House Speaker Advised Gamblers in Racing Interests
The legislative graft investigating committee hears that James W. Wadsworth Jr. the state assembly speaker, recommended the chief counsel for the assembly and the Jockey Club to oppose Hughes anti racing laws. F K Sturgis testifies that Judge Edward P. Cogue was paid 40290 for legal services on racing opposition on Wadsworth’s recommendation. Belmont charged with supervising legal expenditures.
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New York
James W. Woodseworth, I Jr
State Assembly
Jockey Club
F. K. Sturgis
Morgan
Edward P. Cogue
James W. Wadsworth
Merritt
Wadsworth
State Racing Commission
Sturgis
Belmont
Prairie Du Chien Social Notes and Local Meetings
The M. E. church ladies raised about 140 dollars at a supper and bazaar on Wednesday. Congregational Industrial Society meets with Mrs. W. A. Hall on Thursday afternoon December 8. The Twentieth Century club gathers Tuesday at Mrs. C. B. Case home with programs led by Mrs. E. I. Kidd and Mrs. E. M. Wright. High school Latin club and Miss Green hosted by club president Miss Ida Martner with a short program followed by games and refreshments. Mrs. Harry Clarke hosts her mother Mrs. Rice of La Crosse. Mrs. James Garvey is seriously ill at her South Church street home. Miss Harriet Pinkerton visiting in Madison. Miss Mary Moran, former guest of Mrs. John Borgandine, left for Avoca. Relatives here have received tidings.
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M. E. Church
Congregational Industrial Society
W. A. Hall
Twentieth Century Club
C. B. Case
E. I. Kidd
E. M. Wright
Miss Green
Ida Martner
Harry Clarke
Rice
la Crosse
James Garvey
South Church Street
Harriet Pinkerton
Madison
Mary Moran
John Borgandine
Avoca
Elks Pay Tribute to Absent Brothers
The article reflects on postwar faith and Progressive era values, praising the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks as a beacon of charity and fraternal unity founded after the Civil War by theater leaders, now a widespread force for benevolence.
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ELKS
Order of Elks
Elks Speak on Fraternal Duty and Memorial Values
A speaker extols the Order of Elks as a brotherhood built on Charity Justice Brotherly Love and Fidelity. He links Elks to American citizenship the Declaration of Independence and the Bethlehem manger while urging living members to honor departed brothers through virtuous acts and charitable service.
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Bethlehem
Earth
Ellis
Man claims cure by single meal mindset
A fragment notes a man who believes one meal or agreement with him ends stomach trouble and aims to clean up the town's food scene. The text reads with unusual phrasing and may reflect a wary or satirical voice about dieting or health claims.
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Earls
Lancaster
Otto
Washington
R. W. Fallis
Dubuque
F. J. Antoine
Minnie Hurlbut
Wauzeka
Henry Otto
Prairie du Chien
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St. Paul
Ruth Hall
Chicago
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
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Leigh
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Ben Adden
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