Public results of city by. appraisal on La Crosse line
Madison Wis Jan 10 Special The official summary values La Crosse City Railway at 189003 with replacement cost 312016 Depreciation 125013 The company stock and bonds total 400000 while physical value is 189003 The commission may allow a 3 cent fare if earnings justify and franchise limits restrict fare changes The equipment quality averages 69 percent and improvement is likely considered alongside hearings in January
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Madison
Wis
la Crosse
Onalaska
State Commission
la Crosse City Railway Company
Commission
Railway valuation dispute over La Crosse to Onalaska fares
Madison reports the La Crosse and Unalaska Railway is appraised at 9178 in physical value, with reproduction cost 16259. Complainants seek a 5 cent fare, arguing 15 percent on actual value. Commission notes 55 percent standard of excellence. hearing set for January 14 in Madison.
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Madison
Wis
Specila
la Crosse & Unalaska
State Commission
Onalaska
la Crosse
Yeomen Elect New Officers At Lodge Installation
The Brotherhood of American Yeomen held their annual election and installation at the Coren building hall. Officers installed include John Markel as Foreman W Willey Master of Ceremonies and Geo A Brecht Overseer. The program featured Elizabeth Drake and Anna Drake performances followed by Yeomen orchestra and dancing into the early hours.
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Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Coren
John Markel
Do. W. Willey
W. B. Batchelder
John Knothe
Geo. A. Brecht
M. Foster
Chanlain
Rebecca
H. A. Lee
Rowena
Tians Johnson
Tians Johnson——Watchman
Harry Milligan
Sentinel
Elizabeth Drake
James B. Murry
Anna Drake
Batchelder
Yeomen Orchestra
Fifth tentative thaw jury today in New York
The jury box was filled for the fifth time today by 1 o clock with thirty five talesmen examined in the morning. William McHara was chosen as the eighth tentative juror and Frank J. Jowell as the ninth. Two more were peremptorily challenged and ten were sworn.
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New York
Evelyn
William McHara
Frank J. Jowell
National Drill Company
Jerome
W. T. Sondheim
Littleton
Harry Duschnes
Torpedo Flotilla Reaches Port After Delayed Voyage
The torpedo flotilla arrived at Pernambuco, Brazil, two days later than expected due to heavy head seas, according to advices at the navy department in Washington.
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Washington, D. C
Pernambuco
Brazil
Navy Department
Iowa Progressives Back Taft Delegation
Iowa progressives will favor a Taft instructed delegation at the state convention, announced today by Gov. Cummine in Des Moines. The party seeks to unite behind the Republican standard bearer.
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Des
New Dean of Diplomatic Corps is a Distinguished Statesman
The New Year’s reception highlighted Baron Edimondo Mayor des Planches as the new dean of the foreign diplomatic corps in Washington. He is the long serving ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary from Italy to the United States and is highly popular and influential in Washington society.
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Washington
United States
Baron Edimondo Mayor Des Planches
Italy
Mayor Des Planches
National Capital
Baron Mayogers Planches
Mayor Des Mianches
Grand Opera Delights La Crosse Audience With Il Trovatore
Italian Grand Opera Company of New York and Chicago presented Il Trovatore at the La Crosse theater to a large enthusiastic crowd. Mme Jennie Norreilli as Leonora impressed with bell like high notes and refined acting. Mile Strauss as Azucena delivered a memorable contralto performance and Louis Samoilov as Manrico drew keen acclaim for vocal richness and dramatic power.
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la Crosse Theater
Il Trovatore
Mme
Jennie Norreilli
Leonora
Mile. Strauss
Azucena
Louis Samoilov
Manrico
Samoilov
Weather Bureau to trail earthquakes across twenty stations
The Weather Bureau plans twenty seismological stations at U S weather sites to map earthquake origins speeds and amplitudes. Dr Willis L Moore seeks 25000 dollars from Congress to observe wave travel, direction, height, and center of disturbance, aiming to place the United States at the fore of earthquake studies.
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Washington
D. C
C. Welliver
Weather Bureau
United States
Willis L. Moore
Congress
Old Fool Snell Bragged Of Romance Wealth On Ma Belle
Clinton New Jersey January hearing revealed L R Murphy testifying Snell spent about 75000 dollars on Ma Belle and planned to spend more. He called the wealthy eccentric an old fool and described a Chicago trip with Mrs McNamara to show him the city’s high places. Letters from the woman to Snell hint at ongoing requests for funds and a string of checks.
