Aldrich to Retire Amid Mounting Senate Doubts
The united statement that the Aldrich bill cannot pass in the Senate fuels strong rumor of Senator Aldrich retiring at the end of his term. At age 70, with Uncl e Joe Cannon seeking the presidency at 72, observers say declining influence over legislation accelerates his decision.
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House of Representatives
Aldrich
Senate
Joe” Cannon
Washington
Foraker
West
Walter Wellman
Bryan
The Elks and the Pastors Controversy
A Baptist pastor near Poughkeepsie faces pressure to resign after joining the Elks. The author argues pastors should oppose ostracism of Elks, contending Elk membership does not harm religious life and ministers should engage rather than segregate.
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Martin V. Jacobs
Poughkeepsie
New York
The
Elks
Kingdom of Heaven
Secret lodge rules and religious reverence urged
The text urges cent lodges to impregnate their members with religious spirit and notes that members outside churches are not worse than careless. It asserts secret orders demand high reputability and that prominent lodges should exhibit respectability to appeal to manly pastors.
Milwaukee Papers Vary on Pringle Defeat Source
The Sentinel links Pringle's loss to half breed defection toward Seidel while the Free Press blames stalwart support for Rose. Both are partly correct, though the Free Press enjoys the stronger stance since backing Rose is a harsher party misdemeanor than backing Seidel. We attribute the main cause to Pringle himself, whose campaign was among the most illogical this election.
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Milwaukee
The
Sentinel
Pringle
Seidel
Free Press
Rose
Bashford
Julia Marlowe Probed in Divorce Case Fallout
Julia Marlowe bears impact from Herrmann charges, a blow to the profession’s reputation and to the elevated stage. The actress’ standing suffers as publicity surrounds the divorce scenario.
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Julia Marlowe
Herrmann
Miss Marlowe
Bob Evans Reflects On Public Perception Of His Career
Bob Evans argues that his place in history hinges on public appreciation rather than titles given by lawmakers. He condemns political cliques in the navy department and suggests officials may “stick their commission in the stove hole of hell” as a sign of strained regard.
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Bob” Evans
Stoke Hole of Hell
Navy Department
Minn. Sheriff Nomination Seen As Party Ring Insight
Bob Dunn, alleged active agent of the interests in Minnesota's Republican organ, notes delivering the party nomination to a gent who is right is a sheriff job amid growing understanding of the political ring within the party circle.
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Bob” Dunn
Minnesota
Milwaukee election lacks significance boosts Hurrah Boys
The Milwaukee Journal contends the city election was uneventful, presenting the so called Hurrah Boys as having the best chance to capitalize on the result and gain political advantage.
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The
Milwaukee Journal
Reconciliation Claims Missed by Split Opinions Leader
Attempts to reconcile the morning and evening opinions of a distinguished and versatile politician yield little progress, likened to trying to compute the age of Ann. The remark highlights enduring divergence in the public stance of a prominent figure.
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Ann
West Salem urged for county agricultural school site
GEO. W. DUDLEY argues for West Salem as the location for a new county agricultural school. He cites proximity to rural students, suitable soil near the fairgrounds, a strong local market in butter and livestock, and nearby model farms as key advantages, challenging Onalaska’s bid.
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West Salem
the Tribune
The
Tribune
Onalaska
la Crosse
Madison
Bangor
Hamilton
Geo. W. Dudley
Strenuous Mr Bryan Draws Record Crowds at Meetings
The Washington Star notes William Jennings Bryan appears fresh after twelve strenuous years as an attraction drawing record crowds. The piece observes people still swell his meetings and that the vision of the White House attracts him as strongly as ever.
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Washington Star
Bryan
White House
The Cow Puncher comes to La Crosse theater
The La Crosse theater presents The Cow Puncher in its first local appearance on Saturday April 11. Hal Reid wrote the strong Arizona love story set against a New York society girl. W F Mann directs and a carload of scenery costumes and electrical effects enhances the production.
