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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1909

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Gordon Gave Mr Gelatt Seog But Cant Remember Amounts

Madison Wisconsin, Aug 13. George Gordon, attorney for the Chicago and Northwestern Railway, testified before a senatorial investigating committee he handled $1800 of Isaac Stephenson money in La Crosse county and paid about $600 to R B Gelatt for extra papers and advertising. He said payments to Mulder were for Stephenson interests and that total payments to Mulder likely under $109. He kept the funds in currency and could not recount all names or exact amounts.

Madison Wis Alard George Gordon Tacel Attorny Chicago & Northwestern Valroad la Crosse Senatorial Isaac Stephenson la Crosse County Assembly Stephenson John Mulder John McConnell Oly Mulder Mrr. Gordon Gordon R. B. Gelatt Leader-Fress and Chronicle Gelatt Rames Benator Anyhory Vag Aue Sen Perkins Dper- King T. Richmond Warden Stone C. A. Harper Stone Gorda Morris Lal Stosse Milwaukee Galatt Gelalt Crowe County Mula Marsh

War Taxes and Bonds Market Finance Report

War taxes and a bond issue are outlined to support national finances. The Ways and Means Committee plans to add new taxes and tariff changes, including a four cent per pound coffee tax and modest liquor, bank, and inheritance taxes. Panama Canal bonds and short term certificates are possible funding options. The plan aims to raise tens of millions, with some revenues delayed.

Uwashington D. C Treasury Cleveland House Ways and Means Congress Any Means Committee Dilla House Meat Trust Senate House Committee Ita Taft

To Speak or Not: A Soliloquy on Ike's Campaign Expenditures

A satirical soliloquy weighs speaking versus silence in the Ike campaign finances. It ridicules concealment, urges honesty, and predicts that disclosure may restore Stalwart power while right and justice prevail in the state.

Ike

World record two man bowling team set at tournament

Al Schwoegler and Tony Schwoegler of Madison Wisconsin shattered the world two men team record with 1804 at a bowling tournament in Pittsburgh. Tony rolled 263 to set an alley high, while his brother posts strong averages and is seen as a top contender for high all events. Indianapolis bowlers lead doubles with 1181 as Chicago teams struggle to reach form and Formel and Diesel post 1039.

Pittsburg al Behwoegler Tony Schwoegler Brothers Madison Wis Candy Kid Wisconsin Kiene Chalmers Cincinnnati Ohio al Schwoegier Schwoegier Indianapolis Knox-Bryson Indiana Meyer Graff Chicago Windy City Formel Diesel

Insurgents confident on Cannon re election fight

Washington dispatch reports Rowse insurgents meeting to plan action with Democratic leaders. They feel encouraged yet doubt Democrats will unite. Insurgents claim they can deliver enough votes to give a house majority with solid Democratic backing. Friends say Cannon’s reelection and current rules are assured despite opposition from New York magazine editors. A compromise plan proposes a six to fifteen member committee to investigate rules and report next winter.

Washington Rowse House Cannon Brenker New York Magazine Eifitors Theodore Roosavelt Congress Senator Cumming Iowa Taft Watson White House Mann Keifer Ohio Currier New Hampshire Stevens Minn Smith

Bray Tells Truth To The Assembly On Fund Movements

Bray testifies before the assembly about funds from Radmonds for Stephenson, detailing 5000 dollars sent and how 2600 spent in cash, 491.25 retained, and the rest by check. He traces payments to clerk W W Savage, J W Wilson, R J Shields, and lawyer Fribley, with further questions as he must bring stubs tomorrow. In Madison, Wis, the senatorial investigation gains momentum as the assembly extends inquiry to April 1, Bray argues for restraint and notes a moral awakening from the probe, while the senate favors a special session on banking deposits, taxes, and water powers with road funding debated.

