County Democrats Back Bryan for 1908 Presidential Run
La Crosse county Democrats at a courthouse convention endorsed William Jennings Bryan for president in 1908 and instructed seventeen delegates to support Bryan at the state convention in Milwaukee. Speakers Doherty and Skaar voiced confidence in winning county offices. the delegation list includes John F. Doherty and Wiliams Wolfe among others.
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Court House
William Jennings Bryan
la Crosse County
Milwaukee
Bryan
Ryan
M. P. W. Mahoney
E. J. Kneen
Bangor
John F. Doherty
Wiliams Wolfe
P. W .Mahoney
Robert Gifford
A. DeRink
C. W. Hunt
J. M. Sieger
Peter Lehnen
Geo
W. Young
O. J. Sorenson
F. A. Schaldach
William Torrance
William Brooks
List of pupils admitted to high school after exams
Superintendent John P. Bird announced the names of grade school pupils who passed the entrance exams for the high school. The district reports 67 direct promotions and additional pupils to be admitted on condition, with many more listed by name including John Allen Joseph Kidder Michael Ambrose Elizabeth Kecera Helen Anderson Frank Klick Lydia Bott Harold Davis Gilbert etc.
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John P. Bird
John Allen
Jos. K. Kidder
Michael Ambrose
Jos. Kletecka
Helen M. Anderson
Frank Klick
Hazel Argall
Edward Kriz
Elizabeth Kecera
Josephine Benjamin
Jerome Larson
Isabelle Lawler
Geo. Beranek
Philip S. McArthur
Jos. Bjornstad
Joe McHugh
Lydia Bott
Elizabeth Magin
Selma Carlson
Martha Merman
Lena Coulam
Otto Merman
Wm. A. Crosby
Elsa Miller
Jos. Davidson
Genevieve Miller
Harold Davis
Tillie Miller
Agnes Delphenick
Jessie Monty
Donald Dickenson
Elanor Mima
Olive Dupee
Fred Nelson
Agnes Ericson
Jennie Rae
Albert Evenson
Fred Rieger
Anastasa Felzer
Harry Runge
Serena Fjelstad
John Gaffey
Celesta Rupp
Porter M. Green
Rudolph Schlabach
Anna Gupp
Russell Stormant
Fern Holmes
Alois Swinzrod
Wm. Holway
Eugene Techmer
Edna FE. Jolivette
Francis Thiel
Norman Kelley
Josephine Thomason
Lillian Verdhota
Mystery Solved In Missing Henry Conway-Cook Case
Henry Conway-Cook vanished from his north side home. He and companions went to Gear farm on West Salem road to pick strawberries without informing his mother, ending the mystery.
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Henry Conway-Cook
Salem
Bryan Meets King Trondhjem Coronation Delegates
June 23 delegates from Norway and America gather for the coronation as Bryan and Graves speak. President Bender of Strothing and Mr Bryan with his wife are presented to King Fraken today along with other Americans.
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Trondhjem
Bryan
Graves
Bender
Strothing
fPraaken
Assessors Hear Complaints Today
The board of assessors met in the Tax Commissioner office to hear complaints and objections to private property assessments. About twenty taxpayers appeared. A board of review will begin sessions Monday and continue for about thirty days to handle unresolved complaints.
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Board of Assessors
Joseph Frisch
Board of Review
unsettled weather with showers and cool temperatures
Unsettled conditions bring possible showers tonight and Sunday with a cool range from 52 to 60. Wind around 4 mph. The river is expected to fall and nearly reach stagnation as stage of water records a 9.2 with a 0.3 drop and rainfall at 6.1.
Central Electric stockholders sue over lease deal with Light Trust
The transcript of the minority stockholders case against Central Electric directors and officers is complete. Milwaukee attorney Faucett plans to file a complaint to recover restitution, alleging directors profited illegally from leasing the plant long term to the Light Trust, eliminating local competition.
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Central Electric Company
Light Trust
Regular Prom Brings In Over 50 Dollars for Juniors
The regular high school dance at Germania Hall netted the Junior class over $50. Each class member will receive a class pin as a result. The committee's hard work paid off and justifies their selection. This marks the first time a junior class has gained from its annual ball.
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Germania Hall
County board mulls lighting for courthouse park
A petition asks the buildings and grounds committee to light the courthouse park at night. The park has become a trysting place for lovers, drawing pedestrian complaints. The committee is also considering coal contracts.
