No State Tax This Year Remitted in Wisconsin
Madison reports Governor Davidson and state officials issued a remittance order allowing no state tax for 1908. The commission cut general taxes and the $450,000 capital construction levy, leaving a projected 1908 surplus around $400,000 and possibly higher with further savings. The so called mill tax for schools remains the sole local levy, with four years of taxless operation noted.
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Davidson
Dahl
Frear
Glad News
State Board Boosts Wisconsin Property Assessments
The state board of assessment plans to publish a large increase in the state's property valuation, surpassing local estimates. Since 1901 the board has raised property values through expert appraisals across the state, shifting the tax burden to utilities and aiming for a just, equal basis.
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Madison
Wis
State Board of Assessment
State Tax Commission
La Crosse and Tomah Prep for Football Doubleheader
La Crosse High faces Tomah High in a doubleheader at League Park this afternoon with Onalaska and second High as preliminary opponents. Tomah holds slight edge after last year but locals show confidence amid improving play and a planned lineup. The St James club gathers tomorrow with new members. Republican leaders view a Hearst coup as Parsons, isolated in Alabama, was outwitted and not consulted by Governor Hughes.
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la Crosse High School
Tomah High Schol
Onalaska
la Crosse
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Tomah
New York G.O.P. Seeks Hearst Deal in Alliance
Washington October 12 reports a new alliance formed between the New York county Republican organization and Hearst Independent. The deal aims to reshape political alignments and consolidate influence ahead of upcoming elections. Strong entities include New York, Hearst, and Washington observers noting reform momentum.
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New York County Republican Organization
Hearst Independent
Boys and Girls Club Seeks Plant Site Amid 225 Jobs
A community effort plans to establish a Boys and Girls Club at a plant to serve its 225 employees. The move aims to provide youth programs on site, leveraging company support to expand access. Officials expect space and funding considerations to be addressed soon.
Chief Byrne Sinking Slowly at City Hospital
Chief of Police H. Byrne is gravely ill after jaundice and gall stones led to surgery. He remains under care, with hospital reports noting resting easily yet weakening, despite optimism from officials and family. Sacraments have been administered as his condition grows more precarious.
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Byrne
Knights Landing Day Dinner at Stoddard Observed
A notable occasion occurred at Stoddard tonight as the Knights held a Landing Day dinner. Attendees included local members and supporters celebrating the milestone with remarks and fellowship.
La Crosse Can Company to Build 5000 Dollar Employee Rest
The La Crosse Can company plans a new two story 60 by 105 foot rest dining and amusement room for employees costing about 5000 dollars. Work starts next week in the plant’s new wing with a river view and cozy features including a grand fireplace and reading tables.
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Can Company
Missisippi
Brownsville
Pres. A. A. Morse
Tribune
Landing Day Banquet by Knights of Columbus at Hotel Stoddard
The Knights of Columbus council 839 hosts an Landing Day dinner at Hotel Stoddard this evening with Dr Edward Evans as toastmaster. Kreutz's orchestra will perform a varied program of toasts and music while a formal menu features oysters, turtle, fillet of whitefish, beef, fowl and extensive sides in a celebratory social event.
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Knights of Columbus
Christopher Columbus
Macher
Ambrose Murphy
Oh Kde
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M. F. Healy
Jacob Reuter
Wieniawski
Wm. Doehlinger
Orchestra America
Cubs Start to Scoop Up Final Game in Detroit
Detroit fans grow discouraged as the Cubs take an early lead in the October 12 game at Detroit. Two Cubs runs by end of the second inning vs the Tigers. Steinfeld and Tinker contribute hits while Coughlin has Detroit’s lone hit through five innings.
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Chance
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National Commission
Steinfeld
Tinker
Coughlin
Cypress Sinks on Lake Superior Nebulous Steamer Disaster
Grand Marais reports an unknown steamer named Cypress, owned by the Lackawanna Steamship Co of Cleveland, was lost in a gale off Deer Park Lake Superior. A survivor, lashed to a life raft, says 23 were aboard and only he lived. Life savers patrol the shore for bodies.
