Interest on U S deposits sparks bankers row
New York bankers refuse to pay interest on active government funds as ordered by Secretary McAdoo arguing government has no right to earn interest on active deposits. The dispute follows a Treasury assessment of losses and potential revenue since 1890s, with officials noting Aldrich-Vreeland act limited interest not applied before 1904. A separate report notes frequent checks and a speeding arrest of Fox, a blacksmith, in municipal court.
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Washington
Sam
Cleveland
York
New York
Secretary of ‘Treasury
McAdoo
Jcials
Treas J Department
No Fear of Japan Sparks Peace Congress Challenge
In St Louis on May 1 300 delegates to the Fourth American Peace congress were challenged after Andrew Carnegie reportedly said he was not afraid of Japan. The crowd reacted as a challenger demanded action and the event proceeded with the implied navy threat. Separately in Minneapolis George Van Courtland 905 Nicollet Avenue was sentenced to one year for attempted burglary after being caught entering Knutson's grocery with a gunny sack and slingshot. He claimed impending marriage as leniency. In the same city Johan Donahue John Callan and John Hall were found guilty of stealing shoes from the Dahl Shoe Store. sentences ranged from 40 to 50 days, with release five days apart.
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ST. Louis
Andrew Carnesle
Japan
Garnegie
Nes
Navy
Ateryeenaria
George van Courtland
Nicollet Avenue
Minneapadlls
Wanpun
John Brindley
van Courtland
Frank Groeschner
Knut Knutson
D. S. Law
Tol
Johan Donahue
John Callan
John Hall
Dahl
Donahue
Callan
Hall
Dave
Eese Ee Seeeseveee
Andrew Carnegie
Wilson
Great West
Arrested on suspicion of vagrancy in city
Wehard Mann, known to have been in the city about two weeks without apparent employment, was arrested today on suspicion and may be arraigned in county court on a charge of vagrancy.
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Wehard Mann
Tarbox Sells Lots to Lautner for $300
William Tarbox sold several lots on the north side to Joseph Lautner for a consideration of 300 dollars. The transaction was recorded today by Andrew Thompson, Register of Deeds.
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Wiliam Tarbox
Joseph Lautner
Qeed
Register of Deeds
Andrew Thompson
Day
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by La Crosse Residents
Local residents cite Dean's Kidney Pills as the best kidney medicine with family use reports and improved health. Mrs. Kendall of La Crosse provides a testimonial, urging readers to remember the name and buy from Foster Milburnin Co. Buffalo as sales agents for the United States.
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Kendall
Eighth St
la Crosse
Wissape
Dean
Neys
Foster-Milburmin Co
Buffalo
New York
Scle
United States
Refusal of Higher Pay Demands by Eastern Railroads
New York May 1 managers of the fifty two eastern railroads flatly refused to grant wage and working condition demands by conductors and trainmen. The letter warns that proposed increases could lift pay for about 100000 workers by roughly 17 to 20 percent. Further negotiations are expected.
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New York
KIGK TO WILSON ON TARIFF DUTIES
Democratic senators from intermoun tain and north Pacific coast states presented arguments against free wool and sugar tariff clauses in the Wilson Underwood bill. President Wilson presided as judge as Senator Newlands arranged three hours of testimony to challenge statistics and predict industry disaster.
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Washington
Wilson
Intermountain
North Pacific Coast
Newlands
Nevada
Gundlach Quits Real Estate Venture With Haffner
Edward Gundlach, manager of the Western Hammock company, resigns to enter real estate with William Haffner at Conrad Montana. They have options on land near Great Falls and Conrad and plan a real estate exchange. Gundlach will attend the county board of supervisors November meeting in the twenty first ward. For rent steam heated office inquire L B Omerberg Main Street.
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Hdward Gundlach
Western
Hammock Company
Talgo
Wiliam Haffner
Conrad, Mont
Gundlach
Haffner
Great Falls
Conrad
County Board of Supervisors
Twenty-First Ward
L. B. Omerberg
Fraudulent Advertising Lecture At La Crosse Ad Club
A large audience gathered at Longfellow school last night to hear R D Fentress condemn fraud in ads and patent medicines. The talk touched on advertising standards in La Crosse, socialism, and religion, with remarks attributed to a Christian polemic tone and cautionary notes on remedies for minor injuries.
