Grand jury urged to probe La Crosse city graft scandals
The La Crosse Tribune argues against council impeachment and calls for a grand jury to thoroughly investigate graft allegations across city and county government. It contends outside scrutiny is needed to uncover truth and avoid a futile, factioned inquiry.
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Frank Powell
Tribune
Powell
Common Council
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Jim
Bill
Torrance
World wide corruption ends the trust in good government
In Paris Paul Villiers notes global corruption from Equitable scandals to war departments and navy funds. He says no country is free from money madness undermining liberty and warns La Crosse public administration may be tainted, urging exposure soon.
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la Crosse
Equitable
England
Russia
Japan
Police Raid Brings La Salle Landlady to Jail
Undersheriff W J Scott, tracking the elusive Annie La Salle for contempt of court, raided her Pearl Street establishment. Hidden behind wool bales, he found the missing landlady asleep and arrested her, ending her weeks as a fugitive.
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Frankie la Salle
la Salle
W. J. Scott
R. A. Scott
Lower Pearl Street
Scott
Winnipeg
Moorhead
St. Paul
Reading
la Crosse
la Salle Establishment
la Salle Apartments
Judge Fruit On Vacation From Circuit Court
Judge Fruit is away on his annual vacation with no circuit court sessions for a week or ten days. He will be in Grant county, his old home, and plans to spend most of the break on a relative’s farm.
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Judge Fruit
Grant County
Flossie Phinney
Petersburg
Neb
H. M. Phinneys
Peter Casper
J. W. Niemar
Chris Breuer
Tony Kirschbaum
Casper
Oliver Ashley
F. Longmire
James Hillery
Joyce Bros
Chas. Wamsley
Alice Welsh
Mike Welsh
Allen Myers
Horse for sale secret spreads to classified ads
The idea that a horse is for sale remains a private matter among a few friends until it is advertised in the classified columns, at which point potential buyers are alerted and become aware of the listing.
Very Low Excursion Rates to Philadelphia via the North-Western Line
Excursion tickets will be sold September 14 15 and 16 with favorable return limits on account of the Sovereign Grand Lodge I O O F Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Ry.
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North-Western
Soverign Grand Lodge I. O. O. F
Chicago & North-Western Ry
Eye sight and ads shape day’s fortune in want ads
A reflection on how reading want ads with the right eye sight can reveal opportunities. It suggests that proper vision and perspective may turn a day into one of good fortune and favorable omens.
Irish Jewish hair pulling whisker tale heads to paper
A humorous old tale pits an Irishman against a Jew in a boastful contest of great names with each claiming ancestry and plucking hairs in mock fierce rivalry. The Cassvill Record then prints local club notes and a quirky misspelled sign about cheap raw material on Main Street.
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Burnsides
Moses
St. Patrick
Main _ street
Fresh Eggs and a Quick Checkout at Park Store
A German woman entered the Park store grocery department and asked for fresh farmer's eggs. The clerk replied no, offering fresh hen's eggs instead. The customer then selected seven large eggs, paid for six, and departed.
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Park Store
Picnic Day Notice Closes Factory and Office
The P and W Cigar Company announces its annual employee picnic and states the factory and office will be closed all day tomorrow August 22.
Excursion Tickets to County Fair at West Salem
Reduced fare excursion tickets to the county fair in West Salem Wisconsin sold Sept 4 through Sept 8 with return until Sept 9. Applies via Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
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West Salem, Wis
Something Is Always Wanting Our Imperfect Tune
A fragment notes that readers can often find what they seek by perusing the want ads, implying people turn to classified listings to fill gaps or desires in daily life. The remark evokes common newspaper habit of consulting ads for missing pieces.
Tribune Jesters Bridegroom And Wedding Guest Incident
A lighthearted Chicago scene recalls a jester, a groom, and a bridegroom’s party at a wedding. The exchange centers on a cab ride to the station with a disputed fare and a guest allegedly striking the cabby with an old shoe.
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Chicago
Swear Word Debate Sparks Wife Interception
Smith questions the legitimacy of swearing in the presence of his wife, while Jones apologizes claiming ignorance of her desire to swear. The Chicago American notes a domestic exchange prompting social commentary on manners.
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Smith
Jones
Chicago
No clear news event found in OCR fragment
Fragmentary dialogue about moons and a father son exchange. lacks identifiable people, places, or events to summarize as a news item.
Prodigal Son Returns to Father in Humorous Exchange
A family scene shows the prodigal son declaring famine and exile while his father responds with a teasing remark about the son looking husky after his ordeal. The exchange grounds a rustic, humorous mood.
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C. A. Krebaum
la Crosse, Wis
the Spectator
Order of
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Cassvill Record
Toad Valley
Toad Valley Club
P. & W. Cigar CO
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ISGI
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the National Bank
Fourth Street
Orrickers
J. E. Wheeler
Orlando Holway
Jos
P. Gohres
Robt. B. Lowry
Ass’t
W. B. Tscharner
Wm. F. Gohres
J. Waite
Gaunan J. Fyett
Third Street
la Cresse
J. H. Lightbody
Main Street
Old Telephone
Ryan & Tobin
Henry& Frank’s
McMillan Bldg
J. B. Murray
la Crosse St
la Crosse, Wisconsin
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