Appointment of Bernard Goggins as Wisconsin railroad commissioner
The Wisconsin governor named Bernard R. Goggins to replace John Barnes as state railroad commissioner for a term over five years. The Tribune led with the news, reporting the 3:30 pm appointment timing and noting rivals failed to publish promptly. The piece frames the move amid debates on the 2-cent fare bill and party influence, comparing editorials and reactions from The Free Press and local figures. Emma Goldman and political commentary close the piece, reflecting ongoing national discourse.
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Wisconsin
Davidson
John Barnes
the Tribune
la Crosse
Bernard R. Goggins
THE
Tribune
Barnes
Madison
Goggins
Bulletin
News Boys
Free Press
Commission
Goggins Appointment to State Railroad Board Expected
Governor Davidson examined qualifications before naming Bernard R. Goggins to succeed John Barnes on the state railroad commission. Judge Charles M. Webb’s endorsement supports the choice. Goggins’ Democratic affiliation is seen as aligning with the commission’s intended nonpartisan role, despite the bill lacking a formal party balance.
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Bernard R. Goggins
John Barnes
State Railroad Commission
Davidson
Goggins
Charles M. Webb
Barnes
Men of Note William Marconi Wireless Pioneer Born in Bologna
William Marconi, practical developer of wireless telegraphy, was born in Bologna Italy on April 27 1874 He studied at Bologna attended the university and began serious wireless work in 1890 He later gained Sir William Preece support and sent messages from Queen Victoria s yacht to shore He established transatlantic wireless in 1902 and married Beatrice O Brien on March 16 1905 The Marconi home remains in Bologna.
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William Marconi
Bologna
Italy
Marconi
Leghorn
University of Bologna
William H. Preece
United States
Atlantic
Beatrice O’brien
Vote-Berger site choice highlights La Crosse focus
The selection of a site for Vote-Berger’s new plant underscores the enterprise’s aim to help the nation “keep its eye on La Crosse,” signaling a regional emphasis in its expansion and economic impact for the area.
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Vote-Berger Company
la Crosse
Baby nearly dies after Teddy Bear swallow incident
An Ann Arbor dispatch reports a baby swallows a Teddy Bear and faces severe risk, reflecting ongoing contention with nature faker stories. The episode underscores public alarm and media scrutiny over sensational animal and nature reports.
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Ann Arbor
Government’s Discretion Questioned Over Powder Trust
If the government had any discretion it would be timid about meddling with the powder trust. The remark reflects concern over official interference in a sensitive industry and hints at political caution in regulatory action.
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Powder Trust
Birmingham
Ala
Age-Herald
Senator Foraker Sits in Brownsville to Endorse Move
Senator Foraker travels to Brownsville to publicly back a proposed policy shift as local officials and residents watch closely for political impact and potential turnout effects.
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Senator Foraker
Brownsville
Memorable Day Becomes Known for New Life Pills
A nostalgic ad highlights Dr King’s New Life Pills as painless purifiers that cure headache and biliousness and keep the bowels right, priced at 25 cents at O T Erhart’s drug store.
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Dr. King
O. T. _Erhart
Waiter Puts Steak Under Electric Shock Gag
A street scene punchline has a waiter bragging about cooking by electricity and a customer retorting with a joke about giving the steak another shock. The exchange plays on modern kitchen tech with a humorous twist.
Kiss Controversy Sparks Terse Newspaper Quips
A collection of satirical comments from multiple papers about a daring kiss in a theft tale involving Jack and Rose. The lines joke over propriety and sibling implications, with varied regional tones from Philadelphia to Milwaukee. No clear resolution or factual incident beyond the quips.
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Jack
Little Rose
Philadelphia Press
The Parents and Trial and Human Affection
An essay on the brutal emotional strain of capital cases within families. It recalls an Anoka Minnesota murder trial where two sisters lovers plotted to murder a family for insurance. The piece stresses mothers bearing the burden of alibi testimony to save their sons and questions the ease of swearing away a child’s life.
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Minnesota
Wisconsin
Anoka
Mina
Joe
Blouse and chemisette fashion from lace and linen
A fashion note describes a versatile blouse with a separate chemisette, detailing fabric choices, trims, and sizes. It praises shoulder plaits and roll over cuffs while noting suitable materials for immediate wear and future fashions. geliefert pattern 5727 available by mail.
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Fashion Department
Quips and Cranks and Wanton Wiles in Verse
The poem lists fanciful dream devices from a dog day inventions menu including a barking deg a-phone a-graph autoshaker and cracker machine. It imagines whimsical gadgets to ease housework and daily racket while hinting at future absurdities proposed by L S Waterhouse in the New York Sun.
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L. S. Waterhouse
New York
Stage Manager Refuses Holiday Scene in Theater Note
A New York Mail item describes a stage manager denying a holiday for a scene shifter who has not left in three years, while a lessee notes limited scenery change and keeps him working. A separate New York excerpt features Officer Keegan and Mr Rafferty quarreling over marriage, with a boast about a past arrest and a claim of opportunity for vengeance in a rough exchange.
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Lessee
New York Mail
Keegan
Rafferty
Arrah
Marriage Plans Delayed After Reprieve Granted
Lodevichy informs Pochette a wedding is postponed as Pochette reveals a reprieve was granted on Mon Dimanche. The two speak of the delay and the unexpected turn in their plans.
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Lodevichy
Pochette
Long Live Dr Kings New Discovery Promises Relief
Mrs Julia Ryder Paine of Truro Massachusetts praises the new discovery as a universal remedy for coughs colds and lung troubles. The ad claims the remedy cures weak lungs and sore throats after other treatments fail and offers trial bottles free with a 50 cent and one dollar price.
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King
America
Dr. King
Julia Ryder Paine
Truro
Mass
O. T. Erlwart
It costs the devil little trouble to catch a lazy man
A Tamil proverb notes that sloth invites downfall with easy reach, warning against idleness. It suggests diligence reduces risk and invites personal responsibility in daily tasks.
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Wis
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Emma Goldman
Fair Rose
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Rose
Leavenworth Times
Globe
Kansas City
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Jacks
Milwaukee Journal
Sister
Henry
Lady Elizabeth
Jim
Diana
Elizabeth
St. James
Mater
Hobbes
Simpson & Hobbes
Petrie
Yeomanry
Julie Opp
Faversham
Marvel Flour
Listman Mill Co
la Crosse, Wis
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