The Crime of a Condition and Haywood Vindication
The piece argues Haywood is legally free but faces a broader public trial over a movement mixing anarchy and civil war. It contends mine owners used power to control towns and wages, implying shared responsibility in Steunenberg’s murder while condemning murder and calling out industrial despotism and Nihilism as driving forces.
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Haywood
Orchard
Boise
Steunenberg
Caveur d
Alines
la Crosse
Haywood case framed as clash of capital and labor
The piece argues Haywood embodies brutalist self interest and rejects unjust laws. It warns that acquittal could inspire lawlessness in labor disputes and suggests hanging both mine owners and workers to restore justice. It portrays monopoly as winning from Haywood’s downfall and presses for law and order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haywood
Law
A. W. Lee Remembered in Otumwa Tribute
Otumwa honors A. W. Lee, president of the Lee Syndicate and The La Crosse Tribune, with a citywide farewell. His untimely death is noted with heartfelt memorials from colleagues and friends in La Crosse and beyond, praising his honesty public spirit and charitable character.
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la Crosse
the Tribune
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Sera Ppanesy
Payne & Young
Chicago
Marquette
la Coste & Maxwell
Nassau Street
New York City
Ottumwa
A. W. Lee
Lee Syndicate
Cruelty to Children and the Weight of Failure
The piece laments the emotional harm caused by students failing to pass and the social cruelty among peers, teachers, and parents during the lead up to summer vacation. It highlights how being labeled a failure can feel like a lifelong punishment for children.
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Pittsburg
Jokes and Fashions In Bathing Attire
The Washington Herald notes trends in humor and style as bathing suits grow briefer this year while mother in law visits stretch longer.
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Washington Herald
Wordy Verses Reflect On Wedlock And War
A garbled clipping comments on the saying all is fair in love and war, noting skewed spelling and playful verses. It mentions the La Crosse Can company employing six men in a day and hints at local tensions between Rushford and Spring Grove over dog lovers and a Senator West eulogy.
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Philadelphia Press
la Crosse Can Company
Rushford
Spring Grove
Senator West
Aera Eecis
Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands Key Biographical Facts
A compact obituary style summary notes Wilhelmina born August 31 1880, inherited the throne November 23 1890 at age ten, ruled under regency until 1898, crowned September 6 1898, married Prince Henry of Mecklenburg Schwerin on February 7 1901, with later reconciliation rumors surrounding their marriage.
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Wilhelmina Helena Pauline Maria
Netherlands
House of Orange
William III
Orange Dynasty
Wilhelmina
Berlin
Prince Henry of
Mecklenburg- Schwerin
House Gown Pattern 5728 For Bust 34 to 42 Inches
Fashion hints describe pattern 5728 a one piece house gown with blouse and skirt joined at the waist. It features sleeve bands or roll over cuffs and a left front closing. Materials suggested include buff lawn batistes dimities madras percale and light wool with sizes 34 36 38 40 42 and yardage listed. Pattern mailed for ten cents plus postage stamp.
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Batistes
Dimities
Madras
Fashion Department
Quips and Cranks and Wanton Wiles in Verse
Wartime era playful verse explores misnamed creatures and wordplay. The author humorously renames worms caterpillars ants gnats and uncles, noting nature studies suit the silly season and preserving light tone from the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
The Peril of Diogenes in Athens
Three days after the statue of Diana was stolen from a temple in Athens, Chief Haukei orders detective Sleuthion to arrest Diogenes the philosopher. Sleuthion believes Diogenes is the thief, noting his tub dwelling and odd activities such as roaming with a lantern in daylight seeking an honest man. He promises to nab his man before gathering evidence, warning of possible mistaken arrest.
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Diogenes
Diana
Haukei
Sleuthion
Athens
Biohemian
Humorist and Humanist Twain’s Immortal Rise
The Philadelphia North American notes Mark Twain's humor as a sharp seasoning that boosted his appeal and public profile. It argues his enduring fame rests not only on wit but on thoughtful insight, predicting his place among literary immortals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia North American
Mark Twain
Two Pairs of Shoes to Wait for.
In Harper's Weekly the editor prints an anonymous college donation notice after the president's misstep. The Squaw Man continues as Jim and Lady Elizabeth navigate family duty, fortune, and a potential engagement amid Henry's restless fund work and Diana's intrigue.
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Southern College
Harper's Weekly
Jim
Lady Elizabeth
Henry
Elizabeth
England
Mabel
Elingabeth
Yeomanry
Diana
Sir John
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LA Grosse Tribune
South Fifth St
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City
County of
la Crosse, Wis
A.M. Brarston
F.H. Burgess
Myr
W. W. Kidder
Schocei School OF Music
ART
Leschetizky
L. Reic
Aes
Chas. W. Lembke
Fifth and Jay Street
Tribune Building
H l
Milwaukee Journal
Queen Wilhelmina
Gnathan
Sadie Jones
Hobart Chichester Chichester Jones
Ioun
Marvel Flour
Lissman Mill Co
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