Council Rebukes Mahoney Over City Printing Contract
The council last night rebuked Mr. Mahoney for opposing bid competition and warned no other paper will escape his challenge. The action defends taxpayers against graft, rebuts Mahoney’s stance, and affirms support for fair bids and press freedom in city printing.
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Mahoney
Council
Chronicle
Leader-Press
Mr. Mahoney
The
Tribune
the Tribune
Chris Burns
Burns
Frank Smith
Winter, Keller & Co
Keller
Alderman Downs
Leader- Press
John Downs Earns Civic Respect In Council Fights
John Downs gains esteem from citizens for standing firm in council debates. Alderman Winters warned they would have to sit on Downs, a claim met with discomfort. Downs remains independent and honest, preferring to stand by his beliefs even if it offends special interests, a stance praised by supporters and criticized by opponents.
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John Downs
Winters
Downs
Mr. Downs
Platonic Friendship in La Crosse Delights and Disputes
The Leader-Press quotes praise for Mahoney as friends Paul and Roland cozy up in social banter and hints at affection between them as a playful guessing game. The Progressive association excursion on the 25th promises a lively boat outing with store attire and a social rush. The city clerk Joseph Sieger refused Tribune access to last night’s council resolution.
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Progressive Association
Joseph Sieger
Tribune
Public records dispute ends without legal action
A local exchange over access to public records ends without court action. The speaker criticizes the bully for pressuring citizen rights and notes the Leader-Press will publish details, while signaling that the matter is not worth pursuing further legal means.
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Leader-Press
Joe
Printing bids case challenges English language clause
C L Hood presents a legal brief arguing city clerk violated law by limiting bids for city advertising to English language papers only. He cites statutes and prior Wisconsin rulings to support open competition, urging re-advertisement in English and non-discriminatory bidding for two years of publication. Public notice must invite all eligible daily papers.
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Mahoney
C. L. Hood
Hood
R. S
Supreme Court
Wakely
Nicholas
Kellog
Oshkosh
Goebel
Pinney
Merchants Back Conventions and Auditorium Plan in La Crosse
Statements from John Streeter Regis ter of Deeds Robert Calvert and D Reimers reflect support for conventions in La Crosse with calls for broad merchant contributions toward an auditorium and overall city benefit. Assessments favor larger payments over multiple small ones as a practical approach.
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John Streeter
Register of Deeds
Robert Calvert
Otto Dumke Endorses La Crosse Convention Boost
Otto Dumke of Freas and Dumke urges strong support for upcoming conventions, claiming they will greatly aid La Crosse’s growth and that all business leaders back the move. He calls on progressive citizens to unite behind the effort.
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la Crosse
Otto Dumke
Freas & Dumke
La Crosse Officials Back More Conventions
Secretary S Van Auken of the La Crosse Interstate Fair expresses strong support for expanding conventions, claiming they will benefit La Crosse and be a great boon with more gatherings.
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la Crosse
City Boosts Conventions Says Merchants Act Right
Karl Kurbacker of J Gund Brewing Company endorses conventions and praises merchant actions as beneficial to the city, expressing strong support for the initiative and its positive impact on local affairs.
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Karl Kurbacker
J. Gund Brewing Company
Colman Lumber executive praises conventions for city benefit
Mr. Harry Colman of Colman Lumber spoke in favor of the conventions and argued they would bring substantial benefits to the city, noting his belief in their positive impact on local progress.
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Harry Colman
The
Colman Lumber Company
A Call for Annual Conventions by Charles B Gesell
Charles B Gesell advocates broad citizen participation to establish annual conventions that are pleasant for all attendees. He emphasizes that conventions should be a beneficial civic tradition embraced by the public.
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Fisher of J D Bickle Produce Company Far nam of Star Knitting Works Pamperin of Pamperin Cigar Company all express support for conventions calling for city growth and business backing They urge encouragement and aid to conventions to build up La Crosse and benefit local commerce based on their business leadership remarks
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Fisher
J. D. Bickle
la Crosse
A. S. Farnam
Star Knitting Works
Mr. Pamperin
Pamperin Cigar Company
In Favor of Conventions Stated by Fred Dittman
Fred Dittman Expresses Support for Conventions. The quotation shows Dittman endorsing the idea, signaling a stance compatible with organized gatherings or political regroupings. His remark reflects engagement with formal processes and deliberative assemblies.
