
New York May 31. The directors of the Equitable met at eleven o clock to consider the Frick committee report. A reliable source says the report censures the society for mismanagement. The news hits Alexander hardest as Hyde has said little about the society's conduct.
At a Monday directors meeting the Progressive Association discussed paying and adjusting bills from the annual banquet and excursion. They urged soliciting new members, aiming to include every city businessperson, and decided to levy the overdue annual assessment of 1.
The Aid society of the German M E church will gather Friday evening at the home of Mrs Stevenson, 1512 Berlin street, for a regular meeting and planned activities.
CHICAGO May 31 Reports say labor leaders will meet to discuss peace plans as the teamsters strike enters its latest phase. The executive committee may vote on continuing the strike while President Shea backs the effort. peace forces oppose him. A strike breaker James Spencer was kidnapped and seriously wounded. Police deploy thousands to guard wagons as employers plan to dispatch three thousand wagons today.
Walter Davis died after an acute stomach cancer attack. He had wed Miss Elizabeth R. Stipeck just four days earlier and is survived by his bride, mother Mrs. M. E. Davis, and brother Frank Davis. A former cigar shop operator, his death shocks family and friends. funeral plans await. Mrs. O. R. Julesburg and her children visit relatives in Vernon and Crawford counties.
Montpelier Vt May 31 The supreme court denied the petition of Mrs Mary Rogers for a writ of terror The governor will grant a reprieve in order to permit the writ
King Alfonzo began a sightseeing morning in Raris with President Loubet. The monarch was frequently cheered by the crowd as they traveled together under watchful public gaze.
May 31 at 11 40 the English yacht Valhalla was sighted twenty miles southwest of Scilly Island, placing third in the race.
Miss Grace Pettingill daughter of Mr and Mrs J L Pettingill and James C Hogan were married this afternoon by Rev C N Moller at Christchurch. Bridesmaids Jane Beisel Katherine Paul. Best man Gysbert Van Steenwyk. Ushers Augustus Tourtelotte Walton Losey. Bride wore blue tailored suit. Dinner for party at the bride’s home. The couple will depart on the midnight train for a bridal trip.
John Brakke, the Caledonia street druggist, has gone to St. Paul on a few days business visit. During his absence, prescriptions will be made up by Marius Olson.
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