City Home Rule and Commission Government Debate
The state debates municipal reform with home rule advocates and the Stout bill as a possible path to commission government. “Civic Leaguer” criticizes the law while praising progress, and The Tribune urges La Crosse to adopt the commission form while seeking stronger local governance. The Journal articles suggest Wisconsin cities should study the Whitehead commission plan before adopting changes.
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Civic Leaguer
Milwaukee Journal
Task &S
Stout
Des Moines
Tribune
la Crosse
the Tribune
Commission
Whitehead plan criticized for weak checks on cities
The piece argues against the Whitehead commission law for municipal government, calling it undemocratic with six year terms and limited recall. It praises its nonpartisan ballots but urges stronger home rule and constitutional change to let cities govern themselves.
Russian Symphony and Ben Greet Tour Shakespeare Dream
The Russian Symphony Orchestra of New York conducted by Modest Altschuler teams with the Ben Greet Players for a joint tour of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream with Mendelssohn music. Fifty musicians plus the Ben Greet troupe, 100 performers total, plus a fairy-dance ensemble, present a full stage version in a new open-air style.
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Russian Symphony Orchestra of
New York
Modest Altschuler
Ben Greet
Mendelssohn
New York City
Ben Gret
England
America
Wisconsin cities urged to amend constitution for new plan
The document calls for energetic, systematic work across all Wisconsin cities to amend the state constitution. It urges ongoing, intelligent effort and notes that victory is inevitable. It also advises smaller cities to study the Whitehead commission government plan before adoption.
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Wisconsin
La Follette Debates and Accusations of Political Bias
Senator La Follette adapts a sharp critique of machine politics in a tense Senate session. He recalls previous abuses by Penrose while noting Gallinger, Sherman, and Aldrich were involved, arguing the so called reformists receive no fair hearing from the ruling gavel.
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la Follette
Aldrich
Gallinger
Penrose
Jim” Sherman
Paradox of Work and Youth Cited by Rabbi Wise
Rabbi Stephen Wise at the Colony Club quipped on two tragically paired ideas the unemployed man's right to work and the employed child's right not to work. A reporter noted the remark and Wise elaborated with a parable about an underdone apple pie and a spankings debate between mother and visitor.
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Stephen Wise
New York
Colony Club
Rabbi Wise
A Smoking Simile Of Human Life By Bohemian
A short fragment compares life to a pipe with a red coal in the bowl, the soul imprisoned until it passes away. The pipe goes out and the breath stops, a meditation on death. The speaker notes that all become ashes and dust in the end.
Hoax and the Girls Veil His Appeal
A brief dialog contrasts perceptions of a man named Hoax. One speaker doubts his appeal to girls while another insists that the girls cannot see through him, implying hidden faults beneath his charm.
Improved North Western Line Trains to Chicago Schedule
The North Western Line offers daily departures from La Crosse at 7 55 a m except Sunday with multiple Chicago arrival times 6 25 p m 11 55 a m 8 20 p m and 11 05 p m Daily northbound services depart Chicago at 8 45 a m Night trains include Pullman sleeping cars and day coaches Tickets and sleeping car reservations are available from North Western Line ticket agents.
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Chicago
la Crosse
North-Western Line
Jest a loafin and other scattered verses found
A collage of verse, prose, and a humorous household scene. The piece includes verses about lazy days in sunlit fields and a humorous insurance agent tale from Herald and Presbyter, ending with a baby declared as the true boss of the house.
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Herald and Presbyter
Golfers View On Accidental Hit In Eye
A Yonkers Statesman reader asked about first aid after striking a man in the eye with a golf ball. The other replied he would play the ball from where it lies, reflecting practical, unglamorous sportsmanship.
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Yonkers Statesman
Discriminatory elders praise pastor's safe return
In a prayer meeting an elder from an up state church spoke loudly thanking God for the pastor and his wife returning safely from vacation, praising God for preserving both man and beast amid concerns the work was half done or not properly started.
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Success Magazine
Man Daze Jury With Questionable Death Certificate
In first district court Justice Joseph questions Herman Kaufman about a juror certificate claiming he is dead. Kaufman asserts he is alive, prompting the court to return the document to the commissioner for investigation and possible perjury charges if false.
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First District
Joseph
Herman Kaufman
New York Times
Law Quote on Value and Fees Highlighted
A Cleveland Leader quip contrasts the value of legal opinion with the lawyer’s fee, noting modesty about worth and hinting at charges in a witty exchange. The line underscores lawyer client cost humor in the era’s journalism.
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Cleveland
Milk man advised on conduct aboard water wagon
A local notice cautions the milk man against drinking to excess and being seen while aboard the water wagon. The guidance emphasizes responsible behavior and discretion in public transport contexts.
Manitowoc Man Freed After Jury Finds Drunkenness Excuses Crime
John Boehm a west side resident was acquitted of daytime burglary after a circuit court jury accepted his claim that drinking twenty seven whiskeys left him intoxicated and not responsible for his acts. Police testified to catching him robbing a bureau drawer but the jury freed him in about two hours.