Sohn Perrin Omaha George Gordon Radmonds Nee Stephenson Perry Derrin W. W. Savage Perrin Savage J. W. Wilson R. J. Shields Shields Fribley Superior Warden Stone Bray Bassett Ledvica Starphenson Senate Assembly Browne

New Warship Names Set as Wyoming Arkansas

In Washington on March 12 Secretary Meyer announced one of the two 26,000 ton warships funded by Congress will be named Wyoming and the other Arkansas.

Washington, D. C Wyoming Meyer Arkansas

Industries Active as in 1907

Washington March 12 The manufacturing industries of the United States have recovered from the panicky condition of last year. A commerce department report shows January imports of raw materials much higher than January 1908 and often above January 1907 when factories were at full operation. Copper and copper ore imports rose versus 1908, with a slight decrease from 1907.

Washington United States Department of Commerce and Isbar Feve Ami Eavenoce

Cone Appointed Chief of Bureau of Steam Engineering

Washington March 18 Lt Commander Hutch J Cone was appointed chief of the bureau of steam engineering of the navy department by Secretary Meyer.

Washington, D. C Hutch J. Cone Bureau of Steam Engineering Naval Department Meyer

Lucky Baldwins Partner Buried in Desert Tomb

Samuel Baird aged 80, longtime associate of Lucky Baldwin, was buried in a rough desert coffin with only his wife to mourn. Baird helped manage the Gold Mountain mine and shared early fortunes with Baldwin, later losing his wealth in speculative ventures. He was part of the era’s mining and investment circle including Fair, Mackay, Flood, and others.

San Bernardino Cal Samuel Baird Baldwin Baird Gold Mountain

To Strike or Not to Strike The Question

Philadelphia Pa March 13 With operators refusal to grant miners eight demands the choice between a strike or renewal of the agreement rests on the miners. Conference between sub committees resumes and miners face inflexible stance from President Baer and his cotenants offering three more years of the present contract.

Philadelphia Baer

Wreck Attempt on Burlington Train Near Peoria

Burlington railroad posts a 1000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who opened a switch lock and extinguished a signal, causing a night passenger train to derail four miles west of Peoria. Superintendent Braken probes the wreck, switch rack found pounded, no clues to the culprits. the train traveled 42 mph, none injured.

Peoria Burlington Railroad

Murray 15 Named Washington Bank Examiner At Large

Camp troller of the Currency Murray appoints Geo L Cutts of Missouri as national bank examiner at large. Cutts has been a bank examiner for years with assignments in Philadelphia and New York City. Back from Southwest Rising Sun. Margaret Dolan returns home with her brother FP Dolan after winter in Colorado and New Mexico.

Washington Camptroller Murray Today Geo. L. Cutts Missouri Cutts Philadelphia New York City Wis Margaret Dolan Colorado New Mexico M. Dolan Dian Taos

La Crosse Jury Unanimous For Anderson Over Republican Mayoral Policy

A three member Republican jury at the Franklin club UNANIMOUSLY ruled Anderson preferable to a Republican mayor under the question of whether a Republican administration would benefit the city. The panel, Otto Bosshard Rev A A Randall George Margin versus R C McCaleb Prof Harry Spence Rev George F Fore, shifted toward an Anderson faction with McCaleb foreseeing an independent run and a three way contest. The verdict favored the negative after a brief secret deliberation by Guy ton Thomas Huntley Theo Arenz.

Franklin Club Dr. Anderson la Crosse Otto Bosshard A. A. Randall George Margin R. C. Mc~ Caleb Harry Spence George F. Fore Bosshard Pratees Anderson Ort Sorensen Dr. Sutter Bosshard Anderson McCaleb Anderson Heam Theo Arenz

Weather forecast signals cold La Rosa area and mixed conditions

Forecast warns of a cold La Rosa region with a coldest reading and a warmest across today. Winds of about four miles per hour and precipitation chances include snow tonight and partly cloudy by Saturday morning. West winds prevail in northern portions tonight with variable conditions overall.

Larosa Wisconsin Wermsr West Ang Pyorth

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