City Council demands Powell resignation after mayoral delay
The council blames Mayor Torrance for depriving aldermen and the public of a chance to approve an engineering appointment. The Tribune supports Alderman Downs and calls for returning to principle of government by the people. Powell faces possible impeachment and a full trial to settle graft accusations or acquit those accused.
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Powell
Mr. Powell
Frank Powell
the Tribune
Alderman Downs
Downs
Mahoney
Council
Stand For Something Demands Duty From La Crosse Democrats
The Tribune urges La Crosse Democrats to stand for duty as eleven aldermen meet. five attend, three abstain on a vote tied to municipal administration. It argues frictions stem from friendship or fear of harming democracy and calls for a housecleaning to renew trust with voters in two years.
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la Crosse
Tribune
Frank Powell
Call for Investigative Action Against Corruption
A fiery call urges officials to investigate vigorously, scrutinize all suspects, and pursue justice without fear or favor. It warns that those who shirk duty will face political consequences, while champions of Right and Justice will be vindicated in time.
Myrick beautification plan shows a corporation's hidden soul
The piece argues public sentiment often condemns corporations yet praises La Crosse Street Railway for backing a $40,000 plan to beautify Myrick with an artificial lake funded largely by private capital. It notes leading citizens support the scheme and shift costs from taxpayers to private donors amid broader remarks on censorship, cars, and Prohibition era attitudes.
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Myrick
la Crosse Street Railway Company
Street
Mosquito Control Tips From Washington Urge City Action
Public health officials urge La Crosse residents to remove standing water and treat breeding sites to stop mosquitoes. Advice includes daily water changes, coal oil on wrigglers, netting wells, and clearing weeds from ditches and yards.
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la Crosse
United States Bureau On Public Health
Washington
Public Health Bureau
National Capitol
Finer senses test at Chicago University class
A Chicago University professor challenged students with questions on love for children sympathy for causes and ability to face honesty before admitting them to a bachelor’s degree. The piece concludes with a glance at Japan and China Eastern railroad shares held by Morgan and a remark on wheat and corn markets.
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Chicago University
Negotiations Near Crisis Over Far East Peace Talks
London dispatch notes that Kamehatka occupation will be announced soon as the crisis in the Far East peace talks tightens. At Portsmouth discussions outline Article 4 on open door and integrity of China, Article 6 on Russian leases, with Sakhalin and other terms postponed. Russia and Japan show cautious progress toward a accord, signaling hopeful restraint before a potential break.
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The
Daily Telegram
Tokio
Kamehatka
Portsmouth
China
Liaotung Peninsula
Oort Arthur
Danny
Blonde and
Eliott Islands
Sakhalin
Costly Storm In Ohio Strikes Southwest and Beyond
Reports from Cincinnati indicate a Sunday night storm causing several hundred thousand dollars in damage across southwestern Ohio with lighter losses in Kentucky and Indiana. In Hamilton two and a half inches of rain flooded the Miami river and washed away small bridges blocking trolley service. A bridge near Miamisburg was washed out requiring passenger transfers over a temporary structure. A traction car near Middletown was struck by lightning and Mrs. William Kroeger of Louisville injured in the ensuing panic. Middletown recorded 4.25 inches of rain and several people were struck by lightning, some fatally. crop damage was heavy.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
Hamilton
Miami River
Cincinnati, Haulton and
Dayton
Miamisburg
Middletown
William Kroeger
Louisville
Summary of Progress on Korea Manchuria Questions
Progress report notes that all Korea and Manchuria queries are settled except the cession of the Chinese Eastern railroad and the main Siberian line through northern regions. It outlines a partial completion status and indicates remaining negotiation points.
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Korea
Manchuria
Chinese Eastern Railroad
Ninth annual Modern Woodmen picnic and excursion details
The notice advertises a $1.50 round trip from La Crosse to McGregor Iowa via Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway for August 17. Special trains depart La Crosse at 7 30 a m returning from McGregor at 7 15 p m. Tickets valid only on these trains with events including parade address Foresters drill baseball at 1 30 p m Postville versus Lansing field meets boat races water polo fireworks dancing and other Woodmen amusements for visitors.
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Chicago
Milwaukee & Ct. Paul
la Crosse
McGregor
Postville
Lansing
Welcome At Iloilo and Taft Party Reception
Iloilo hosted a grand welcome for the Taft party with civic and military parades and a banquet for about 300 attendees. The transport Logan left for Bacolod to inspect sugar plantations. The dowager empress of China inquired about Miss Roosevelt’s Pekin visit and the likelihood of General and Mrs. Corbin accompanying. Mrs Dubois condition after a runaway accident shows improvement.
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Taft
Logan
Bacolod
Occidental Negros
China
Roosevelt
Pekin
Corbin
Dubois
Senator Dubois
Idaho
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7Th St
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State Bank of la Cross
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Capital
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J. E. Wheeler
Orlando Holway
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Ass’t
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Third Street
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Main Street
Old Telephone
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