Open Letter From Grant Reynolds Sparks Press Feud
Grant Reynolds, early Tribune stockholder, writes an open letter praising the paper and critiquing local rivals. The exchange widens as Cargill Gelatt’s evening organ replies with satire and questions about Reynolds stock and ownership in local papers. The quarrel echoes broader tensions among merchants and publishers.
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Grant Reynolds
The
Tribune
McGregor
E. R. Barron Co
Chronicle
Record- Herald
Gelatt
Cargill-Gelatt Evening Organ
Green Bay
Reynolds
Mayor Dunne Straddles a Fence in Chicago Politics
The Chicago mayor elected on a municipal ownership plank alienates both reformers and labor. A barbed wire metaphor frames his compromise as he loses trust with supporters while not fully aligning with lawbreakers. The Chicago Chronicle offers faint praise for restrained ownership zeal amid trust pressure.
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Dunne
Chicago
Chicago Chronicle
Chicago Federation of Labor
Civilizing the Waltz
A Sunday Chicago paper predicts social rules will ban proposing and kissing and even hugging in dances. It notes hygienic concerns and the National Association of Dancing Teachers forbidding waltz embraces as a harsh reform of romance and dance.
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Hamlet
Chicago
Nix
Waltz Hug Rule Sparks Debate In New York Dispatch
A New York dispatch reports on a ban by the United Professional Masters of Dancing of America restricting partners to arm length in the waltz. Meyer Forst defends the rule while critics warn it harms morality and diminishes social life.
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New York
United Professional Masters of Dancing of America
Meyer Forst
Association
Mr. Forst
Forst
Three Governors Candidates Fronted by Free Press
The Free Press endorses Lenroot McGillivray and Davidson as suitable governors, claiming reform would be safe with any of them. The piece compares the stance to a girl claiming ownership of a pony for all.
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Free Press
Lenroot
Tommy
Dicky
Whitewater Register
Wisconsin Republicans weigh governor candidates in upcoming vote
The State Press reports readers in Wisconsin question preferred governor traits as the GOP weighs candidates amid a charged political climate. The quip from the Wisconsin Rapids Post contrasts a veteran officeholder with a rising figure from Jackson County, highlighting voter dilemma.
Republicans promise Bryan votes if he runs in 1908
In Wisconsin many Republicans indicate they will vote for William Jennings Bryan should he seek the presidency in 1908. The gesture is framed as repayment for Democratic votes given to La Follette in the Two Rivers Chronicle.
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Bryan
Wisconsin
Two Rivers Chronicle
Primary reform discussed in Stoughton Hub editorial
The Stoughton Hub laments political maneuvering around nominations and wires, noting a plan to end pre nomination setups. It asks whether such scheming exists today and signals the primary date is about three months away.
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Stoughton
Kuestermann Likely to Garner Cross-Faction Support
The Green Bay Gazette notes Kuestermann could win the undivided backing of the district’s half breed element, a group not in control but strong enough to contest. If he can also attract stalwart votes, he would pose a formidable challenge to Mr. Minor.
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Kuestermann
Minor
Green Bay
Just Life An Awakening and Apparent Losses
A reflective poem blends personal longing with the ache of losing a beloved, revealing a shift in values as the speaker rejects past possessiveness. It closes with a clipped fragment noting local news items about a senator’s remark, a snake charmer, and a kidnapper’s capture.
Buckley Husband Hurt Trimming Trees on Kane Street
Mr. J. P. Buckley of Dayton's Bluff visiting north side friends, had a fall while trimming trees at his 1311 Kane Street property. He suffered a bad bruise on the head but his condition improved and he was able to be around the next day. his wife accompanied him.
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Buffalo County
Brown
Jones
Smith
Zeno
Albert Johnson
Johnson
Trempealeau Mountain
Trempealeau
Miss Anna Einhorn and Albert Schultz wed in Winona
Cupid's arrow united Miss Anna Einhorn and Albert Schultz of Winona in a 2:30 p.m. ceremony at St. Joseph's German Catholic church rectory in Winona. Bridesmaid Amanda Schultz and best man George Einhorn attended, roses carried by the bride. The couple then came to La Crosse to spend their honeymoon.
