Wisconsin Voters Split Over Stephenson and Taft Influence
The opinion argues Stephenson drew only a minority of primary votes while Taft led in total ballots with 247000 in Wisconsin. It condemns Stephenson as a bad man but supports investigating campaign finance and fixing the primary law, urging adoption of the Mary Ann law to curb money in elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson
Taft
Wisconsin
United States
Milwaukee Journal
Ther Stephenson
the Journal
Debate Over Senate Representation in Wisconsin Primary
A fragment argues Wisconsin's voting population of 690000 supports broader senate representation. It notes Isaac Stephenson receiving 56000 votes and questions why a small faction should dictate the state’s upper house, contending the legislature’s prerogative to name a senator may be unfair to the majority and affect citizens, property, and welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Isaac Stephenson
Ppa
Nerve and greed in tariff testimony from N B Arnold
The memo cites N B Arnold’s 1882 sales in South Africa and plows at high US markups. He defends profits while calling varnish prices abroad lower, supports Dingley duties, and exposes perceived tariff reform barriers and industry arrogance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold
South Africa
United States
Count Boni and ex wife clash over custody ruling
The piece compares Count Boni's virtuous image to his ex wife, hoping for Boni to win custody of their children. It accuses Mme ld of disgrace and stupidity, portraying her conduct as insulting to American women and setting indecency as a parallel to society in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count Boni
Mmeld
Outcast Woman At Center Of Balkan Trouble Prediction
The passage attacks a woman described as an outcast in Paris cafes, condemning her for compromising herself with a disreputable suitor and accusing her of irreparably harming her child. It cites the New York World’s harsh take and forecasts continued Balkan trouble in the spring, urging culpability on public media and Dr Hale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dr. Hale
Quips and Cranks and Wanton Wiles Vaudeville Verse
A Boston Transcript reprint of humorous verses about a gin loving youth named Dicky and his incoherent talk, a Gloucester maiden’s rhyme with a bold bull, a Brookline couple’s comic line, and a Salem marriage ending with the Woods’ splinter. The verses poke light fun at romance, domestic life, and social mishaps with period flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dicky
Ricky
Savannah Cathedral Blind Tiger Tale
Two New York men wake in Savannah in a dry county era and seek a drink. A friendly policeman guides them to a church, where they learn that even there a blind tiger is not operated, leaving them astonished at Savannah’s inebriety quip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Savannah
Jim
Toe Behemian
Out of Order Camp Clark Lover Recounts Parliaments
In a parlor story from S Ma gazine Johnson of Indiana calls an Illinois representative a jackass. The exchange leads to a brief parliamentary suspension as Johnson withdraws the word and asserts the Illinois man is out of order. The Illinois member protests, prompting Johnson to quip about a veterinary surgeon and the matter remains on the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Clark
Senate
Johnson
Indiana
Speaker
Illinois
S Magazine
Struck Too Hard in the Union Local Posting
Humorous wartime style item from Sydney, recounting a worker on strike for shorter hours who ends up working twenty four hours while seeking other work. The exchange features a character Pat and a reporter tone reflecting labor unrest and idle search for employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stroike
Pat
Sydney Ul- Bletin
Simple Cure for Eczema via Citrex Bathing Method
Mrs R H Burnham recounts a simple eczema treatment using citrex dissolved in hot water to bathe affected skin for 20 minutes twice daily. She claims it dried eruptions in days, stopped itching, and cites cures for her husband’s leg eczema and a child’s ringworm. Publicly shared as a inexpensive, effective remedy from a skin specialist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
Tetter
R. H. Burnham
Thief at La Crosse Theatre Sparks Debate on Virtue
Spotlight review discusses The Thief to be staged by Charles Frohman at La Crosse theater next Thursday December 3. The piece mirrors human truth but has technical flaws with a virtuous heroine who tolerates a youth’s advances while idolizing her husband. The husband’s discovery of the truth is delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
la Crosse
Association OF American Advertisers
A. A. Siever
Charles Frohman
la Crosse Theater
In Panama cast features Rogers Brothers court belles
Flo May Sibyl Brennan Nina Du Ba and Ethel Flemming are highlighted as leading beauties for the coming production In Panama starring Mr. Max Rogers for Rogers Brothers Company Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flo May
Sibyl Brennan
Nina du Ba
Ethel Flemming
Panama
Rogers Brothers Company, Inc
