Strike decision boosts wages for La Crosse transit workers
The arbitration board raises wages for local streetcar workers in La Crosse, marking the first official recognition of a women’s union in the state and suggesting underpayment across public utilities due to limited labor organization. The decision cites rising cost of living, while opponents argue pay should reflect service value.
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a @omen
la Crosse
Humphrey
Wall Street Journal
Miss Elsie Crescy Heads Bijou With Fagin's Pupil
Spotlight at the Bijou presents Miss Elsie Crescy in a one act playlet Fagins Pupil where a young girl trained to steal rises in society. As she matures she loves and wakes to the magnitude of her sins in a clever portrayal praised for its dramatic interest.
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Bijou
Vaudeville
Elsie Crescy
Miss Crescy
Fagin
Prices and wages tied to prevent losses to purchasing power
The document discusses rising prices and the need for concurrent salary increases to preserve purchasing power. It analyzes sliding scales, arbitration for labor disputes, and the impact on company revenue and public service. It also cites a Milwaukee case illustrating the urgency of anti white slave traffic legislation.
Two Crowned Heads Lie Uneasy With Czar Cannon
A brief note reports tensions surrounding two rulers and a nearby artillery threat, signaling uneasy stability amid imperial powerplays and looming military displays. The mention of a Czar Cannon underscores potential danger and geopolitical strain.
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Czar Cannon
Rumor of Marlborough reconciliation denied
Close friends of the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough dispute rumors of a possible reunion. A confidante says the differences remain insurmountable and Consuelo Vanderbilt will not consent to reconciliation despite the duke's wish to return.
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London
Renewed Hunt For Kidnapers Grips Chicago
A new clue supplied by a prominent Chicago merchant spurs renewed police effort in locating Grace and Tomasso Viviano the children kidnapped from St. Louis. Detectives again sweep the Italian district as the search continues.
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Chicago
Grace
Tomasso Viviano
St. Louis
Described Cosmetic Promise Cited in Shore Visit
The Philadelphia Ledger quotes a caller boasting of a skin whitening preparation. He presents a young woman with a claim that two treatments will yield dazzling white skin and shifts to a suggestive, taunting remark about keeping away from road-walkers.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Amuse Fat Man-What! Small Boy Shaves Barber on Birthday
Dialog from Fliegende Blaetter shows a comic scene where a barber allows a boy to shave a reluctant customer on his birthday, capturing a humorous moment from a German publication.
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Fliegende Blaetter
Quips and Cranks and Wanton Wiles
Humorous verse depicts a frustrated angler coaxed by a big fish that breaks the hook at the boatside. The narrator notes the man’s rage and futility when luck finally appears but escapes at the last moment. Jack Remington Milwaukee Journal.
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Mister Fish
Mystery disrupts editor with false murder clue call
The GunSawamp Advocate editor is roused by a farmer reporting a murder on his farm after finding a hat spectacles and teeth. No footprints or other clues are found, and a second call says an airship man dropped the items, suggesting a hoax.
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Gunsawamp Advocate
Advocate Office
Waal
Medder
Baltimore Herald
Scottish Farmer Declines Renewal Over Wet Land
In eastern Scotland a farmer facing persistent wet seasons refuses to renew his lease. He tells the landlord that drought and sour soil ruin him, while the landlord offers a reduced rent per acre. The farmer retorts the land should be leased by the gallon, not the acre, highlighting his view of the poor conditions.
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Scotland
Milesian Wielder of the Pick Questions Ditch Depth
Attorney John J. Sullivan recounts a Milesian trench digger planning a 1 inch gas pipe to a private home. He doubts the trench will hold tools and dirt, noting he hasn’t dug it deep enough. A bystander asks why not, and the digger replies depth is the issue.
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John J. Sullivan
Pat
Minister Repeats Sermon to Janet in Glasgow Story
A South Side Glasgow minister known for reusing sermons is asked to preach at a suburban church anniversary. Janet, an old listener now living away, recalls hearing the sermon many times and tells him it’s been a while since she last heard it. The minister agrees to preach it again.
