Wisconsin-Minnesota Light & Power formed in La Crosse deal
A $10,000,000 incorporation for Wisconsin-Minnesota Light & Power Co. was filed in Madison. The plan unites La Crosse Gas and Electric with Chippewa Valley Railway Light and Power, creating a regional utility group including Eau Claire Chippewa Falls Ellsworth and Menominee. Majority control shifts to American Utilities and Kelsey Brewer interests. $2,800,000 of $16,000,000 authorized stock issued now with rest held in reserve.
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American Utilities Co
la Crosse Gas & Electric Company
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin-Minnesota Light & Power Co
la Crosse
Chippewa Valley Railway Light and Power Company
la Crosse Gas and Electric Company
Chippewa Corporation
Eau Claire
Chippewa Falls
Ellsworth
Menominee
Kelsey Brewer
Chippewa Company
The
la Crosse Gas & Electric Co
Minnesota
Charles McPherson
Grand Rapids
Mich
McPherson
Joseph H. Brewer
Blaine Gavette
A. W. Higgins
Logal Leaders Urge Aylward for Governor
Leading La Crosse County Democrats push gubernatorial candidate Aylward with F E J Kneen delivering the petition to Madison. The group signals broad party support and calls for action to back the bid.
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LOGAL
Goveranor
E. J. Kneen
Madison
la Crosse County
Strong Man Against Karel in State Progressive Rift
In a heated fight over control of the state progressives a strong figure seeks to force Karel from the Senate to preserve reform momentum. Supporters urge Aylward to quit the race and avert a setback for reform efforts.
Withdrawal petition aims to shift race for U.S. Senate race
A La Crosse county petition urges John A. Aylward of Madison to withdraw from the Democratic U S Senate race and seek the governorship, propelling Maryville’s Paul Husting as a progressive candidate. If he joins, Melvin Hoyt’s governor bid fades and Wasting would become the progressive Senate hopeful. Signers include C F Klein and multiple La Crosse area residents.
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John A. Aylward
Madison
United Stats Senate
la Crosse County
Aylward
E. J. Kneen
John C. Karel
Melvin E. Hoyt
Milwaukee Daily News
Paul Wasting
Maryville
United States Senate
C. F. Klein
la Crosse
Wm. Collins
W. F. Wolfe
A. C. Wolfe
Jno. C. Burns
W. J. Fries
Theo, Ritter
Ed Hoffman
Geo. W. Young
Ori J. Sorensen
Freq Garbers
Standardization Downward Not Purpose of Law Crownhart Says
Crownhart argues that lowering standards is not the aim of law and that minimum wage should serve as the foundation for building efficiency. He contends that policies must raise productivity rather than degrade working conditions. The statement frames wage policy as a tool for economic improvement.
La Crosse Pays Highest Wages in Candy Industry
Montague states La Crosse firms pay women more than similar Milwaukee candy plants. He cites local wage surveys showing higher compensation in the La Crosse confectionery sector compared with Milwaukee, noting sustained pay advantages for female workers.
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LA Crosse
Montague
All Agree on Six Dollars Here at Hearing
Chairman C H Crownhart of the Wisconsin Industrial Commission told employers at city hall that the minimum wage law should not depress female labor. He said if it does, it’s a bad measure and should be repealed. The law aimed to lay a foundation for efficiency. Continued on Page 9.
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C. H. Crownhart
Wisconsin Industrial Commission
Morris speech links government cost to corruption
Lieutenant Governor Sparta argues that faulty governance inflates costs and diminishes liberty, presenting a critique of capitalism in a periodical speech. He asserts a warning against centralized power and calls for reform to curb despotism and economic excess.
Morris warns of high cost of bad government in Wisconsin speech
Lieut. Gov. Tom Morris, speaking to a cordial Sparta audience, argued that good government costs money but bad government costs more. He contrasted Wisconsin with Minnesota in 1913, cited examples of corporate abuses, and warned against reactionary leaders while praising the progressive legacy of Robert La Follette. He invoked Ludlow and other abuses as the price of misgovernment.
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Sparta
Wis
Tom Morris
Morris
Minnesota
Lawrence
Hecla
Trinidad
Ludlow
Wisconsin
Guernsey Is King at Salem Session of Cattle Society
Western Guernsey breeders gathered at Salem for an expert led session on the breed. Attendees reported satisfaction with the Salem Guernseys and the overall discussion of breeding quality and performance.
