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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1910
Page
3
The Tribune is the sole La Crosse newspaper to submit to an actuary led circulation investigation. Its published circulation statement is verified and vouched for by the Association of American Advertisers and by the Blue Book of A. A. Giever.
The column argues against indiscriminate fireworks use in La Crosse under Dr. Anderson and the city council. It notes yearly deaths and injuries, hospital crises, and ruined lives from fireworks, urging reasonable controls and reforms despite past inaction by officials. It links Memorial Day losses to those of the Fourth.
The Tribune urges Mayor Sorensen to push an ordinance before July 4th despite protests from fireworks dealers. Quick committee and council action could require no extra burden as licenses are due. The paper argues that saving a La Crosse child would justify a renewed heroic effort.
The senator condemns aging lawmakers who seize wealth and power through devious means. He warns that entrenched corruption in Congress harms the people, cites the sword and soul as moral stakes, and contrasts reformers with aging officials who cling to profit over principle.
The Milwaukee Journal quotes critics fearing a fanatic taking hold, saying he deserves to die poor. The piece notes broad minded progressives in the community show interest in the Chau taiqua's success and asks if readers align with this sentiment.
Dr. Pelham, famed hypnotism entertainer, draws crowds daily at the Majestic theater. The 139 pound showman entertains with humorous demonstrations and a baseball rooting bit, insisting performances continue through Sunday with six more shows planned.
Luther Prentiss a witty Warrensville elder inspires Colonel Bringmade recalling his tales. A tale from Judge Warren the associate judge who tested his name by yelling into an empty rain barrel to hear its clear metallic tone.
A quiet scene ends with a dirge like description of a woman cradling a white form and then, after a single shriek, the place falls silent. She departs promising to lay another egg tomorrow, as reported by the Princeton Tiger.
Porter urges local boards to stock tetanus anti toxin before Independence Day. The poem mocks emergency workers and celebrates warlike celebration while warning of injuries from fireworks and blasts.
The New York Sun recounts Mark Twain meeting James McNeill Whistler. Twain pretended stupidity and teased a just finished painting by telling Whistler to erase a cloud. Whistler warned him the paint was not dry, but Twain claimed he was wearing gloves.
The Dundee Advertiser notes Trooper Brown of the British territories and his dray horse, both green to war. The horse proves wise, keeping its mouth shut to avoid trouble. At the first parade Brown waits for a yawn to slip the bit, while the men claim the horse is not tired.
The ambassador and the chancellor discuss a delicate throne crisis in Bavaria involving the regent, Herbeck, and a princess. A hastily drafted letter from the king hints at a potential royal marriage and a plan to avoid war. The plan hinges on the princess repudiating negotiations while the king remains young and indecisive.
A brief exchange records Theodore Roosevelt in Paris asking President Fallieres how European monarchs strike him. Roosevelt comments they are nice but rather obtrusive, in a light diplomatic vignette.
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