Taft Contests Roosevelt Over Wisconsin District Attorney Choice
The article discusses opposition to a proposed Payne bill, party dynamics, and Taft's nomination of William C. Wheeler for reappointment as U S district attorney in the western district of Wisconsin, contrasting with Roosevelt’s stance and Senate resistance. It notes the tension between former president Roosevelt and Taft over patronage and appointments.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Wisconsin
Senate
William C. Wheeler
Janesville
Stephenson
Department of Justice
Wis
Ford's Neibuhr Goes to Red Wing for Boat Purchase
Henry H. Neibuhr traveled to Red Wing Minnesota yesterday to arrange the purchase of a new motor boat. The note mentions local personalities and various society items including theater plans, hunting trip departures, and medical updates.
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Ford
Henry H. Neibuhr
Red Wing
Minn
Young Men’s Brotherhood Debate At Knight Home
The North Side club gathered Friday at 2132 Wood Street to debate whether the pin is more useful than the needle. Rev. G. W. Fogg led the affirmative. Thomas Knight the negative. The jury favored the negative and a social hour followed.
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Young Men's’ Brotherhood Club
Thomas Knight
Wood Street
G. W. Fogg
Co. B. Blanchard
G. Masterson
C. Blanchard
E. Kerstin
F. Statera
P. Masterson
Singer Declares He Will Stay In Ninth Ward Alderman Race
Herman Singer a Democratic candidate against George B. Marvin for alderman of the Ninth Ward denies reports he will withdraw and support Christ Pederson. Singer says his campaign cards are out and he remains in the race.
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Herman Singer
George B. Marvin
Ninth World
Ehcimes
Christ Pederson
Mr. Singer
Frances Keaveny Laid in Repose
The funeral for Frances Keaveny who died Saturday of a complication of diseases was held at 9 am at St James Church with Rev Murphy officiating and Undertaker Dwyer in charge. Interment followed in the Catholic cemetery. The remark about people trying to separate you from your time is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Keaveny
St. James Church
Murphy
Dwyer
Relative falls to Senator Stephenson in elite recommendation
The text notes a cousin appearing before Senator Stephenson who accepted the senator’s recommendation that Roosevelt would not approve without personally deeming the recommended man worthy. This summary preserves named entities and evokes a political personnel decision context.
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Stephenson
Roosevelt
Harmony at the Table and Stuart Dyspepsia Tablets Ad
The home dining table should radiate harmony to aid digestion says an ad for Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets noting mirth and joy improve digestion while gloom worsens it. The ad claims 40,000 physicians use the tablets, priced 50 cents, with a free trial offer from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan. A souvenir flash light from a gathering lists attendees including Anna Dockendorff Elizabeth Davis Lillian Kampscherer Theresea Yanzer Dorothy Yanzer and several Flanagan family members.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall, Mich
Anna Dockendorff
Elizabeth Davis
Lillian Kampscherer
Theresea Yanzer
Dorothy Yanzer
Josephine Jansky
Belva Holst
Loretta Flanagan
Georgine Lapitz
Stella Flanagan
Josephine Holsky
Marie Flanagan
Elda Holst
Johanna Flanagan
Paderewski Cancels Concerts Due to Rheumatism
The New York Herald reports pianist Ignace Jan Paderewski has canceled a dozen engagements because rheumatism in his right arm and fingers worsened. He will depart for Europe next Tuesday after warning from physicians to rest, ending his American tour that began two months ago. He hoped to conduct his new symphony with the Boston orchestra, but pain forced him to relinquish the baton to Mr. Fiedler.