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Guernsey
Salem
Session OF Cattle Society
Alfalfa Crowned Best Crop for La Crosse County
West Salem Wis June 29 Dairying tops soil improvement crop rotation and steady income says Professor C P Notgard head of Wisconsin Farmers Institutes He urges science based farming noting dairy profits stay steady while single crops leave farmers cash poor Alfalfa highlighted as prime crop with reasons given and a 25000 bid pure bred cattle sale planned page 7
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West Salem
Wis
C. P. Notgard
Farmers’ Institutes
Wisconsin
Western Guernsey Breeders’ Association
Norgord
Uts
Death of John M. Holley Sr. Shocks Community
John M. Holley Sr. prominent banker and longtime member of Soldiers Home Managers Board died unexpectedly. active in business religious and social affairs his death shocks many friends. funeral Sunday afternoon with body lying in state at Congregational Church from 2 to 3 and interment at Oak Grove.
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John M. Holley
State Bank of
la Crosse
North Eighth Street
New York
National Soldiers’ Homes
Ternoon
Horace
Holley
First Congregational Church
Seventh
Main Streets
Carlos C. Rowlison
W. H. Tarbox
Alfred James
T. H. Spence
George W. Burton
F. P. Hixon
J. P. Bird
E. M. Wing
John Brindley
West Salem Sale Opens With High Bid For Oakdale Carrissa
G W Dudley of West Salem led the bidding as Oakdale Carrissa of Sicamore sold for 300 dollars. Buyers and breeders from New York Chicago and many northwest states attended the sale. The gathering is a big success commercially and draws visitors as West Salem rises in stature compared with La Crosse. The local saying holds that the prophet is honored elsewhere.
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West Salem
Wis
G. W. Dudley
Oakdale Carrissa
Sicamore
New York
Chicago
Northwest
la Crosse
Guernsey Breeders Meet Plans for Breed Promotion
The Western Guernsey Breeders association held its summer session to expand popularity and collect valuable data on Guernsey cattle care. Best district breeders from across the United States attended, with a farm visit to La Crosse county noted as part of the day's agenda.
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West Salem
Wis
Western Guernsey Breeders’ Association
United States
la Crosse County
Mutilated torso found in Mohawk River shock local police
In Schenectady New York on June 20 a womans mutilated body about 25 was retrieved from the Mohawk River. The head and legs had been chopped off creating a grim mystery for police to unravel.
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Schenectady
N. Y
Mohawk
Porter Guilty in Immoral Property Lease Case
Washington Porter, a Chicago millionaire real estate owner and clubman, was found guilty today of leasing property used for immoral purposes and fined $200, the maximum penalty.
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Chicago
Washington Porter
Kaiser presides as Bismarck liner christened in Hamburg
The third Hamburg American liner, larger than the Vaterland, was launched in Hamburg with Kaiser present. The ship was christened the Bismarck as crowds watched the ceremony marking a new giant of the fleet.
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Hamburg
Germany
Chilly in Gotham as frost predicted in lowlands
In New York on June 20 the city reported no heat prostrations but temperatures around 48 at 6 a.m. forecasters warned of possible frosts in the lowlands as cooling weather spread across the east.
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New York
Case Set Over For Mrs Mc Coy Fire Bug Allegation
The case against Mrs. Nancie Mc Coy was continued until next Wednesday this morning before Judge Brindley. Mrs McCoy is an alleged fire bug.
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Nancie McCoy
Brindley
U S Stands Pat as Huerta Mediation Talks Continue
Washington reports a Wilson statement after a mediation conference and a firm stance explanation. The White House notes a general discussion of mediation and continued hope for a successful outcome amid Mexican tensions. John M. Holley Sr. dies at 69 in La Crosse after a stroke, a prominent banker and civic leader. Funeral plans set for Sunday at First Congregational Church with public viewing and organized by G A R post.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Noon
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U.S. Senate
U. S
Paul O. Husting
Crownhart
Milwaukee
America
Avar
Ples
Robert M. LaFollette
LA Grosse
West
Cunty
John M. Holley, SR
Sol
Diers Home Managers Board
Congregational Church
Oak Grove
Porter
Chilly
Gotham
Naon
Huerta
Vera Cruz
Funston
A. Hirshheimer
F. A. Copeland
W. L. Osborne
E. D. Loomis
T. B. Lawrence
I. H. Moulton
S. Y. Hyde
L. C. Colman
Geo. E. Mariner
J. S. Medary
Wilson-Colwell Post
Oak Grove Cemetery
Congregational Sunday School
State Bank
C. D. Griswold
H. W. Griswold
Breeders’ Association
A. J. Stubbs
S. L. Dudley
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