Primary law validity debated in Lehr case remarks
A local attorney notes that the Lehr case may have been brought to secure a ruling on whether the primary binds the legislature and to test the impact of a recent Supreme Court decision on United States senators. He argues the main issue was settled by an earlier ruling and questions the suit’s purpose.
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Th Story League
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Lehr
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Opinion cited to oppose La Follette primary support
A La Crosse lawyer’s opinion is used to justify repudiation of the primary demand to return La Follette to the senate. Samuel Philipp, a standpat leader, says the primary is not binding, aligning with Lehr suit aims and suggesting La Follette factions will pursue legislative action instead.
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Stamp system could curb free mail waste says Milwaukee News
An editorial from Milwaukee News argues for special departmental stamps and politician stamps to track mail costs under a postal savings plan. It cites Gallinger’s tariff book franking as an example of unchecked free distribution and urges stamps to record and limit government mail expenses.
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Milwaukee News
Lorimer Defense Lacks Substance in Senate Speech
The Chicago Tribune accused William Lorimer of Chicago of buying his Senate election and his defense in the Senate offers abuse of critics and self praise rather than a substantive rebuttal. No affirmative defense or core argument is presented beyond personal defense.
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United States
William Lorimer
Chicago
Senate
Chicago Tribune
Lorimer
D. D. D. itch relief offered at special price
An advertisement claims oil of wintergreen and D. D. D. Laboratories formula stop itching instantly. The Chicago made D. D. D. Prescription, usually one dollar, is offered at 25 cents in a limited trial. Act now before the offer ends and relief may come tonight. Hoeschler Bros.
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Chicago
Hoeschler Bros
Lorimer Seat Buying Claims Stir Public Debate
The text discusses testimony on Lorimer’s seat purchase, denounces supporters and rivals, and questions the Philipp machine. It notes witnesses hostile to Lorimer, Browne as go-between, and critiques public reaction. References Governor Davidson and political maneuvering, hints at La Crosse county politics.
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Chicago Tribune
Lorimer
Browne
Spotlight at the Majestic Balloon Girl and Skit Night
A Majestic show features Leigh's Balloon Girl with Miss Frankie Drew performing a Wright stunt. Florence Modena and Charles Gardner deliver superb acting in Bargain Mad. Wolf and Lee sing well. Miller Lysle comedic duo entertain. Ida Aiken sings Daddy Was a Grand Old Man. Moving pictures include Gallagher by Richard Harding Davis.
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Willbur Wright
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United States Patent Office
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Charles Gardner
Hubby
Wolf
Lee
Miller
Lysle
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Daddy
Galagher
Richard Harding Davis
Weather Quips Highlight Seasonal Hopes and Ironies
The Boston Herald surveys quirky weather proverbs linking conditions to seasonal moods. It notes how snow, rain, cold or warmth trigger jokes about spring timing and summer coming quickly, while sun and clouds shape sentiment about daily conditions.
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Boston Herald
What Johnny Prefers to Eat Causes School Excuse
dialogue shows a boy named Johnny liking fried onions best which makes him sick and leads to an excuse from school the next day. published in the Cleveland Leader, the item captures a humorous school anecdote.
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Cleveland
Financial woes spark royal demand for funds
In a Tit-Bits tale the king of Martania laments dire finances crying for money while the treasury guardian, once a court jester, sighs over empty coffers and the need for someone to cough up funds.
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Maritania
Kilmer’s Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
An advertisement touts Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a universal kidney and bladder remedy for both men and women. It claims prompt relief and offers sample bottles by mail from Dr. Kilmer & Co. of Binghamton New York with a pamphlet detailing the product.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Quips and Cranks and Wanton Wiles
Poem urging fans to cheer teams rather than scorn them. It argues against ridicule when a team struggles and promotes hopeful, steady support to help improve play. Attributed to C. P. McDonald of the Chicago Tribune.
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C. P. McDonald
Chicago Tribune
Life Pledge Or House Of Correction For Regular Offender
A Philadelphia magistrate at Fifteenth and Vine street delivers a witty ruling to a known offender. Faced with his habitual tongue and misdeeds, the judge imposes a staged choice to pledge for life or serve time, only to accept a year first as a stepping stone. The prisoner quips that he always takes it for life.
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Fifteenth
Vine Street
House of Correction
Philadelphia Times
Weekend Office, Church, and Epistles
A playful exchange notes a husband planning to handle letters at the office while his wife goes to church. He jokes that while she listens to the gospels he will attend to the Epistles. The line captures a domestic moment with biblical references.
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Hub
Boston Transcript
Ninth Birthday Party Teaches Inner Worth Lesson
A refined party for Helen’s ninth birthday nearly faltered due to a pretty, well dressed girl’s ill temper. A plain, shy child acted as peacemaker, proving herself a true angel of tact. Helen discussed the episode with her mother and declared that appearances do not always match.
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Gretchen and Carmichael in a night at the Grand Hotel
Gretchen resists pressure from Colonel Wallenstein and police while Carmichael, the American consul, offers aid. A jealous Leo vows devotion as Gretchen recalls a mysterious adventure involving two crowns and a grand duke. Carmichael confronts the police and ponders a veiled noblewoman as court intrigue continues, with political threats between Ehrenstein and Jugendheit lingering.
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Gretchen
Leo
Herr Carmichael
Kramerweg
von Walenstein
Socialists Back Farmers Union Policy in Wisconsin
Wisconsin socialists endorsed the Farmers’ Unions system at the state convention and backed the American Society of Equity. The national congress debated policy to appeal to farmers but left it unsettled. The Badger division plans to preach the farmers’ union advantages to the state's rural voters.
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Wis
Wisconsin Socialist
Avere
Farmers’ Unions
American Society of Equity
National Congress
Flora La Follette Seeks Votes for Women
Milwaukee May 31 Flora La Follette daughter of Senator forms a public campaign stance in favor of women's suffrage detailing her plan to advocate for voting rights and public participation in civiclife through organized efforts and platform statements.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Flora la Follette
Dandruff germ outbreak blamed for baldness
Professor Anna of Hamburg declares dandruff is a germ disease not a fevered scalp condition. The germ allegedly causes baldness and can be cured by killing it with Newbrow's Herpicide, sold by druggists. Sample offer and Detroit company listed with Hoeschler Bros. as agents.
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Hamburg
Germany
Newbrow
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Hoeschler Bros
Actress Miss La Follette Leaves Stage to Oppose Suffrage
Actress Miss La Follette plans to step away from acting to oppose the woman suffrage movement. The move signals a shift by a named public figure in the ongoing debate over voting rights.
Confession May Free Prisoner Tarasinski
Milwaukee witnesses claim John Tarasinski is not guilty of the April 3, 1908 murder of Dominik Gapinski. Frank Scymczak and Joseph Marusik say Tarasinski is innocent and that they will reveal the truth, having served part of long sentences for the crime.
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Milwaukee
Wis
John Tarasinski
Dominik Gapinski
Skarb Sobieski Loan and Building Association
Frank Scymczak
Joseph Marucik
Tarasinski
Marusik
Dr Derby's Kidney Pills Promise Cure for Kidney Disease
A Michigan firm promotes Dr Derby's Kidney Pills as a revolutionary, guaranteed treatment for kidney trouble and related diseases. The ad claims backache signals kidney disease, promises rapid relief after 10 days, and offers a free sample before purchase. Senator Stevenson endorses the product. Pills sold in drugstores. 60 pills per package.
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Bright
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