Free Press's Attacks on Bryan and La Follette
A political column discusses The Times and the Free Press over their editorial stance on Isaac Stephenson and U S Senate election. It argues the Free Press, now tied to La Follette’s foe, defames Bryan to smear La Follette, criticizing the paper as reactionary and ineffectual in public office.
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Isaac Stephenson
United States Senate
Times
Free Press
Mr. Bryan
Senator la Follette
la Follette
Press Attacks Bryan Foe Faces Public Reaction
The Racine Times denounces the Milwaukee Free Press for a harsh piece on William Jennings Bryan. It praises Bryan’s character and leadership while condemning the Free Press for alleged sensationalism and misrepresentation. A second item reviews Nat Goodwin’s playful public image and an amusing backstage anecdote about his handling of children on a train voyage.
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Racine Times
Milwaukee Free Press
William Bryan
Wisconsin Bell Delivers Election News To The Tribune
The Tribune commends Wisconsin Telephone for reliable service on election night. Postal and Wisconsin Bell provided prompt accurate news with United Press, aiding the theater packed audience in receiving timely results.
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the Tribune
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Postal
Wisconsin Bell
United Press
United States
Letter Delivered With Quavered Susie’s Sake Hint
The Chicago Record-Herald reports a letter arrived at the Auditorium bearing an address that reads Over mountain, river and lake Carry this letter for Susie's sake. The phrase suggests a relay note tied to a personal plea or mystery connected to Susie.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Susie
Paid in Full to Play at La Crosse Theater Thursday
Spotlight on Eugene Walter’s Paid in Full returns to La Crosse with a specially organized cast and top production, following its New York triumph and Chicago run. Schubert’s Girls also plays, while Clyde Fitch draws praise for Women in his comedy.
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America
Eugene Walter
Wagenhals
Kemper
Astor Theatre
New York
la Crosse Theater
Chicago
Mr. Walter
Schubert
The
St. Louis Times
Clyde Fitch
Garrick Theater
Suzette Jackson
Kate West
Lucille Purcelle
Caroline Locke
H. S. Northrup
Edgar Holt
Pam
Kilmer's Swamp Root Offered For Kidney Trouble
Reader offer from Dr. Kilmer and Co. of Binghamton New York promotes Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. Free sample bottle and booklet available by mail with address and mention of newspaper. Regular bottles sold by druggists under the name Swamp Root.
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Kilmer
Bright
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Swamp Root
Diversity at the Bijou Dazzles With Aerial Gymnastics
The Bijou presents a varied bill featuring aerialist Mille La Carroll with a high quality display on limited stage height, plus Petrick's Morning Cy song, Tipple & Kliment in minstrel style musical comedy, and Giles Harrington delivering easy engaging wit. The Carson-Talcott company closes the program with a likely popular finish.
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Bijou
Little Theatre
Mille la Carroll
Mr. Petrick
Lincoln Quartette
Tipple & Kliment
Olto
Giles Harrington
Giles
Carson-Talcott Company
Susie Andrews Leaves Message For Mr. L. L. Scherer
At the Auditorium Hotel in Chicago New Jersey a note asks Scherer to receive an item. If he is absent the writer says she will regret it noting he is a fellow. The paper says Scherer has not yet arrived but is expected to lose his temper when he does. Hold for 10 days.
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William Jene Bryan
Milwaukee Free Press
Bryan
W. J. Bry
Auditorium Hotel
Chicago
L. L. Scherer
Susie Andrews
Scherer
Hugo
George Vennables
Joy
Tisdale
Frank Tisdale
Father
Quips and Cranks and Wanton Wiles The Present Question
A Washington Star poem mocks the weather man and politics as the nation awaits the next winter. The speaker asks the weather man to slow winter, noting post election talk and hopes for a delayed cold season.
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Gwineter
Court Allows Past Accidents At Crossing Evidence
Michigan Supreme Court in Woodworth v Detroit United Ry allows plaintiff to prove by an employee that about a dozen rigs collided at the same diagonal crossing in the past two years. The decision overrules Gregory v Detroit United Ry and holds former accidents admissible to show street condition and possible negligence.
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Plantiff
Supreme Court of Michigan
Woodworth
Detroit United
Northwestern
Gregory
Detroit United Ry
Northwestern Reporter
Nero as a bad man meets silence in class
Dr John Lovejoy Elliott lectures Hudson Guild boys on Nero’s cruelty and asks if he was good. A student named O’Brien replies Nero never did anything to me, reflecting the era’s stance on political interference and avoiding confrontation.
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John Lovejoy Elliott
Hudson Guild Settlement
New York
Nero
O’brien
Turning Tide of Memory and Illness in Mourning House
In a tense exchange, Joy and Hugo discuss an incurable disease shaping a family. Grief, guilt, and memory anchor their talk as they confront a father’s fate, with Aunt Priscilla and Aunt Lavinia looming. Joy seeks comfort while Hugo offers wary sympathy and shared secrets.
House of a Thousand Candles referenced in letter
Mrs Gleeful writes James about a light summer read she wanted. He replies with the title The House of a Thousand Candles as a recommended novel.
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James
New York Times
Appeal for Mercy in Courtroom Exchange
An inmate pleads for mercy and jokes about a long sentence before a judge. The prisoner admits habitual offense and theft, while the judge notes the court must perform its duty and imposes the sentence. The exchange is reported by the Philadelphia Ledger.
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Philadelphia Ledger
The First Day of School Skit Shines With Song and Humor
A stage sketch recreates a little red school house with romping children and lively musical numbers. J. B. Stinson leads a humorous solo with the chorus, while Jack Carson Robbie Talcott Cordie Talcott and Marie Devereaux receive encores. Two closing shorts show How Glue is Made and A Policeman's Vision.
Daring robbery in New Jersey home shocks couple
A New Jersey man recounts a bold burglary where a thief entered during a quiet evening, rifled the dining room for silver and even stole the mantel clock. The man’s wife, a guest couple, and their dog Fido were in the house. a friend remarks that watchdog Fido could have warned the intruder.
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New Jersey
Susie
What Rudolph Learned from His Sunday School Debut
A New York Times tale recounts Rudolph’s first Sunday school outing. He learned the text and lesson, recited them, and dropped a penny in the box amid family pride. His teacher asked for two pennies next week, prompting affectionate laughter at the family scene.
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Rudolph
Rudie
New York Times
Ambitious Syracuse businessman jokes with doctor
A Syracuse businessman with humor and energy falls ill with pneumonia. His doctor urges rest, but the patient pleads to be active and teases the physician. One morning the sick man, exhausted by staying in bed, offers the doctor to take the medicine bag and go out instead.
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Syracuse
New York Times
Cure for eczema described in simple home remedy
A Chicago Record-Herald reader promotes a salt rheum and eczema cure using a fresh warm solution of pure citrex dissolved in hot water. The letter claims quick drying of eruptions and relief from itching, with cautions to use pure drug in small sealed packages and apply warm.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Tetter
R . H. Burnham
Wrong Leg Amputation Stuns Hospital Scene
In a hospital scene the young surgeon asks for approval after removing a leg. The head surgeon commends the effort and notes a slight mistake. The rookie reveals the amputated limb was the wrong leg.
Seven Years of Proof for Dr King's New Discovery
W V Henry of Panama Mo touts seven years of proof that Dr King's New Discovery cures coughs and lung conditions. The ad claims thirty eight years of proof and lists uses including lagrippe asthma hay fever bronchitis and early consumption. Sold with guarantee at O T Erhart's drug store 50c and 1 00 trial bottle free.
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Dr. King
W. V. Henry
Panama
O. T. Erhart
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