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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1906
Page
4
The analysis explains the sliding scale gas law that caps dividends at seven percent while fixing gas price at ninety cents per thousand feet. It argues capitalization and valuation curb profiteering, reduce prices, and align investor returns with actual value, citing Boston’s experience as a model for other cities.
Local officials are pressed by Standard Oil supporters to keep tanks from being removed. Property holders are sought for endorsement while the city council weighs its duty. Critics warn continuing the plant risks lives and homes, claiming compensation could never repay potential losses.
The article argues President Roosevelt may have capitulated to stand-pat Republicans amid Sagamore Hill talks with Cannon Penrose and Sherman. It cites comments by Sherman and Loeb supporting a tariff stand pat agenda, warning of rifts among La Follette and Cummins factions.
Boston nears solving the public franchise issue by a flexible gas price scale tied to profits, shaped by The Public Franchise League. The city restricted consolidated firms to capitalization near replacement value, forcing dividends to reflect actual investment.
The Morning Laughing Stock admires Judge Marshall for his conduct in an insurance case and quotes the Chicago Chronicle’s praise. The Chronicle, linked to financier John R. Walsh, is portrayed as an organ of monopolistic greed, yet is praised by the Chicago paper as having a sane view.
The item ridicules a claim that Mr Cargill is in the ice business while noting indictments and prosecutions of ice trusts in Cincinnati Toledo and Jacksonville. It mentions fluctuating Central Electric stock and hints at other quirky topics including a czar colony and a Hartje divorce tease.
A mixed read with campaign poetry praising farmers and rural life. It mentions Punch Robertson’s appeal to voters, a birth rate anecdote from Sheboygan with a humorous nickname, and a note on a man drowning while fleeing game wardens, framed as local color and political critique.
Dr George Powell is noted as a consulting physician and surgeon in this period entry. He held notable medical credentials and served patients with clinical expertise. The record highlights his professional role within the medical community.
Chicago and North Western Railway announces round trip excursion rates from all points July 12 to 29 to Shoshoni Wyoming near the reservation border. One fare for the round trip. Registration dates July 16 to 31 at Shoshoni and Lander. Pamphlets with maps and information available from W. B. Kniskern P. T. M. Chicago Ill.
Excursion tickets to St Paul and Minneapolis offered July 24 25 and 26 by the Saengerbund of the Northwest for the Saengerfest. Tickets available through Chicago North Western Railway agents with favorable return limits.
The National Bank of La Crosse reports resources totaling loans and discounts of 2 773 023 19 with U S bonds securing circulation 258 000 and cash reserves 50 000. Liabilities show capital of 250 000 undivided profits and deposits totaling 3 407 906 82.
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