Speakership Fight Sparks Constitutional Debate
The Pioneer Press questions why the house speaker must be a member, noting no constitutional requirement. If Congress could nominate a speaker, Cannon might not be chosen, seen as unpopular by a national magazine survey. The piece argues the house should reflect public will rather than elite consensus.
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America
Cannonism Debate Divides 20 000 Subscribing Readers
Success reports 10 513 of 20 000 voters oppose Cannon with 16 393 against him and 120 for. Cannon claims people misjudge. A circular letter cites Lincoln trusting American horse sense and argues the public cares about results ahead of Washington experts as Congress picks a speaker next Monday.
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Abraham Lincoln
Washington
House of Representatives
Congress
House
Light on local money scheme stirs Cox affidavit issue
The Onalaska figure L B Cox handled 180 dollars for Stephenson campaign funds rather than 100. He refused to provide an affidavit about pledges from Senator Morris, fearing a probe and public exposure while remaining loyal to anti La Follette sentiment.
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L. B. Cox
Onalaska
Stephenson
Cox
Assembly
Morris
Mr. Cox
Mr Gordon’s Missing Testimony Suggested by Probe
The text speculates on Mr Gordon’s disappearance amid a primary probe committee call and possible delay tactics to evade questioning. It argues his evasion harms friends and advises the attorney to drop delays and face the inquiry promptly.
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Gordon
Proposal to block Stephenson probe sparks vacancy claim
The piece argues against halting efforts on the Stephenson probe and notes a vacancy in the United States Senate. It states Wisconsin lacks a senator after Stephenson and argues the Senate may review evidence before seating him, leaving Robert M. La Follette as the sole Wisconsin senator for now.
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Stephenson
United States Senate
Wisconsin
Robert M. la Follette
United States
Questioning Sen Stephenson's campaign spending
The Free Press notes no grounds to claim the people chose Stephenson for spending more. It implies coordinated actions by political backers, suggesting concealed influence behind campaign finance.
District of Columbia Governance and its Distracted City
Len Lottridge offers intimate DC government notes from the nation’s capital. He describes the three commissioner system, lack of mayoral elections, and congressional committees overseeing district acts, praising the city’s beauty and governance while noting taxation without representation.
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Congress
District of Columbia
Washington
Lincoln
National Capitol
Fattening program promoted by Samose supplement
The article promotes Samose as a flesh forming food to help thin people gain weight, strength, and health. Druggist O T Erhart guarantees refunds if it does not benefit, with a 50 cent postpaid price, claiming rapid assimilation and muscle building effects.
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O. T. Erhart
Stop That Itch With D D D Prescription Sample
An advertisement promotes D D D Prescription as a fast-acting itch remedy for skin discomfort. It urges readers to send 10 cents for a sample bottle to try the soothing wintergreen oil formula, claiming instant relief and inviting inquiries to the D D D Co in Chicago.
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Michigan St
Chicago
Hoeschler Bros
Parsifal at La Crosse theater March 13
Spotlight on Parsifal promises grand mystic drama with correct historical costuming and scenery. Production features Baireuth customs with minimal intermissions and strict seating policy. performance runs 7:45 to 11 and begins on time.
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la Crosse Theater
Baireuth
Paderewski Tour Continues With Limited La Crosse Appearance
Renowned pianist Paderewski returns to America for a new symphony debut with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and will give a few recitals. He agreed to a cap of twenty total appearances, with his sole La Crosse theater show set for Wednesday evening March 17.
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America
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Chicago
Minneapolis
St. Paul
la Crosse Theater
Foley's Horey and Tar Cures Coughs Quickly
O. T. Erhart advertises Foley's Horey and Tar in a yellow package claiming quick cough relief, lung strengthening, and cold expulsion.
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Foley
O. T. Erhart
Equitable Relief Against Unreasonable Interstate Rates
The United States circuit court rejected a claim that the Interstate Commerce Commission must rule on rates before courts can intervene. It held that federal courts retain jurisdiction to enjoin unreasonable transportation rates when irreparable injury to shippers would occur, despite interstate commerce complexity.
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Macon Grocery Co
Atlantic Coast Line RF. Co
Federal Reporter
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States Circuit Court
Congress
Comment on Senatorial Primary Bias in Local Elections
The Free Press calls out Mr. Philipp for using the senatorial primary as a universal standard for all primaries, labeling him unfair and disingenuous. The piece notes no precedent for Stephenson’s alleged primary money debauchery and describes the admission as almost stupidly frank.
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Philipp
Stephenson
Quips and Cranks and Wanton Wiles in Arms
A Bush war ballad by Damon Runyon in Lippincott's contrasts a Filipino Scout with a comrade in arms. The speaker recalls shared service in North Luzon and questions how a once enemy may fight his own people. The poem ends with a provocative query about allegiance when battle comes.
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Luzon
Damon Runyon
Lippincott’s
Suffragettes promise changes in naval bureau wardrobe
A witty exchange between a wise old suffragette and an enthusiastic younger advocate imagines reforms in the naval bureau. The younger suffragette quips that bureaus are out of style and proposes a combined wardrobe and chiffonier as a reform.
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Judece
Conan Doyle tale of a Paris cabby episode
The Figaro recounts Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s experience with a Paris cab driver who identifies him by noticing his hair cut in Marseilles and Lyons mud on his shoes, then adds he saw Doyle’s name on his luggage. Doyle is astonished by this surprisingly detailed recognition.
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Figaro
Riviera
Gare de Lyon
Merci
Monsieur Conan Doyle
Ecoacher
Arthur
Voici
Sir Doyle
Paris
Nice
Marseilles
Lyons
Sherlock Holmes
Bellman
Bohemian Magazine Quote on Denied Automobiles
A Bohemian Magazine snippet contrasts fatality confusion with a line about lifesavers tied to the side, highlighting a curious discussion on dangerous cars and mortality. The dialogue uses old fashioned exclamations and humor to reflect public attitudes of the era.
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Bohemian Magazine
Sailor Seeks Long Horse for Voyage With Eight Men
A British sailor from the fleet accompanying the Prince of Wales to Quebec asks a livery stable keeper for a horse. He wants a long animal to fit eight men aboard, ignoring color or style quizzes. The scene reflects sailors sharing one mount for an upcoming voyage.
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Prince of Wales
Quebec
Success Magazine
Nothing Like Caretals Labeled Cascarêts Ad
Cascarets marketed as the best for liver and bowels claim universal use and fame. The ad touts 2 count Cascarêts at 10 cents for a week long treatment, calling it the biggest seller globally with repeated assurances of efficacy.
The Forbidden Road by Maria Albaness
Katherine Grainger endures loneliness after a looming Broxbourne marriage. Rupert Haverford confronts her with his love as she wrestles with inner conflict, protection of Camilla, and fear of change during a bleak winter moment.
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Katherine
Camilla
Katherine Grainger
Broxbourne
Rupert Haverford
Foley’s Honey and Tar Ad Promotes Safe Cough Remedy
An advertisement urges readers to use Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and colds. It claims the product is safe, contains no harmful drugs, and cures obstinate coughs, recommending against trying unknown remedies. O. T. Erhart.
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Foley
O. T. Erhart
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