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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1909
Page
31
In the seventh ward reform plan a new system will provide funds to support oil streets projects. Backers assert the measure finances improvements and aid to the district through allocated taxpayer money.
Alderman Frank Roth proposes to introduce an oil sprinkling system in La Crosse to replace water sprinkling. He argues oil costs would be lower, dust would be eliminated, and monthly labor and equipment needs reduced. A trial on a city street is planned as part of a council resolution.
Chellis Wand of Appleton, on behalf of Gilman Edmonds, tours Wisconsin counties to rally the regular Republicans. Wayland says the state will be stripped of influence by the national administration, targeting La Follette and insurgent congressmen. He hints Assemblyman Ingalls Racine as a candidate and notes possible backing for Hudnall and state chairman Esco in a US Senate push.
A brief item notes Taft scheduled to appear in Milwaukee with allotted time for a public engagement. The notice highlights event timing and location without extra details.
The La Crosse Board of Trade appoints a Taft committee to work with Congressman Esch as Taft visits Wisconsin. Milwaukee fair plans threaten to spend most of Sept 17 in Milwaukee, unless Esch can keep Taft in La Crosse for his scheduled hour.
La Crosse arbitration cites arbitrary sliding scale adoption, dead time in schedules, and pay disparities in public utilities. Officials urge shorter schedules, toilet facilities, better bookkeeping, and higher wages for utility workers. Police free passes and law enforcement issues are noted for further inquiry.
The county roads and bridges department let the resurfacing project for Holmen road from Onalaska to the E. S. Mead Stone Co. The Stone Co. bid $2.04 per ton and $2.16 per yard for materials. The competing bidder offered $2.36 with a horse roller or $2.16 for materials only.
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