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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1908
Page
3
The author laments legal obstacles that hinder fair trials and the use of confessions and witness testimony. He argues for reform to allow circumstantial evidence and reopened cases, criticizing laws that shield felons and restrict testimony. The piece condemns red hand felons released to reoffend.
June 1 Dowagiac Michigan James Brimmingstahl released after wife’s testimony failed to prove murder charges and no jail confession could be admitted. Court found wife could not testify against him and evidence did not support multiple west murders. Public debate over safeguards and prosecutorial burden continues.
Wisconsin figures clash over reform priorities as Senator La Follette counsels action against entrenched wealth while Senator Stephenson sides with Aldrich for the system. The La Crosse Tribune urges La Follette to oppose Stephenson and defend the people against powerful interests.
Harper’s Weekly recalls the late Prof. Walter A. Wyckoff of Princeton famed for studying labor by living as a laborer. Beginning in 1891 he worked across the United States in ditches wrecking houses and factories. Fellow workers grew wary as Wyckoff’s eating style and quiet tea drinking revealed his identity.
The Bijou presents Clever Donkey a 20 minute comedy jug gling act with Indian clubs Imperial Musical Three delivers catchy musical comedy Miss Scheffels sings and dances but falters with a slow ballad Silent Tait charms with European Novelty Act and the usual moving pictures conclude a strong program. B K.
Minneapolis commentary predicts a president elected in November will confront a vast chance to shape policy. It argues success depends on harmony with Congress and clear foresight, resolve, and diplomacy to secure a noteworthy record of constructive achievements.
Special low round trip fares are in effect for summer travel to Niagara Falls Muskoka Kawartha Lakes Georgian Bay Temagami St Lawrence River Thousand Islands Algonquin Park White Mountains and Atlantic coast resorts via Grand Trunk Railway double track Chicago to Montreal and Niagara Falls. Copies of tourist publications fares and descriptive pamphlets apply to Geo. W. Vaux A. G. P. T. A. 135 Adams St Chicago.
The piece argues the bar must uphold and enforce its ethics with determined action. It calls for ostracism of violators and prompt disbarment for those who reproach the profession to positively improve the bar’s character.
A historical note reflects on how the public learns the marriages of women and men by seeing them together at funerals, implying social visibility through mourning ceremonies and familial alliances.
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood cleansing tonic that treats skin diseases and scrofula, with claims of cures for ulcers and sores. It promotes All-Healing Salve for open sores and notes available by mail from Buffalo New York. Also mentions Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for digestive regulation.
Richmond Virginia Times Dispatch prints a playful verse by H. 8S. H. about fantastical scenes and curious creatures. The poem catalogs bizarre images including a hop toad, an armadillo, a titmouse, and a rattlesnake with humorous, whimsical observations.
A tale recounted from the San Francisco Chronicle recalls a man who "blew down" his gas meter every night to thwart high bills. The plan backfires as an inspector discovers the meter under-reporting usage, yielding a $34.17 credit to the homeowner.
James J. Hill in Kansas City questions a stock rise, calling it dubious. He cites a Turkish bashaw story to illustrate the vanity of appearances and the lure of wealth as fate nears. The anecdote ends with Death being attracted by beauty rather than age.
A humorous dialogue contrasts a storekeeper who improves by picking up with a feather picker whose work is picking down. A ballad about a man marrying a Marcel Wave is noted, while a market scene reports chickens selling at 25 cents per pound, 22 cents yesterday.
A brief satirical note from the Atlanta Constitution mocks politicians who would not lower the vice presidential standard, implying their ambitions exceed the office’s reach.
June 9 reports hail two and a half inches across falling twenty five minutes. Windows broken fowls killed fruit crops damaged across a wide district. Loss appears heavy.
Max and Charlie daringly scale a conservatory roof using rope and iron supports to enter a locked Park Street house. Inside they find an empty drawing-room but a surprising conversion to a peasant cottage setup with copper pots, a brick stove, and carved furniture, suggesting a hidden life behind the door.
A Branchton Pa man Mr L C Rodgers says he was once unable to work or even tie his shoes due to kidney trouble. After using six bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure he reports renewed health and praises the remedy with a testimonial.
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