Ice Trust Coup Spurs Public Inquiry and Outrage
The so called coup by the Ice Trust and Mr Bigelow draws public suspicion over leverage and timing in lease deals. Critics argue delaying disclosures favored the combine while threatening to withhold ice if prices aren’t accepted. The controversy highlights alleged greed and disregard for public welfare in La.
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Ice Kings
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Langdon & Boyd
Righteous judgment urged on ice trust assets
The Tribune calls for a public verdict that no implicated person should receive further city patronage. It urges church prayers next Sunday for continued cold weather to help Langdon and Boyd harvest enough ice to break the ice trust.
Inning of the People and the Streetcar Franchise
News notes the Gelatt paper reports the street railway lights trust votes against the city council offer. The Tribune urges the city to block an extension until concessions are secured. The public demands interurban access, up-to-date cars, and fair terms before any franchise extension.
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la Crosse
Merchants’ Association
Tribune Publishing Company
Gelatt
Street-Railway-Light-Trust Combine
the Tribune
Chicago
The Ice Trust Debate in The Chronicle
The Chronicle questions why The Ice Trust is blamed for high ice prices in La Crosse while blaming St Louis. It notes a defense from The Evening Organ of the Light Trust omits this point and hints at profiteering from an alleged southern ice famine and possible seizures of ice by nonowners.
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St. Louis
la Crosse
the Light Trust
Cargill
Ice Trust
Mystery glittering dimes traced to La Crosse tin factory
The column details a six month mystery of glittering tin discs found on La Crosse streets. It reveals 15 000 residents noticed them, concludes they are waste from a local Tin Can factory, and notes the factory’s management supplied the disposal material. It also references humor and local news items.
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la Crosse
Sherlock
Watson
Spooner Opposes Arizona New Mexico Statehood Bill
Senator Spooner leads opposition to the Arizona New Mexico statehood plan arguing voters in the territories should decide unity versus separate statehood. He backs delaying action until populations allow fair Senate representation, citing justice and constitutional concerns.
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Spooner
Senate
Operation Proves Lew 10 Heirs
John Spires of Sayre Pennsylvania, longtime Lehigh Valley Railroad engineer, learns he has a $25 000 London inheritance after a Cannon nail removal operation revealed a 26 year old neck wound. A Fourth of July accident caused the nail during an explosion. The legal firm sought him for two years after his aunt’s estate.
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Sayre
London
John Spires
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Black Diamond Express
Ott
It Takes Nerve Nerve Support Advert For Dr Miles Nervine
A period advertisement asserts nerve force underpins bodily functions from brain to digestion and claims Dr Miles Nervine strengthens nerves. It quotes Mrs. M. L. Young of New Castle Pennsylvania sharing relief after using Nervine and notes the product is sold by druggists with a guarantee and refund if unsatisfied.
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Hamilton
Dr. Miles
Young
Pittsburg St
New Castle
Miles
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Bank Balance Sheet Summary of Securities and Cash
Loan and discount figures appear alongside U.S. bonds and premiums. Other bonds listed with banking house and fixtures. A 5 percent redemption fund noted with cash and due from banks.
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Banking House & Fixtures
Capital stock and profits in undivided reserves note
Fragmentary financial snippet shows capital stock and undivided profits near Nat l bank notes outstanding. The text is incomplete but indicates balance details or stock structure of a bank or financial issuer.
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