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Clinton
Snell
L. R. Murphy
State National Bank
Madelie Snell
Chicago
Col. Snell
Injunction made permanent over city school remodeling
Judge Fruit made the injunction permanent barring the city from contracting to remodel the Second ward school at Fourth and King into an auditorium. Arguments by George H. Gordon and City Attorney John F. Doherty lasted under an hour. The case questioned city authority to spend funds on a private enterprise and the building’s temporary nature and scope.
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Second Ward
Fourth and King Streets
Judge Fruit
Circuit Court
George H. Gordon
John F. Doherty
W. W. Cargill
Frank Hixon
Gordon
Doherty
Anderson
Messrs. Cargill
Wisconsin rail commission cuts pulp wood rates significantly
The Wisconsin railroad commission reduced pulp wood transportation rates across the state, saving pulp manufacturers and indirectly hundreds of newspapers about 1.5 million dollars. The ruling found current pulp wood rates discriminatory and unreasonably high, with reductions up to about 25 percent, marking a major, far reaching decision second only to the 214 cent passenger rate ruling.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Railroad Commission
Northwestern
Wisconsin
Joseph Monti Dies Former Genoa Hotelier in Wis
Joseph P. Monti a Genoa Wisconsin hotelkeeper and Genoa Pearl Button Works owner died at his Desoto home after a five week illness. Born June 26 1848 in Galena Illinois he moved to Genoa in 1863 then retired to La Crosse about three years ago He is survived by a widow three sons George William and Joseph and a daughter Mrs E Gundlach Funeral arrangements were not set.
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Joseph P. Monti
Genoa
Wis
King Street
Mr. Monti
Galena
Ill
la Crosse
Mississippi
George
William
Joseph
Denver
Colo
E. Gundlach
DeSoto
Fourteen Machinists Laid Off by Q
Fourteen Grand Crossing machinists were laid off for two days with four expected to be permanently discharged. Among those affected are Joseph Heller John Jenson William Roth and Claude Mauer, all veteran workers who own homes on the North Side.
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Grand Crossing
Messrs
Joseph Heller
John Jenson
William Roth
Claude Mauer
Mayor Schmitz Is Held Not Guilty In Extortion Case
San Francisco court of appeals voids judgment against former Mayor Eugene E. Schmitz in the French restaurant extortion case. Ruef’s guilty plea is deemed no offense. charges against both men are to be dismissed and they are entitled to bail.
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San Francisco
Cal
District Court of Appeals
Eugene E. Schmitz
Abe Ruef
Ruef
Schmitz
Seven Patients Transferred Between Wisconsin Mental Hospitals
Seven La Crosse county patients in Mendota state hospital for the insane are moved to La Crosse county hospital for the chronic insane at West Salem. Judge Brindley notices the transfer from Mendota superintendent Charles Gorst. Names include Mary Hayek Augusta Kewman John Kakken Robert Blashek Christian Rudi Ole Halseth Eva Enelhorn with varied committing dates and a January transfer.
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la Crosse County
State Hospital For the
Mendota
Wis
la Crosse County Hospital
West Salem
Brindley
Charles Gorst
Mary Hayek
Augusta Kewman
John Kakken
Robert Blashek
Christian Rudi
Ole Halseth
Eva Enelhorn
La Crosse Saengerfest Nears With Temporary Auditorium
La Crosse moves toward hosting the 1908 Saengerfest with a temporary building costing about 8000 to 9000 dollars. The Saengerfest association seeks 15000 dollars in a guarantee fund and asks the Board of Trade to aid in securing financial support for construction and operations.
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la Crosse
Board of Trade
Saengerfest Association
la Crosse Board of Trade
William Doerflinger
St. Paul
Market Square
Funke Seeks Discharge From Bankruptcy
William F. Funke filed a petition with the clerk of the United States Court to be discharged from bankruptcy. He became bankrupt to the extent of several thousand dollars due to his involvement with the Mexican Plantation company. Funke formerly led the Funke Boiler company at the corner of Front and King streets.
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William F. Funke
United States Court
A. Harrison
Mr. Funke
Funke Boiler Company
Front and
King Streets
Weather forecast and conditions across regions
The forecast notes coldest areas at 12 degrees and warmest at 26, with light winds. Winnipeg hit 2 above average, Los Angeles 76 yesterday. Wisconsin and Minnesota predict rain or snow tonight, then colder with Saturday fair. Iowa expects rain or snow tonight and colder east and south, with improving Saturday. A trough from the upper lakes to the lower Mississippi valley raises temperatures with limited precipitation, likely light snow tonight for this section, followed by fair and colder weather Saturday.
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Winnipeg
Los Angeles
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Upper Lake Region
Mississippi Valley
Louisiana
New Orleans
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Yeomen
MR. Taft
Baron Edmondo
Delight
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Would
Saengerfest
Fruit
Joseph Monti
Interstate Fair Grounds
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