Bryan Era of Public Sentiment Gains Momentum
The editorial weighs the 1908 presidential prospects with William Jennings Bryan as a central figure. It argues Bryan stands between Roosevelt and La Follette, praising his pioneering public policy stance and noting strong cross party support. The piece predicts one of Roosevelt, Bryan, or La Follette will win.
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William Jennings Bryan
Mr. Hearst
Chronicle
la Crosse
Cargill
Gelatt
Cargill-Gelatt Newspaper Trust
Theodore Roosevelt
Robert M. la Follette
United States
Bryan
la Follette
Roosevelt
the Tribune
Mr. Bryan
The Man with the Patch and Equal Rights
Senator La Follette praised a public call for equal treatment under the law. He argued that all citizens, including the patch wearer, deserve the same opportunities, rejecting class privilege and urging the masses to claim their rights.
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la Follette
Republic
The Man with a Patch Speaks on Privilege and Majority
The speaker declares the patch wearer rising to challenge privilege. He emphasizes democratic majorities and lessons learned from injustice. He contrasts wealth power with ordinary citizens and signals resolve to act.
Tribune jokes about Stoddard girls and Central Station firemen
The Tribune acknowledges a careless joke mixing striking girls with Central Station firemen. Some married readers objected to the portrayal. The paper apologizes for any embarrassment and asserts firemen remain gentlemen ready to respond to calls.
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Tribune
Stoddard
Central Station
Fire Department
Fire and Police Commission
Just Life and the Bryan Sidelights in La Crosse
A lively column mentions the Bryan men, muckraking praise for honest light, and local curiosity about La Crosse sports, baths, and mayoral antics. It previews reactions from the Leader-Press Chronicle and Milwaukee papers, noting William Jennings Bryan’s policies and public interest.
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Leader-Press- Chronicle
Milwaukee Sentinel
Public Service Corporations
William Jennings Bryan
City votes on 11.2 million in bonds for improvements
ST. LOUIS, June 12. A special election is held today on the issuance of bonds for 11,200,000 for city improvements including a 3,500,000 free municipal bridge across the Mississippi.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
ST. Louis
Missis$ippi
Capital Tax Exemption for Corporations Declared Invalid
Springfield June 12 Attorney General Stead issued an opinion that the 1905 act exempting capital stock of corporations for mercantile printing publishing mining or breeding from taxation is invalid.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Springfield
Inl
Stead
Bath a Relief in State Press Noted by Armous
The Milwaukee News reports Armous sees the president's animus but finds little relief, contrasting it with the immunity bath in Judge Humphrey.
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Armous
Humphrey
Milwaukee News
Packers would not cover graft with wax wax off lid
The Appleton Post notes that while packers might prefer to cover up graft, the lid is off and a wax seal cannot conceal the issue. The Milwaukee News echoes the sentiment on exposure and accountability.
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Packers
Milwaukee News
Appleton Post
Wisconsin strawberry crop expected light this year
Reports say the Wisconsin strawberry harvest will be light due to recent cold and freezes, catching the fruit at a critical moment. Local dealers expect shipments to provide the best and cheapest berries for residents.
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Wisconsin
Berlin Journal
Post Office Fight in Marinette Draws National Figures
The Marinette dispute over a postmaster selection draws in Capt Minor a veteran fighter from the district Senator La Follette said to have influenced the president to withdraw the appointment Senator Spooner seen as a potential ally and the president who made then withdrew the choice all set for a battle over the commission muddle reported by the Fond du Lac Bulletin.
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Marinette
Minor
la Follette
Spooner
Fond du Lac
Dr Gordon Would Make A Capable Governor, Says Post
The Appleton Post says William A. Gordon would make a mighty capable governor and would be a credit to his party and the commonwealth. It adds that if he consented to run, the paper would throw its hat in for him and give his campaign its best push.
