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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1906

Page

4

La Crosse First District Assembly Race Foreshadows Split

The La Crosse political fight for the First district assembly seat to replace J. J. Durland pits stalwarts against La Follette supporters. Durland refuses pledges, likely backing a stalwart bid while Dr. Miller garners administration Republican backing. The outcome hinges on which faction commands the Republican vote.

la Crosse J. J. Durland Durland Miller Tribune la Follette Mr. Durland Assembly Dr. Miller

La Follette to Speak at Empire Rink on Lenroot Gubernatorial Push

Senator Robert M La Follette arrives in the city for a political address at Empire rink his first visit as a U S senator. He aims to explain his backing of Irving I Lenroot for governor and anticipates local turnout to hear his reasoning amid Wisconsin political debate.

Robert M la Follette Empire Rink Congress Wisconsin Irving I. Lenroot Lenroot la Follette Empire Davidson

Circus campaigns and press agents in politics

A critical column argues Hearst cannot win statewide on circus campaigning and notes Milwaukee’s mayoral race driven by a press agent. It suggests a governor of New York might be possible only with a fitting press agent, and ponders whether New York may elect the press agent instead.

Hearst United States West New York Milwaukee Bill” Hooker la Crosse Chronicle Hooker Cargill-Stras Gerome

The Looming Primary Fight Before Republican Voters

The fragment notes an upcoming contest set to shape the Republican voter landscape. It highlights a pivotal confrontation anticipated to define candidate alignment and party direction among Republican electors.

Silent Senator Hatten and shifting loyalties noted

A quarrel over party lines and support in Wisconsin politics surfaces as Senator Hatten remains quiet. Frank Hall and ex-Gov Hoard switch to David son, while editors urge party discipline and imply cross-party interference harms the primary system.

Frank Hall Hoard Davidson Janesville Gazette Fond du Lac

Photographs Broadening Public Eye in District

In the Madison Journal review, Meggers Dudgeon and Nelson are cited as figures whose faces are widely recognized in the district, signifying a growing use and prominence of photographs in public discourse.

Meggers Dudgeon Nelson Madison Journal

Opening of United States Court Delayed

Alfred Harrison, clerk of the United States court, says the term will not commence until Oct 2. The term was to start Sept 15 but will likely be adjourned to allow ample time for jury selection.

Alfred Harrison United States Court United States

Miss Hagenbert Leaves for Europe on Milwaukee Train

Miss Marie A. Hagenbert leaves tonight at 11:10 on the Milwaukee train to New York to catch a steamer on the 23rd for Europe. She will tour Europe and settle later in Teplitz Schonau Austria with her uncle. She may return to La Crosse in a few years. This is her second ocean voyage. She has many friends who regret her departure.

Marie A. Hagenbert New York Europe Hegenbart Teplitz Schonau Austria la Crosse

Fortune favors few among the courting crowds

In the want ads a harsh satire notes fortune grants little to many yet nothing to most. The fickle goddess favors none who chase her too hard, leaving readers to glimpse luck in vain within the classifieds.

Sheplace Seven

Sioux City preacher delivers sermon in shirt sleeves

A Sioux City preacher spoke in his shirt sleeves yesterday in Iowa near Kansas. Milwaukee deputy John Rogich, shot by Dietz while pursuing Thornapple dam defender, cannot work and seeks $5,000 from Sawyer County. Rumors spread about political maneuvers and a banker’s capture.

Sioux City Lowa Iowa Kansas John Rogich Milwaukee Dietz Thornapple Dam Sawyer County

Eastland Tragedy In Chicago Aboard River Tour

Newspaper reports detail the Eastland disaster with witness accounts of rescues and deaths. Kotska disappeared under the liner and was later recovered. Miss Anderson was saved. Roy Pike, nine, is believed drowned after going swimming unaided near Lake Michigan.

Kotska Eastland Chicago E. W. Purves West Lake Avenue Anderson Haddon Avenue Virginia Beach Roy Pike West Superior Street Lake Michigan

Lifesaving sacrifice as musician drowns saving girl

Chicago musician Stephen J. Kotska leaped from the South Haven pier to rescue Carrie Anderson as the Eastland steamed away. The girl was saved but Kotska drowned from the ship's suction, while spectators waved goodbye on the dock.

Chicago Eastland South Haven Carrie Anderson Stephen J. Kotska Virginia Beach Kotska Sul

Fribbles of Fashion and Striking Linen Belts

White cloth costumes in pony styles gain favor among women. A stunning model features a circular skirt with deep tucks and a broad plaited front. An ultra smart tailored gown uses wide black braid accents. A wide linen belt with embroidered dots and larger center dot enhances the look. The wedding gown showcases Irish lace and marines lace with orange blossom veil.

Invention Driven by Want Stirs Noted Ads

The saying that "the pressure of want is the powerful incentive to invention" is echoed as want ads prove especially useful to those feeling economic pressure. The piece links frugal living to creativity and highlights how classifieds reflect changing consumer needs and opportunities.

Financial statement of United States Depositary June 18 1906

The document shows resources and liabilities totals for a United States Depositary. It lists bonds to secure circulation totaling 250 000 and other bonds 204 800, real estate 50 000, cash resources 50 000 deposits with banks 520 997 73 and with treasur 12 500 00. Total assets reach 4 137 685 01 with capital surplus and deposits details.

Pkigg House Treasur Cie Hermes Cmr United States

Report of the Condition of the State Bank of La Crosse

State bank balance sheet shows loans and discounts 673 883 77 dollars and other bonds and securities 77 437 65 with banking house and fixtures 12 000 00. Due from banks and in walla appears misprinted but totals indicate overall assets. capital stock and surplus undetermined. deposits listed as totals 1044 067 23 dollars.

U. S Proabratia Walla A

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