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Manitowoc
Wis
John Boehm
West Side
Boehm
Lightning Strikes Bay Settlement Church Killing Man
Lightening struck the steeple of Holy Cross Catholic church during mass at Bay Settlement near Green Bay Wisconsin. One man, Edward Duchane aged 20, was instantly killed and sixteen others injured with two feared to be fatally hurt including Anna Stephlin aged 25 who was unconscious from burns and shock.
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Green Bay
Wis
Father C. Mickers
Holy Cross Catholic
Bay Settlement
Edward Duchane
Anna Stephlin
Wreck on Milwaukee line claims two lives two missing
A head on collision on the Ontanogan line of the Milwaukee road at 7 am Sunday killed engineer Edward Murray of Channing Michigan and brakeman Chris Schroeder of Appleton and left engineer McCarthy of Green Bay and brakeman John Cavaiaro of Florence missing. The crash involved a logging train and an extra freight caused by order miscommunication.
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Milwaukee
Ontanogan
Milwaukee Road
Murray
Edward
Channing
Mich
Schroeder
Chris
Appleton
McCarthy
Green Bay
John Cavaiaro
Florence
SixYearOld Rosie Blaubach Slated for Death Battle
Milwaukee June 14 Rosie Blaubach six years old daughter of William Blaubach suffers repeated unconsciousness and severe pain after a Franklin playground rope swing mishap Friday afternoon. The swing board twisted and pitched the child against a supporting post causing critical injuries.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Rosie Blaubach
William Blaubach
Chambers Street
Franklin
Rosie
Struck by Car Kills Unidentified Milwaukee Man
Milwaukee Wisconsin June 14 A well dressed middle aged man uniden tified was instantly killed when struck by a Holton street car at Twenty second and Forest Home avenues Saturday night. Witnesses say the man ran in front of the car and struck his head on the front vestibule as the motorman tried to stop.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Holton
Twenty-second
Forest Home Avenues
Fatal Wreck of a Log Train Claims Two Lives
Chris Schroeder of Appleton brake man and J Murray engineer died when a log train was struck head on by an extra freight engine on the Milwaukee road Saturday morning at 7. John Cavarero of Florence and Engineer McCarthy of Green Bay are missing, believed trapped under debris.
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Green Bay
Wis
Chris Schroeder
Appleton
J. Murray
Milwaukee Road
John Cavarero
Florence
Engineer McCarthy
Judge Turner Declines Jurisdiction in Fellows Suit
Milwaukee June 14 Judge Turner refuses to take jurisdiction in the 50000 suit of Alice Burnham Fellows against the Merchants and Manufacturers Association. He disqualifies himself due to membership in the association and refers the case to another judge not affiliated with the group.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Turner
Alice Burnham Fellows
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association
Married too hastily in Beloit ends with departure
Beloit Wisconsin June 14 Willian Miller after two weeks of marriage agreed with police to leave Beloit forever to escape charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. He was arrested for selling goods not his. His wife will return to her parents.
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Beloit
Wis
Willian Miller
City Officials Picnic Committee Named
A committee including Mayor Ori J. Sorensen and Aldermen Houska Goddard Roth along with Tax Commissioner Joseph Frisch and City Clerk Joseph M. Sieger will oversee preparations for the city officials picnic on July 15.
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Ori J. Sorensen
Joseph Houska
F. L. Goddard
F. G. Roth
Joseph Frisch
Joseph M. Sieger
Voyage of the Hope and Glory Through a Baltic Gale
Sir William Tankerlane purchases supplies in Gorehaven and sails the Hope and Glory with Bill Yardley toward Conasea Island. The voyage faces a southeast gale and dangerous sandbanks as Tankerlane endures seasickness while Yardley channels caution and resolve for the risk ahead.
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Gorehaven
Tankerlane
Erand
Hope and Glory
Bill Yardley
Daughters Seen as Investments by Parents for Marriage Returns
A woman may be judged by her ability to elevate others, while some parents view daughters as an investment to reap dividends after marriage. The tone critiques the societal expectation that a woman's value lies in her husband and her social capital rather than personal merit.
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Mau
F.H. Burgess Business
W.V. Kidder
le Crosse
Sue Tribune
Lee Newspash Per Syndicate
Payne & Young
Marquette
la Coste & Paxwel
Mtn
Association OF American Advertisers
A. A. Siever
Association of American Neas
Association. Org
LA Crosse Tribune
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Sund
Frank H. Burgess
A. E. Bleekman
Whitehead
Cermission
Galyton
Mayoger
Los Angeles
Berkeley
Assembly
Michigan
California
Russian Symphony Orchestra
Jes
Aloafin
Sun
Frances A. Ludwig
Outing Magazine
Bridget
Wisconsin News
Judge Turner
Marvel
Mar
Yardly
Conasea Island
Dr. Hardy
Yardley
J. B. Harris
Burland
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