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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1906
Page
4
The passage states a long running conspiracy between an unnamed bidder and Jim Stras to manipulate printing costs for 700 percent profit. When exposed, aldermen and city officials supported rejecting the newspaper trust bid. The council voted unanimously to protect taxpayers.
The piece critiques local cement price increases blamed on a cement trust while arguing small trusts in La Crosse act in concert to raise costs. It contrasts this with Tribune and Leader-Press bids, noting public anger at conspiracies and praising press efforts to expose and curb costly printing contracts.
A local civic league vows to curb evil on streets, urging cement walks as the solution. Amid commentary on cement trust price hikes, the council’s demand for cement walks is blamed for rising costs. The piece also references La Crosse baseball, Senator Burton, and a quirky obituary note.
Mr Adam Pieper formerly of Freeberg Minnesota now of North Dakota married Miss Edith Till of Freeberg Minnesota in La Crosse last Tuesday. Bride known for teaching and bookkeeping, groom a wealthy Williams County North Dakota farmer, sister Lucy Till with couple to Williams County. Best wishes for happiness.
A Coon Valley News note warns that a young husband fears marriage fate after contemplating how a wedding ring on a wife’s third finger allegedly places him under her thumb. The quirky remark reflects local humor about marital dynamics.
The former Coamo baseball team has reorganized as the Alerts and aims to win the La Crosse amateur championship. About three teams are in the field this season with several interesting summer games anticipated. Alerts officers include Manager G. Renner and Captain J. Bates. Elaborate preparations are underway for the K of P convention here next Tuesday May 29. W. W. Polleys is in the city for a short stay.
The State Press notes rising chirruping from politicians who claim Houser and Host are as bad as their rivals, echoing commentary from the Milwaukee Journal.
The Madison Journal notes Senator La Follette has avoided suspicion of betraying the president's confidence and suggests he might gain some comfort by partially repaying Democrats for past votes, framing the political maneuver as a measured consequence.
A New York physician asserts he has identified the germ producing rheumatism and notes it resembles diplococci or streptococci. The claim aligns with prior expectations and is reported by the Superior Telegram.
A Madisonian quips that President Roosevelt often speaks before thinking, noting his habit of letting his tongue wag without confirming it is connected to his brain. The remark frames his garrulity as a recurring political risk.
The Wausau Record notes general newspaper consensus and repeats labeling Senator La Follette as the "leader of the democrats."
A short cartoon caption in the Hudson True Republican depicts La Follette mounted on a Democratic mule with the White House in the distance, suggesting political maneuvering as his path forward.
Vernon County Censor urges Republican voters to back Judge Mahoney in the Third district race, praising his candidacy in common with Vernon county Republicans.
An Elkhorn Independent note questions Senator La Follette's politics, saying readers familiar with Wisconsin politics would not place him in any democratic or other ranks not labeled republican with a capital R.
The Lancaser Teller notes the muck party seeks to expel La Follette from the Republican party and to eject Wisconsin Iowa and Minnesota from its ranks, reshaping regional loyalty within the party.
The Wood County Reporter notes rising sentiment for Mr. Davidson in Grand Rapids and expects his nomination to be assured barring an unusual event. The report highlights growing support among voters and local observers.
The Milwaukee News notes that Roosevelt has occupied all sides of the rate question and argues he should emerge from the fray with the goodwill and gratitude of all concerned.
The excerpt notes that reformers resemble others in human nature, suggesting Gov. La Follette may not have known about these attempts to ...
Sheboygan Journal notes public anger at leaders pressing for corporate funds while many people plan a large rally to hold him accountable.
A brief notice from Mineral Point Tribune references a rate bill and the ruin left by an earthquake. It notes uncertainty over the bill's fate amid disaster effects and local concerns about financial impact and recovery.
A Wausau Dispatch editorial claims President Roosevelt has fallen in the eyes of the American people within the past week outlining a shift in public sentiment and political reaction.
A Wausau Herald quote notes the danger in public life comes from the man with the whitewash brush, not the one with the rake, and that such a figure deserves public rebuke.
The Racine Journal warns that regardless of politics, the vast fortunes accumulating in the United States pose a distinct menace. It cites the Marshall Field fortune as an example of wealth being bound up in enduring trusts, tying up capital for many years.
The State notes the rate bill's many twists and questions whether it will yield a fair square deal or legislative abortion. It argues many senators jeopardize political futures with their stance, as public opinion sharpens to identify who serves the people and who fails in duty.
Miss Marie Mossholder and F. E. Welsh were married at noon at the bride’s parents home on Avon Street. Rev. Charles Wentworth officiated with a dinner reception and plans to establish a home at 1412 Caledonia Street. Guests included Mrs. Lenore Rumsey and Mrs. Geo Davenport.
Fragmentary OCR of a bank statement shows capital, surplus, deposits, loans, and real estate totals. Mentions deposits of 590000 and 940142.19, loans and discounts 564971.32, and total assets around 2.85 million with bonds, vaults, and banking house values.
Jessie Vandebogart sues Marinette and Menominee Paper Co over a scalp injury in the mill. Attorney Martineau cites a physician affidavit predicting possible permanent demotion or death before the next trial. The case may proceed in the second week of June if feasible.
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