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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1907
Page
8
Deserters and a recent fracas in West Salem prompt a court martial for Battery C Third Field Artillery of the U S Army. The post adjutant says the men will be punished under army law on return to Fort Snelling. Four deserters were noted, three recaptured and to be tried on arrival. one remains at large.
Anton Zolwitz, a recent immigrant from Russia, believed a peace officer planned to lynch him in Black River Falls Wisconsin. He resisted arrest after misunderstanding English as a lynching attempt, fought off five rescuers, and was jailed for drunkenness after an interpreter clarified the situation. He then left the town.
Representative John J. Esch returned yesterday from Superior and Eau Claire Wisconsin where he spoke at the German day exercises in Germantown commemorating the German landing in the United States. About 1,000 attended the Superior event at the Grand Opera house. Louis G. Bomrich of Milwaukee, a former Democratic gubernatorial candidate, also spoke in Superior.
The saying notes the value of readiness and adaptability, suggesting practical wisdom in facing unforeseen events and challenges. It emphasizes mental preparedness and flexible thinking as keys to navigating surprises effectively.
The community reports Miss May Will recovering from an operation at Winona hospital. George Rogers and family visited from Winona, Mrs. Nelson Breed stays with daughter Mrs. George Haling in Rochester, and farmers pull potatoes with noticeable rot this year. Frances Callahan visits Minneola, services at the church occur with Rev. Thompson, plans for a reorganized Sunday school are made, and local raft trouble around Clyde prompts hard work to regroup logs. Condon moves to Homer Valley, L Kitzman residence work speeds along, Alta Harmon returns from West Salem for the weekend, and J W Ramsden and family spend Sunday in Winona.
Miss Emma Sweet of Whitehall is home on a visit. Mrs Mollie Riley of Sparta was the guest of friends for a few days. Miss Erdman and Misses Wealthy and Carmen Darling teaching school were in town. Mr Carl Johnson of Minneapolis and Mr Gorman Moffat of Sparta visited friends. Miss Fay Vaughan returning from Madison and Miss Myrtle Peck home from Onalaska spent Sunday in Bangor. Mrs C Chamberlain and daughter Laura of La Crosse visited E P Peck.
Hong Kong reports shocking accounts of Japanese cruelties in Korea amid efforts to quell rebellion. Victims, numbered between ten and twenty thousand, include many killed in open fighting and a large mass massacred in reprisals.
A concise reflection notes that missed chances stem from lack of timely insight and daring choices. It emphasizes the danger of hesitation in critical moments and the need for sharp decision making to seize favorable outcomes.
John B. McDonald testified before the public service commission that Thomas F. Ryan and Interborough Metropolitan backers paid him 250000 to drop a contract and granted a five year 50000 annual payoff for future subway work. McDonald said he received a total of 500000 to stay silent. He said a dispute with August Belmont led him to align with Metropolitan Securities to gain free transfer exchanges with Manhattan surface railway interests.
A wry Victorian style remark praises male actors on stage for their nobility and clarity in vow against dishonor, noting audiences feel diminished by any suggestion they would commit dishonorable acts. It playfully contrasts stage virtue with ordinary behavior.
Manila October 9 Engineers and marines have made remarkable progress in rushing the work on the fortifications despite heavy rains and poor transportation facilities. Twenty four guns have been installed on Grande Island at the entrance of Subic Bay including ten 6 5 inch caliber best navy guns mounted on the heights.
VAN BROCKLIN IL Oct 9 One week ago Rev Charles B Allen pastor of the Methodist church here announced his conversion to the Baptist church and intention to enter the Baptist ministry He was granted a license to preach but has returned to his Methodist flock and asked forgiveness and that he be restored to his pulpit The action was caused by the baptism doctrine A provocative note ends with a quip about love and a pretty girl and silly men
Disbursing Agent Best at Black River Falls Wisconsin vows to pay no money to intoxicated Indians and urges local authorities to curb liquor sales to them. He notes payments there range from twelve to fourteen thousand dollars and says merchants will block liquor sales, though federal rulings grant alcohol sales access to Indians.
Norfolk residents report the battleship Kentucky ran aground today off Lamberts Point near the North Elizabeth river while moving at moderate speed. Tugs are attempting to pull her free and clear of the mud.
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