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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1907
Page
3
The article notes that an alternative and less drastic approach to improving efficiency of the force was considered, suggesting dispute over the best method to enhance performance without escalating tensions or costs.
The Millennium reports Senator Thomas Morris has petitioned the state utilities commission to review La Crosse Street Railway fare reductions and improvements. The commission will assess property value, potential fictitious capital, and fair returns, then order adjustments if needed to balance public and company interests. If fares are fair and service good, current conditions may be maintained.
The Tribune weighs the sweat box practice, arguing it can bring justice by extracting confessions in some cases while risking abuse. It cites a La Crosse incident where a 14 year old boy was kept in a police cell over Sunday, sparking parental distress and questions about who knew his whereabouts. The piece notes police duty and the need for caution, hoping authorities acknowledge potential errors and ethics.
Readers across the Midwest weigh presidential contenders with Minnesota suggesting Johnson or Bryan, while a Minnesota press view favors Johnson as a strong nominee. Also a Bijou theatre program features Ranf jugglers, Bell and Washburn, O Neill Trio, Daisy Gordon, Annie Laurie, Courtright Co. in Camille travesty, La Vallie in Indian song, and notable moving pictures.
A Des Moines incident ends with a gentleman stabbing a lady over a rummage sale dispute about a tid-bit purchase. The episode highlights violent clashes at local rummage events and prompts questions about sale propriety and crowd control.
If Senator Morris provoked a moment of error in streetcar circles a street car running him over would bar damages for contributory negligence. The source frames provocation as a factor in limiting liability in such a scenario.
Andrew Carnegie expresses support for asset currency. He suggests he might ease stringency by incorporating his stocks and bonds under the name of a circulating library.
One wonders if the state utilities commission will take judicial notice of Mr. Edward's political complexion. The sentence implies a legal inquiry into whether political affiliation can be recognized or used as a factor in regulatory proceedings.
Broadhurst and Currie tour with Texas praised for realism and strong pathet ic moments. The western drama features a dramatic third act where Jack Dallam defeats Pasquale in a knife confrontation at Buckhead Ranch House, eliciting thunderous applause. La Crosse theatre shows tomorrow afternoon and evening.
Fashion notes describe a versatile five gore skirt for round or walking length, suited under long coats. Made from royal blue rough finished cheviots and stitched with beding silk, it can be elaborated with bands, braid, or sputache. Pattern 5847 fits waists 22 to 32 inches, material estimates vary by width and nap. It can be mailed to readers for ten cents plus postage.
The narrator recalls a recent liaison with a young woman and contemplates her mother’s influence. He muses on whether the girl could become noble if guided away from bad surroundings. He accepts the idea of second best pleasures but laments lost love and the wronged angelic image.
A Detroit Free Press poem lists Christmas gift wants from a mother to many relatives. It catalogs items for each person including a silk waist gown gloves hat slippers and quilts for the mother. dresses cloaks combs skirts rings and a chatelaine for others. a sled, books, toys for children. plus a long list of servants and neighbors. The speaker laments becoming a frenzied financier as Christmas nears.
Mr Parvenu proudly displays his newly fitted library and boasts of collecting all the gems of literature. The critic, with dry humor, notes the works are preferred uncut.
Stella hosts a farewell dinner for her bridesmaids though she is not yet engaged. The cook plans to depart, signaling upcoming changes in the wedding timeline according to the Harper's Bazaar feature.
Rep. Zarnxist F. Acheson of Pennsylvania has introduced a voluminous plan in the House calling for an increase of the beer tax from $1 to $2 per barrel. He proposes the additional revenue be credited to the rivers and harbors program. He argues beer revenue would support nationwide navigation improvements.
Mr Langdon warns the struggle between graft and democracy risks defeat and the death of free institutions. He urges courageous leaders, an honest people, expert service, and effective criminal procedure to save democracy, noting San Francisco’s example and calling for nationwide renewal.
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