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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1906

Page

4

Cryptic Local Notes Stir Political Pot

The piece recalls Chimmy Fadden's quip about Wat t ell and hints Smoot might dodge issues by skipping ceremonies. Schulze runs for city treasurer, and a baker jokes about managing the dough. Roosevelt is said to be angered by Storers claims amid Tribune and Evening Common Stock ad totals. James Fermenti Strasaparilla made a Chicago trip.

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Notable Birthdays Peter F. Collier

Peter F. Collier born December 12, 1849 in Carlow Ireland. He studied priesthood then emigrated to America entering publishing. He elevated Town Topics and exposed editors methods while amassing wealth, and is known for riding and hunting with Meadowbrook Hunt, where he served as master of foxhounds.

Peter F. Collier Peter Fensign Collier Carlow Ireland America Atlantic Collier Meadowbrook Hunt Club Long Island

Auction of Watches Clocks and Jewelry Set for Dec 15

O M Stevenson of 807 Rose Street announces an auction to sell his entire stock of watches clocks and jewelry starting December 15.

O. M. Stevenson Rose Street

Historic deaths and births on December 12 across years

On December 12 historians note the deaths of Sir Mark I Brunel in 1849 and Sir John Thompson in 1894. Births marked include Richard Yates in 1860 and Robert Browning in 1812. Also recorded are Lord Roberts sailing from Cape Town in 1900 and other events linking Selkirk and McKinley’s mother.

Alexander Selkirk

Bentley Silent on Board of Trade Dinner Address

Bentley in Chicago to meet Mayor Dunne about delivering the address at the Board of Trade annual dinner has sent no word to local parties on the outcome or success and may return home today or tomorrow.

A. A. Bentley Chicago Dunne Board of Trade Mr. Bentley

Woman Keeps Baby Carriage Hidden and Speaks at Receptions

A woman stores a baby carriage in a closet and references it as the nursery during receptions. The remark reveals private tensions and social expectations surrounding motherhood in her circle.

Ramblers Stopped in La Crosse Protest Row

A chaotic community note uses satire to claim authorities will curb rambling on streets, warn of financial details of a crusade, and tease readers with an upcoming line-up. It includes letters from ETHEL on Christmas gifts and breach of promise whispers directed at a suitor George.

la Crosse George Ethel

Weather Profit and a Lead Pencil Gaffe

Harry Halmer showed notable superstition avoidance by giving away 23 cents worth of lead pencils during the election. Voters responded with the chant Skidoo illustrating light political theater and public wit.

Harry Halmer

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