Hepburn Cummins rivalry drives Iowa postmaster fight
Washington previews a contest over Hepburn appointed postmasters in Iowa's Eighth District as Senator Cummins may block confirmations. The shift could delay changes at the White House and test Taft Roosevelt approaches to patronage. Hepburn may contest Jamison’s election, with House Republicans weighing the line between home support and membership qualifications.
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Iowa
Senator Cummins
Washington
Cummins
Senate
White House
Taft
Roosevelt
Jamison
Congressional
Senator Stephenson Backs Raw Materials Policy
The Wisconsin senator argues for free raw materials like lumber and paper to boost industry and wages. He contends removing duties on raw materials would not hurt manufacturers and could raise overall prosperity. Critics warn such a change may unfairly shift costs while benefiting big firms.
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Stephenson
Wisconsin
Andrew Carne
Congress
New York World
Messrs. and Dalzell
Corpons
Senator Son
Cummins Feud Reaches Washington with Iowa Clash
A report claims Senator Cummins travels to Washington as part of a broader political clash in Iowa. The veterans of Cummins’ opposition rally behind Colonel Hepburn who seeks reelection, with Iowa’s postmaster selections tied to the anti Cummins camp.
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Albert B. Cummins
Washington
Cum
Iowa
Cummins
William Peter Hep
Hepburn
Business college launches Red Cross stamp crusade
Leigh Toland uses his four hundred pupil school to promote the stamp sale and spur broader charity work. His effort may yield long term benefit by educating students on tuberculosis causes and prevention and mobilizing youth in the fight against the disease.
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Leigh Toland
Business College
Red Cross
Manager Toland
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Lacrosse CO. Med. Soc’y
Uncle Joe Declares He Will Not Yield To Taft Taft
The piece notes Uncle Joe Cannon refusing to back down as he confronts Taft Roosevelt and the people. It describes an amicable conference with Judge Taft ongoing while Cannon signals resistance and a possible firing of a truce flag.
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Joe
Taft
Roosevelt
Cannon
Mme Albanesi to Guest City for Serial Novel Debut
The famed European author Mme Albanesi will visit the city to promote her new romance The Forbidden Road. The novel will begin serial publication Monday December 14, with first publication rights secured by this paper offering readers an early chance to own the work before book form release.
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Mme. Albanesi
Parents urged to attend lecture at the high school
Parents are urged to attend a lecture at the high school auditorium tonight. Prof Eliot, authority on education, will discuss "The Common Man and the Common School," a topic of strong interest to everyday parents.
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Prof
Eliot
The Banker's Child in La Crosse With New Scenery
Spotlight on Harry Shannon's acclaimed comedy The Banker's Child to be staged at the La Crosse theater tomorrow afternoon and evening. The production features rewritten scenes, enhanced wardrobe, new specialties, and a strengthened company led by manager Shannon with Vera Ludlow delivering a brighter performance. Reserve seats now for this popular attraction.
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Harry Shannon
la Crosse Theater
Vera Ludlow
Shannon
District Leader musical comedy at La Crosse theater
A Sunday show features The District Leader a Joseph F E Howard musical comedy with Grace Sloan in the lead role as Flossie Whittle. The production blends a strong story with catchy songs and a skilled twenty five member chorus to deliver a top season entertainment.
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la Crosse
Varsay
Joseph FE. Howard
Land of Nod
Howard
Grace Sloan
Flossie Whittle
Teaneck
N. J
Promises for a good amateur bill at the Bijou
A varied Bijou program is promised with many applicants vying for spots. A Hebrew monologist with authentic Yiddish dialect, a minstrel quartet performing singing dancing and patter, a fitness exhibitor rivaling Sandow, and gymnast Floyd Kulczynski will demonstrate tumbling speed and flair, though he is not strictly an amateur.
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Sandow
Floyd Kulcynski
Nelson
Gollmar Bros
Floyd
Gettysburg Tablets Campaign By H W Rood
H W Rood, Wisconsin G A R instructor, launches a school campaign to place bronze tablets in Madison classrooms. The tablets will bear Abraham Lincoln s Gettysburg address to honor the national cemetery dedication and will be funded by student dime contributions.
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Gettysburg
Record-Herald
H. W. Rood
Grand Army
Wisconsin
Madison
Abraham Lincoln
National Cemetery
Peculiar Hospitality Skits From New York Evening Sun
A humorous verse piece from the New York Evening Sun lampoons hotel staff and service workers. Observing janitors, hallboys, bakers, and others, the poem riffs on polite profusion and punctual service around the twenty-fifth, ending with Peculiar.
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New York Evening Sun
Bishop Potter's Advice From a Brooklyn Clergyman
A Brooklyn clergyman recalls Bishop Potter’s restrained preaching method and recounts a moment when he sought counsel after delivering a passionate sermon. The bishop’s calm guidance shaped the youth’s later approach to preaching.
Never mistake perspiration for inspiration in the pulpit
The reply from the elder clergyman warns the young writer not to equate hard effort with divine inspiration. He emphasizes humility and cautions against overestimating one’s spiritual revelations while preaching. The remark reflects a guidance tone about vocation and earnest work.
Noble Chinaman Guest At Williams Home Dinner
A boy named William is taught by his mother to treat a noble-born Chinese guest with respect. The guest arrives and William, after a quiet start, blurts out that the visitor would be funny if he were not their friend, amusing the household.
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Williams
Mongolias
William
Hare
Bellman
Christmas greenery at Goodwins invites Sappley
Mrs. Goodwin invites Sappley to spend Christmas at her home noting the house needs green decorations for the season. The informal invitation suggests a festive gathering centered on traditional greenery.
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Sappley
Cummins in Senate Could Push La Follette From Spotlight
In the advent of Cummins in the senate there is suggested the possibility that our own La Follette may have to evacuate a small corner of the spotlight.
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Cummins
Senate
la Follette
Important Court Decision on Suicide Aids
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals held in Sanders v State that furnishing poison for self harm does not constitute culpable homicide if the deceased acts voluntarily. It ruled that death by one’s own action is not illegal, so providing the means does not violate law, even if death results.
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Southwestern Reporter
Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas
Mother of Martin Bergh Dies at Lutheran Hospital
Mrs. Eric Bergh, mother of attorney Martin Bergh formerly with Bleekman Bloomingdale Bergh and Reed, died yesterday at 4 am after a long illness at Lutheran hospital.
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Martin Bergh
Eric Bergh
Bleekman, Bloomingdale, Bergh and Reed
Lutheran Hospital
Widower's Grief Shifts to Life After Loss
A widower, shaken by his wife's death, endures weeks of indifference to women. But the story implies a swift emotional recovery as he moves toward renewed interest in life.
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