Government shifts away from Sherman rail anti trust policy
The piece argues the Roosevelt administration will ease up on enforcing the Sherman Act against Harriman and the Hill lines. It cites Cabinet views, court precedents, and a push toward broader railroad regulation under inter state commerce authority, suggesting a policy tilt from antitrust toward expansion of federal regulatory power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Washington
Harriman
Roosevelt
James J. Hill
Indianapolis
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kellogg
Great Northern
Hill
Northern Securities
White House
Congress
Doctor laughs at coffee claim as woman cured by Postum
A Columbus Georgia physician joked about heart trouble in a coffee addicted patient. After quitting coffee and using Postum Food Coffee, her health improved with relief of heart, nerves, digestion, and bowel issues. She credits Postum and recommends Read The Road to Wellville, noting a health classic.
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Columbus
Wellville
Four Nurses Graduate as La Crosse Hospital Holds Commencement
The La Crosse hospital training school awarded diplomas to four graduates Miss Goldie Hopkins Miss Bertha Rau Miss Hattie Wing and Miss Emma Justman. Dr E H Townsend spoke urging professional dedication and independent problem solving. The program included remarks by Rev J S Lowe hospital officials and a piano and vocal recital by students. Directors were elected at the association’s annual meeting including Mrs W W Cargill Mrs Elsie Gile Scott Frank P Hixon A Hirshheimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
la Crosse Hospital
E. H. Townsend
New Lisbon
la Crosse
Hospital Association
J. 5. Lowe
A. Hirshheimer
Schweizer
Woman’s Union
Congregational Church
Goldie Hopkins
Bertha Rau
Hattie Wing
Emma Justman
A. P. Thomas
Barbara Russell
Association
W. W. Cargill
Elsie Gile Scott Frank P. Hixon
Air Line Men Involved in Electric Rail Way Promoter Case
Prominent attorney recalls earlier schemes by Chicago New York Electric Air Line Railroad leaders to La Crosse investors. Miller headed Miller Automatic Signal system and Bates treasurer. stockholders allege financial irresponsibility and seek receiver and bankruptcy referee. Heavy litigation expected over a 250 million dollar to 750 million cost dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander C. Miller
T. N. Bates
Chicago- New York Electric Air Line Railroad Company
la Crosse
Miller
Miller Automatic Signal System
Northwest
Air Line
Chicago
New York
Aurora Trust and Savings Bank
Aurora
Ordinance committee to review electrical fee amendments
The ordinance committee of the common council will consider amendments to the electrical ordinance regarding wiring fees and costs. It will also review the north side street grade ordinance. Last evening the fire and water committees acted to provide the water department with tapping machines, and several sewerage petitions were considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
City Water Department
Grocers Appoint Picnic Committee for Annual Event
La Crosse grocers form a committee led by Harry Targgart to study invitations from riverboat and southern Minnesota locations Galesville favored for best picnic inducements. July timing planned with committees to set arrangements and contests after review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Murray
la Crosse Retail Grocers’ Association
Harry Targgart
George Bedessem
William Reik
Charles Wenzel
J. S
Minnesota
Galesville
Viroqua
Kilbourne City
Greers
Nixon Dietz Probe Dropped by Wisconsin Committee
Madison officials report there will be no legislative inquiry into John F. Dietz. The judiciary committee decided against reporting a socialist-backed resolution and said disputes should go to court. The decision also avoids immediate gubernatorial troop intervention, delaying action until Sawyer county officials exhaust all measures.
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Madison
Wis
John F. Dietz
Judiciary
Dietz
Sawyer County
Taggert Gets Judgment in $150 Suit Against Griffith
Judge C W Hunt awarded Harry Taggert the full $150 debt in a case filed against H V Griffith. E A Bleekman represented Taggert with Raymond and Raymond for Griffith in the afternoon court session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. V. Griffith
No Question of Roosevelt Courage in Angell’s Commentary
George P. Angell, president of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, writes in Our Dumb Animals that Roosevelt is not a true sportsman. He argues Roosevelt’s adventuring is armed with rifles and bloodshed, contrasting him with Roosevelt’s earlier animal studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
George P. Angell
Massachusetts Society of the Prevention of Cruelty
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Rockefeller Seen in Street With Two Men at West Fifty Fourth
Neighbors along Fifth and Sixth avenues watched John D. Rockefeller outside his No. 4 West Fifty Fourth Street home for several nights. The Standard Oil head appeared in public with two companions, walking the pavement for over two hours while gesturing as he spoke, prompting curiosity about his activities.
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New York
University Club
Fifth
Sixth Avenues
West Fifty-fourth Street
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Quack Cure Claim for Varicocele and Blood Poison
An advertiser promises free general consultation to men with varicocele blood poisoning or nervous debility and pledges a safe quick permanent cure at reasonable fees. The offer urges readers to seek the physician’s method and asserts fair treatment if the case were reversed.
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LA Crosse Theatre
Connecticut
Cora E. Levy
Foleys
O. T. Erhart
Bright
Burlington
California
Denver
Salt Lake
Helena
Butte
Spokane
Tacoma
Seattle
Portland
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Norfolk
Jamestown
Centennial Exposition
Pearl Street
Hus
D. J. Shanesy
New
C. H. Schweizer
la Crosse Hospital Association
Grocers
Board of Directors
Nixon Dietz
Taggert
Long
J. D
H. Hoeschler
Elliott-Loeffler Company
Pearl Stree
Ives
Diaz
Mexico
Frank R. Schmidt
DR. Turbin
Berlin
Germany
Hotel la Crosse
Doctor Turbin
Randolph St
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