Wisconsin Democrats Back Bryan for President in 1908
Wisconsin Democrats express strong approval of William Jennings Bryan as the party leader for the 1908 campaign. State conventions will not nominate state candidates but may pass resolutions endorsing Bryan, signaling united support while primary law spirit remains nonbinding. The Tribune touts its coverage of the state golf tournament and the Milwaukee convention.
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Milwaukee Daily News
Local political jabs and town chatter raise eyebrows
The letter filled column rails at figures like Lawson and Pfister while lampooning trustees and editors. It references La Follette, the trust issue, and local figures including Thawitt, Johnson, and Pollock. The writer minefields rumors about rivals, politics, and daily life in La Crosse and nearby towns.
Saloons Restricted 300 Feet From Churches Starting June 30
A new law takes effect on June 30 prohibiting saloons within 300 feet of churches. No new licenses will be issued within the limit, and existing saloons have until June 30, 1908 to relocate. Saloons receive extended time to avoid court challenges over confiscation.
Auto Owners Clash With Farmers For Road Harassment
Automobile owners in Fond du Lac report hostility from farmers on the Calumet harbor road. Farmers plow the roadside ditches and move dirt to the center to hinder autos. Drivers say breakdowns lead to high towing costs and reliance on horse transport to the city.
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Calumet Harbor
Condition Report of the State Bank of La Crosse June 18 1906
Report lists resources deposits capital stock surplus and undivided profits for the State Bank of La Crosse La Crosse Wisconsin as of June 18 1906. It records deposits totaling fifty thousand dollars and other balances including bank and treasury holdings and vault assets.
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