Probers Propose Strict Campaign Finance Controls
Madison wis June 1 special the senatorial investigating committee introduced bills on campaign money and conduct. Key points set spending limits by office ban on corporate or out of state contributions and prison terms for violations. Public disclosures required for ads editorials and stockholders lists with state postage funded by candidate contributions.
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Madison
Wis
Senatorial
United States
Secretary of State
Opening of Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle
Thousands gather as Bishop O Dea delivers invocation and President Taft signals the grand opening. Flags, bands, and electric illumination mark the moment as the exposition begins amid ceremonial pomp and silent awe.
Taft Opens Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in White House
President Taft in the East Room at 3 PM started the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle with a keg of gold nuggets as a symbol of Klondike wealth. Senator Piles of Washington delivered the response praising the fair for promoting Pacific coast growth and national prosperity.
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Seattle
Wash
Edward O'Dea
Taft
White House
Ngton
Lake Washington
Taftoon
Washington, D. C
Klondike
Pacific
Rockies
Piles
Washington
Exposition
Pacific Coast
United States
City Street Car Co Fires Asst Supt Herrier
J H Herrier assistant superintendent of the City Railway company was discharged this morning. No reason given but company employees cite ill treatment as grounds for the action. Frank Segweski will replace him and the state arbitration secretary Humphreys is expected to arrive to help resolve the dispute in La Crosse.
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J H. Herrier
City Railway Company
Herrier
Frank Segweski
Humphreys
The
State Board of Arbitrators
la Crosse
Mississippi Landsmen Foiled by Choppy Ocean Waves
In Scranton Mississippi the battleship Mississippi rode at anchor off Horn Island but heavy gulf winds churned short waves. Plan change sent officers and crew ashore for the silver service presentation to avoid disturbance. Gov Noel gave the address at 10 30 with Lt Cmdr Miller responding.
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Scranton
Miss
Gulf
Mississippi
Horn Island
Gov
Noel
Miller
Wisconsin passes Whitehead bill on city government form
The Whitehead bill allowing cities in second through fourth classes to adopt a commission form of government passed the assembly today and proceeds to the governor for signature. The measure would grant cities more choice in structuring local administration.
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Madison
Wis
Science of Food by Prof Flynn Explains Digestion
Prof Flynn describes how mind governs stomach juices and chewing boosts saliva. He says digestion spans 12 to 18 hours, recommends resting the stomach after dinner, and stresses mood and calm in eating to avoid digestive upset.
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Flynn
Mr. Flynn
San Francisco
Evening lectures on sex and health at churches
Tonight a free illustrated sex lecture for men by Prof. Flynn at German M E church on Seventh and Ferry at 8. A women’s session follows at First M E on Eighth and King at 8. Friday’s talk on Faces and Hair by Prof. Flynn costs 50 cents with a free Flynn preparation for attendees. Reservations for classes end tonight with tickets usable tomorrow. after that no admissions.
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Prof
Flynn
M. E. Church
Ferry
King
Lecture by Prof Flynn on health system and body care
Prof W Earil Flynn, health specialist for the Tribune, spoke to a full First Methodist audience on the body as a remarkable mechanism. He urged proper care to preserve kidneys and warned water intake should not affect fat differently, citing Fletcherism and a San Francisco case of weight gain and beauty after seven meals a day.
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First Methodist Church
W. Earil Flynn
Tribune
la Crosse
Flynn
Prof. Flynn
Fletcher
Mr. Flynn
San Francisco
California
Commission views Bach's Park and Nathan Myrick Tablet
Park commissioners view the Bach plot known as Bach's Park for park purposes and inspect adjoining Gund property. The Nathan Myrick tablet site on State street waterfront is postponed until park work completes. bath improvements delayed to next year pending mayoral approval.
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Nathan Myrick
D. S. McArthur
Gertrude Hogan
State Street
Water Front
Baseball scorecard fragments show early Washington and Philadelphia games
The readable lines list batter crews and score figures for two games. Washington scores 0 and 4 runs while Philadelphia totals 19, with multiple pitchers named. The text includes partial line artifacts like N N N N N N and scattered RHE abbreviations from box score notation.
La Crosse Normal School to Welcome 350 700 Students
F A Cotton announces the new La Crosse normal school will draw 350 to 700 visitors annually, invest 130 150 thousand dollars, and admit students from Minnesota Iowa with college credit toward freshmen and sophomores. The 200 by 200 foot, three story building on State street offers a 1000 seat auditorium a large library and well lighted recitation rooms.
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F. A. Cotton
la Crosse Normal School
la Crosse
Minnesota
Iowa
Mississippi River
State Street
Prohibition Debate Set At Seattle Alaska-Yukon Expo
The liquor question will be debated June 11 at the Alaska-Yukon exposition in Seattle Washington by Mayor David S Rose of Milwaukee and Samuel Dickie of Albion College Albion Michigan.
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Seattle
Wash
David S. Rose
Milwaukee
Samuel Dickie
Albion College
Albion, Mich
Weather and Water Report for Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa
Coolest in La Crosse at 54 and warmest 74 with 4 mph wind and 0.44 inch rainfall. Forecasts show showers and thunderstorms across Wisconsin tonight and Wednesday, warmer in the south. Minnesota and Iowa expect showers, cooler conditions in parts, with variances by region. River stage remains steady with station readings at St Paul and other cities listed.
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la Crosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
St. Paul
Red Wing
Reed's Landing
Prairie du Chien
Dubuque
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Alaska
Lish Owners
Pylen
Ture
Tropics
Bach’s
Tonathan Myrick
N. C. Bacheller
L. F. Easton
Mr. Bacheller
Bachellor
Gund
Nolen
Sorensen
New York
Manning
Kleinow
Smith
Street
Philadelphia
Boston
Ryan
Donahue
Spencer
Krause
Thomas
Cotton
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