Max Rogers
Vaudeville at Bijou features multinational bill of comics and song
Crowds pack the Bijou theater for a strong vaudeville program led by Douglas and Douglas, a smooth comedy acrobatic duo. Charlotte Tompkins charms as a chic soubrette while Petrick energizes with a baseball themed song. Frank and Gertie Fay deliver popular white to black comic numbers. Don and May Gordon Trio impress with cycling feats and risky pedestal work. The show closes with two short films, A Spanish Romance and Two is a Crowd Three is a Crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaudevillians
Bijou
Douglas & Douglas
Clown
Mr. Douglass
Miss Douglas
Charlotte Tompkins
Mr. Petrick
la Crosse
Frank
Gertie Fay
Don and
May Gordon
Miss May Gordon
Don
At a French Watering Place Punch Cartoon
A Punch cartoon shows a mother urging Tommy to speak to other children in their language at a French watering place. The youthful Briton questions the benefit, saying it only encourages them. The piece satirizes language barriers and social behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
A Real One Housewarming Prank
A humorous card caption recalls a new home party where a joke about a fired cook upends the traditional welcome. Mr Oldwed asks if a housewarming is in order while Mr Newed reveals the cook was fired by his wife yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Oldwed
Mr. Newed
Northern Minds and Uncertain Marriages in a Slumbering Tide
In a quiet parlor Dr Burgess reflects on women’s roles and motherhood while Hugo Tisdale analyzes his own restless career and the costs of love. The scene shifts to Tisdale’s snug flat as Hugo prepares to sleep after a drink. A misty Luna voyage lingers as an old seaman nears retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy Vennable
Esme Burgess
Burgess
Scott
Tisdale
Hugo
Easthampton
Luna
Syrup of Figs and Senna Endorsed by Well Informed World
An advertisement extols an artificial remedy praised by physicians and the Well Informed of the World as a wholesome family laxative. It urges purchase of the genuine Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. and sold by leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
The Luna Sinks After Collision With Atlantic Liner
On a fog shrouded Channel night the Luna nears disaster as a huge liner looms. A youthful couple aboard, newlyweds with luggage labels, faces fate as the Luna is severed and sinks with many aboard. Captain orders full astern, passengers flee to decks, and rescue efforts begin as dawn reveals the catastrophe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea View
Isle of Wight
Spain
Solent
Luna
Easthampton
Touraine
Starving to Passing Faith Move Sparks Woman’s Act
A woman endures fasting as a sign of devotion to a person she believes in. The act reflects personal faith and resolve, drawing attention to her commitment and the emotional significance of the gesture.
Important Court Decisio n Admissibility of Telephone Conversation
In Barrett vs Magner 117 Northwestern Reporter 245 the Minnesota Supreme Court held that a witness testimony about a telephone call to a party at a business place, where another voice answered and a conversation followed about a business deal, was admissible as evidence since the talk resembled a prior personal conversation between the same parties.
Imagination Heals Sleep Deprivation At Sanatorium
A nervous patient complains of sleepless nights caused by a squeaky bed in room 22. The doctor moves her to the roof for fresh air and calm, teaching that imagination can alter perception of illness. The next day she reports perfect sleep, though room 22 had been unoccupied for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Washington story at Cleveland dinner stirs laughter
At a Cleveland dinner during the National Education Association convention, Booker T. Washington was praised for eloquence by a clergyman. Washington then recounted a southern minister who was not so eloquent, telling of a voice calling out that the church was on fire and the minister replying for the head to wake the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booker T. Washington
Cleveland
National Educational Association
Brother Spriggins
New York Tribune
Deaf and Dumb Bachelor Harkaway Featured in Quip
In a sharp exchange, Willoughby praises a man who has never spoken ill of his wife. Dorn questions, and the reply identifies the subject as a deaf and dumb bachelor named Harkaway, per Lippincott's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willoughby
Dornrington
Harkaway
Willloughby
Lippincott’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hero
WE LA Grosse Tribune
Baily
of Congress of
ee _Tribune
The
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Payne & Young
Ivette
la Coste & Sw
Mth St
New York City
LA Crosse Tribune
Frank H. Burgess
A. E. Bleekman
Notary Public
Tariff Reform Committee
N. B. Arnold
Mr. Arnold
Ways and Means Committee
France
Balkans
Foster
Gloucester
Ginter
Salem
Wood
Boston Transcript
John
the Tide
Batavian National Bank
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!