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William A. Gordon
Commonwealth
Dr. Gordon
Post
Appleton Post
Linen shower honors Pow ell street bride on wedding day
Miss Magdalene Zeimentz of Powell street Indian Hill wed George Bass this morning. Saturday evening friends hosted a linen shower in her honor with many useful and pretty gifts, and refreshments were served by a large gathering of guests including Dora Schwarz Magdalene Kable Ida Koch Lena Stockemer Lena Sieber Minnie Ottens Ida Phillips Lizzie Schiffer Daisy Arenz Hattie Emma Zimmer Mamie Craigen Julia Fitzpatrick Laviola Arenz Anna Will Mary Haniff Katherine Weber Margaret Zeimentz Anna Herman Anna Stiebe Bertha Meyer.
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Powell Street
Indian Hill
George Bass
Miss Zeimentz
Dora Schwarz
Magsent
Magdalene Kable
Ida Koch
Lena Stockemer
Lena Sieber
Minnie Ottens
Ida Phillips
Lizzie Schiffer
Daisy Arenz
Hattie
Emma Zimmer
Mamie Craigen
Julia Fitzpatrick
Laviola Arenz
Anna Will
Mary Haniff
Katherine Weber
Margaret Zeimentz
Anna Herman
Anna Stiebe
Bertha Meyer
MacKenzie Routs Rebels in Durban
Durban dispatch reports Col. MacKenzie again routing the rebels and killing about one hundred sixty men in the action dated June 12.
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Scripps-McRae
Durban
Col. MacKenzie
Publicity Continued On Company Troubles By Charles E Seiler
Charles E Seiler writes a forceful letter to stockholders detailing alleged misconduct by the Secretary and General Manager, claims misrepresentation, and argues for a corporate reorganization to protect creditors and preserve stockholder value. He recounts his own sacrifices, defense of past estimates, and pledge to return to manage the plantation until the property is saved.
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Board of Directors
la Crosse
Lit
Charles E. Seiler
Mr. H. E. Strand Heads Two-Week Visit to Saint Paul Minneapolis
Mr. H. E. Strand departs tomorrow for a two week trip visiting Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
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H. E. Strand
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Elks Convention to be Attended by La Crosse Members
The annual national Elks convention in Denver next month will be attended by a number of La Crosse members, indicating active participation from the Wisconsin lodge.
Foraker Wins His War for Joint Statehood
Washington report shows the senate withdrew the statehood committee’s report and Foraker wins his fight. The bill will be amended to admit Oklahoma and Indian Territory jointly. In November New Mexico voters will decide on separate or single statehood with Arizona.
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Scripps-McRae
Washington
Statehood Conference Committee
Senate
Foraker
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
New Mexico
Separte
Arizona
Germania Insurance withdraws from California insurance market
Scripus McRae Dispatch reports that Germania Insurance company of New York orders agents to withdraw from California and cease writing new business. The move appears linked to a new state law allowing the insurance commissioner to demand a list of policy holders.
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Scripus-McRae Dispatch
San Francisco
Germania Insurance Company of
New York
California
State News Condensed from Oshkosh to Kaukauna
Oshkosh and Hudson Maxim visits are noted with Dr. George H. Kemp and Edwin Markham in Land new Jersey. Waukesha reports Prof. W F Luebke heading to Miami University Ohio as German assistant. Kaukauna notes Emil Neumann a marble works proprietor arrested on charges of attempting to shoot his wife.
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Oshkosh
George H. Kemp
Hudson Maxim
Landwig
N. J
Edwin Markham
Waukesha
W. F. Luebke
Miami University
Oxford
Kaukauna
Emil Neumann
Change in Time for C M and St P Train No 2
Commencing Sunday June 16 the C M and St P train No 2 which now leaves La Crosse at 3:05 a m will leave at 2:35 a m half an hour earlier.
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la Crosse
Dr. George Powell Named Consulting Physician and Surgeon
Dr. George Powell is identified as a consulting physician and surgeon in a period notice. The brief notes his professional role and credentials within the medical staff.
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George Powell
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