Springfield Citizens Urged to Read Dr Hall Speech on Mayors
Dr. Newton M Hall of Springfield urges voters in the upcoming municipal election to study a nationally distributed essay on mayoral leadership. He cites examples like New York, Toledo, Harrisburg, Pittsburg, and Worcester as models of civic virtue and business ability, arguing good men rise with citizen earnestness.
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There Should Be Good Government Clubs In Every Precinct
In a call to civic duty the piece argues citizens must back principled leadership, denouncing corruption and praising morality, energy, and organization. It urges loyal patriotic citizens to volunteer for high ideals and civic righteousness as bosses do for power, stating the city needs men to serve.
McGovern as a Senate Candidate Forecasts and Flaws
The Milwaukee Journal argues McGovern would be a weak candidate against La Follette if he ran as an Avengers progressive. It notes past vote-getting ability but questions ally dynamics with Stephenson and Hatton, cites campaign spending rumors, and warns of political missteps by his managers and Madison whispers shaping public perception.
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Len Lottridge Letters From Nation's Capital
West Salem banker and journalist Len Lottridge contributes a series of intimate articles for The Tribune. The veteran writer shares perspectives on political life, press freedom, and national affairs from Washington.
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Taft Welcomed In Cabinet Room Visit By Taft Aide
In 1909 Taft received visitors in the new White House office building connected by a private passage. The group included Rep Reeder and Judge Rathbone. Watson of Indiana teased, while Taft stressed policy focus and harmony. The observer notes Taft’s honest, upright style and contrasts with Roosevelt’s fiercer approach.
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McGovern Emerges As Front for Progressive Shift in Stephenson Era
The Stephenson faction abandons Governor Davidson after disclosures in the probe. They seek a new champion with a progressive record who can be traded to undermine La Follette. The manager’s influence lifts McGovern into the spotlight as the favored candidate. The Journal praises McGovern and offers guidance for his conduct.
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La Crosse County Expenditures Defend Proprieties
The Chronicle defends expenditures made for Senator Stephenson including funds from the senator and local Republicans as in strict accordance with high minded proprieties of political activity.
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Morning Chronicle
Senator Morris Faces Call to Apologize Over Seat Claim
A local humorist demands Senator Morris apologize for alleging the humorist bought his senate seat. The dispute recalls a 600 dollar offer to purchase La Crosse county, which the humorist says could have been delivered if feasible.
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la Crosse County
How She Got Rid of Her Fat
A weight loss patent remedy from The Rengo Co promises safe fat reduction of a pound daily. Sold for $1 per box in drugstores and by mail from Detroit. Trial packages offered by mail. local La Crosse retailers also advertise.
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Spotlight Plays A Daughter of Corsica and Human Spiders
The Franklin Stock company presents A Daughter of Corsica this afternoon and Human Spiders this evening in a four act Corsican melodrama. A climactic sword fight and a Parisian sheath gown worn by Miss Agnott are highlights. Tonight is ladies free night.
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Franklin Stock Company
Court Denies Discovery of Instrument in Libel Suit
In Riddle v Blackburne 110 NY Sup 748 the plaintiff sought discovery of an instrument alleged to be a libel. The New York Supreme Court held the request proper to deny because it would force the defendant to furnish evidence usable in a criminal prosecution. The objection was timely and the only chance to object.
Taft and Roosevelt contrasted in La Crosse remarks
A La Crosse visitor contrasts Taft and Roosevelt, praising Taft as peaceful and cautious while depicting Roosevelt as a vigorous, outspoken leader. Anecdotes cover politeness, office seeking, and Taft’s blunt rejection of flattery, with notes on Roosevelt’s weight, horseback rides, and public persona.
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Quips and Cranks and Wanton Wiles Under the Yoke
The Philadelphia Public Ledger laments fashion's changing shapes from spring to now. It jokes that waistlines sleeves and bodies shift, mocking how women must adapt to evolving styles and societal trends.
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Side door cue sparks dry town zinger on subway
A guard orders passengers to use the side door as a confrontation unfolds with a stranger from west of Hoboken who quips he is from a dry town. The exchange captures a streetwise moment aboard a New York City subway train.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Death Scene Goof Delights Washington Star
A stage death in the sixth act drew high art praise as the villain writhed on stage. A scene shifter began lowering the curtain early, prompting the villain to whisper I ain t dead yet as a light hearted exchange about supper followed.
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Washington Star
Complaint Over Soup Spill At Yonkers Eatery
A customer in Yonkers alleges a waiter spilled soup on his wife’s dress and seeks redress. The exchange includes a clerkly reply about paying for the full portion as part of the incident report.
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Yonkers Statesman
Irishman Counts on Sheriff for Character in Oklahoma Trial
A petty offense case in an Oklahoma town features a defendant declaring he has a character reference in the sheriff, who admits he does not know the man. The Irishman adds he has lived there 12 years yet the sheriff still does not know him, claiming it proves his character.
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Kansas City Star
Neighbors Arrested After Missouri Court Fight
In a Missouri village two neighbors were arrested and brought to court after a brawl. The defendant told the judge a garbled story about a card game fueled by drink claiming a series of bets and losses led to the confrontation.
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Insurance Promise Promptly Paid After Fall
A representative of a well known insurance company canvassing in Streatham district recalls an accident claim where a man insured against accident fell from a roof. As he passed the third story window a check was handed to him for the full policy amount.
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Newbro's Herpicide touted as herpes killer
The advertisement proclaims Newbro's Herpicide as a destroyer of herpes or fungal scalp infections. It explains herpes as a disease caused by vegetable parasites, linking the microbe to dandruff and hair loss, and claims the product destroys the microbe to allow hair to grow. Samples offered for 10 cents. Detroit firm and agents named.
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Lawd He P’ D Animals in Canibal Country
Atlanta Constitution recounts a humorous perilous scene where animals face an imagined invasion of hunters. The lion bears the gunfire while the elephant hides and the giraffe and tiger react as alligators change collars amid gunfire. The piece reads as a playful folk style warning.
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Atlanta Constitution
Erhart Offers Dr Howard’s Specific Half Price Sale
Drugstore promoter O T Erhart pushes Dr Howard Co remedy for constipation and dyspepsia at 25c a 50c bottle with money back guarantee. The offer targets headaches bad digestion and related symptoms, promising a refund if not cured.
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Laura Vane in the Upper Leaze Farm Parlour
A young woman, Laura Vane, sits beside a roaring fire in an English farmhouse parlour. She recalls her path from humble origins to education and a noble future with John Shilto, amid thoughts of trials to come.
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Fearful confession tests love in Laura Vane tale
John Shill er, pale and stern, confesses a grave sin to Laura Vane in a candlelit room. She remains calm and supportive, listening as he lays bare the full truth, while the firelight floods the scene with a harsh, revealing glare.
To Be Continued Dyer Promised Loan Prompter Mystery
A humorous caption from the New York Herald notes Dyer lamenting over a promised $10 loan and forgetting who vowed to provide it, framing a lighthearted moment of mislaid memory. The source captures a witty exchange between Dyer and an unnamed narrator.
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