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the County Board
Court House
The Tribune Stands for Honesty in All Things
An editorial note proclaims commitment to integrity across coverage. The piece emphasizes accuracy, transparency, and accountability in reporting and community service.
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the Tribune
President expands octopus hunt to railroads
Washington reports Roosevelt orders an extended hunt against railroads for rebates to the Standard Oil group. Moody stays as huntsman at the president's request. Targeted lines include the Pennsylvania, New York Central, Chicago and Eastern Illinois, Rutland, Central Vermont, Burlington, Alton, Missouri and Southern Pacific companies with possible others.
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Washington
Huntsman
Moody
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Chicago
Illinois
Rutland
Vermont
Burlington
Alton
Missouri
Girls Walk Out From La Crosse Candy Factory
A dozen female workers at the La Crosse Candy and Cracker plant walked out this morning over a grievance and spent the forenoon at Pettibone park. Company offices later said the action was minor and the workers would likely return within a day or two.
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la Crosse Candy & Cracker Company
Pettibone Park
Newborn Girl Miss Hogan Survives in Incubator
In New York on June 23 a premature infant, Miss Hogan, arrived suddenly and was rushed to Bellevue. Mrs. Mary McEwen, known for handling tiny visitors, placed the three-quarter pound baby in an incubator. Doctors report she is normal and thriving, with the glass incubator described as a small apartment.
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New York
Miss Hogan
Mary McEwen
Gantert Furniture Wins Saengerfest Chair Contract
The S Gantert furniture house was awarded the contract to furnish three thousand chairs for the Saengerfest to be held July 6 7 8. The committee chose the lowest bidder and Gantert offered the lowest bid.
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S. Gantert Furniture House
Gantert Furniture House
Family from Floodwood Visits Hokah Guests
Prof. F. N. Ristey his wife and son from Floodwood Minn arrived in the city Saturday and spent the day with Mrs. Ristey's sister Miss A L Becker. On Sunday they left for Hokah to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Becker for a time.
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F. N. Ristey
Floodwood, Minn
City
Suared Woman Saves a Fortune from Robbers
Humane Officer C H Berry leaves La Crosse for St Paul to pursue custody of a child claimed by widow Mrs Westergard. The case centers on improper home conditions and disputed inheritance with Brown, a divorcee and partner in a slot machine business, now at large.
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Westergard
C. H. Berry
St. Paul
Ashley
la Crosse
Brown
Mgr. Brink
la Cross County
Mysterious Men Try Burglary at Kuhnau Home
Mrs Augusta Vent Kuhnau saved papers tied to a German inheritance after burglars unlocked the back door at 213 Caledonia Street. Three men, including a man described as a negro, fled when neighbor Frank Wiggert confronted them. A footprint and two arrests yielded no hard clues. police investigate possible links to recent robberies on the north side.
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Augusta Vent Kuhnau
Germany
Caledonia Street
Frank Wiggert
Skidoo
Wiggert
Kunau
Final transfer of Levee Park land to city completed
Deeds transferring Levee Park land from the C M St P railroad to the city and the adjacent land north of the park from the city to the railroad were executed. City officials Mayor Torrance and City Clerk Sieger signed the city deed, with A J Earling and Adams signing for the railroad. The city, advised by City Attorney Mahoney, vacated Willow and Vine streets where they become part of the deeded railroad property.
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C. M. & St. P. Ry. Company
Railroad Corporation
Torrance
Sieger
A. J. Earling
Adams
Mahoney
Willow
Vine Streets
Mrs Farrand Hosts Mrs Weston in Galesville
Mrs I S Farrand of Galesville had as her guest Mrs Frank Weston, visiting from nearby.
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I. S. Farrand of
Galesville
Frank Weston
Hickisch Family Visits Denver Relative
Mrs. F. R. Hickisch and her daughter Theresa will spend a few weeks visiting Charles Hickisch in Denver.
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F. R. Hickisch
Theresa
Charles Hiskisch
Denver
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Skaar and
Doherty
Skaar
Ay Go
Bryan Meets
King
Faucett
Wausau
Schnieberg
Killian Wausau
Malvin and
Karnell
John
Little Miss Hogan
Gantert
Berry
Mrs. Westgard
Kuhnau
Levee Park
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