Roosevelt Return Triggers Unsettled Republican Rift
The article notes Col. Theodore Roosevelt’s return to New York after years abroad and the nation’s fervent desire for his influence. It frames the scene as a major public demonstration for a private citizen and discusses party divisions over Roosevelt’s stance, urging him to articulate a clear position on the current political crisis.
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Theodore Roosevelt
United States
New York City
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Col. Roosevelt
One State's Good Roads Urges Wisconsin to Act
A La Crosse county editorial endorses improved roads by citing New York’s highway system. It details Lyons’s district structure, statewide labor, and budgets, urging Wisconsin and La Crosse to adopt a similar program with public support and legislative action.
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la Crosse County
Oscar Hulberg
Frank D. Lyon
Highway Department of
New York State
Badger
Lyon
Lyons
Great Empire State
State Department of Highways
New York
Wisconsin
Roosevelt split over Taft policy tests nation and party
The editorial argues Col. Roosevelt faces a choice between backing Taft or backing the principles that shaped him. It predicts he will weigh both sides carefully before speaking, risking the progressive movement but not the nation’s interest. It lauds Detective Yolton for courage in the Ruesgen case and the need for a competent police force.
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Col. Roosevelt
Lincoln
Wisconsin
la Follette
Iowa
Cummins
Roosevelt
Col
Frank Yolton
Ruesgen
Yolton
Governor Gillette Criticized for Delayed Action in California
The piece criticizes Governor Gillette for delaying action on a major fight in California. It argues he supported preparations, then reversed course to gain public favor, allowing costly expenditures before acting. The commentary deems this dilatory enforcement of law by officials as groundless praise.
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Gillette
California
Chautauqua Opens Platform for All Classes
The Chautauqua offers a broad inclusive program not restricted to an elite group. It promotes a free and cosmopolitan platform intended for every class and interest.
Chicago to Host Aero Meet This Summer
Chicago will stage an aero meet July 2 3 and 4 with 32 aviators including Glen Curtiss Charles Hamilton J C Mars and Charles Willard. The Colonial Aero club announced automobile races on the first day and Barney Oldfield will arrange at least eight events for the program.
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Chicago
Glen H. Curtiss
Charles K. Hamilton
J. C. Mars
Charles E. Willard
Colonial Aero Club
Barney Oldfield
Conservative Man Asserts Silence Over Community Changes
An anonymous verse from the Scranton Tribune Republican portrays a “conservative man” who avoids noise or conflict, resists new business schemes, condemns efforts to save souls from ruin, and remains wary and cautious, preferring the status quo.
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Scranton Tribune-Republican
The Drummer Who Refused to Shoot Austria’s Anti-Semite
In Vienna a trio of soldiers faced a test from Dr. Lueger. The Protestant and Catholic soldiers would shoot if ordered by the Kaiser, while the Jew replied he would not because he had no rifle, revealing the drummer’s identity and exposing anti Semite Vienna politics.
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Dr. Lueger
Vienna
Austria
Two Daughters Sing Better Voice Noted by Teacher
The Cleveland Leader records a teacher remark about twins Mamie and Maude. He praised Mamie’s singing but said Maude’s voice was even better. The brief note highlights the children's vocal talents.
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Mamie
Maude
Cleveland
Carnegie decries armament waste at Washington dinner
Andrew Carnegie denounces soaring world armaments. At a Washington dinner he calls billions spent on battleships a shallow optimism and notes a joke about wages and sickness as a contrast to the economic folly. Detroit Free Press.
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Andrew Carnegie
Washington
Detroit
Justice of the peace Declines Home Marriage Delivery
A young man sought marriage services at a justice of the peace office. After confirming a license, he asked the justice to marry him at his home. The justice compared his office to a department store and refused delivery, insisting marriages occur at the office.
Strictly Up to Date Visitor in Aeroplane Apartments
A humorous exchange about a water spaniel traded for a sky terrier on a yacht. The life panel features a hostess quip and a boss questioning a clerk who claims to have made $500 in Wall Street last week, prompting a correction from the judge.
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tLife
Wall Street
Secret tragedy tale from an Atchison phone call
An Atchison woman called a friend and, after being told the line was for someone else, spoke for about fifteen minutes about a great secret before realizing she had dialed the wrong Mrs. A. The caller intends to call Mrs. A but is redirected.
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Atchison
Mrs. A
Atchison Globe
Not Surprised Real Estate Agent Quote
A Chicago Journal line notes a real estate agent declaring the suburb’s death rate is lower than anywhere else while an accompanying remark from a near victim laments not wanting to be found dead there.
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Chicago Journal
Married Man Loses Buttons As Wife Pins
After a year of marriage a man has nearly as many buttons missing from his garments as his wife has pins in hers, a humorous quip on domestic roles and wardrobe wear.
Gretchen Delivers Note to Princess in Palace Gardens
In midsummer Dreibe r g Gretchen helps a dying patient and is sent on a dangerous errand to deliver a note to the princess. She navigates gatekeepers and a wondrous palace garden before a royal encounter tests her audacity and faith.
Eldon Cassoday Dies From Heat at Mendota Lake Summer Home
Eldon v Cassoday, only son of late Chief Justice J B Cassoday, died after being overwhelmed by heat at his Lake Mendota summer home Madison Wisconsin. Cassoday was a well known Chicago attorney.
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Madison, Wis
Farmers to get weather reports via rural telephone lines
Farmers in rural districts could soon receive daily weather reports from the U S Weather Bureau read aloud over designated telephone lines. Prof A A Johnson of Onalaska agricultural college has developed the plan and both telephone companies are willing to participate, promising substantial annual savings by aiding frost, cold wave, and storm preparedness.
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United States Weather Bureau
A. A. Johnson
Onalaska Agricultural College
Editorial Comments on Roosevelt Return Draw Political Lines
New York papers debate Theodore Roosevelt's return from Africa and Europe on June 18 with strong political biases. The Herald omits comment. The Weill publishes two editorials, one lengthy and one brief, while the Tribune and American offer pointed assessments of his stature and timing.
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New York
Roosevelt
Herald
Weill
Elba
Waterloo
the Tribune
Masai
Theodore Roosevelt
Africa
Europe
High School Names Captains For Baseball And Track Teams
The 1911 high school season elected Robert Ray as baseball captain and Odin Strum as track captain after Friday photo sessions. Debaters Society and Lit Club closed the year with weekend picnics, with both groups traveling up river for the outings.
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Robert Ray
Odin Strum
Lincoln-Douglas Debating Society
Think what a deaf and dumb would man misses
The remark notes how a deaf and mute person may miss communications and opportunities. It highlights challenges in accessibility and prompts discussion on inclusion and awareness.
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