Tariff Revision Sways Between Farmers and Manufacturers
Washington tariff debate shows farmers shifting to protective sentiment while the National Manufacturers Association pushes for radical revision. Congress limits scope by directing committees to study schedules. Sen Beveridge and leaders Aldrich and Payne will control the inquiry and frame the legislation.
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la Crosse Tribune
Washington, D. C
J. C. Welliver
National Manufacturers’ Association
Congress
National Manuacturers’ Association
Manufacturers’ Association
House Committee On Ways and Means
Senate Committee On Finance
Senate
House
Beveridge
Serena Payne
Ways and Means
Aldrich
Finance
Report of the Condition Of The La Crosse Bank May 14 1908
Report of the condition of the bank at La Crosse Wisconsin as of May 14 1908 under Banking Commissioner call. Details assets liabilities include cash on hand 6941.72 deposits 199334.41 capital stock 39900.00 and undivided profits 1235.16 notarized by cashier W W Withee and witnessed by Otto J Munz notary public with directors Swarthout Platz.
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la Crosse
State of Wisconsin
Crewe
Esewces Beb
Ae. SC
State of
Wisconsin
County of la Trosse
W. W. Withee
Otto J. Munz
Jorrec
E. J. C. Swarthout
M. F. Platz
Economic Stability Assured By Officials After Rhetoric
Officials announce they do not intend to take actions that would disturb business confidence, and the public believes their assurances. The statement aims to calm markets and reassure investors amid recent speculation.
Storm Damage at Viroqua Heaviest Rainfall This Spring
Viroqua Wisconsin May 22 One third inch rainfall in fifteen minutes with strong wind floods streets and damages a tobacco shed west of the city This heavy short rain is the season's heaviest so far Monday saw 1 94 inches of rain in the day Various local notices include births visits resignations juror drawings and Memorial Day plans with a ceremony at the cemetery led by Hon D O Mahoney and a 1 o'clock procession from the courthouse
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Viroqua
Wis
Henry Lind
Floyd Bowman
Mary Burlin
Tomah
John White
Hatty Dahlberg
Antigo
DeLap
Richland Center
H. Bailey
Tabernacle
Court House
Women's Relief Corps
D. O. Mahoney
Old Caledonia Merchant Dies at 71
Nicholas Schummers pioneer Caledonia merchant died at his home aged 71. Born March 29, 1837 in Luxembourg he came to the United States in 1871 and opened a furniture and general store. Survived by wife and four children funeral today at St Peters German Catholic church.
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Caledonia
Minn
Nicholas Schummers
Mr. Schummers
Niederanoen
Luxemberg
United States
la Crosse
Schummers
N. F. Gaspard
John P. Schummers
William Schummers
Alois P. Schummers
Duluth
St. Peter’s
St. Peter's Society
Spafford Williams
W. E. King
Peter M. Fous
Pupils Return After Cheel Buildings Open
A local note reports a brief closure due to smallness among pupils and states the cheel buildings will reopen in a few days once work is completed. The item implies a school building issue affecting students.
Cornell Triumphs Over Wolverines In 16th Inning
Cornell beats Michigan 3 to 2 in Ithaca after Gables lined a three-base hit in the sixteenth with two outs and Williams followed with a sharp two-base hit to left center. The game proved the most exciting and hard fought of the afternoon.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Gables
Catcher Williams
Cornell
Michigan
Battle That Percy Field Has Seen for Years
A long running clash at Percy Field stands out as a historic local confrontation. The skirmish has featured rival teams and generations of players, highlighting the field as a storied site in regional sports lore.
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Percy Field
Public Works Awards Coal Contracts to Whitebreast Fuel
The board of public works awarded coal supply for the pumping station at 5 75 per ton to Whitebreast Fuel company. They also secured coal for the fire departments and city hall at 4 70 per ton.
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Board of Public Works
Whitebreast Fuel Company
County schools announce May and June commencements
Menomonie reports the county agricultural school will hold commencement exercises on May 22 and the county normal school on June 19.
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Menomonie
County Agricultural School
County Normal School
Heavy Rainfall Records Shattered in La Crosse
The La Crosse storm yesterday produced 1.12 inches, beating April’s record by two hundredths. Between 11 and 12 o clock 0.37 inch fell, with numerous washouts reported on roads in the coulees. No serious damage overall, though motorman Cal Jenks was severely shocked, paralyzing his hand for about half an hour.
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la Crosse
Cal Jenks
Milton Visited by Tornado Causes Townwide Damage
A small tornado struck Wilton yesterday damaging the Hildebrand building roof and a warehouse near the depot. Mr. Doyle's dry goods stock suffered in the storm while several other structures were damaged. No injuries were reported as telephone and telegraph wires were down.
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Wilton
Hildebrand
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Chaseburg
J. K. Schriner
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Rusk
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Bobby
Lion
Rupert
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