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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1905
Page
4
The piece argues over Governor La Follette's support for Lenroot, labeling him a wily politician by some and insisting his choice reflects integrity. It notes internal faction tensions among Norwegians and railroad interests, with public calm masking a brewing clash. The governor faces a test of political power and tact to emerge unscathed.
The Leader-Press boasts of an excellent news service after publishing on Thanksgiving while The Tribune rested. It ran four pages with a partial La Crosse Chronicle feed and claimed a Chicago vs Michigan football scoop that mirrored other papers. The paper highlighted its own supposed exclusives, including Powell Philippi and Merch Childers stories.
The piece notes how the Leader-Press and Tribune offices shared the football outcome in real time via Western Union North American and telephone lines. It contrasts their speedy publication with editorial restraint and accuses others of grabbing the single scoop. The central Electric deal is mentioned as tied to the publisher.
An editorial argues Mill street interests oppose a new cross-town causeway but predicts overall gains for the North Side, including Indian Hill shipping and manufacturing expansion. It notes Jerome K Jerome lecture and a weather aside, and calls enforcement of the smoke ordinance to mind for violators.
A humorous verse by W. V. K. portrays Thanksgiving fatigue from cold streetcar rides and baked shins to a heavy meal and after dinner revelry. The narrator notes relief and social calls after indulging in turkey dressing wine pie and a black cigar.
Crandon Wisconsin December 2 After 411 ballots and thirteen days the race for county board chairman remains deadlocked. Wellington McInnis contests Tarbox while M D Jones opposes Ross. Six members B R Tarbox Wellington McInnis Z Fraser Charles Ross H R Messer and M D Jones sit without resolution.
Mrs L L Weasel earned a diploma from the Lewis and Clarke exposition for a display of fine needlework including doilies and lunch cloths.
Clark and Clark Palmer Livery offers funeral outfits and vehicle services with hearse pallbearer wagon and carriages priced at $1.00 each. Sundays excepted. This notice sets rental terms until further notice.
German inmate Frank Koehler escaped from the La Crosse county asylum on November 27 1905. He is about 170 pounds and 5 feet 10 inches with a light complexion and smooth face, wore a dark grey suit and winter cap, and clothing marked Frank Koehler. Anyone knowing his whereabouts should wire or telephone at the superintendent’s expense. West Salem Wisconsin December 1 1905.
The Wisconsin Light & Power Company will have service wires dead for part of Sunday December 3 to connect additional high voltage cables. Work affecting power delivery is planned.
The county board committee on buildings and grounds will receive sealed bids at the county clerk's office until 10 a.m. December 4 1905 to furnish electric current for lighting the courthouse and jail. Separate bids asked for flat rate and meter rates with jail bids distinct. The committee may reject any or all bids. Committee members Wm MacEldowney O S Sisson A C Kaylor.
E H Jones of Grove Maryland writes that a severe cold nearly diagnosed as consumption was relieved by Foley's Honey and Tar. He used two or three bottles and was cured, reporting no throat or lung trouble since.
The three sizes are 25c 50c and 1.00. The 50c bottle holds two and a half times as much as the 25c size and the 1.00 bottle holds nearly six times as much as the small.
The National Railway Training School in Minneapolis announces mail training for firemen and brakemen on railroads. No previous experience required. positions secured as soon as competent. The ad urges public support for the enterprise and notes its placement in this issue.
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