Local merchants oppose mail order grafters in La Crosse
The Tribune reports Henry Watson Cornell will teach merchants effective methods to combat mail order houses and urges public support for home industry. It notes 3,000 residents signed a pledge not to buy from mail order firms and highlights premiums, soap clubs, and calls for local buying.
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Henry Watson Cornell
the Tribune
Commonwealth
la Coisse County
Chicago
United States
Commercial Union
Tribune
North Side
Ice Trust Indicted in Worcester Massachusetts
A Worcester grand jury indicted several individuals for forming an ice trust. The article notes the trust controls ice prices and distribution, calls for conviction or acquittal, and argues the defendants will profit from higher prices during litigation. It also quips that ice remains unadulterated and pure for the public.
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Worcester
Mass
Ice Trust
Ice Kings
Combine
Ice
Kidd
Voters scrutinize candidate records amid pre primary debate
The piece notes voters in Wisconsin’s primary states review official conduct and votes. It cites J J Durland who voted against an inspectors bill, sparking claims of conflict with his grocer business. The text defends dignity of merchants while arguing for strict food safety standards.
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Wisconsin
Davidson
Lenroot
J. J. Durland
State and Food Commission
Durland
Durland Defies Pure Food Inspectors Amid Corruption Charge
The piece accuses Durland of opposing a stricter pure food law to aid adulterated foods. It argues dealers and corporation stalwarts opposed the measure, claiming the grocer voted against extra inspectors to benefit profits, while his record dictates his renomination stance.
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Adulterated Foods
Durland
Wisconsin
Advertising proves value to merchants and public life
The piece contrasts a cautionary tale of John Wannamaker and wasted ad spend with La Crosse success stories where heavy advertising pays. It argues advertising benefits merchants, cites local memory of steady growth, and questions political support dynamics around Governor Davidson and Governor Lenroot, urging candor and accountability in campaigns.
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la Crosse
American Bar Association holds 29th annual meeting in St Paul
Delegates arrive in St Paul for the twenty ninth annual meeting of the American Bar Association. The conference of the commissioners on uniform state laws met at the capitol with A M Eaton of Rhode Island chairing and drafting recommendations on bills of lading insurance trade marks and copyrights. The bar association will open Wednesday morning with George R Peck of Chicago presiding.
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ST. Paul, Minn
American Bar Association
Capitol
A. M. Eaton
Rhode Island
Bar Association
George R. Peck
Chicago
Battle in council over Milwaukee Light clash in La Crosse
In La Crosse a rancorous council committee clash pits John Beggs of the Milwaukee Light Co. against Alderman Hibbard socialist from Dream City. Accusations fly as Beggs denounces Hibbard as an anarchist while Hibbard labels the company a bloodsucking vampire and a spreader of over capitalized rates.
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la Crosse
John
Beggs
Milwaukee Light Company
Hibbard
Dream City
Blatherskite
Blaggard
Buzzard
Mr. Hibbard
Mr. Beggs
La Crosse Tribune Front Pages Highlight Local News
The La Crosse Tribune presents a snapshot of city events with ongoing coverage of politics, crime, and community happenings. Readers get quick summaries of major stories and key local developments shaping the region.
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la Crosse Tribune
Endorses Keefe College for Excellent Business Training
The Chicago Journal of Health announces a thorough unbiased investigation of Keefe Business College in La Crosse Wisconsin. It finds genuine worth and praises the program including bookkeeping penmanship commercial law and typewriting, noting many graduates now work as professionals and managers.
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Chicago Journal of Health
Keefe
la Crosse
Wis
Keefe Business College
Official Publication Report of the Financial Condition
REPORT OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE BATA VIAN NATIONAL BANK Located at La Crosse Wisconsin at the close of business on the 18th day of June, 1906 Resources Loans and discounts Overdrafts U S bonds and premium Other bonds Banking house and fixtures 2 529 179 18 677 03 404 000 00 109 511 89 75 000 00 5 per cent redemption fund 20 000 00 Cash and due from bank 588 631 05 3 726 999 15 Capital stock Surplus Undivided profits Natl Bank notes outstanding Standing Deposits
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Batavian National Bank
la Crosse
Financial Statement of The National Bank of La Crosse
The June 18 1906 statement lists resources including loans and discounts 2 773 023 19, U S bonds 50 000, cash 274 596 06, and banking house 204 800 00. Liabilities show deposits 858 093 79 capital 250 000 00 and total liabilities 4 137 685 01.
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U. S. Bonds
U. S
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE STATE BANK OF LA CROSSE
Report from La Crosse Wisconsin dated June 18 1906 shows assets loans and discounts 67388377 bonds and securities 7743765 banking house and fixtures 12000 due from banks and in transit capital stock 50000 surplus undivided profits and other entries indicate financial status of the bank at midyear with figures incomplete in several lines.
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Philadelphia Ledger
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Wm. F. Gohres
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