Probing La Crosse Gas Electric Rates and Service
Madison hosts a hearing on February 18 by the state rate commission to question La Crosse Gas and Electric about service quality. Mayor Anderston, a Grey Electrician, and Alderman Rose will testify on measures of current, billing methods, and alleged extortionate charges. Independent experts have studied the monopoly, with focus shifting from rates to service and measurement practices.
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Madison
Wis
Anderston
Grey Electrician
Rose
State Rate Commission
la Crosse Gas & Electric Company
la Crosse
Tim
Commission
Farmers Congress Meets at Madison 1908 Preview
Madison Wisconsin February 7 The Farmers National congress is planned for September 24 1908 in Madison with over 3000 visitors expected and Wisconsin sending about 2000 delegates totaling around 5000 attendees. The university gymnasium will host the meetings.
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Madison
Wis
Farmers’ National Congress
Wisconsin
University
Desperate Blizzard Hunt Captures Man After Family Tragedy
In a fierce February blizzard, Appleton Oshkosh and Menasha police chased Frank Anklan a 65 year old tailor who killed his wife and wounded his son after a domestic dispute. Disguised in old clothes he escaped to Appleton before being seized at Kauliana eight miles away. Anklan a wealthy merchant had spent freely arousing family opposition.
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Appleton
Wis
Oshkosh
Menasha
Frank Anklan
Anklan
Kaulianna
Hawk and dove battle ends with dove victory in Waupaca yard
In Waupaca Wisconsin on February 7 a hawk and a dove fought in Charles Churchill's yard. The dove escaped to a window sill but the birds collided with a plate glass pane. The dove was injured yet survived while the hawk died from wounds. the hawk measured two and a half feet from tip to tip.
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Waupaca
Wis
Charles Churchill
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