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Glasgow
Awell
Janet
Halsey
Gertrude
Mrs. Watson
Mystery at the lodge as a blanket reveals hidden danger
Innes recalls a night of whispers and a strange white blanket found near the lodge. Halsey suspects a hidden resident while Mrs. Watson explains a late night mishap. The trio investigates toward the lodge where Thomas and Rosie appear in a tense, unfolding mystery.
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Halsey
Mrs. Watson
Liddy
Bolivian Crisis Ties to Washington Envoy Sherrill
United States Minister to Argentina Charles H. Sherrill plays a key role in the Bolivia Argentine dispute. After Bolivian passports were issued, Bolivian interests turned to him for handling affairs in Buenos Aires. He is expected to be active in the final settlement.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Charles H. Sherrill
Bolivia
Alcosta
Sherrill
Argentine
Residents' News From Bangor Wisconsin Social Roundup
Mrs Morgan Evans and children Mazel and Roy left for a three weeks visit with relatives in Milwaukee. Miss Crystal Baehler returned from a week in Milwaukee. Miss Hazel Emery of Caledonia visited here several days. Dona Bedesson returned to La Crosse with Ella Stintzi. Clifford Gesler of Barron visits. Mrs Caroline Bosshard and Mrs John Latch visit Woodville. J P Evans visits La Crosse with his daughters Jolivette. John Brand returned from North Dakota. Lester Witt, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Witt, is ill under a nurse’s care. Mrs Robert Hauser returned to La Crosse. Mr and Mrs G Horn and family return to Minneapolis. Mollie Merle hosted a supper for Hazel Emery with Hilda Dowie Anna Stevens Essie Plaff Ormia Elsen Fae Vaughan Sophia Holtz Francis Dink Marjorie Stintzi and Mrs Earl Mengel. Mollie Darms Sparta visitor Monday. Ella Stintzi returned from a two week visit at Wausau.
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Morgan Evans
Mazel
Roy
Milwaukee
Crystal Baehler
Hazel Emery
Caledonia
Dona Bedesson
la Crosse
Ella Stintzi
Clifford Gesler
Barron
Caroline Bosshard
John Latch
Woodville
J. P. Evans
Dave
Teff Jolivette
John Brand
North Dakota
Fred Witt
Lester
Robert Hauser
G. Horn
Wausau
Jeffries Arrives in England Denies Signed Fight Articles
James J. Jeffries landed in Plymouth en route to Carlsbad and was greeted by sportsmen. He disputed Sam Berger acting for him in signing articles against Jack Johnson and said no one was authorized. He added he would honor a fair agreement and believed Johnson and he would meet, and he would win.
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Plymouth
England
James J. Jeffries
Carlsbad
Sam Berger
Jack Johnson
Jeffries
Johnson
Wisconsin Master House Painters elect officers for year
The Wisconsin State Association of Master House Painters and Decorators elected F. W. Duprie as president with Ben F. Mautz as vice president and Leonard Forester as secretary and treasurer. An executive board was named including Frank Rugensky and others. Delegates to the Detroit convention were chosen, and Oshkosh won the bid to host the next convention.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin State Association of Master House Painters and Decorators
F. W. Duprie
Beloit
Ben F. Mautz
Leonard Forester
Milwaukee
Frank Rugensky
Lake Geneva
J. C. Yonk
Burlington
Anton Johnson
la Crosse
Otto Vieth
Marinette
Charley Jaencke
Oshkosh
Jonas Williams
Detroit
J. B. Murphy
Watertown
H. F. Moers
Racine
Duprie
Interational Association
Durand Dies From Injuries in Wisconsin
Harvey Durand, noted Wisconsin pioneer and traveler, died from a fall that fractured his skull after he swooned while crossing the street in Fond du Lac. Earlier in life he worked briefly in engineering and spent three years with the Northwestern and the Milwaukee and La Crosse roads.
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Fond DU Lac
Wis
Harvey Durand
Wisconsin
Northwestern
Milwaukee & la Crosse
Widow Mary Singer Found Dead in Chicago Home
Mrs. Mary Singer a 62 year old widow was found dead in a chair at her Chicago home and police suspect murder by burglars prompting an early investigation into the fatal incident.
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Chicago
Mary Singer
Ambiguous quote on beauty and affection
A thoughtful line suggesting a man finds beauty in a homely woman who makes him feel valued as intelligent. It explores perceptions of attraction, worth, and mutual regard in relationships.
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