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la Crosse Theater
Hal Reid
W. F. Mann
Arizona
New York
Mr. Reid
Blanche Walsh Starred In Kreutzer Sonata At La Crosse
Blanche Walsh appears in Jacob Gordin's The Kreutzer Sonata at the La Crosse theater on Monday night supported by her famous Manhattan and Herald Square cast. The production, seen in New York, promises a powerful drama with a standout performance by Walsh who is hailed as one of America's most gifted actresses.
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Blanche Walsh
Jacob Gordin
la Crosse Theater
Manhattan
Herald Square Theater
New York
Miss Walsh
Wagenhals
Kemper
Lillian Mortimer Shifts to Comedy Drama in Arizona Bunco
Lillian Mortimer, famed for melodramas as author and actress, appears in Bunco in Arizona under James L. Veronce Amusement Co. The production is a season highlight at the La Crosse theater with a Sunday April 12 matinee and evening show.
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Lillian Mortimer
Bunco
Arizona
James L. Veronce Amusement Company
la Crosse Theater
The Hoosier Fighter at Electric theater this week
The Electric theater offers daily shows from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 with a weekly feature plus a first run film this week The Hoosier Fighter depicts a young man rescuing his parents from a money shark evicting them from their home It draws packed crowds and the Bijou remains open afterward A future feature aimed at women is planned for next week
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Electric Theater
Quips and Cranks and Wanton Wiles
A Bohemian poem notes time as a measure of varied deeds and fates. It lists how long tasks take from a day to years, with lines about drowning earth, forming trusts, burning towns, and aging wine, ending with a playful final line about reading it.
Circumstantial Evidence in a Streetcar Case
A defense attorney questions a witness on how the defendant drank or gambled, while the witness recalls the defendant giving a blue chip to the conductor for car fare and telling him to keep the change, as cited from Lippincott's.
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Lippincott’s
Matrimonial Agency Slant Sparks Tense Exchange
A woman speaks earnestly claiming she must have all she wants and no one to boss her. The man counters that the agency handles marriages not jobs, highlighting a clash over expectations at a matrimonial service.
Best Blood Purifier and Spring Tonic Recipe
A historic health note recommends a blood boosting tonic using one ounce compound syrup sarsaparilla and one ounce toris compound added to half a pint of whiskey. Taken before meals and at bedtime, it is claimed to ward off spring fever, restore health, and even cure rheumatism, with toris compound sourced from Globe Pharmaceutical Co and available from drug stores.
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Globe Pharmaceutical Co
Chicago
Simple blouse for young girls with versatile use
Fashion hints describe a square-neck blouse suitable for lingerie fabrics and voiles, trimmed at the arm holes with a Japanese inspired seam finish. The piece uses a separate chemisette for modesty and includes yardage details for sizes 14 and 16, with pattern 5958 available by mail. The narrative continues in a chapter about Marion and Max enjoying a Thames outing and discussing work life, love, and a mysterious disappearance of a doctor family and Maud.
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Marion
Max
Oxford Street
Cunnington’s
Biffen
Hammersmith Bridge
Kew
Hampton Court
Staines
Windsor
Kew Bridge
Broad Thames
Guy's Hospital
Richmond
Chiswick
Thames Conservamry
London
Unfit Legislators Warn of Future Earthquake Alerts
The Boston Post notes the idea of forecasting earthquakes through seismographs and warning regions before events occur. It compares rising predictive steps to weather bureau storm warnings and signal systems for ships as analogies for future alerts.
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Boston Post
St Thomas
Mexico
Washington
Weather Bureau
Unfit Legislation Critics in State Capitals
The St Louis Times laments that many state lawmakers are unfit for their duties. They introduce bills by request without understanding their contents and vote without precise knowledge. Hearings often devolve into cheap wit rather than serious consideration.
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St. Louis
There’s many a true word spoken in jest
A speaker warns that telling jokes at a servant’s expense can bring swift punishment and a sharp rebuke, reflecting a moral stance on propriety and discipline.
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