The Tribune Marks Its Second Anniversary Edition
The Tribune celebrates two years with an anniversary issue produced in two sections. A single operator set eight hours of news daily, delivering 825 column inches of local display ads plus telegraphic and local news, surpassing rivals and promising greater supremacy in printing as merchants and staff pledge renewed effort.
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Tribune celebrates anniversary with praise and scrutiny
The La Crosse Tribune receives congratulations amid claims of truthfulness and integrity. The piece notes public confidence in the paper, questions about political figures Houser and Host, and references Norway's May 17 celebration. It also comments on Roosevelt's remarks about the rate bill, and warns farmers against boycotts of local merchants.
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Faces We See on the Street Poem by W. V. K
A reflective verse notes how faces reveal hidden struggles and hidden sins on the street. It urges tempering judgment, piety, and forgiveness, stressing that outward calm can mask inner wounds and lost hopes.
Rate bill amendments stir Wisconsin papers
The State Press presents comment from the Manitowoc Pilot and Oshkosh Northwestern noting Senator La Follette’s persistent push on the rate bill. Editors praise his exhaustive study and argue liberal spending aims to benefit the public.
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Railroad rate bill becomes partisan Senate vote
The railroad rate bill in the senate yesterday moved to a strictly party line vote with Republicans voting for an amendment except La Follette, while Democrats and La Follette opposed it.
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Beer War Roils Marinette as Prices Hit Rock Bottom
A Marinette dealer accuses Menominee brewers of encroaching on his territory prompting a price war. The Advocate of Sturgeon Bay notes beer costs have fallen to rock bottom in the dispute.
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Railway ownership and corporate control debated
Milwaukee News argues on the issue of owning railways versus coal mines by a holding company. The Janesville Gazette contrasts Harriman with Russell Sage, suggesting a true business approach would guide employees to save rather than merely offer money to quit smoking.
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La Follette in Spotlight Sparks Senate Buzz
The Milwaukee Journal notes the old crowd in the senate is bound to elevate La Follette, making him spectacu lar in the public eye and keeping the country talking about him.
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Advertising Candidacy Appeal From Tomah Monitor
A brief urged bold political promotion citing W L Douglas Democrat who won as governor in a Republican state, urging readers not to let timidity defeat campaigns. The note advertises candidacy and underscores the role of advertising in elections.
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News to Treat All Primary Candidates Equally
The Washburn News declares it will publish candidate pictures at regular rates and provide pedigree space if paid for. It asserts editors do not seek favors, and notes most office seekers want the pay, but advertising prices will remain unchanged for the election.
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Becker declares ambition to become Wisconsin governor
Grand Rapids Mich Maury Sherburn M Becker longtime Milwaukee mayoral figure tells local officials he intends to be governor of Wisconsin. He remarks former Mayor Rose also eyes the post, dismissing jokes about his own bid as he asserts he will win the governorship someday.
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Hellfach jeweler advertises silverware and repairs
Postmaster W B Tscharner and wife visit St Paul relatives. Mrs F L Lake of Rock Island IL guests in the city. Half dozen Rogers knives and forks set priced at 2.35. Hellfach, jeweler, 324 Main, undercuts rivals and offers watch repairs. Memorial Day post meets tonight to decide program. members urged to attend. Miss Selah Major and Erna Braun birthday party hosted with music and dancing.
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Democratic State Convention Platform Choice Next Month
The Advocate notes the convention to adopt a platform is planned for next month. It favors Oshkosh as an ideal venue but Milwaukee could attract a larger attendance, with Cream City suggested as the proper place for a large representation.
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Ambitious Amendment on Railways and Coal Mines Stalls
Report indicates Senator Elkins' amendment bars railway acquisitions of coal mines but does not ban coal corporations from owning mines. Debate centers on scope and possible loopholes, with lawmakers weighing competing interests and regulatory implications.
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Wisconsin official accused of offering campaign funds
Milwaukee May 17 A bomb dropped on the Mutual Life probe as Insurance Commissioner Zeno Host testified that Secretary of State Walter L. Houser offered $2,000 for the Republican campaign fund to influence a verdict in the Equitable dividends case. Houser denied urging any contribution and recalled discussing campaign fundraising during past elections but not for this matter.
