Peace talks urged as US seeks end to Russo Japanese War
Rome reports an interview with M Kroupensky saying no peace talks are possible while Washington releases an identical note from President Roosevelt urging direct negotiations between Russia and Japan. The dispatch, dated June 5, calls for plenipotentiaries to meet without intermediaries and offers US help only to arrange preliminaries for a meeting aimed at peace.
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Rome
The
Italin
M,. Kroupensky
Washington
White House
Loeb
Russia
Japan
Roosevelt
United States
Sam
City Council Rejects Controversial Oil Tank Ordinance
La Crosse common council rebukes a proposed ordinance drafted by the city attorney that would require underground oil tanks and set dwelling setbacks. Critics say it targets Independent Oil while favoring Standard Oil, arguing it is discriminatory and improper.
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Standard Oil
Veteran Victor Wolf Plans G A R Encampment Visit
Victor Wolf 81, a long time veteran of the Mexican and Civil wars now living in Eau Claire, arrived last week to attend the state encampment of the G A R. Misinformed on dates, he returned home after a day in the city with friends led by Ed Cronon as they urge his attendance at the reunion of Co. C Eighth Wisconsin volunteers next week.
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Victor Wolf
Eau Claire
Wolf
Ed Cronon
Wolfe
Florida
Co. C
Wisconsin Volunteers
Judge Orders 60000 Assessment for Little Yellow Drainage
Judge Fruit orders a 60000 assessment for the Little Yellow drainage district based on a suit backed by 95 percent of the property holders in the district. The ruling directs collection of the levy to fund drainage improvements.
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Judge Fruit
Little Yellow
Norway Trend Toward Republic Flares After Storming
Copenhagen June 10 reports say the Nor wegian storthing push for a Bernadotte prince to sit on Norway’s throne has failed. Denmark disapproves and a national convention is seen as likely, signaling a move toward a republic. Russia and Germany may withhold recognition until the union is broken. Premier Michelsen warns of tougher challenges ahead as a new national flag replaces the union banner with the old emblem removed, witnessed by about thirty thousand cheering observers.
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Copenhagen
Oscar
Gustave
Storthing
House of Bernadotte
Norway
Russia
Germany
Denmark
Michelsen
United States
South Africa
Christiania
Mrs Parker Attends Nixon New man Marriage in Town
Mrs Parker of Viroqua visited Thursday to attend the Nixon New man marriage ceremony in town.
Morton named chairman as Equitable reorganization begins
Paul Morton is elected chairman of the board of Equitable Life Assurance Society as the reformstarts. Resignations follow from President James W. Alexander and several vice presidents as Morton seeks a free hand in reshaping the company. Hyde disposes of stock to a group led by Thomas F. Ryan, with the Hyde holdings valued at an estimated 2.5 to 5.6 million dollars.
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New York
Paul Morton
Navy
Equitable Life Assurance Society
James W. Alexander
James H. Hyde
Gage E. Tarbell
George T. Wilson
William H. McIntyre
Morton
Depew
The
Equitable
Hyde
Centrol
Alexander
Tarbell
Wilson
McIntyre
Thomas F. Ryan
Morton Trust Company
Mutuel Life Insurance Company
Equitable Society
Ryan
Metropolitan trust plans to mutualize Equitable stock
Thomas F. Ryan announces purchase of a majority of Equitable stock from Hyde with aim to end current troubles. He proposes transferring voting power to a trustees board of non Wall Street figures to appoint 28 directors and have 24 decided by trustees, placing control in policyholders. He names Clerve, Justice OBrien, and George Westinghouse as potential trustees.
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Supreme Court
Ryan
Metropolitan Traction Companies
Morton
New York City Railway Company
Metropolitan Surface Lines
Manhattan
Bronx
Equitable
Thomas F. Ryan
The
Hyde
Wall Street
Men Named to Hold Majority Stock in Power Group
Ex President Cleveland, George Westinghouse of Pittsburgh, and Morgan J. O'Brien are listed as men who will hold and vote the majority stock, per Ryan’s request. The document names three key figures in the control of the venture.
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Clerve
Morgan J. O'Brien
Supreme Court
George Westinghouse
Pitsburg
Equitalle
Ryan
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Morgan J. O’brien
Elks State Convention Excursion Tickets Offered
The C M St P railroad will sell excursion tickets to the State Convention of Elks in Madison from June 13 to 15 for $5.35 round trip. Tickets on sale June 10 to 14 with return validity through June 16, 1905.
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C. M
St. P. R
Convention of Elks
Madison
Excursion Tickets to Milwaukee on Northwestern Line
Excursion tickets to Milwaukee Wisconsin via the Northwestern Line sold June 16 to 22 with favorable return limits on account of the Biennial Meeting of Modern Woodmen. Apply to agents Chicago and Northwestern Ry.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Chicago & Northwestern Ry
New Souvenir of La Crosse Offered for Two Cents
Mr C A Krebaum places a folding twenty four photo souvenir featuring city buildings churches streets river views and steam boat scenes in local stores. Priced mailable at two cents and available at multiple Main Street venues and other downtown shops.
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C. A. Krebaum
Krebaum
E. M. Young
la Crosse News Co
Hebberd & Co
Santrizos & Hedras
Schertz-Wiltz Pty. Co
Main Street
North la Crosse
Special Excursion Rates to Colorado and the Black Hills
Excursion tickets sold starting June 1 via the Northwestern Line to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Hot Springs Deadwood Lead Custer S D and return valid through October 31 A splendid vacation opportunity Several fine trains daily Apply to agents Chicago and Northwestern railway.
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Colorado
Utah
Black Hills
Northwestern
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake City
Hot Springs
Deadwood
Lead and Custer
S. D
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
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C.& J. Michel Brewing CO
East
Che la Cresse Tribune
LA Crosse
Ghion
Tribune Publishing Company
W. V. Kidder Eee
Payne & Young
Chicago
Marquette
New York City
Jos Potter
Mee
Rm Crazy
Peter Newburg
Republic
Sweden
the Tribune
Nelson Carpet CO
Grover Cleveland
ELKS
H. L. Partridge & Co
Gellette
George Streets
John Wolcott
Rose Street
John Brakke
Caledonia Street
Will Powell
Edwards-Wood Co
Fifth and Roberts Streets
St. Paul, Minn
McMillan Building
the National Bank OF LA Crosse
Resources
U. S
Ryor
N. 4Th St
Canada
Saskatchewan Valley
United States and Canada Land Co
RPC
ARNTT
Flow, Dist
Lienlokken Bank
Wisconsin
Batavian
State Bank OF
J. E. Wheeler
Orlando Holway
Joseph P
Robt. B. Lowry
Oriand
Main
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