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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1905
Page
4
Special Representatives Payne and Young operate from Chicago at 948 Marquette Building and from New York City at 105 Potter Building, coordinating legal and commercial matters across regional offices.
At a special council meeting on Monday, editors fought over publishing council proceedings. The Tribune backed German daily papers to bid against the Chronicle and Leader-Press, leading to a rebuke of the conspirators and a decision to publish no proceedings. Mayor Torrance supported the city attorney’s stance, praising duty over partisan aim. The Chronicle and Leader-Press faced losses, while job printers brace for lower prices due to competition. John Downs and associates led the effort, backed by The Tribune, to protect taxpayers and thwart the attorneys’ contested plan. The outcome elevates Downs, hailed as a steadfast public servant from the Fifteenth ward.
An expansive critique of United Gas Improvement’s influence in Philadelphia. John C. Winston portrays the company as an incorporated cancer corrupting politics and finance, with lawyers, officials, and business leaders entangled in its web and outsiders seeking reform unable to break through its reach. The essay argues the pattern is echoed nationwide.
The New York World condemns American public service corporations, arguing their current management methods foster social and political corruption, claiming no other source matches their insidious influence.
Gossipy notes from the stands praise Pink Hawley's pitching and Bond's two doubles. Ramsey miscues lead to unearned runs while Beloit players receive ovations. Lynch and Newberg appear among crowds as hoopla and fan lore fill the grandstand.
Springfield Illinois May 31 Rev Fred H Wines longtime secretary of the Illinois state board of public charities and later head of a census bureau unit was the orator of the day at Lincolns memorial exercises. He spoke on The greatness of Abraham Lincoln with the funeral car of Lincoln on view at Chicago and Alton station. They Are Kindly to the Treasurer Auburn Indiana May 31 City council aids the bank failure sufferer treasurer who lost 3259.73 by two bank deposits to be paid about 50 cents on the dollar. City raises treasurer salary to 2544 a year mayor 100 city attorney 50. Public sentiment approves.
New York May 31 The actress Mrs James Brow Potter faces bailiffs taking possession of her Maidenhead country house as financial troubles deepen. The London telegram notes a solicitor Albert Fossick confessed to a $62 000 trust fund loan to Potter for theatre ventures that failed. Potter denies unsecured loans and claims Fossick demanded security and charged high interest.
Francis L. Honore aged 72 of 3646 Indiana avenue, uncle to Mrs. Potter Palmer and Judge Lockwood Honore, obtained a license to wed 56 year old Mrs. Sarah Cowles. The Honore residence was closed and neighbors say they left on an extended honeymoon. Mrs. Cowles had been living at the residence as housekeeper for some time.
The article notes a decision to fine all members who are absent without leave. It outlines enforcement and aims to deter unauthorized absences, reflecting disciplinary steps within the group.
John Cummins is fined 50 dollars by a Chicago justice after stealing 200 dollars worth of clothing from a dying woman at Dunning. The Illinois commission to the Louisiana Purchase exposition will turn over a 15000 dollar surplus to the state. The New York Chamber of Commerce report opposes granting the Interstate Commerce Commission power to fix railroad rates. Graves of 14000 Union soldiers at Chattanooga National Cemetery are decorated. The 31st annual American Bankers Association convention will be in Washington on Oct 25 26 27. News of the Russian naval defeat reaches Warsaw with joy.
In Columbus on May 31 the Socialists listed their ticket: Governor Isaac C. Owen of Cleveland, Lieutenant Governor W. C. Sundrup of Toledo, Attorney General J. C. Madden of Continental, Treasurer J. H. Sims of Bethel, Supreme Court Judge H. J. Zeigler of Portsmouth, Board of Public Works George Stack of Lorain. They condemn the Anti-Saloon League as a failure in their resolutions.
In Jackson Michigan on May 31 a 12 year-old boy, son of Thomas Clisky, was fishing with a companion when a fit struck him. He fell headfirst into the water with his feet in the boat and slid overboard as the other boy tried to help. The body was recovered within thirty minutes.
Receipts of hogs reached 30,000 with a weak market at yesterday's close. Leftovers were about 7,000. Prices ranged from 5.20 to 5.40 for light hogs, 5.10 to 5.37 for mixed, and 4.60 to 5.30 for heavy rough cattle. Cattle values were too high, and sheep were slow to steady.
Excur sion tickets will be sold at one fare for round trip May 31 to June 2, inclusive, with favorable return limits. Apply to agents Chicago & North Western Ry.
More than 60 000 acres in Yellowstone valley west of Billings Montana are irrigated for alfalfa. The ad compares irrigated alfalfa hay yields with un irrigated land, showing 10 000 pounds per acre of hay, 500 pounds per acre in enclosed pasture, and 250 pounds per acre on range. It details cattle and sheep feed per acre and year, and offers Series C302 for further information via the Northern Pacific Ry from St Paul Minnesota.
Scores from May 31 across leagues include Boston, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Chicago, New York, Brooklyn, Washington, Cleveland, Detroit, Milwaukee, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Columbus, Louisville, Indianapolis, Des Moines, St. Joseph, Omaha, Sioux City, Denver and Colorado Springs. Key results show Philadelphia 15 over Boston 3 in the league, New York 7 over Brooklyn 2 in the National, and Milwaukee 8 over Kansas City 0 in the American, with several afternoon games and rain noted.
The C M and St P Ry will sell excursion tickets at very low rates for events including the National Baptist Anniversary in St Louis Missouri May 16 to 24 the Norwegian Celebration in Minneapolis May 16 and 17 and the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Fresno California May 18 to 26. For dates of sale rates limits etc call at the ticket office.
San Francisco reports James Britt has signed with the Hayes Valley club to challenge the Hanlon Corbett winner. The bout is set for July with match details still to be arranged.
Frank S. Bright, U S supreme court commissioner, filed final report in Missouri versus Illinois to halt draining Chicago canal into the Mississippi above St Louis. The record runs 17 975 printed pages or 4 480 900 words. Kalispell Montana May 31 Vice President Fairbanks greeted Rockies and Old Chief mountain from his train car amid a crowd. he spoke briefly.
In memory of the Harwich mine disaster of over a year ago 189 men were killed about 2 000 miners and several thousand of their friends gathered at the Springdale Cemetery to witness the dedication of a magnificent monument donated by the miners of western Pennsylvania.
Columbus May 31 Governor Herrick pardons John K Thurman who was sentenced from Hamilton county on November 12 1889 for murder in the second degree He served in the civil war drew a $24 monthly pension and left the institution with $600 in cash an official action easing his later years.
Muskegon, May 31. E. J. Bouchard hid 35 dollars in a rag inside an old stove in his wood shed a week ago. He planned to buy a cow from a farmer with the money, but when he checked the rag he found nothing. The farmer retained the cow.
Madison Wisconsin May 31 Unable to secure the presence of the members by reason of the protracted legislative session the Wisconsin assembly has de-
Tickets sold via Northwestern Line for trains arriving Madison Wisconsin on May 26 and by noon May 27 at reduced rates. Return valid until May 29 inclusive. Apply to agents Chicago and Northwestern Ry.
Tickets go on sale June 5 and 6 for trains to Milwaukee reaching by noon that date with return allowed until June 9 inclusive. Rates apply through Chicago and Northwestern Railway agents. Limited to I O O F meeting attendees and supporters.
Very low rates to the United Commercial Travelers meeting at Oshkosh Wisconsin. Excursion tickets will be sold on June 8 and 9 with return until June 12 inclusive. Apply to agents Chicago Northwestern Ry.
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