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Will Case Is Non-Suited In Circuit Court
In circuit court this morning Anna Hyer as administrator of Mary Doherty’s estate versus William Doherty was non-suited after defense motion. The suit claimed undue influence and misappropriation of funds by the defendant as agent during the decedent’s illness. The dismissal was based on the agent’s free rein to handle property. Appeal to the supreme court likely.
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Merica to Head of a College in View
Appleton Wis May 17 Charles O Merica resigns as fiscal agent of Lawrence University after two years and former Waukesha reform school superintendent. He plans to take effect at year end and is believed to be pursuing a college presidency.
Converts Chapel Into New Home
Assistant Postmaster Looney plans to convert Olivet chapel on Wood Street into a residence. He is negotiating purchase and will move the building to his property in the 2000 block on Woods Street for reconstruction into a dwelling.
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Douma Demands Constitution and Civil Assembly
In Douma on May 17 workers attacked the draft reply to the czar, saying it was too weak and demanding a summons of a popular assembly to establish a constitution. Douma leaders failed to quiet the unrest as May 17 reports from Tamboff and Odessa note a tor turer killed and a woman sentenced to death by court martial.
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Bishop Schwebach Congratulated by the Pope
From Rome dispatches the pope received in private audience Right Rev. James Schwebach bishop of La Crosse Wisconsin. They discussed diocesan affairs. The pope was highly pleased with the bishop’s report and praised his progress in the district.
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Oil Tank Explodes in Jefferson City Blaze
May 17 report of a Standard Oil tank explosion in Jefferson City. The tank top blew off, starting a blaze that shook the city and alarmed residents who feared an earthquake. Fire crews moved to isolate burning oil as adjacent tanks were drained. no injuries reported.
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Debate on city street railways at high school
The morning debate on whether cities in the United States should own and operate their own street railways will be held tomorrow morning at the high school.
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Senate Defeats Effort to Make Gas Pipelines Common Carriers
Washington May 17 The Senate rejected a bid to classify gas pipelines as common carriers while the House advanced the naval appropriations bill authorizing a ten million dollar battleship.
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Miners Fail to Reach Agreement at Illinois Convention
Springfield May 17 The joint convention of Illinois miners and operators convened today with indications unfavorable to a peaceful settlement as both sides showed entrenched positions and little willingness to compromise.
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Dr George Powell Consulting Physician and Surgeon
Dr George Powell is identified as a consulting physician and surgeon. The line notes his professional role within a medical context.
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State Bank of La Crosse financial statement 1906
Statement of the condition of the State Bank of La Crosse Wisconsin dated April 6 1906. It lists resources due from banks and in vault totaling 310674.85 and other items including deposits liabilities capital stock surplus and profits totaling 1 050122.53 with 50 000 capital and 50 000 surplus.
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National Bank of La Crosse balance sheet itemizes assets
Bank shows April 6 1906 resources including loans and discounts 2 853 734.06 U S bonds to secure circulation 250 000.00 other bonds 212 800.00 cash resources 829 520.11 and liabilities total 4 197 899.34 including surplus undivided profits 24 239.57 circulation 250 000.00 deposits 3 473 659.77 United States depositary noted.
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Six Bandits Escape From Jail
Six alleged safe blowers arrested by Policeman Haas after dynamiting a safe broke jail in Marshalltown Iowa on May 17. The men, believed to be a gang, fled custody and remain at large, with authorities searching for them and investigating the incident.
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Conference primary bill passes Illinois houses
Springfield Ill May 17 The conference primary bill has passed the house and senate.
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New Homes Open on Shoshone Reservation Lands
Over a million acres will be opened to settlement on the Shoshone Indian Reservation on August 15 1906 via the Chicago and North Western Railway route from Chicago St Paul Minneapolis Omaha and other Mississippi Valley points. Send 2 cents for pamphlets maps and full particulars to W B Kniskern P T M C N W Ry Co Chicago.
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Growth in virtue and thrift along with ad reading habit
Shopping thrift grows with graduation virtues as it becomes a habit. The twin habit of ad reading keeps pace with this development.
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