Wisconsin rail commission cuts interstate freight rates
The Wisconsin railroad commission’s decision to cut interstate freight rates by 20 to 25 percent benefits livestock interests and Milwaukee, undermining railroad arguments that profits would be recouped from shippers. The ruling shows the commission’s clout over freight and passenger rates, refuting claims that tolls would shift to freight. Senator La Follette hints at possible government confiscation of private property.
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Milwaukee
Chicago
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Paul
Public Improvements Sought by La Crosse Citizen
A La Crosse citizen writes to the Tribune proposing city improvements. He urges a central catch basin on Main Street between the tracks to drain water and improve pedestrian crossings. He also suggests using paving debris to upgrade roads to the bluff beyond Sixteenth Street, noting Market and Main are paved but adjacent streets remain in poor condition.
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Tenth and
Main
Main Street
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King
Sixteenth Street
Nine Gored Skirt Pattern for waists 22 to 32 inches
Fashion hints describe pattern 5737 a nine gore walking and round length skirt. It features a plait at each gore for concealment of seams and inverted back fullness. Fabric requirements vary by width and nap with braid trimming options and multiple banding styles. Pattern numbers and postage details are included.
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Fashion Department
Ordinary thief spared harsher fate sparks debate
A fragment notes that the trust criminals are not radical and the ordinary thief spared harsher punishment would feel lucky after losing only stolen goods. The text suggests concern over leniency toward lesser offenders in contrast to more serious crimes.
Was it a stiff a sensational confession and a body found
The piece recounts Steve Adams admitting to a murder under harsh conditions and suggests the found body may be his victim. Mine owners locating the remains are noted and the text hints at deliberate concealment to aid future trials, calling for more evidence.
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Steve Adams
Adams
Freeport girl, 16, runs away in trousers seeking bellhop job
A 16 year old Freeport girl fled in trousers and applied for a bellhop position but was stopped by a policeman, a stunt that may keep her in custody for a time.
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Freeport
Rockefeller Rodgers gang raids Wall Street
Report references a Rockefeller-Rodgers group suspected of raiding Wall Street as a 29 million sum is questioned, implying a large illicit takedown and ongoing investigation into the source.
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Rockefeller-Rodgers
Wall Street
La Crosse Theater Presents Felix Comedy Supershow
The big city sensation Felix and company perform a two show Sunday at the La Crosse theater in a three act comedy. Miss Jessie Mosley leads a talented troupe with a charming soubrette and top comedy acts promised.
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Big City
Fatty Felix
la Crosse Theater
Jessie Mosley
War scare inflames press over naval salutes
A new wave of anxiety surrounds Japan and America as critics claim naval gun salutes spark hostile reporting. The piece notes heightened tensions and calls for caution in wartime coverage.
Bonaparte Aims Prison for John D. Reform Fight
Mr. Bonaparte is said to have decided to send John D. to prison. The administration cannot afford to remain idle while Judge Landis reforms challenge.
Local Brewers Dominate La Crosse Scene Over Winona Grocers
In La Crosse the brewery presence shapes the local economy, seemingly sidelining Winona grocers and their allies. The scene suggests brewers hold sway in city commerce, reducing need for lemonade metaphors about sour outcomes.
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la Crosse
Telegraphers Strike Likely Harmless to Operators
If a general telegraphers' strike occurs, operators may suffer little as they can trade on tick. The remark suggests minimal disruption and continued activity despite potential labor action.
All Men Heroes in Public Rescues Debate
The Washington Star argues heroes exist across the field of presidential contenders. It cites Fairbanks rescuing a drowning girl and Bryan aiding a woman in an automobile accident, but warns against singling out any one aspirant. It questions whether Uncle Joe Cannon Taft Hearst or a Wall Street figure would fail to exhibit similar courage. The piece suggests all contenders share heroic potential and a desire to aid Miss Columbia in peril.
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Washington, D. C
Star
Fairbanks
Mr. Bryan
Gulf
Joe Cannon
Judge Taft
William Randolph Hearst
Wall Street
Miss Columbia
Fatty Fatty play delights audiences with laughter
The review praises a dramatic production featuring Ans, Mr. Sam Morris, and their company. It describes a story that grips the audience with pathos before a sudden shift to comedy. The play offers two and a half hours of continuous laughs and is praised as suitable for all ages, with Fatty cartoons popular with children.