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la Crosse
Ad Club
Longfellow School
R. D. Fentress
Peace Congress Echoes Carnegie On Army And Navy
Andrew Carnegie urged world peace at the fourth American peace congress in St Louis. He called the army and navy inviolable and argued against war, noting U.S. defense costs exceed 300 million annually while urging complete disarmament and just treatment of nations. Officials and leaders from nine nations attended the event.
Concert to Clear Trempealeau High Debts
A Trempealeau city concert on Friday night May second aims to raise funds to clear debts incurred during the last athletic season at Trempealeau High School. The program features a list of notices, readings, violin and piano pieces, songs, and a male quartet led by performers including Miss Elsie Halik, Mr. Glen Halik, Mr. Harry Marshall, and Mr. John Bates.
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Trempealeau
Trempealeau High School
Hunkarias
Raphsody
John Bates
Plaulat
Rend
Ivish Eyres
Harry Marshall
Pramatis
Ingomar
Ateces Gevereteces Kleinsie Halik
Parthenia
Wil Wagner
Felyaet
Chopin
Glen Halls
Guild
Misa Winifred Fo
Wedding
Elsie Halik
Boprano Eufer
M. Smith
Miss Forbes
Matahaltedor
Tatermission
Repfeldt
Glen Halik
Dunker
Marshall
Mr. Wagner
Mr. Bates
Mr. Halik
Water Committee to Organize Today
The city common council special water committee meets this afternoon in Mayor Ori Sorensen's office to organize for the term. Rumor puts Alderman Bert Smith and Adam Kroner as possible chairman candidates while Paul Mahoney seeks reappointment as secretary after two years.
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Common Council
Ori Sorensen
Bert Smith
Adam Kroner
Paul Mahoney
Mahoney
WESY
Alleged Thief Arrested by Police Night After Shoes Theft
August Stone, claiming to be from Chicago, was arrested by Patrolman Leet on a charge of stealing a pair of shoes from the Paulson shoe store yesterday. The store reported the theft and a downtown saloon sighting of a stranger trading an old pair for a new pair aided the arrest.
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August Stone
Chicago
Pettrolman Fimi
Paulson
Peace advocate Andra opens congress with plea for end to war
The opening session features Andra Carnegie, noted international peace champion, delivering an address titled The Rageless War. He urges united action to end hostilities and promote diplomacy behind the scenes.
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Andra
Carnegie
Congress
Fedenith
Militants Retaliate Across Cities In Suffrage Campaign
In Loxton's May 1 report militants strike back after Reginald McKenna warned against activism. Houses burned at Mendon and a boatyard at Hampton Court, more damage across Plymouth and other towns. Placards declare continued militancy until women gain votes.
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Loxton
Reginald McKenna
Lhente
Great Britain
Mendon
Hampton Court
Plynouth
Road Sells Stock to Its Employees
Pond Wisconsin May 1 A plan to promote thrift and boost employee interest in the road was launched today by the Sea line. A cooperative association was formed for employees with six months service eligible for membership. Monthly salary deductions will invest the funds in securities.
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Pond. DU Lac
Wis
McCaleb Plans Sheboygan Visit For Socialist Talks
R C McCaleb organizer for the socialist party arrives in Sheboygan today for a week of lectures. He recently completed a month long course in Kenosha and will then tour Pennsylvania for a month of organization work.
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R. C. McCaleb
Socialist.party
Jett
Sheboygan
Kenosha
Pennsylvania
Twenty eight marriages recorded in April by county clerk
Twenty eight marriage certificates were recorded in the office of County Clerk Bert Jolivette during April. A notice of thanks from Mrs J C Henratty pastor Rev Starter and Order of Eagles for kindness after the death of James C Henratty. Notice of application to county court in La Crosse for estate administration of Charles Ivena and settlement of final accounts for August Holmgren and heirs, with probate dates in June 1913 and 1912.
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Bert Jolivette
Order of Eagles
James C. Henratty
J. C. Henratty
State of
Wisconsin
la Crosse County
la Crosse
Charles Ivena
John Brindley
Judgs
Ua Crosse County
Ole Sy
Wien
Coon Valley
Vernon County
Alfred Holmgren
Carl Adolph “Holmgren
Wiliam Edward Holmgren
Tom Melvin - Holmgren
Knut Ferdinand - Holmgren
Mary Holmgren
Olaf R. Skaar
SS Aac
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