Powell Compels Hearing On City Engineer Row
The editorial urges City Engineer Frank Powell to seek a council hearing before withdrawal, arguing the probe should target the engineering department’s conduct, not Powell’s private life, and suggesting his best path may be stepping down with a clean record or accepting a successor. The piece warns against a whitewash and calls for an investigation focused on official acts.
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Council
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Department of Engineering
Democratic City Committee Denies Powell Campaign Claims
The Democratic City Committee rebutts Frank Powell's assertions about a pre nomination announcement. It says Powell’s charges are false, notes that James Murray did not seek the fire and police post, and points to Murray’s role in ward politics and Torrance’s campaign support as contrary to Powell’s narrative.
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Frank Powell
Democratic City Committee
Powell
Torrance
James Murray
Fire and Police Commission
Murray
William F. Wolfe
George Young
Mr. Powell
Mr. Murray
First Ward
Lobbyists Seen Before Legislature Said To Attend
Report says the Tribune misstated that lobbyists appeared before the state legislature. observers note lobbyists typically work behind the scenes with side propositions rather than overt front appearances. The quote reflects debate over how influence is exerted in state politics.
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the Tribune
la Crosse Tribune
Milwaukee Free Press
Child Dies of Brief Illness in Local Family
Five month old Zippa Krava daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Krava of 1501 South Sixth street died at 7 am after a short illness. Funeral set for Friday at 9 am from St Wenceslaus church with burial in the Catholic cemetery.
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Fire at Egan Potato Digger Plant Causes No Damage
Company No 4 responded to a morning blaze at the Egan Potato Digger plant at Berlin and Rublee streets where a tar barrel caught fire. The fire was extinguished upon arrival and no damage occurred.
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Rublee Streets
Reading the Want Ads Reveals Imperfect Fortune
A brief note suggests that the common wisdom lies in want ads as a measure of ordinary life and fortunes, implying persistent gaps or desires reflected in classifieds.
Powell faces council clash amid 99 percent support claim
Frank Powell says a “bunch of four-flashers” oppose him while 99 percent of the people and all newspapers back a different course. The dispute could upend tonight’s plan to remove Powell, whom enemies fear may retaliate if challenged.
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Frank Powell
Torrance
Powell
Brass-bound boxes raise council suspicions in La Crosse case
Frank Powell’s defense of Mayor Torrance targets Jim Murray over brass-bound boxes linked to the Allis pump contract dispute. A council factions split, pledges and dissent marked the episode, with mystery about the boxes and no clear conclusion.
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Manipulation and Graft in the Common Stock Scene
A vivid verse about manipulation feeding on common stock as a switchman creature performs its shady duties. It likens a seedy green apple to a corrupt influence in youth, hidden inside fragile lives, causing distress and crying babies.
Comment Targets Lexius in Brass-Bound Boxes Remark
Frank Powell replied that his remark about brass-bound boxes was aimed at Lexius, claiming the target was beyond investigations. The statement implies a deflection or misdirection, casting Lexius as the intended but unreachable subject of scrutiny.
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Lexius
The Engineer and the Magnate Theme in Natural History
A curious verse contrasts science and industry as a mysterious engineer figure seeks to uncover a hidden bug. It mocks a slippery magnate who resists inquiry, likening him to stubborn rock and challenging the pursuit of knowledge.
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Just Life and Courtroom Turmoil Reflections
A column-wide survey trims sensational notes from court scenes and global events. It cites Captain Taggart facing personal strain in Wooster court, discusses a St Louis man’s balloon death before crowds, hints at political alignments in Wisconsin, and notes Japan’s indemnity terms amid postwar tension.
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Taggart
Billy
Wooster
Curious Investors Readwant Ads Pose Investment Odds
A resident with a thousand dollars to invest reads want ads to gauge opportunities for growing his funds, reflecting readers’ interest in how advertisements offer chances to put money to work.
Vaults Overcrowded in New Court House Draws Attention
County Judge Brindley reveals the new court house vaults lack adequate space for fifty years of case records. The county board faces a looming space problem as steely filing systems and racks fill the nearly completed building costing 210000 dollars. Meanwhile James Crane, last of the post office robbers trio, appears polished and unruffled amid speculation about his gang ties. He is described as handsome and well dressed, drawing curious glances from locals during routine police inspections.
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Court House
James Crane
la Crosse County
Pinkerton
Stoddard
Postoffice
Crane
Fraser
Scott
Jimmie
Epworth League Hosts Spider Web Social at Miss Daisy Rice Home
The Epworth league of Caledonia Street M E Church plans a spider web social at Miss Daisy Rice's Caledonia street home tomorrow evening.
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Epworth League of the
Caledonia Street
M. E. Church
Daisy Rice
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