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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1906
Page
4
The Chronicle attacks Upton Sinclair amid calls for investigation into Chicago meat packing. A federal probe later backs Sinclair, while Beveridge pushes reform. The item argues for apologies and defends Sinclair and public interest against sensational reporting.
A fragmentary note recalls editor clashes in La Crosse involving the Free Press Chronicle and Sentinel. It questions newsroom influence, hints at bar owners and advertisers, and ponders how many papers circulated in La Crosse last Friday. It ends with a quip about want ads untying money.
A fragmentary humor and opinion row from La Crosse area writings with scattered notes on politics, railroads, lumber prices, and public figures. Mentions Arrbee and The Tribune cartoon, Local sheriff race, Standard Oil criticisms, and community remarks from Lovee and readers about Timeliness and local affairs.
A group of young ladies formed the St Agnes Guild at St Peter's Episcopal church. Officers were elected: President Miss Minnie Grant, Vice President Edna Larson, Secretary Miss Anna Shadduck, Treasurer Francis Fackler.
The Milwaukee News reports the State Press suggesting dropping the San from naval naming to save coal costs. The idea envisions anchoring at San Domingo, though it may not yield the needed exercise for the navy.
A brief community item notes contact details for the North Side News with a listed old phone number 9124 and a branch office address at 532 Mill Street.
The Racine Times notes Apache chief Geronimo has begun preaching to white settlers. The sermons differ from the traditional fiery oratory, signaling a shift in tone and outreach that draws attention in the region.
The Janesville Gazette notes the contest appears to pit Davidson against Lenroot with Senator La Follette backing Lenroot strongly.
Miss Florence Lovejoy daughter of Herbert Lovejoy formerly of Novelty Woodworks quietly married in La Crosse to Edward Mills an electrician with Vought Berger. She is Chicago trained in elocution and teaching and will resume classes here. They reside at 719 Berlin Street.
On account of washouts the S M trains were abandoned Saturday evening. River division trains ran late to noon yesterday due to bad roads. A minor collision occurred in the north side yards when engine No 90 bumped into 1108. damage was slight and no injuries reported.
A Racine Journal notice warns Tom Lawson of forthcoming muckraking activity emanating from the White House to be staged at Annapolis on Memorial Day. It references Link Steffens and associates in the alert.
A fragmentary notice notes the disposal of a single overcoat packed with fur mittens earlaps and wristlets by Merrill Advocate last Friday night. The readable text centers on clothing items and a person or small entity.
The Two Rivers Chronicle urges forming a distinct political party under the Democratic banner for voters backing direct nomination principles and railroad regulation.
A correspondent reports Stoughton residents, post midday meal, relaxing in easy chairs and smoking fragrant cigars when an ill timed fire erupted Tuesday. The scene reflects living in a region famed for tobacco.
The past week in the U S Senate shows Tillman accusing President Roosevelt of bad faith with Democrats while Bailey claims Raymond of the Chicago Tribune is falsified. The dispute questions branding Roosevelt or Senator Chandler as an Annanias and notes a drop in Roosevelt’s popularity with the American people.
The ad touts Clements photography offering Penny Photo prints 25 for 2. Nice TM cabinet photos 50 cents per dozen and stylish oval photos at 1.00 per dozen. Beautiful panels discounted to 2 to 2.50 with boards at 33.50. Postal cards 2 for 25 cents and photo buttons 3 for 50 cents. Copying and enlarging half price. Babes smile at Clements. viewing all kinds of photos and frames for a limited time.
Paul Storey of Seattle Washington is visiting relatives on the north side for about a week. He has worked with his brother Ole in the lumber business in Washington and will travel east to several factories. He has not been here for seventeen years and covers five states in his western business.
Miss Lucy Williams Tasker born February 21 1882 in Lansing Iowa lived in La Crosse since 1891 married Newell Tasker September 16 1905 later resided in Minneapolis died May 22 after illness Funeral conducted by Rev Charles Wentworth with many friends in attendance Ora Dansberry ill at Duncan livery barn.
Rain swelled the river near Hemlock dam to about six feet, enabling Trow Lumber Company to gather roughly 35,000,000 feet of logs in the vicinity under Mr Thompson. At Lyttle, Mr Johnson rounds a second raft of about 2,000,000 feet. Groeshner Bros. collected three feet of dead heads recently and join Lyttles to haul logs downstream.
The death of Even Johnson occurred Saturday morning at his home in Onalaska at 5 30. He was about 60 years old and born in Norway. The funeral was held today at Onalaska with Rev. E O Vik officiating and A E Smith in charge, interment at Onalaska.
Balance sheet dated April 6 1906 shows resources including loans and discounts 64940719 overdrafts 0 bonds and securities 9766590 banking house and fixtures 1200000 total assets 13067485 deposits 105012253 capital stock 5000090 surplus 5000000 undivided profits 9980340 total liabilities 1232222
The bank lists resources as loans and discounts and U S bonds to secure circulation. Other bonds include banking house and other real estate with cash resources totaling amounts with banks and U S Treasury deposits. The entry dated April 6 1906 notes U S bonds to secure deposits and related vaults.
Summary shows liabilities and totals in a historical balance sheet. It lists liabilities 2,853,734.06 and 4,197,809.34 closing totals. Mentions capital surplus circulation with figures 250,000.00 200,000.00 24,239.57 3,473,659.77 totals 4,197,899.34 and notes UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY.
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