Republican Committee Struggle Shapes La Crosse Politics
The La Crosse county Republican committee faced factional hostilities that dissolved lines between sides as John F. Doherty and Democrats unified to push for party gains. Organized labor and Bryans members allied with Gompers era labor alignment boosted labor influence, while some Republicans opposed Senator Stephenson, signaling defections amid a tense party battle.
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la Crosse
la Crosse County
John F. Doherty
Bryansen
Gompers
La 98
Stephenson
Republicans Win County Ticket While Roosevelt Helped
Observers say independent voters, often Republicans, favored Speaker Ekern and aligned with the party. The county committee harmonized factions and aided victory, despite Roosevelt’s strong 1904 showing and other shifts. Local leaders praised for organized, clean campaigning and seasoned guidance from Winter, Van Auken, and Burke.
Bryan Defeat Attributed to Treachery Of Allies
The New York returns show Bryan stabbed in the back by friends as Tammany Hall and Rog Sullivan from Illinois are cited for the double cross. The Milwaukee Sentinel notes Bryan as a victim of misplaced confidence as Democratic unity was claimed but results suggest otherwise.
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Mr. Bryan
New York
Tammany
Milwaukee Sentinel
Rog” Sullivan
Illinois
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Sentinel
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Patrick McCarren
Brooklyn
Taft Wins New York City and Brooklyn Amid GOP Split
The count shows Taft carrying New York City and Brooklyn, while Chicago returns reveal Roger Sullivan commanding the Democratic force. Stevenson leads the Republican rival in the governor race as accusations fly and factional loyalties surface.
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Taft
New York City
Brooklyn
Bryan
Chicago
Roger Sullivan
Stevenson
Fairview
Wattersons Afterthought on Bryan and Party Turbulence
The article reviews Henry Watterson’s shift to support William Jennings Bryan at the Denver convention, praising Bryan as sane, patriotic, and capable. It cites an editorial arguing that voters prioritize present concerns over future consequences, noting widespread organization and corruption influencing nominations and elections, with lingering distrust of the party system.
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Watterson
Democratic National
Henry Watterson
Bryan
Denver
Parker
Cleveland
Dyspepsia Cure Promoted by Stuart Tablets
A medical authority explains types of dyspepsia including reflex, slow digestion, and gastric juice abnormalities. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets promise relief by aiding digestion, improving gastric juices, and strengthening digestive nerves. Price 50 cents. mail order trial available from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
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F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bidg
Marshall, Mich
Rexall "93" Hair Tonic Offers Guaranteed Hair Growth
In La Crosse O. T. Erhart promotes Rexall "93" Hair Tonic as a cure for dandruff and baldness, asserting it will grow hair in most cases with a money back guarantee. Two sizes 50¢ and $1.00 are sold at 481 Main Street, inviting customers to try the remedy risk free.
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Rexall
O. T. Erhart
Main Street
Bryan personal canvass overwhelms rivals in 1896 race
The speaker laments that leaders ignore immediate issues, praising William Jennings Bryan for his lucid, persuasive campaign. He argues the public was swayed by Bryan’s personal effort and stamina over political platform, while critics favored living pleasures.
Ekern Twelme race analyzed by Gelatt
Gelatt argues La Crosse county results show Morris carried by 4 445 to 703 due to Gullickson as independent Democrat. He suggests if Ekern had faced Twelme on party lines, the result might have swung, noting Ekern lost by 153 in a 2 300 Republican total while running as an independent.
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Taft
la Follette
Davidson
John S. Haugen
Duncan
Durland
Assembly
McConnell
Bosshard
James Thompson
la Crosse County
Morris
Gelatt
Gullickson
Ekern
Taft Health Blessing and Father Jim Sherman Remark
The text wishes President Taft health and vigor for his administration and notes that the prospect of Father Jim Sherman as president would cause distress and unease.
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Jim’’ Sherman
The
United States
Domestic Secrets and a Witty Family Exchange
A Baltimore American quip features a child Willie asking about a “rod in pickle” and the father replying with a wary smile that the rod is kept in family jars. The humorous exchange levitates around parental secrecy and curiosity in a domestic setting.
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Willie
Flace
Baltimore American
No Room Left In Town
A humorous exchange where one man asks to stay the night but is told all rooms are filled with souvenir postal cards from the host, turning a potential lodging request into a playful twist about family keepsakes.
Sergeant Major Parley at Church Parade Prank
A colonel orders all men who do not wish to attend church to fall out on the reverse flank. Many comply. He then dismisses those who did fall out and marches the rest to church, claiming they need it most. Another quip has a boy confessing to swimming despite a warning, joking that Satan tempted him and got kicked.
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Tisdale
Hernshaw Magna
Hugo
Hugo Reginald Charteris
Hugo Charteris
Angela Tempest
Nat
Vennable
George Vennable
Henbane
The House of Bondage at La Crosse Theatre as Florence Roberts Leads
Florence Roberts stars in The House of Bondage at La Crosse Theatre with a strong supporting cast. The program includes The Three Twins presented next Saturday, and a Long Stock Company engagement with a slate of plays and vaudeville acts.
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Joan Meredyth
Seymour Obermer
la Crosse Theatre
Miss Roberts
Mr. Cort
Arthur Forrest
Thurlow Bergenent Bosworth
Harry Gibbs
Ann Warrington
Mary Bertrand
Metropolitan
Chicago
Whitney Opera House
New York
Herald Square Theatre
America
Directoire
Ashton Stevens
New York Journal
Victor Morely
Richard Bartlett
George S. Trimble
Eva Fallon
Maud Demarest
Della Niven
Bessie Clifford
Florenz Kolb
W. H. Woodsige
Frank Smith
E. P. Bower
Ada Bateman
Marie Nashow
Long Stock Company
Frank FE
Long
la Crosse
Koppelberger
Michigan Supreme Court upholds contempt fines in murder trial
In re McHugh et al. the Michigan Supreme Court affirms a lower court order fining two defense attorneys $250 each for contempt after delays in a murder trial. One attorney faced an additional 30 day jail term. Both defendants left the jurisdiction and did not appear for proceedings.
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Supreme Court of Michigan
McHugh
Northwestern
Reading the Future Like the Past Reveals Frustration
The idea reflects that foretelling would bear the same disappointment as retracing bygone events. It suggests future knowledge would not necessarily bring satisfaction or clarity.
Marriage For Money Goes Unpaid For Many
A wry aphorism notes that many men wed for wealth but never manage to reap its financial reward. The remark reflects social attitudes about marriage and fortune.
Notions of Mercy and Judgment Echo in Courtroom Exchange
The dialogue reveals a judge scathingly noting a defendant's impassivity in a civilized country. Hugo recalls the press’s portrayal and the judge questions how to reconcile public image with personal beliefs. A cryptic exchange about belief and humanity follows.
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