City printing row rages in La Crosse council clash
The La Crosse city printing dispute pits City Attorney Mahoney against the council over bids and English language requirements. The piece cites Wakley vs Nichols and Gobel as background, argues the 1895 amendment opens bids to all papers, and ends by noting the council will decide whether Mahoney dictates the contract at $1,000 extra annually.
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Mahoney
Gelatt
Hood
Mr. Hood
Wisconsin
Wakely
Futhermore
R. S
Slim the 18 year old shortstop shines in La Crosse brag
Gossip notes excitement over a new 18 year old player nicknamed Slim who joined the team at home and is hailed as a versatile talent in fielding, throwing, and batting. Fans discuss Kenetchy and Bachman, the umpire's blunt style, and the need for a stronger windy coach to spark offense as La Crosse readies a Memorial Day social by the Ladies of the West Avenue Lutheran church.
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Memory gaps at Grand Pacific meeting cited in testimony
Testimony recounts a witness recalling May 26 only and denying prior meetings. Questioning targets identification with the General Paper company and who urged involvement. Advocates condemn evasive testimony as contemptuous and call for lawful remedies to protect public rights.
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Milwaukee
United States
Alexander
Paper Trust
Grand Pacific Hotel
Chicago
Kellogg
Grand Pacific
Excursion Planned by La Crosse Progressive Association
On Thursday the 25th the La Crosse Progressive association holds a steamer Columbia excursion. All members should close business at 6, join at the levee, and dine aboard to ensure attendance at the business meeting and officers election. Members urged to drive the initiative and energize the group.
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la Crosse
Milwaukee road contracts artesian well sinking at Houston Minn
Weather outlook predicts gradual temperature rise today. A bank clerks baseball game is planned between National and State and Security banks. Improvements underway at the Deputy Stamp Collector Clara Smith vault. Green Bay street grade committee to report after field survey. River rising with La Crosse water stage forecast near eleven feet. F C Miller of Reedsburg visits La Crosse friends. Family picnics noted at Pettibone park this afternoon. I G Loomis conducts business in Chicago.
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Green Bay Street
South West Avenue
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