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Cupid
Anna Einhorn
Albert Schultz
Winona
Father Meier
St. Joseph's
Amanda Schultz
George Einhorn
la Crosse
Republican Papers Endorse Merton Program for Democratic Nomination
The Oshkosh Northwestern notes that La Follette papers in the state back Senator Merton’s candidacy and his announced platform, suggesting some Republicans might cross to the Democrats if their party does not meet their demands. The item ponders whether fair minded Republicans may switch sides if the GOP fails to deliver.
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la Follette
Merton
Oshkosh Northwestern
WANTS $200000 TO LET RAILWAY RUN THROUGH LAND
In Racine Wisconsin the Chicago and Milwaukee Electric railway seeks a writ of assistance to gain possession of a right of way through the Jeffrey Auto Company property. Commissioners set damages at 50000 dollars but the Jeffrey company claims 200000 dollars and demands a large bond. An attorney urged a 50000 dollar bond. Judge Belden to rule today as the railroad reaches the Jeffrey fence line.
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Racine, Wis
Chicago and Milwaukee Electric Railway Company
Jeffrey Auto Company
Kenosha
Railway Company
Jeffrey Company
Belden
Bryan Gains National Recognition As Leading American Citizen
The public increasingly backs William Jennings Bryan for relief and policy leadership, viewing him as sincere and capable. Analysts describe him as the foremost American citizen due to integrity and skill, signaling strong support across the nation.
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Bryan
America
iJuneau Telephone
High School Construction Seen Ready on Time
Contractors in charge of the new high school construction expect to finish the handsome building by October. The contract sets a December 1 deadline, but officials believe completion will come earlier.
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Ort. Ist
Married as Hore Emma Mann Weds William Krick in Union
Miss Emma Mann and William Krick united in marriage on Tuesday morning June 19 at the bride's parents home in Union Minnesota. The couple, both well known locally, will reside in North La Crosse where he works in the Burlington shops.
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Emma Mann
William Krick
Union
Minn
Ludwig Mann
John Kirick
Hokah
Krick
North la Crosse
Burlington Shops
Hemmenway to Announce High School Admits Tomorrow
Final examinations conclude today across all schools. Prof. Hemmenway plans to announce the successful candidates for admission to the high school tomorrow afternoon.
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Hemmenway
G A R Takes Big Crowd to Winona
The steamer Fountain City carried 300 excursionists from La Crosse to Winona under the G A R post sponsorship. The party arrived at 2 pm and spent the afternoon sightseeing until 6 pm.
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Winona
Fountain City
la Crosse
Winona Independent
G. A. R. Post
La Grosse Boy Weds in Merrill Wisconsin
Henry O. Reim son of Rev G Reim longtime pastor here married yesterday in Merrill to Miss Leonora Sieck. He now works for Bell Telephone in Milwaukee and the couple will reside there.
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Henry O. Reim
Rev. G. Reim
Merrill
Wis
Leonora Sieck
Bell Telephone Company
Milwaukee
Thrift Habit Grows with Gradu al Growth
Shopping thrift is praised as a virtue of educated growth. The passage links frugal buying with habitual reading, suggesting both practices advance with steady habit formation.
State Bank of La Crosse Reports Condition on June 18 1906
Report of the condition of the State Bank of La Crosse Wisconsin as of June 18 1906 shows resources including loans and discounts 673883.77, U S bonds and securities 177.53, banking house and fixtures 77437.65, due from banks 12000.00, and total assets 1044067.33 with capital stock 50000.00 surplus 50000.00 undivided profits 0 and deposits 900000 50.000.00 total liabilities and capital equal 1044067.33.
National Bank of La Crosse financial statement excerpt
Exhibit shows assets including loans and discounts 2 773 023 19 and U S bonds to secure circulation 250 000 00 with deposits and cash resources totaling 4 137 685 01. Liabilities list capital surplus undivided profits circulation 250 000 00 deposits 3 407 906 82 United States Depositary.
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