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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1906
Page
4
The text argues a note dispute over nonpayment and cites concerns about criminal proceedings for debt. It dismisses allegedly improper motives and asserts Mr. St Clair's release was lawful and just, urging regret at the temporary embarrassment caused.
The city council voted unanimously to reject a single bid for city printing and adopt a competitive process. The Tribune praises the move as protecting taxpayers from extortionate profits and an unjust hold-up practiced for years. It notes similar issues in county printing, where The Tribune has supplied county services at no charge, and expects honest action to continue in 1906-07.
Editorial opinion argues the city should not guarantee individual lines pay or be subsidized. It says only overall system profitability matters, cites La Crosse as example, and criticizes cautious expansion and investor risk.
The city council must promptly act to secure a site for a new normal school in La Crosse. The issue is a municipal duty beyond politics, requiring united administration to complete the purchase and ensure a beneficial institution serves the public.
The piece condemns Vic St. Claire for failing to pay a small note and argues the case of prosecution is unfair. It contrasts his situation with a Chicago banker named Welsh, implying the charges were excessive and sensationalized.
The exchange between Senator La Follette of Wisconsin and Senator Foraker of Ohio shows friction as La Follette objects to reading the report while Foraker seeks to quote a paragraph. The Milwaukee Free Press notes a compromise among Republicans removing the phrase fairly remunerative from the bill as read in the session.
The State Press reports Senator La Follette lines up with Democrats to back the rate bill and opposes the president. While posing as a Republican he trains with the same circle that kept him in office at home, a move that fair minded Democrats had long appealed to.
Oshkosh Northwestern reports that graft charges against T. W. Lawson implicate the Massa chusetts legislature with all seventy five members summoned to testify before a grand jury. The plans to push frenzied finance into a tight corner appear in jeopardy as legal action unfolds.
The Sentinel notes public affection for Uncle Joe rests on his strong moral likeness to Abraham Lincoln, described as the noblest Roman of them all.
Senator La Follette cited his speech asserting that the phrase fairly remunerative in the rate bill adds a new standard to measure carriers’ rates. He argued the term creates a broader benchmark guiding rate legitimacy and fairness.
Milwaukee Sentinel reports on hazing incidents at Wellesley College described as severe by students and officials. The article notes investigations and campus responses, highlighting student testimony, administrative actions, and calls for reform.
A light note from the Eau Claire Leader suggests fans enjoy clever wordplay about language and baseball during the summer season. The item blends sport chatter with witty commentary to amuse readers.
A sharp critique in the Black River Falls Journal notes the man with the muck rake has driven the man with the whitewash brush from active investigation. The piece argues investigative vigor is hindered by corrosive skepticism and public posturing.
The document shows capital stock 50,000 with surplus and undivided profits 9,980.34 and deposits totaling 1,050,122.53. It lists resources including loans and discounts 2,853,734.06, U S bonds 25000, other bonds 212,800, banking house 50,000, other real estate 75,100, cash 829,520.11, and U S bonds to secure deposits 564,971.32 in vaults 202,048.79. Total assets align with deposits of 3,473,659.77 and a circulation of 250,000.00.
The Jackson County Journal notes limited knowledge of Prof Pray but finds his views compare well with findings on the state board of normal regents. It suggests that any governor candidate proposing to change or abolish the present system of control of the state's major educational institutions would meet attentive listeners.
The Racine Times argues that regardless of Roosevelt's surrender to railroads, if a rat bill passes and fails to fully relieve the public, voters will attack the reform movement in a future Congress. It warns that obstructors of reform face political ruin and emphasizes ongoing political struggle.
The Milwaukee Journal notes Spooner did not vote for La Follette's amendment and argues the anthracite coal combine improperly raised prices April 1. With a threatened strike averted, the monopoly resumes its normal price, described as a pure holdup and morally indefensible robbery, fueling public anger at trusts and monopolies.
The North Side advertises Staats' Wallpaper Co with a display of new wall coverings at the Rose Street Union Hall next Monday under the M W A Black River camp, followed by a dance with no extra charge. Local events include church services, a North Side versus Onalaska baseball game, and updates on residents and funerals.
A well known man praises a restaurant bread and pastries. The waiter explains the use of Pillsbury's Best Flour, noting its consistency, source mills, and sanitary production. The man shares the praise, but learns his claim is not news to others who already know the brand.
In Terre Haute Indiana on May 12 Carl Fisher demonstrated a new five thousand dollar automobile bought by Fred B Smith president of Merchants Distilling. The car struck a tree and four occupants including Smith and J W Thompson were thrown about twenty feet. Injuries were not serious. Fisher returned Smiths check for the car after a farewell gesture.
A medical ad claims many suffer kidney or bladder troubles. It states Foley's Kidney Cure will cure if the patient is not beyond aid and promises never to disappoint. Sold by O. T. Erhart.
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