Davis Replies to Cronon on Coroner Salary Debate
Supervisor R W Davis refutes Edward Cronon's claim of not being consulted on the coroner salary. Davis says Cronon requested a salary and was consulted before the committee, contradicting Cronon's assertion and detailing the November 12 discussions and Cronon's request to place the office on a salary basis.
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R. W. Davis
the Tribune
Edward Cronon
C. H. Rawlinson
Cronon
Otto Bosshard
Davis
Mr. Davis
Mr. Cronon
Rev J W Forg Heads to Trenton as New Pastor
Rev John Wellington Hoag, pastor of First Baptist Church, resigns to accept a call from the First Baptist Church of Trenton New Jersey. The Trenton church, with about 800 members, plans large institutional work under his leadership and praises his record here in La Crosse. Hoag leaves after next Sunday's services after a celebrated pastorate marked by rising evening congregations and extensive city and state involvement.
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John Wellington Hoag
First Baptist Church
Hoag
First Baptist Church of
Trenton
N. J
The
Humane Society
Pastors’ Union
Biederwolf
Baptist Church
Wayland Academy
la Crosse
Fitzgerald Arrest Lacks Solid Evidence in Treasury Theft
Federal agents doubt the case against George W. Fitzgerald, a former Treasury teller linked to a $173000 vault theft. He was arrested on a state warrant, arraigned, and released on $10000 bond as Chicago Secret Service officials await further guidance and a possible Washington briefing.
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Chicago
George W. Fitzgerald
United States
Treasury House
Fitzgerald
Chetlain
Boldenwick
Herbert F. Young
Government Secret Service
Young Agency
John E. Wilke
Secret Service
Washington
Porter
Fitgerald
Harry C. Gano
South Haven
Aldrich Bill and Rail Road Valuation Question
Washington officials probe who will decide which railroad bonds and stocks qualify as currency security under the Aldrich Vreeland act. Secretary Cortelyou seeks railroad valuation standards from the Interstate Commerce Commission as pressure grows to value rail lines amid a vast $16 billion in outstanding securities.
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Washington, D. C
J. C. Welliver
Secretary of the Treasury
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Guin
Sen
Cortelyou
Interstate Commission
Congress
la Follette
Aldrich
Commission
Pacific Fleet Sails for Samoa from San Francisco
The Pacific fleet weighing anchor at 10 this morning heads for Samoa via the Hawaiian Islands. Rear Admiral Swinburne commands the squadron which includes the cruisers West Virginia flagship Maryland Pennsylvania Tennessee Washington California and South Dakota. Each cruiser towed a torpedo boat in a fuel saving experiment. Supplies to be augmented at Honolulu. crew reports good spirits and readiness for emergencies.
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San Francisco
Samoa
Hawaiian Islands
Honolulu
Swinburne
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Washington
California
South Dakota
Raiders Torch Two Towns on M&S RR Extension
Reports from Aberdeen North Dakota dated August 24 say Lowry and Alaska on the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad river extension were burned in a mysterious raid by mounted men. Colonel Holmes, president of the local National Bank and Lowry bank, confirms the bank fire but details are scarce.
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Aberdeen
Lowry
Alaska
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Holmes
National Bank
Lowry Bank
La Crosse Seeks Pennant After Wausau Protests
League president Moe Moll could award La Crosse a clean sweep of games at Wausau after protests over Baker joining the Wausau roster. The ruling hinges on section 29 and penalties in section 21. President Ellett backs a La Crosse win, with a decision expected soon. Pitcher Watson then starred for La Crosse Athletes at Viroqua, fanning sixteen in a twelve inning 2 hit shutout.
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la Crosse
Wausau
Moll
Baker
Ferguson
Ellett
Watson
Green Bay
Hawley
Virogua
Gullickson to Run Against Morris in County Primary
Peter Gulllickson, Farmington board chairman and noted farmer, to seek the senatorial Democratic nomination. Trempealeau and La Crosse county committees will back his candidacy to ensure his name appears on the November ballot against Senator Thomas Morris, under the law allowing a candidate who failed to file nomination papers. Gulllickson is a wealthy, influential farmer with prior sheriff candidacy experience.
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Peter Gullckson
Farmington
Thomas Morris
Trempealeau
la Crosse
Gullckson
Morris
Gullickson
Stock Exchange Probes Wash Deals After Big Saturday
New York Aug. 24 The exchange governing committee will meet this afternoon to investigate Saturday's floor dealings that produced over 1,000,000 shares in eleven securities and left only 72,000 for the rest. Some call it market manipulation and matched orders or wash transactions, while others blame big faction struggles. The inquiry will be thorough.
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New York
the Stock Exchange
China to Adopt Japanese Monetary System
Shanghai August 24 reports indicate China plans to switch to the Japanese monetary system as part of ongoing financial reforms. The move aims to align currencies and simplify trade with Japan.
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Shanghai
China
Stock Exchange Reports Meadows Williams & Co Failure
The New York Stock Exchange announced the failure of Meadows Williams & Co today. The firm previously operated offices at 38 Walls Street and faced insolvency, triggering market note.
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Stock Exchange
New York
Meadows, Williams & Co
The
Stock Exchange Today
Walls
Dubuque Lawyer Arrested in Bold Blackmail Scheme
Dubuque attorney Frank Muckel has been arrested by La Crosse police on a charge of attempting to extort $2,000 from B. F. Frey, organizer of Yeomen Insurance, by threatening to prosecute him for practicing medicine without a license. The case centers on alleged coercion tied to medical treatment for Mrs. Fry.
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la Crosse
Frank Muckel
Dubuque
Iowa
B. F. Frey
Frey
Yeomen Insurance Company
South Fifth Street
Fry
Rachael Diffenbaugh
Ryan
Burlington
Till
Wisconsin
The
Weather summary for Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa
The report notes La Crosse 46 cool, 72 warmest in U S at Phoenix, Northfield 40, river at La Crosse 3 5 feet, Prairie du Chien 3 5 feet. showers in the south and east with Shreveport 1.28 inches Asheville 2.10 Norfolk 3.76. general forecast fair tonight and Tuesday with warmer temps and rising readings in specified regions.
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la Crosse
United States
Phoenix
Northfield
Prairie du Chien
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
North Portion
Lake Superior
North Pacific Coast
Alabama
Gulf
South Atlantic States
Shreveport
Asheville
Norfolk
Mississippi Valley
Lake Region
Canadian Northwest
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Edw. Cronon
Bangor
Tribune
Edward ’Cronon
County Board
Messrs
Hans Jacobs
Shelby
John E. Swan
Keppel
Court House
T. Jenkins
Hains
J. W. Forg
New Jersey
Nail Fitzgerald
Sub-Treasury
Federal Secret Service Skeptical
Ra‘l Valuation
Securities
Valua
Tion
Knapp
Bureau of
la Crosse Tribune
the Sultan
Abdul Hamid
Elliott
W. L. Pet. Wausau
Freeport
Madison
Fond du Lac
Oshkosh
N. Y
Frank Muekel
Ing
Attor
Ney
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