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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1906
Page
4
The District Attorney seeks legal action against the La Crosse ice trust amid government review. The Tribune hopes prosecutions curb a price fixing system harming families, while noting juries may acquit and leave ongoing hardship.
The Commoner largely attacks Roosevelt likening him to a Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde in American politics. Bryan’s associate editor argues Roosevelt favors corporation men within reform efforts, lending credence to criticisms. Democrats plan to keep public focus on the Paul Morton incident.
In Wisconsin editorials and Republican leaders praise Theodore Roosevelt for reforming corporate relations while scorning Robert M. La Follette. The piece questions party loyalty, noting attacks on La Follette amid Roosevelt’s reform efforts and party factions debating allegiance and strategy.
The piece alleges the government will shield John D. Rockefeller from jail on illegal restraint of trade charges, allowing a nominal fine instead of prison. It criticizes the rich as fearless of law and mocks high society’s immunity, while mixing quips about a Kansas marriage ad and other assorted jibes.
La Crosse workers receive copies of the national labor party platform and the AFL executive council’s campaign plan. The document calls for nonpartisan effort to secure labor welfare laws and support for legislators who back workers’ rights.
Edward Gannon a Palmers livery worker riding a wheel up State street collided with a team of horses owned by the La Crosse Transfer company. A horse hook struck his head leaving him unconscious. He was taken to his home at 1015 Vine street where he is now improving.
A reflective piece blends memories of youth and first loves with tobacco dreams and nostalgic landscapes. It contrasts carefree days with later sorrows and the lure of unknown futures as the speaker recalls a past sweetheart and a life once imagined. A gossip tone about local youths, drinking, and seasonal town tales follows, touching on mischief and ice production costs.
A terrific electric storm swept Menomonie Wisconsin last night damaging thousands of acres of ripening grain. Lightning struck a barn at the asvilum farm and two buildings burned with a $10 000 loss insured. Dr. Will Powell specializes in diseases of women.
The report dated June 18 1906 lists resources totaling 67388377 and 17153 loans and discounts with assets including a banking house and fixtures at 12000 and deposits of 50000 alongside capital stock surplus and undivided profits. The total liabilities equal 104406733 with a capital stock of 50000 and a large deposit base reflecting the bank's financial position.
The bank reports resources totaling 4.137 million dollars with loans and discounts of 2.773 million, U S bonds to secure circulation, cash resources including 50 thousand in U S bonds and deposits of 3.4079 million. Total capital 250 thousand, surplus 200 thousand, undivided profits 29,778.19, circulation 250 thousand, deposits 3.4079 million. United States Depositary.
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