City council probe stance sparks partisan clash in Tribune
The Tribune denounces a proposed council investigation into city contracts as a farce and vows to pursue accountability despite opposition. It questions City Attorney Mahoney’s motives while urging honesty in city administration and stressing a grand jury probe as essential.
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Watterson and Mint Julep Faith Amid Foreign Glamour
The St Paul News comments on Col Henry Watterson of Kentucky after a Europe trip. It mocks his apparent drift from rugged Kentucky traits toward European manners and beverages, questioning loyalty to the mint and maize heritage and urging him to redeem himself.
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Mahoney Probable Right on Lobbyist Appearance Claim
The Tribune is said to have erred in stating that lobbyists appeared before the State legislature. The railroad instance was cited by unanimous consent, so Alderman Downs was wrong about parliamentary practice on this point. No material injury resulted.
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Mahoney Questions Statement Accuracy
Mr. Mahoney challenges the accuracy of his statement while noting the issue carries no real consequence. He is expected to respond publicly in his own defense if a subsequent inquiry reveals he was mistaken, though no immediate impact is indicated.
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Ott's Mosquito Warding Phonograph At Camp Ottville
The Spectator reports Will Ott claims a phonograph can deter mosquitoes without further costs after an initial $10 to $50 investment. Camp Ottville residents observe the device during evening hours near Crosby slough, with tunes from My Old Kentucky Home supposedly driving pests away. Campers sit nearby as skeeters retreat while music plays, though authors doubt the explanation.
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Lancaster Youth Serves as Tutor to King of Spain
Ralph L. Ray of Lancaster returns from Madrid due to ill health after serving as tutor and companion to the Spanish king. He will rest in October and plans to sail back to Madrid around Oct. 1. Ray notes the king speaks English poorly, court etiquette is courteous, and he views Spain unfavorably with clear class divides.
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Farm box buried with 150 dollars found in Gibson
Manitowoc reports a box containing 150 dollars was unearthed on the late Louise Kautz’s Gibson farm by relatives. Crandon notes Mrs. James Walsh who shot herself will be buried tomorrow at Eagle River, as the coroner’s jury adjourns for a week unable to reach a verdict. Portage considers moving Manston woolen mill. J M Stickler to provide a suitable site.
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Gibson
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J. M. Stickler
Manston
Crandon
James Walsh
Eagle River
Queensland Timber Creek Notes and Local Gossip
Short jots report Halvor Haug inviting a scribe to taste fine blackberries from Timber Creek. Lee Powell visits William Youderian's home on a Sunday. The piece ponders how newspapers are public property, the pressure to correct errors, and a rail official’s courteous push for verification amid a recent wreck report. Eau Claire hosts a Ferrari carnival this week.
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Lost found and reward paid at Thompson’s clothing store
A reader found a lost gold watch and jewelry box less than a day after the notice appeared in the Tribune. The finder returned the box to Nels Thompson’s clothing store and received a $5 reward. The piece ends with a quip about honesty and a commentary on Col. Taggart.
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Excursions to Fairs Offer Low-Rated Tickets
The C M and St P Ry announces excursion tickets at low rates for several fairs. Dates span Sept 4 to 22 across La Crosse West Salem Mans ton Chippewa Falls Ham line Milwaukee Lanesboro and Viroqua. For rates sale dates and limits visit the ticket office.
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Does business education pay and why it works
The Tribune argues business education reliably pays, offering quicker, higher returns than other paths. It cites lower costs, shorter programs, and strong post graduation salaries for bookkeepers and stenographers, plus a list of notable advocates and institutions embracing business courses.
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