City clerk may annul city printing contracts claims reform urged
The piece accuses the city clerk of potentially illegal power to annul a city printing contract without cause and questions who drafted the clause. It urges the council to require a showing of cause before any contract can be annulled and condemns alleged past misuses in public printing. It names Mahoney, Gelatt, and Cargill as figures in the dispute.
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Common Council
Mahoney
Gelatt
Cargill-Gelaft-Stras
la Crosse
Coal Trust Defends Prices Against Retail Dealers
The coal trust rebuts claims it bears blame for no spring coal price cut in La Crosse and elsewhere. An issued notice argues domestic hard coal sizes stay above normal seasonal levels, attributing higher costs to strikes and production factors. Local retailers dispute prior editorials, while the trust asserts fixed pricing schedules govern the market.
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Coal Trust
the Tribune
la Crosse
Cargill
The
la Crosse Chronicle
Cargill Coal Trust
Cargill-Gelatt Newspaper Trust
Chronicle
the Chronicle
Coal prices and snobbery at Wisconsin university
The piece accuses retail coal dealers of maintaining high prices during spring and cites a charge by the coal trust that dealers profit from shortages. It also denounces a Wisconsin educational reform proposal forcing dress suits for alumni events, arguing it entrenches class snobbery and harms democratic access in the university.
Life and critics cross paths in a Kansas riff
A letter-laced verse critique from a friend mocks our poetry with slang and twang, while referencing Ella Wheeler Wilcox and Carrie Nation. The piece blends sports notes, historic figures, and local commentary, closing with playful baseball jabs and a wedding train image.
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Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Bryan from Egypt says he will not seek 1908 presidency
From Egypt Mr. Bryan declares no desire to run for president in 1908 unless demanded by circumstances. He notes he has many circumstances ready and will respond to any surface demand as the campaign begins, per the Janesville Gazette.
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Bryan
Egypt
Janesville Gazette
Words Backed by Deeds Urge End to Paul Morton Business
A Bryan's Commoner editorial quotes the president urging action over talk, urging an end to Paul Morton business and emphasizing deeds over words in public duty. The piece underscores accountability and decisive leadership.
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Paul Morton
Bryan
La Crosse Tribune Marks Second Anniversary
The La Crosse Tribune celebrated its second anniversary during the past week as the appearance of the paper signals steady, successful growth from the very beginning, according to the La Crosse Argus.
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la Crosse Tribune
la Crosse Argus
Legislature probe sparks Republican campaign fund issue
Milwaukee News notes the legislative investigation into insurance corruption directly influenced the Republican campaign fund. The report links inquiries to party fundraising pressures, highlighting political finance scrutiny and potential implications for ballots and campaigns.
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Legislature
Milwaukee News
Cartoon Corrects La Follette Cigar Moment
The Eau Claire Leader notes Chicago Chronicle cartoon yesterday depicted Senator La Follette smoking a cigar rather than making one and questions how the feat was expressed.
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Chicago Chronicle
la Follette
Eau Claire
Senator La Follette Accused of Getting Fat in Washington
The Oshkosh Northwestern cites Milwaukee Journal interviews where friends say Senator La Follette is "getting fat" on the opposition in Washington. They question how a reformer can stay true if he grows complacent amid political pressure.
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Senator la Follette
The
Milwaukee Journal
Gettig
Washington
Oshkosh Northwestern
Commissioner Garfield backs rebuke of Standard Oil on rebates
Commissioner Garfield challenges Standard Oil's denial of rebates on oil. This may be the last word until the Interstate Commerce Commission weighs in. The commission has unearthed dis putes about the coal roads and hints at public interest in coal oil investigations.
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Garfield
Standard Oil Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Ten Log Cars Passed Over Milwaukee Road Yesterday
Ten logging cars moved over the Milwaukee road in a single span yesterday. The conveyance completed the transfer without incident, carrying timber destined for regional mills.
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Milwaukee Road
Bank condition reports listed for La Crosse banks 1906
The document provides financial details for the National and Batavian banks in La Crosse Wisconsin as of April 6 1906 including capital, surplus, deposits, and total assets. It also notes a bankruptcy proceeding in the Western District of Wisconsin involving Eugene E Swan and Francis L White with a creditor meeting scheduled for June 1906. Additional small classifieds include a used typewriter for sale and a furnished room for rent.
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Batavian National Bank
LA Crosse
Wisconsin
District Court of the United States
Western District of
Eugene E. Swan
Francis L. White
Copartners
Arpin
Wood
Main Street
City of
G. C. Prentiss
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University of Wisconsin
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Kansas
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Light of the
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