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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1907
Page
6
The Postoffice Department will weigh mails by state to determine service costs. Each state's mail will be separated and counted to reveal total pieces handled nationwide. From January 13 officials will count every piece including circulars and bundles unless bundles are labeled with piece counts.
The funeral for Emil Harrier was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from his residence 220 Cass street and at 2 30 from the German Lutheran church. Rev Gamm led the services and interment followed at Oak Grove cemetery with the Eighth Ward Aid society and Harrier’s street crew paying tribute with a floral design. Also noted is the death of Anna Albersmann at 75 after five weeks of illness. her funeral is set for Saturday at 8:30 from her residence and 9 from St Joseph cathedral with Rev G Sluyter officiating. interment will be in Catholic cemetery.
Mayor E S Muir and city leaders joined a Wanona party for an inspection of La Crosse Water Power Co’s dams on the Black River near Hatfield. Guests rode Green Bay Road lines, traveled via Merrillan Junction, and planned to return aboard the Green Bay passenger train this afternoon.
Senator Morris will travel to Madison on October 16 to attend a state normal schools buildings committee meeting and to appear for Hiram Goddard in the suit with William Neumeister at the supreme court. Neumeister has been awarded damages of 3000 dollars in each of two hearings for land flooded by Goddard’s negligence, with Morris securing retrials each time. The case is expected to conclude at the present session.
Newport Rhode Island October 4 Mrs Vanderbilt widow of Cornelius Vanderbilt formally announced her daughter Gladys will wed Count Ladislaus Szechenyi of Budapest. The Breakers home received hundreds of bouquets and telegrams after the announcement. Miss Vanderbilt inherits over 10 million dollars from her father and gained control last August.
H O Hanson manager and inventor of the crate travels to Mason City to test new machinery for an egg carton plant. If successful, he will bring the process to La Crosse immediately. Potential sites include four locations, with three rebuilt by local firms. The La Crosse board of trade backs the venture, which starts with $5,000 capital to be increased after operations begin.
The Modern Woodmen mark the 25th anniversary of the Woodmen’s organization with a nationwide festival on January 4. Local camps such as Gateway City No. 360 Black River North La Crosse and North Crop anticipate new initiations as part of a drive to reach one million members if 25 new members are added per lodge.
The Lakes to Gulf Deep Waterways association opened in Memphis with Wisconsin having several delegates including Gov. James C. Davidson and Rep. J. W. Murphy of Platteville. Rep. Elmer A. Morse also attended as a Wisconsin participant. The convention will cross tomorrow evening.
Wisconsin hotel men meeting in Milwaukee approved raising American plan rates from 2.00 to 2.25 or 2.50 daily and proportionate European plan hikes. La Crosse landlords absent and denying plans to raise rates, while other hotels prepare for statewide increases citing higher costs and sustained value for customers.
Madison dispatch reports that state suits seeking back taxes from Wisconsin railroads will be heard in Dane County circuit court in January after holidays. The case limits back to 1897 reduce unreported earnings cited from 1897 to 1903, with totals ranging into millions and several lines already settling while others plan to contest.
The Eagles hold their regular gathering this evening at the hall on Fifth and Main. A minstrel proposition will be reviewed and a vote taken on purchasing the eagle from Russell Smith.
The Toland school invites its students to an informal entertainment and dancing party in the assembly hall this evening. It is the first such event and, while limited to students, all former W. B. U. students are welcome to attend any school party.
Attorney A E Bleekman Jr for Harry Taggert obtained a temporary injunction from Court Commissioner John A Daniels restraining H W Griffith and Rose Griffith from disposing of property in the city. A $150 recovery suit against the Griffiths is pending in circuit court to protect Taggert from sale.
A terse remark notes a stubborn figure clinging to a claim of ongoing movement despite opposition. The line hints at a heated debate over progress and the persistence of a determined individual amid challengers and critics.
City Engineer Bradish announced sewer construction will begin Monday on Second Street. Earlier this afternoon crews completed gutter and curbing on Kane Street.
Messrs J P Johnson C J Steno Edward Nelson and H H Vought of Mabel Minnesota visited La Crosse today on their return from Chicago livestock markets. Johnson Steno and Nelson delivered cattle while Vought sold poultry. They toured leading points of interest including The Tribune office and its press run before continuing home by the C M St P line.
Lexington dispatch reports Mrs. Julia Gentry arrested on a Franklin circuit court bench warrant for subornation of witnesses in the Caleb Powers case. Bond set at $1,000, unaffordable, likely to be sent to Fort Fort for examination. Her prominent connections have caused a local sensation.
In Nobleville Indiana on October 4 Jas Henley is accused of shooting and killing Mary McClintock’s father Enoch and her brother after a quarrel over eloping with Mary. Henley says Enoch struck him with a stick on a couch and many shots followed. Henley had earlier tried to elope with Mary a year earlier but was blocked. He was taken to Indianapolis to prevent a lynching.
Mexico City, Oct 4. Secretary Root has been elected a member of the Mexican Academy of Jurisprudence and Legislation. Wise is the woman with dark hair who does not make light of it.
A concise proverb-like remark noting that nearly any girl can be softened or swayed by a diamond. The line conveys a social stereotype about material appeal and affection, reflecting a period tone and gendered assumption.
Springfield Illinois October 4 With the Supreme Court ruling voiding the primary law Republican leaders await Deneen action. General assembly plans to adjourn next week without another primary act forcing a special session call after adjournment per the governor's plan.
Oklahoma City on October 4 reports the city council adopted resolutions urging telegraph companies to arbitrate their disputes with the striking workers. Copies were sent to President Roosevelt and Commissioner Neil.
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