Roemer Named to State Railroad Commission Chair
Editorial endorses John R. Roemer as new chair of the state railroad commission while noting the value of a nonpartisan board. Compares Roemer to former chair Barnes and Goggins, praising Roemer’s ability and citizenship though acknowledging politics. Questions about Barnes and hints at unpublished reflections on Miss Governorship exposure.
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John R. Roemer
Barnes
State Railroad Commission
Goggins
Roemer
Senator la Follette
Mr. Barnes
John. Barnes
John Barnes
Indictment of Magills Over Mrs Magill Murder
The indictment of the Magills for the murder of the late Mrs Pet Magill rests on what appears insufficient evidence to convict yet is considered proper. The couple are under suspicion and, if guilty, the state can gradually unearth the facts. There is solace that if proven innocent they faced no undue intrusion given the circumstances of their marriage after the wife's funeral.
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Magills
Pet” Magill
State municipalities league convention highlights La Crosse role
The convention here of the state municipalities league marks an event of lasting importance. Leading city representatives view La Crosse as their symbol and will regard it as such for years to come, projecting its influence among the state's urban centers.
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State Municipalities League
la Crosse
Honored Swiss Minister Vogel Key Figure in Washington
Ven of Note describes Hon. Leo E. Vogel Swiss minister to the United States as a highly regarded figure in the foreign colony at Washington. Educated and rising through Berne politics, he is known for liberal policies and trusted by President Muller. Vogel extended the Geneva invitation to the United States during a June when the International Red Cross Society met there on June 14 to 16.
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Leo E. Vogel
United States
Washington
Herr Vogel
Berne
Muller
Mountain Republic
Geneva
International Red Cross Society
Just Life and Quips on Poverty and Sea Lion Tale
A collage of aphorisms on poverty gender and effort contrasts with a humorous sea lion anecdote marching along the Mississippi. The piece notes a Minnesota journalist’s inflated sea creature journey from Winona to Keokuk and ends with a quip about a small man in a big place.
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Minnesota
Mississippi
Winona
la Crosse
Dubuque
Davenport
Burlington
Keokuk
Peoria Herald-Transcript
City Meeting Advised to Favor Local Interests
A brief remark urges that the city show up to advantage at the upcoming meeting. It stresses securing favorable terms for local interests and ensuring strong representation.
Senator Morris and Lusk view Barnes resignation as campaign leverage
Senator Thomas Morris told The Tribune that John Barnes resignation signals his aim to profit from the rate issue ahead of a possible gubernatorial bid. Jacob Lusk, a Wisconsin political watcher, agrees and warns Republicans that backing Barnes would fuel Democratic campaign literature now and in the next election. He suggests some Republicans still lack perception of imminent political stakes.
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Thomas Morris
The
Tribune
John Barnes
Jacob Lusk
Wisconsin
Barnes
Republican Party
Roemer Named State Railroad Commissioner
The Tribune reports that John Roemer was appointed state railroad commissioner to succeed Joan Barnes. The announcement came in the afternoon after a Madison bulletin stated the governor was asking Roemer to accept, with the paper on newsstands by four o clock.
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John Roemer
Joan Barnes
Tribune
la Crosse
Madison
Not Disturbed Mistress Question in Fliegende Blaetter
A dialogue from Fliegende Blaetter features a mistress demanding whether the master kissed the maid last night and the maid reassures she is not upset and does not mind it.
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Mina
Fashion Hints for Kimono and Mandarin Coats
The article describes graceful kimono and Mandarin coats in varying weights for warm and cool weather. It notes materials like pongee Liberty satin and broadcloth, with embroidery trims and a two piece back design. Pattern 5734 offers small, medium, and large sizes, mailed for ten cents.
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Fashion Department
Great northern rival invades the Missouri line
A sharply worded note warns that as soon as the rival crosses the Missouri line the rural supporters will be shown. The passage references Fairbanks and the Silver Tongued Orator of the Piette in a charged regional dispute.
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Fairbanks
Missouri Line
Secretary Bentley Pursues Piano Factory Bid
Secretary Bentley of the board of trade is said to seek control of a piano factory. Once a man gains public office his pursuit of an organ starts.
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Bentley
Board of Trade
Farmers Wives Fight Monotony With Small Pleasures
An essay on rural life argues monotony grips farm wives who lack diversions and social visits. It recalls the shift from spelling schools to rural mail and telephone, then follows a farmer’s wife who chose change over stagnation, urging readers to seek variety and ambition to escape a rut.
Monkey in burlesque circus parade sparks alibi tease
Spectators questioned the identity of a small monkey in yesterday's burlesque circus parade. Comments suggested manager Conway would have to prove an alibi if the animal had not appeared slightly shy in the upper lip area.
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Conway
Simian
Diana and Jim Face a Dawn of Love and Flight
In a misty Scottish dawn Diana discovers Jim asleep in the Fairies Corner garden after a night of emotional upheaval. Their shared glimpse of true feeling ends with Diana urging him to leave England, sending him a farewell note as he wrestles with the need to escape their impossible bond.
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Jim
Diana
Scotland
Henry
Love
Quips and Cranks and Wanton Wiles Poem Fragment
A fragmentary Victorian quip and verse excerpt notes a playful exchange about weather and romance. The lines evoke a memory of a hammock scene and a mockingly bold kiss attempt.
Wakely-Whirley Wealth Rumor Sparks Debate
The text suggests Wakely-Whirley is earning a substantial income, possibly more than his wife can spend. It emphasizes astonishment at the amount and notes the financial disparity in a conversational tone.
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Wakely
Whirley
Blessing Interrupted by Phone Ring in Kansas Supper
A Kansas man at table with family bowed to say grace when the phone rang twice. After answering the first calls he returned to prayer, and the line rang again. He answered once more and finally sat, greeting the caller with a simple hello.
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Kansas
Bath Request Sparks Mock Heroic Defiance
A philanthropist offers money and asks Leary to bathe. Leary fends off with a sharp retort, asking if he is expected to be a mermaid. The exchange showcases a comic clash over pride and propriety.
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Redface Leary
Burglary Alarm Pitch Sparks Quick Home Reply
A Houston Post snippet shows a sales clash over an alarm system. A seller touts a new improved burglar alarm while a homeowner resists, noting their current device already alerts at night. The exchange centers on product boast versus existing protection.
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Houston Post
A Distinction and a Difference in Divorce Reasoning
A young man, eager for knowledge, asks his lawyer if divorce is possible when a wife is not religious. He cites a claim from Lippincott's that infidelity is a ground, seeking clarification on religious discord as a dissolution cause.
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Jacques
Lippincott’s
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