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Ans
Sam Morris
Fatty
Fastest Mile of the Year by Angus Pointer at Kenilworth Park
Buffalo report states Angus Pointer set the year’s fastest mile in 2 03 at Kenilworth Park in a free for all pace. The field included only three horses to the wire as Baron Grattan faltered after a break at the quarter and was distanced.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Kenilworth Park
Baron Grattan
May Guarantee the Peace of Europe
Philadelphia Press argues that if England France Russia and Japan unite to preserve Asia's political map, the Monroe doctrine could guarantee European peace as effectively as the original doctrine. It contends colonial possessions sparked many wars, and a united four-power stance could prevent new partitions of China, deterring territorial aggression.
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Philadelphia Press
England
France
Russia
Japan
Asia
China
Quips and Cranks and Wanton Wiles Poem Excerpt
A Bohemian verse fragment describes Marie in the mountains and Daisy at the seashore, as Jane writes of love and leisure. Myrtle roams the prairies while outdoors, and a father in the city is said to be over his ears in debt.
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Dove
Jane
Daisy
Wiggles-1 I hear Breaks ill and convalescent
A Philadelphia Inquirer note reports Wiggles-1 I hear Breaks was very ill and remains in convalescence. The source suggests danger may persist until the nurse caring for him leaves.
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Wiggles
Philadelphia Inquirer
Mystery Phrase Sparks Whimsical Talk Across Papers
A Washington Herald quip asks about mousseline de soie, joking whether it is a cheese or cordial. Meanwhile Mrs Noosens notes a Sunday piano practice as Mrs Pepprey probes why Sunday is singled out, reflecting light domestic chatter from Tit-Bits.
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Bill
Washington Herald
Maud Muller Rakes Hay on Summer Day
A light verse fragment notes Maud Muller raking a meadow on a sunny day, then hints her supposed hay stunt was merely a ruse for a date. The playful line suggests ordinary tasks were folded into social plans rather than a bold act.
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Maud Muller
Geography lesson sparks racist outburst in Liverpool school
A school master cites a bloated statistic about China to his class in Liverpool. One boy, Tommy, blushes and announces he is “killing Chinamen, please, sir” to remove foreigners he dislikes, shocking the room and highlighting xenophobic attitudes.
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China
Tommy
Incomplete theatre remark from Brooklyn Life
The quote questions what the girls could see in him and notes that in the city he will learn they saw nothing. The fragment reflects a social or romanticDowntown Brooklyn Life tone about perception and return.
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City
Brooklyn
Something Had to Go
Redd stops the twenty third time for repairs. It seems funny about this gasoline. I only filled that tank yesterday. Green notes it goes fast, you know. It seems to go a changed sight faster than the machine. Yonkers Statesman.
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Yonkers Statesman
Boy from Shafer's office probes court in success tale
Chauncey Shafer's employee Billy is sent to observe a special term. In a Brady court, Billy asks the judge what the attorneys are doing, remarking he comes from Shafer's office, prompting a courteous exchange. The anecdote links Shafer with a witty lapse in a law office setting.
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Chauncey Shafer
New York
Sydney Smith
London
Brady
Billy
Memories across the plains and a western arrival
Ex congressman Cowherd recalls a Memorial Day tale while a stranded party in a Long Horn saloon town, and Jim’s ranch life unfolds as overland travelers reach Maverick. Diana, Sir John Applegate, and Henry Kerhill confront change, loss, and a harsh new world in the Mecca of the West.
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Jim
England
Far West
Mecca
Green River
Carston
Plains
Maverick
Big Bill
Cash Hawkins
Hawkins
Overland Limited
Long Horn
Diana
Henry Kerhill
Sir John Applegate
America
Elizabeth
Henry
Sir John
Juxtaposed Images Highlight Wealth and Labor
A Philadelphia Press dispatch notes the Raritan River’s temporary drying for a Duke honeymoon fountain display, leaving mill workers idle, while the next column applauds Rose Pastor Stokes for condemning ostentatious wealth and charity as vanity.
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Philadelphia Press
Raritan
New Jersey
James B. Duke
Tobacco Trust
Rose Pastor Stokes
Independent in old age warns against gifting property
Mary Ann recalls an elderly woman who deeded her property to friends under the promise of lifelong care. The arrangement backfired as the woman lost faculties and burdened her benefactors, highlighting the danger of relinquishing assets and urging thrift while young to stay independent in later years.
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Mary Ann
Wise and Smart Clash Over Heated Day Coats
Wise asks why a heavy coat is worn in heat and Smart replies with a chill. Wise questions what to take for the chill, prompting a brief exchange about comfort and weather.
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