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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
3
The notice outlines new city charges at five dollars per year and eight dollars per year for a related service, indicating the adjusted rates for residents and taxpayers. It reflects a historic price change affecting local budgeting and municipal revenues.
The conference session featured a forceful defense of federal powers and Roosevelt's stance on states rights. The president argued for a division of responsibility to serve the people, noting actions beyond the states’ reach for effective policy. The other notable moment was Mr. Bryan's reception, hinting at potential political implications.
The article reports E C Lewis of St Louis, publisher of The National Daily, was acquitted of fraud in a plan to establish a certified bank via a new check system. It notes the post office had sought to remove his publications from second class rates amid broader sentiment, while highlighting jurors and judges viewed the banking case as strongest among charges.
A large gathering of statesmen applauded The Commoner and William Jennings Bryan while remaining divided politically. Many respect his personal integrity and broad approach to public life, even as some plan to oppose him in the coming campaign.
The public debate over Mrs. Gunness death by fire closes with fate delivering harsher justice than any trial. The prosecutor faced scorn for insisting on her fate. If children had survived, Heaven might have spared the law’s severity in this grim tragedy.
Jurors who crowded around Lewis to congratulate him on his acquittal claim that express companies influence the post office department and that the government is not “on the square” in its attacks on Mr. Lewis.
Woodman picnic and old settlers soldiers and sailors home coming set for June 1 2 and 3 in Spring Valley featuring six big shows merry go round ferris wheel 10 free acts daily three brass bands and ball games between top Southern Minnesota teams with continuous entertainment. Special excursion trains offered. Spring Valley welcomes all.
Charges of boodle ballot box stuffing and trickery at the Royal Neighbors election in Chicago prompt Mrs. Sanderson to rethink her assertion that American women are ready for politics and the ballot.
The writer suggests forest removal alters climate and questions if the Merry Widow is causing a delayed spring. The note frames a debate about ecological impact on seasonal timing and references a cultural idea as a possible factor.
The county fair managers confirmed C S Van Auken as secretary noting his proven ability in organization and administration. His work has been described as unusually capable, reflecting well on the fair’s leadership and future operations.
Busy John Esch has again demonstrated his ability to always get his district's side o' bacon out of the pork barrel. The remark highlights his repeated success in directing federal funds to his district, reflecting ongoing political maneuvering around pork barrel projects.
May Manton presents a butterfly cut coat with sleeves formed in one with the garment, shown in striped fabric and suitable for pongees silks and wool suiting. The design features braided plain cloth with soutache, velvet trims and various banding options, with sizes for 14 and 16 year olds. Pattern 5975 can be mailed for ten cents, plus postage.
Harper's Bazar surveys a trend toward longer frocks for young girls, moving from near-minimal coverage to knee-length and beyond. The piece describes blouses tunics and apron pinafore styles that keep romper outfits looking fresh with modest costs in time and money.
A woman visiting Paderewski’s Paris villa found a cherry stone on the mantle and had it set in pearls and diamonds as a relic of the master. Weeks later Paderewski met her and, noting the stone, joked that he never eats cherries and the stone was left by his servant.
A fragmentary miscellany features lines about life as a dreamer drifting through a weary day. It includes aphorisms on quarrels faith and wealth and a note about Miss Wilson of Viroqua crying over a light bill. The piece closes with reflections on human folly and sociable drinking.
The New York Globe reports Gov. Hughes favors direct nominating primary to end the boss system. He wants a system where party members vote individually for preferred candidates as in regular elections. National momentum for direct primaries grows after La Follette's push, with several states adopting comprehensive forms and many more recognizing the principle.
A short reflection on Scottish pride and historical knowledge. The article notes Scots celebrate Bannockburn yet often forget other key battles like Byland and Braugebridge, suggesting widespread gaps in national history awareness among all social classes.
A public library request led to detective work by the librarian uncovering the sought title. The volume identified was Tarry Thou Till I Come, noted in the New York Herald.
In Paris, Mr. Rolfe meets a mysterious young woman named Lorena who speaks little of herself yet hints she is his confidante. She teases him about love and fame, refers to Maud Petrovitch, and reveals knowledge of Rolfe’s past with the lover, leaving him desperate for answers as they watch the Seine.
Prince Bismarck was deeply attached to his only sister Malvina who has died decades hence. The London Chronicle notes their correspondence, while Admiral Fitzhardinge Maxse long admired Bismarck and supplied lobsters to Heligoland. Malvina’s marriage linked to Arnim Krochlendorf and later to Count Bill Bismarck’s family.
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