Commission Power Is Put To A Test
The Hepburn act puts Interstate Commerce Commission under pressure as railroads hint at rate increases A gradual rise is expected with individual roads announcing changes while shippers fear public backlash and courts weigh anti trust concerns The piece notes James J Hill and U S railroads seeking wage provisions and capital needs and compares to English capitalization trends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
James J. Hill
Commission
A. 2&2
United States
England
Crowds at Camp Governor's Day and Salute Incident
Crowds gathered at Camp Governor's Day as Gov. and guests toured the grounds. Two strangers were punished for failing to salute the flag, later doused at a water trough during a staged quaking. Congressman John J. Esch and son Paul and Judge Ray S. Reid attended, with a ball game showing Company M boys defeating officers 7 to 1. High scores and battalion team details follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Esch
Paul
Ray S. Reid
Company M
Government and railroads face pivotal decision during campaign
Interstate Commerce Commission officials admit the situation is crucial as railroads are urged to delay any precipitating action during a large ongoing campaign. A girl’s humorous dialect line closes the fragment, noting a pledge of never repeating a prior act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
La Crosse strengthens pitching with new American Association ace
Local baseball club President Elliott announces a first class pitcher will join La Crosse from Indianapolis pending a deal. Parmley, loaned to Lanesboro, lost 3 to 2 but gains a chance to prove himself with Green Bay before the team reshuffles next week. The staff shakeup aims to deter a pennant loss and ensure a competitive season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Elliott
Indianapolis
American Association
Parmley
West
Lanesboro
Green Bay
Colts
Americans Dominate Olympic Events With Strong Throws
The report lists American wins in shot put and discus with Martin Sherman taking the final at 134 feet 2 inches. Ralph Rose posts a 46 feet 7 1-2 inch final, while England and France competitors win swimming and cycling heats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Sheridan
New York
Athens
Griffin
Hove
Syracuse
Webb
England
Policeman Larner
Johnson
Venter
South America
Schilles
France
Flynn
Payne
Martens
Germany
Morgan
Ralph Rose
California
Garrels
America
Olympic Club
San Francisco
Taylor
Walze
Holman
Robinson
Bieberstein
Ritter
Lewis
Haresnape
Parvin
Aurick
Saengerkor May Go to St Paul Trip Planned
The Normanna Saengerkor of La Crosse plans an outing aboard the Rutledge to St Paul on August 26 arriving August 27 for the Northwestern Norwegian Danish Singers association biennial festival in Minneapolis from August 27 to 29. They expect to visit the Minnesota State Fair during the following week and return to La Crosse around September 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normanna Saengerkor
Rutledge
St. Paul
la Crosse
Singers’ Association
Minneapolis
Minnesota
la Crosse J
Doerflinger's Picnic A Success At Dakota Park
Doerflinger Park store employees and friends enjoyed a pleasant outing aboard the Rutlegeang barge to Dakota park. The William Doertlinger Benefit association organized the trip with ideal weather and a festive atmosphere. Events included baseball games, a three legged race won by Robert Fingerhut, and an egg race won by Esther Lee. Kreutz's band provided music as fireworks lit the return voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doerflinger Park
Dakota Park
William Doertlinger
Will Dowling
Association
Ratz
Reilly
Robert Fingerhut
K. Nelson
Marcus Gilberg
Gus Ratz
Peter Reilly
Esther Lee
Bernice Kelley
Kreutz
Bath opening slated for Saturday at south side
Secretary A J Roberge announced the public baths will officially open next Saturday morning on the south side as the north side remains underwater. Prof Joershka from Germania Turning School will instruct with Fred Eckland as assistant. Mrs Ernest Kaulfus hired as cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Roberge
Joershka F
Germania Turning School
Fred Eckland
North la Crosse
Ernest Kaulfus
Roberge
Case Dismissed in Cornell v. Koblitz Assault Claim
Judge Brindley dismissed the case after five state witnesses failed to provide any information about an alleged assault on Earnest Cornell’s son. The incident, reportedly at a dance, involved a dispute over ownership of a horse near St. Josephs ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnest Cornell
Joseph Koblitz
Cornell
Brindley
Koblitz
Young Cornell
St. Joseph's Ridge
Doerflinger Excursion Arrives From Lansing to La Crosse
The first of six Doerflinger excursions from Lansing to La Crosse arrived this afternoon aboard the steamer Rutledge. The Lansing Cadet band performed at the Park store while the trip drew a large, enthusiastic crowd. Advertising Manager Whittier joined the boat from Lansing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
la Crosse
Doerflinger Department Store
Rutledge
Park Store
Whittier
Doerflinger Mioro
Funeral of Mrs Bruha Tomorrow
The funeral for Mrs. Martha A Bruha who died from fire injuries will be held tomorrow morning at 9 from St. Wenceslaus Church. Rev X Till will officiate and burial will be in the Catholic cemetery. Miller Bros. are in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha A. Bruha
St. Wenceslaus
Rev. X. Till
Miller Bros
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Lppertec
Derestic
Bieeral
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Railroads
Rizontal
White House
Washington
The
la Crosse Tribune
Washington, D. C
J. C. Welliver
Interstate Comerce Commission
the Tribune
J. de Ranitz & Co
North Third Street
Main Street
Lacrosse Theatre
van Dyke & Eaton
M. F. Hayes, Prop
Tel
B. & Q. Depot
Blanchard
J. Blanchard
Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago
L. Rueckel
J. Moffett
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
South
Dr. C. J. Moffett Medicine Company
Hoeschier Bros
Columbian Pharmacy
South Fourth Street
Geo. Carr
Reidell Chas. Dittman
Hale Emil Schultz
Erickson Holbrook
Rawlinson Butterfield
Wachs F. Schultz
Thompson Nesham
Mueller
Behnken
Enslin
Hennington
C. B. Hanson
Tenth Battalion
Corp. Rasmussen, Co
Peterson
Corp
Schoonberg, Co
Sergt
Sorenson
Holdridge
Lacrosse
Wis
Fast Man
Hawley
Pennant
Saengerkor
Doerflinger
Dakota
Bath
S.S.S
Mercury
SS. S. S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Bartl
F. Bartl Brewing GO
Herken’s Trunk Factory
Cardiff
Wilmington
Cass
Joan
J. B. Kleinert Rubber CO
Broadway
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