Colman’s Role in Site Decision for Normal School
The Tribune weighs Mr. L. C. Colman as La Crosse spokesman on a proposed site for the normal school. It cautions against removing his influence, urges timely city action to fund the site, and notes Colman’s tax contributions and the need for an independent, informed approach by local leaders.
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L. C. Colman
la Crosse
Colman
Morris
Madison
Tribune
Normal School
Plattville
City Council Faces Printing Bid Debate in La Crosse
Taxpayers in La Crosse await tonight’s council meeting where aldermen may reject the maximum rate bids for public printing, end a gentlemen’s agreement with the Chronicle and Leader-Press, and readvertise to spur competition and save city funds. The move aligns with taxpayer interests and local accountability.
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la Crosse
Chronicle
Leader-Press
Alldermen
Taxpayers to Stave Off Printing Delays With Aldermen
Taxpayers in La Crosse and La Crosse County may cut official printing costs by at least fifty percent by repudiating a gentlemen's agreement. The piece notes how aldermen can challenge the printing hold up, references Rockefeller interviews, and praises La Follette's Senate work in under 100 days. The Tribune marks its second birthday and asserts its enduring relevance.
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Tribune
la Crosse
la Crosse County
Just Life When I Met Her
A fragment from a column mixes a playful verse about an admired woman with social quips. It references Saint Louis style satire, infers a reader’s life, and includes brief notes on Rockefeller Lawson and other topical lines. It ends with a jumbled note on Troy and leap year.
Standard Oil Declares Innocence Amid Dividend Controversy
The state press notes Standard Oil maintains innocence while highlighting a 48 percent dividend on 100 million dollars. The piece argues the company can rally support in the face of criticism and aims to preserve its finances and public image.
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Standard Oil
Rallkee News
Passing of Dr Frank Powell Known As White Beaver
Dr Frank Powell of La Crosse nicknamed White Beaver dies. The piece recalls frontier times when the West was a dangerous Indian country, contrasts with modern law and order, and notes La Follette’s maiden speech in Congress was damaged by an earthquake.
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Frank Powell
la Crosse
Wisconsin
la Follette
Congress
Janesville Gazette
La Crosse Tribune Defends Stance Against Monopolies
The La Crosse Tribune mocks its critics for chasing monopolies and exposing crookedness. It claims relentless reporting has built prominence for Folk Jerome La Follette Roosevelt and it aims to gain more subscribers and ads while pressuring rivals across La Crosse and western Wisconsin.
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Gas and Electric Lighting Company
Gelatt Publishing Company
la Crosse Tribune
St. Louis
Jerome
Tribune
la Crossé
State
Milwaukee Free Press
Unclear Bond Ledger Notes for U S Vault Liabilities
Fragmentary OCR shows mention of bonds to secure U S deer in vaults and liabilities. Unable to determine full entities or events from the damaged text.
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