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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1906
Page
4
In a provocative editorial the paper argues the White Thaw case reveals deeper moral decay. It questions whether states can curb incest or degeneracy and warns of divine judgment on aristocratic society amid ongoing scandal.
A reflective piece argues critics should avoid harsh insinuations about others abilities. It notes misfit jobs need not imply stupidity and urges fair critique. The author cautions critics to respect superior knowledge and seek reliable evaluation before condemning a person’s competence.
The piece discusses Senator Bailey of Texas pressing a libel battle against Cosmopolitan Magazine over its “The Treason of the Senate” series. It notes some articles may mix fact with exaggeration and emphasizes that libel suits or impeachments would prove the magazine's claims, while acknowledging both truth and filth in high places.
A collage of local notes and satirical jabs from La Crosse papers and Osseo Recorder mentions theater prints, Zion, Bryan, and ice price tricks. Brief items include Oak Valley scribe returning from Eleva, Lena Hawkensen visits, Ladies’ Aid at P M Dahls, and a bicycle crash near Augusta.
The Janesville Gazette notes a shift in political spending expectations, signaling that traditional accountability may falter as campaigns spend more. The State Press frames this as a warning about rising costs and questionable use of funds in the upcoming elections.
The Appleton Post characterizes Houser as a foxy politician ignorant of the memorandum he handed to the host at Luscomb’s request. The remark paints Houser’s stance as extremely thin and hardly believable.
An eastern paper asks how Wisconsin residents should be named. Options include Wisconsinians Wisconsins Wisconsinists and Wisconsinners with the latter hinted as closest to a descriptive label.
Outagamie county leaders rally for Congressman Weisse as Democratic nominee this fall. If he runs, The Reporter pledges strong backing, arguing no one better fits as standard bearer for Wisconsin.
The Brown County race faces a shrinking slate as candidates tire of gathering required petition signatures. Many have abandoned efforts to meet the detail demanded, reducing the number of candidates for the fall elections. The primary law seems more satisfactory than expected, according to the Green Bay Gazette.
The Madison Journal notes Canada attracted more immigrants relative to population and a higher quality mix. It cites fifty thousand Americans moving to the Canadian Northwest and roughly one hundred thousand total new arrivals from English-speaking Europe, including northern Europe, boosting Canada’s immigration by about one fortieth of its population. It contrasts US immigration, higher in volume but from distant origins, delaying assimilation.
A brief item notes saloon men have chosen not to employ personal protection or security measures, signaling a shift in approach to safety and crowd control in the establishment district.
MARKESAN WIS June 28 Senator Charles H Smith representing Green Lake and Fond du Lac counties in the Wisconsin legislature drew a rebuke from State Dairy and Food Commissioner Emery in Madison over alleged attempted influence to block enforcement actions. A grocery inspector found unlawful goods including lemon extract with wood alcohol and adulterated pepper, leading to a temporary removal. When a second inspection showed the stock sold to another, Smith wrote to the commissioner asking not to arrest the grocer, a move Emery said improper as officials must enforce laws.
Cincinnati June 29 May or Dempsey issues order prohibiting Salvation Army workers from street fundraising and commands police to enforce it. The mayor criticizes the charity's distribution methods and questions why after acquiring property valued at $75,000 they still seek payment for food and lodging.
Albert Gridley former Northwestern engineer leads rural mail carriers by using an automobile to deliver mail from the Janesville post office. A rural carrier at Orfordville is also employing an automobile for routes.
A telegram from Plainville Michigan announces the marriage of Miss Inger Arent zen daughter of Dr Helen Harbert and Dr P Marinus Paulsen of Chicago. The union was a complete surprise and the couple have played together in concert work for several years with their engagement announced over five years ago.
Prof. Paul S. Reinsch of the University of Wisconsin sails from New York to South America as a government delegate to study commercial conditions and attend the Pan American conference in Rio Janeiro. Mrs. Reinsch accompanies him.
Washington June 29 The president has nominated Edwin W. Sims attorney for the northern district of Illinois Lyman T Hoy United States Marshal John C Ames United States Marshal collector of customs
Fragmentary financial items show amounts such as 2 773 023 and 1 668 03 with other figures 250 000 and 204 800 50 000 but context and headings are missing rendering the total purpose unknown and no entities clearly identifiable.
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