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Grand Marias
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Deer Park
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Cleveland
Girl Grub Thief Is Omelette When Stolen Eggs Break
Pittsburg Oct 12 Annie Zumbia a waitress was arrested for thefts. While being taken to police headquarters she was found with a pound of butter in a handkerchief and seven eggs, three coils of sausage in her skirt hem, fourteen eggs in a stocking and eleven ripe tomatoes in the other. As she walked to the station the eggs broke and the butter melted creating a human omelette.
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Pittsburg
Annie Zumbia
Man Hangs Window Sign Seeking Wife Like Old Time
Chicago Oct 12 A widower N. M. Matthews aged 50 has posted a door sign declaring he seeks a wife like those in old times. The unusual appeal aims to attract a partner and solve his courtship.
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Chicago
N. M. Matthews
Insane Man Escapes Wisconsin Hospital In Mendota
August Vidani aged 25 and 175 pounds escaped from the Wisconsin hospital for the insane at Mendota. He was committed from La Crosse and a general alarm is out. La Crosse police and state officials are alerted to capture him.
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Hood Street
Wisconsin Hospital For the Insane
Mendota
Wis
la Crosse
German Socialist Liebknecht Convicted of Treason
Leipsic October 12 Dr Carl Liebknecht socialist leader found guilty of treason for writing the pamphlet The Curse of Militarism sentenced to eighteen months as a first class prisoner in the military fortress.
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Leipsic
Carl Liebknecht
Old man found dead in house after days missing
Peter Kavanaugh, 70, had been missing for several days. His house was broken into and he was found dead in bed, dressed in his best clothes. He was supported by a sister who works for the federal post office.
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Madison
Wis
Peter Kavanaugh
Federal Post Office
Weyerhaeuser Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary
Frederick Weyerhaeuser of St. Paul and his wife observed their golden wedding anniversary in Long Rock Island Tiz on October 2. The lumber king, famed as one of the world’s wealthiest men, reportedly trails John D. Rockefeller in wealth.
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Frederick Weyerhaeuser
St. Paul
John D. Rockefeller
Taft Party Arrives in Hong Kong for Manila Speech
The Taft party reached Hong Kong at dawn and will sail for Manila tonight where Taft is scheduled to deliver a speech.
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Taft
Manila
Mystery in Crime Swallowed by the Delaware River
Philadelphia police probe a grim double murder tied to a missing New York architect's wife. A man and woman were found mutilated and naked in the Delaware, with a boat quarrel and a lantern splash cited. Investigators pursue the missing wife of Edward Avis as a possible lead.
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Delaware River
New York
Edward Avis
Sparta Man Heads Western Teachers Association
The Western Wisconsin Teachers' association opened at La Crosse High School with a vocal solo by Miss Martha A. Rollins of Oshkosh, praised for pure tone and interpretation. President John P. Bird announced nominations with President-Superintendent Ford of Sparta elected, and other officers including Vice President D S Hennessy, and Secretary Treasurer F H Fowler. Directors named were H C Almy and M O Heffernan.
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Martha A. Rollins
Oshkosh
la Crosse
John P. Bird
Association
Ford
Sparta
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D. S. Hennessy
Black River Falls
Prin
F. H. Fowler
H. C. Almy
Galeseville
M. O. Heffernan
Norwalk
Two U.S. warships set to sail this afternoon
The United States cruisers Washington and Tennessee, first to begin a coast to coast cruise, are ready to sail this afternoon if weather allows. The report from Norfolk, Tex, dated October 12, notes both ships are in readiness to depart.
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Tex
United States
Washington
Tennessee
Emperor Joseph Improves and Plans Official Business
Vienna reports Emperor Joseph's condition has improved enabling him to transact official business today.
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Vienna
Joseph
Weather and Water: Midwest Forecast and River Levels
Wisconsin fair tonight and Sunday with a cooler spell and rising Sunday temperatures. Minnesota fair tonight and Sunday with warming Sunday. Iowa fair tonight and Sunday with rising temperatures. River forecast shows a slight fall over 36 hours. Water stages: St Paul 4.5, Reeds Landing 3.6, Prairie du Chien 6.4, plus other gages with minor changes.
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