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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
3
The piece condemns Stalwarts who seek Taft delegates by courting Democratic votes to weaken La Follette in Wisconsin. It argues such moves are dishonest, illegal, and not in good faith, noting La Follette’s past appeals to Democrats and urging Republicans to oppose dirty tactics.
A. B. Fleming former West Virginia governor and Fairmont Coal executive told a subcommittee that states and companies cannot handle mine disaster investigations. He cited Monongah losses of 256 to 356 workers and urged federal action with a $200,000 appropriation as mine workers and operators supported the bureau.
The Tribune urges supporters in the district to back La Follette and his delegates in the primaries to promote good government and distinguish themselves from the Taft movement. It argues La Follette best represents American wishes and that backing him preserves openness to Taft if nominated.
The Lilley inquiry shows enough smoke to suggest hidden fire in the smudge. The committee denied a requested attorney’s help, which seems reasonable. Public, fullest inquiry is urged, noting speculation about Uncle Joe Cannon and possible boat monopoly influence.
Alderman Downs announces support for the railroad company in the fight over which entity will police the Mill street crossing. As a road employee, Downs could have deferred to another alderman if one were available.
The city mayor, noted as the sole mayor to address protection at Mill street crossing, faces critique that his action is about a year late. A playful dialogue about sketches follows, with a brief editor sketches exchange.
The fragment muses on money and happiness, balancing wit about marriage and learning. It hints at social chatter over tea, notes a quip about big ears and big mouths, and ends with a bird building a nest on a cherry limb, implying quiet observation of nature.
A humorous verse set describes a man transformed into a motorized being with wheels, wires, a motor within, and constant mechanical sounds. It notes a blue and brass man who changed him to a motor car, with satirical doodles of modern life.
The Empire skirt remains a season favorite with options for long or walking length, seam at center front or none, five or six gores, and inverted back plaits. Materials for medium size range from 5% to 7% yards depending on width and pattern 5929 fits waists 22 to 32 inches, mailed for ten cents plus optional postage.
Detroit jockey Joseph Richards reports a fall in jockeys' fees after returning from Russia citing reasons given by others. He compares the situation to a Detroit fisherman's anecdote about high fish prices attributed to aquariums.
A patient admits to a doctor that she did not take medicine but gave it to her dog. She explains they wanted to get rid of the dog, prompting the doctor’s indignant reply. The exchange appears in Circle Magazine.
A school tale mocks unfounded fears as a geologist predicts Niagara Falls will retreat toward Erie and Buffalo over 200000 years prompting a sob from a girl whose sister lives in Erie. The piece then warns of a fashionable weight loss remedy Marmola Cascara Aromatic Simple syrup mix that promises four to seven pounds weekly.
A man recalls Kaspar Licht a gifted yet reclusive friend who died under mysterious circumstances. In fogbound passages he describes Licht’s life and the strange encounter with the Steamwater family revealing a chilling, supernatural undertone to the death.
The article previews William Le Queux's mystery tale about Mr Spence statham desaparerance and a bare Park Lane mansion with a locked room. It announces the serial publication begins Monday, with first publication rights secured for print.
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