Lawson promises to control election proxies for insurers
Boston financier Thomas W. Lawson asserts he can control elections of New York Life Mutual and related firms using thousands of proxies gathered from 200 banks, city treasurers, and 300 individuals across the country. He reports telegrams from Florida and Texas meetings praising proxies and warns against graft by General Electric and Harriman interests.
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Equitable Life Insurance Association
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Harper's Weekly
Just Out
Harper’s Weekly
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Herod
Schnectady
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Eckie's Kick Wins Western Championship for Chicago
In a dramatic Marshall Field showdown Chicago defeats Michigan 2 to 0 to clinch the western title. The game featured a safet y when Michigan left half Clark mishandled a punt and fell over his own goal line. Eckersall’s boot secured the margin and the championship for the Maroons.
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University of Chicago
University of Michigan
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Michigan
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Clark Fighee
Re Maroons
A Glimpse of a Sculptor's Studio Lecture
Lorado Taft will deliver his popular lecture A Glimpse of a Sculptor's Studio at La Crosse theatre in YMCA course next Monday evening. The Chicago Tribune praised his talk as witty breezy and engaging with clear insights into artists and masterpieces.
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la Crosse Theatre
The
Chicago Tribune
Gerome, Bougereau
Jules Breton
Taft
Marching Through Georgia Manager Travails on Slow Train
Charles H. Green, manager of Marching Through Georgia, traveling from Alpena to Bay City to open with a matinee, laments a nearly hour slow schedule. The train crawled about 16 mph prompting a sharp rebuke to the conductor, who urged Mr. Greene to walk if unhappy with the speed. He retorted that they are not expected to arrive until the train reaches its destination.
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Charles H. Green
Georgia
la Crosse
Alpena
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Mich
Mr. Greene
Jerome Jerome Loomis to Appear at La Crosse Theatre
Very little time remains before Jerome K Jerome and Charles Battell Loomis, famed humorists, appear at the La Crosse theatre next Wednesday December 6. A large and enthusiastic audience is expected to greet them, according to Judge John Brindley.
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Charles Battell Loomis
la Crosse Theatre
John Brindley
Thanksgiving Services Across La Crosse Gather Congregations
Union services were held throughout La Crosse with congregations and surrounding communities joining in prayer. Musical programs highlighted the gatherings as they urged gratitude for past blessings and sought continued favor from the God of Hosts. Local note mentions options for land use turning small plots to profit through cucumbers and potential business ventures.
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Union
la Crosse
Jerome Plays to Large, Lively Crowd in Local Lecture
The seat sale opens at Young’s drug store Tuesday morning for Jerome’s humorist lecture. A New York Sun notice praises his performance as witty and lively, with jokes about German ordinances and a British storytelling style delighting the audience.
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New York Sun
Mr. Jerome
Metropolis
Jerome
Modjeska Says Farewell After Starring in Mary Stuart and Macbeth
Two large audiences greeted Mme. Helena Modjeska in her farewell performances as Mary Stuart and in Macbeth at the theatre yesterday marking the famous actress final appearances.
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Helena Modjeska
Mary Stuart
Macbeth
Frey Plans Pickling Plant at Alma With Local Support
George Frey of La Crosse proposes a small scale pickling plant in Alma after informal talks with local business men. He seeks moral backing and a steady supply of cucumbers, aiming to start with ten to fifteen acres of cucumbers in the first year.
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Frey
Business Men's Association
George Frey
la Crosse
Alma Journal
Santa Claus Matinee at Bijou Promises Gifts for All
The Bijou theater announces the first Santa Claus appearance of 1905 during tomorrow's children’s matinee. Each attendee will receive a small gift, with presents for every child as part of a banner day. The bill features Stan Arden the oil artist and acts like an auto race, Servant Girl Problem, and elect musical numbers sure to delight the kids.
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Bijou
Stan Arden
Falls Into Corn Shredder Claims Heart Prairie Lad
Richard Erwin, a Heart Prairie youth, slid feet first into a corn shredder and was pulled to his knees by two workers before castings were broken to free him. He suffered severe foot and knee injuries with crushed feet and torn knees.
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Young Erwin
First safe skating day on marsh lake passes peacefully
Residents enjoyed the first safe skating of the year yesterday on the marsh between the north and south sides. The calm weather allowed families to take to the ice with cautious observers noting smooth surface conditions.
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