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Fred Dittman
Dr. E A Gatterdam Comments on Conventions
Dr E A Gatterdam of Gatterdam Chase expresses strong support for all conventions, calling them a good thing and emphasizing their value. The quote underscores a pro convention stance attributed to the individual and firm.
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Dr. E. A. Gatterdam
Gatterdam & Chase
Quote from George W. Bunge on support for them
The statement by George W. Bunge of Higbee & Bunge expresses clear support for the group or proposal. It captures a stance of endorsement without additional context or details about the subject or events involved.
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George W. Bunge
Higbee & Bunge
City backs Bechmann on a good thing for community
Dr. C. R. Bechmann argues the initiative is beneficial for the city and should receive public support. The remarks frame the measure as a positive development for local interests.
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Dr. C. R. Bechmann
Colnel Harrison Discovers Pygmies in Ituri Forest
New York Herald Special reports Colonel Harrison, who landed in England April 25, has found a pygmy community in the Ituri forest, five hundred miles from Lado and eleven hundred miles beyond Khartoum. He brings four men and two women, with heights from three feet eight inches to four feet six inches. One of the women is described as old at thirty three. They belong to the negroid family and speak Swahili. Images show a 34 year old man, a 23 year old man, Harrison, and an 18 year old pygmy.
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Colonel Harrison
England
Ituri Forest
Lado
Khartoum
Will Take Brass Band to Oshkosh
The La Crosse delegation plans to secure Dana's Third Regimental band to accompany the local United Commercial Travelers to the Oshkosh state convention on June 9 and 10. A strong effort is underway to bring the next convention to La Crosse.
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Oshkosh
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la Crosse
Editor of Wisconsin Is Dying in Milwaukee
Wm. E. Cramer, 87, veteran editor of the Evening Wisconsin, is sinking fast in Milwaukee and it is believed he cannot outlive the day.
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Milwaukee, Wis
Wm. E. Cramer
Evening Wisconsin
Atlantic Vessel Set as Front Runner in Race
Commodore Tod, a renowned racing yacht owner, rates the Atlantic as the likely winner. He believes the Atlantic will win easily unless it strikes a rock, and notes Captain Barr will prevent that. Tod’s remarks suggest he has thoroughly studied all contestants and favors the Atlantic as ahead of the field.
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Tod
European crop report notes favorable conditions for wheat
The Hungarian official crop report states general conditions are satisfactory and that wheat shows a good average. Also reported are deaths of Christiana Marchioness of Waterford and Louisa Southworth, with notes on Kuropatkin traveling to the Crimea and a German schooner leading an ocean race. Additionally, McComas to succeed Morris on the DC Court of Appeals and indictments of Arkansas lawmakers for bribery.
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Christiana Marchioness
Waterford
Lord Charles Beresford
London
St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Crimea
Louisa Southworth
Cleveland
Hamburg
Louis E. McComas
Maryland
Justice Morris
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Arkansas
A. W. Rison
W. C. Gross
G. B. Chapline
Pribery
Passenger Train Goes Through a Bridge in Texas
A St. Louis train headed to Paris, Texas failed to clear a bridge there today. Dispatches report many injuries and ongoing emergency response.
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Scripps-McRae
ST. Louis
Paris
Texas
Atlantic Will Win In German Cup Yacht Race
Commodore Robert E Tod of the Atlantic Yacht club predicts the Atlantic will win the international race for the German Emperor's cup. Tod, who sails the Thistle, told a friend at the Seamen's Bank for Savings that the winner should finish miles ahead and he sees no way of losing.
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New York
Robert E. Tod
Atlantic Yacht Club
Tod
Commodore Tod
Seamen’s Bank For Savings
Wall and
Pearl Streets
Mrs D P Smith Visits Minneapolis With Sister
Mrs D P Smith traveled to Minneapolis yesterday morning. She was joined by her sister Mrs George Batchelder who has been visiting for several weeks.
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D. P. Smith
Minneapolis
George Batchelder
Winona social guest Olga Van Roher with Emma Dittman
Miss Olga Van Roher of Winona visits as the guest of Miss Emma Dittman in a local social gathering. The two young women enjoy a quiet afternoon of conversation and companionship.
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Olga van Roher
Winona
Emma Dittman
Very Low Rates to St Louis via Northwestern Line
Ex excursion tickets will be sold May 13 to 22 for travel to St Louis Missouri return by May 24. Offer applies on account of National Baptist anniversaries. Tickets available at Chicago and Northwestern Railway agents.
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National Baptist
Chicago & Northwestern Ry
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