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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1908
Page
3
The Tribune supports a merit based site contest for the county agricultural college, urging contestants to keep personal feelings out of the debate. It urges calm, civil discourse and argues the county board should choose the best location on merit alone.
A controversy prompts calling for signed future communications from authors to ensure accountability. The piece argues signed letters boost force and effectiveness, and urges brevity, noting concise arguments are more likely to be read and acted upon than lengthy ones.
Congressman Nelson of Wisconsin advocates revising the house rules to curb the speaker’s power, arguing the current code concentrates authority in one man and blocks nation's business. The move is praised as a step toward democracy and efficiency.
The piece portrays Senator Foraker’s fiery Senate tirade against President Roosevelt over the Brownsville affair. It argues Foraker’s defeat stemmed from public sentiment backing Roosevelt, painting Foraker as vulnerable without mass support.
The Easter edition of the Sparta Advertiser is a color printed pictorial issue on book paper. It features attractive advertising and well chosen news and features, presenting a composite of art and enterprise that underscores the newspaper’s progressive stance for the city.
If investigators confirm incendiaries were responsible for the Chelsea fire the criminal laws may be strained to mete out severe justice. Authorities consider drastic punishment appropriate to the case and potential defendants.
The statement claims New York state failed to instruct its delegates for Mr. Bryan, arguing that Wall Street defines democracy in New York. The remark contrasts financial influence with democratic process and notes implications for political power in the state.
A dead man found on the fifty fifth story is believed to have fallen from a neighboring roof. He was terribly crushed according to a Success Magazine report.
A reflective aphorism notes that those who win the biggest share do not always feel anger or triumph. It contrasts perception of entitlement with inner restraint and character.
Stetson's great double spectacular production of Uncle Tom's Cabin arrives at the La Crosse theater for Saturday April 18 with matinee and night shows. The company promises authentic atmosphere, elaborate scenery, fancy costumes and a strong cast over fifty performers. Special effects, new costumes and a fine orchestra add to the memorable entertainment.
The Henry Dickson company of players visits La Crosse Theater on April 19 presenting a repertoire of high class plays at popular prices. The company is exceptionally strong, carries their own scenery and effects, and reports say they are well worth seeing.
Musical attraction comes to La Crosse Theatre on Monday April 20 with eight months run in Chicago. Hap py Johnny Hicks played by John E Young pursues love with nurse Molly Kelly as witty dialogue and lively chorus entertain. Ned Wayburn directs with Chicago La Salle chorus of bright girls.
The poem reflects on a hopeful view of life as the sun returns and children play while a cat rests on a gate post. It contrasts sorrow and happiness, praising hope, love, and tenderness amid hardship, with a nod to the Houston Post as the source.
In Washington a list of women is noted as examples of domestic roles with playful titles such as Nellie the Cloak Model Edna the Typewriter Bertha the Sewing Machine Girl Blaine the Cook Lady and others in preparation.
A Los Angeles Examiner item reports three reporters Hay den Talbot W R Houstis and a Mr Beard were arrested for burglary in San Diego for stealing photographic films and negatives. The group allegedly shipped the negatives to Los Angeles by a special train and the Examiner denies responsibility. Talbot is noted as a San Diego correspondent chased to sea and captured near the harbor. Bond set at 3000 dollars.
The Idaho Supreme Court criticizes the rising use of the slang term graft noting its spread in literature and media yet warns that declaring its use libelous risks curbing social language and may lead to verdicts for damages.
Philadelphia Public Ledger notes Mrs. Humphry Ward may write an American novel with local color upon return to England. The piece critiques her New York lecture on the peasant in literature as reflecting natural but erroneous cross cultural assumptions.
A critical portrayal of Mayor Rose as shifty and unreliable yet credited with strengthening Democratic control through urban governance. The item cites 1900 and 1908 newspaper notes praising municipal handling under his administration.
Ben Statham and Sam, wealthy due to a French info racket, discuss profits from a Paris contact. They plan a 500 pound present for a risky informant while recalling past romances of Ben and Sam. Rolfe informs of a top locomotive engineer demanding pay, delaying the meeting.
The report notes Miss Richley as an athletic figure, recalling her throwing over a heavy football club heavyweight. The remark highlights her surprising prowess and physical skill.
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