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Ignace Jan Paderewski
Europe
Paderewski
Washington
Minneapolis
Herald
New York
The
Pilgrim
Dayton
Ohio
Boston
Mrs Holway Hosts Bridge Party For Mrs Scott
Saturday afternoon Mrs Jessie Holway entertained three tables at bridge in honor of Mrs Elsie Gile Scott Prizes went to Mrs Mills Tourtellotte and Mrs S S Hebberd Guests included Mrs James Scott George Gordon Alex Hyslop W H Tarbox Mills Tourtellotte S S Hebberd W A Anderson Emma Law P H Hough A T Clinton and Hiram Goddard
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Holway
Jessie Holway
Bridge
Elsie Gile Scott
Mills Tourtellotte
S. S. Hebberd
James Scott
George Gordon
Alex Hyslop
W. H. Tarbox
W. A. Anderson
Emma Law
P. H. Hough
A. T. Clinton
Hiram Goddard
Miss Laura Cuningham's Sixteenth Birthday Party Highlighted
Saturday afternoon Miss Gertrude Hogan hosted a quartet of young girls to celebrate the sixteenth birthday of Miss Laura Cuningham with a small gathering and games.
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Gertrude Hogan
Laura Cuningham
Social Briefs Highlight Pal mers, Sills and Esch Visits
Social notes record Mr and Mrs C M Palmer of New York visiting Mrs Pal mers mother and sister Mrs W R Sill and Miss Frances Sill. Palmer, a newspaper broker, began with La Crosse Republican and Leader. They reside at Caranac Lake in the Adirondack mountains for their son’s health. Russell James of Minneapolis spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Alfred James. Mrs John J Esch returned recently from Washington DC.
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C. M. Palmer
New York
Minneapolis
Alfred James
John J. Esch
Washington, D. C
Peddlers Nabbed and Deterred from City License
Police halted two street peddlers selling shoddy suit patterns without licenses and forced a move to avoid a 25 dollar permit fee. They were reported by wary buyers as possibly stolen goods and were released after promising to stop peddling. A German Lutheran church class was examined and will be confirmed Palm Sunday. Reverend H R Vaughn of Elk Mountain will speak at the First Presbyterian on religious education. Residents near a new Egid Hackner factory filed a remonstrance with the city council to block the Green Bay Western railway plans.
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German Lutheran Church
West Avenue South
Gamm
H. R. Vaughn
Elk Mount
First Presbyterian Church
Trace
Egid Hackner
Green Bay & Western Railway
Surprise Birthday Party For Stella Flanagan
The Jaanita club honored Miss Stella Flanagan of South Seventh Street with a Friday evening birthday gathering at her home. Guests wore costumes, laughing and chatting before an old fashioned candy pull in the kitchen. All attendees reported an enjoyable time.
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Jaanita Club
Stella Flanagan
South Seventh Street
Spur track plan for new factory progresses
A historical snippet reports ongoing work on building a proposed spur track to a new factory. It notes county clerk absences, street cleaning, an ice road hazard, and visits by Senator Thomas Morris amid investigations. Further details include an interrupted clerk’s duties by Supervisor John Swan and a Badger specimen shipment for mounting.
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Swan
Rawlinson
John Swan
Badger
Joseph Leis
Cashton
F. J. Steinlein
Adams Street
Board of Public Works
BEN Hur
la Crosse
Oshkosh
Cass Street
Morris
Thomas Morris
Madison
Government Seeks Railway Mail Clerks in May Exam
The United States Government offers railway mail clerks starting at 800 dollars annually, rising to 1200. An examination will be held in La Crosse and nationwide on May 15 for men over 18 with ordinary schooling. The Government Positions Bureau in Rochester provides guidance free of charge and can supply full preparatory information by writing.
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United States
Sam
la Crosse
Government
Rochester
N. Y
The
Tribune
Parental Exasperation Cited Over Parading with Ill Child
Mrs Bliggins recalls bringing Johnny to the parade despite his whooping cough and letting him lead the family cheers, as quoted by the Washington Star.
Talking to herself earns compliments for girls
A brief moral note from Atchison about selftalk. It mentions a notably goodnatured but overweight man nicknamed "Gloomy" as a humorous aside.
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Atchison
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