Roosevelt voices cautious hope to restore Mississippi river commerce
The address in Keokuk expresses sincere interest in solving Mississippi river traffic problems but emphasizes general goals over specific methods. He notes limited government capability to detail actions now, urges scientific study before costly moves, and recalls earlier debates at waterways conventions involving Judge Reid and opposition linked to railroad interests. Governor Davidson will attend the upcoming convention.
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Keokuk
Roosevelt
Mississippi River
Ray S Reid
Wisconsin
Peo
St. Louis Waterways Association
Burton
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Judge Reid
Reid Uo
James O. Davidson
Reid
Commissioner Knapp
Interstate Commission
Harriman
Lower
Mississippi
River
Men of Note Hon. Martin A Knapp Commerce Commission Chairman
Hon. Martin Augustine Knapp born Spafford New York November 6 1843 educated Wesleyan University Middletown Connecticut class of 1868 married Marian Hotchkiss December 29 1869 admitted to bar 1869 practised 1870 then Syracuse appointed to Interstate Commerce Commission February 1891 elected chairman 1898 home Syracuse official station Washington DC
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Martin Augustine Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Spafford
N. Y
Wesleyan University of Connecticut
Middletown
Conn
Marian Hotchkiss
Syracuse
Policy Needed to Break Railroad Power Over Shippers
The text argues for a government policy to prevent railroads from pressuring big shippers by threatening higher freight rates in winter if rivers are used in summer. It criticizes the 1907 convention and calls on the 1908 waterways commission to be sincere, noting railroads will be represented and could block progress.
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Waterways Commission
Platt Suggests Hughes Danger in GOP Presidential Race
Senator Platt hints at risk of Governor Hughes securing the Republican nomination. He adds cautious hope that Mr. Root could still win the top plum, giving both statements weight in party discussions.
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Senator Platt
Hughes
Platt
Root
Sweden Challenge for America’s Cup Deepens Rivalry
A newspaper note questions America’s Cup hopes as Sweden enters the race with crews famed for long sea experience nicknamed fish-eaters, suggesting their threat surpasses that of the late Sir Thomas. The piece casts doubt on American prospects amid this tougher challenge.
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Sweden
Sir Thomas
Taft in Tokio Deliberates on War Talk
Secretary Taft in Tokio has held firm on war talk yet risks straining ties if he steps on the Mikado's toes. A breach of friendly relations could be swift and broad if the delicate balance is upset.
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Taft
Tokio
Beauties of Mexican Indian Women
Description of Mexican Indian women and men noted for fine eyes and features, intelligent expression, and noble countenance. Observations compare Indian types to ancient civilizational figures and praise the gentleness and carriage of the people.
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Mexico
Girls Who Tackle Corn on Cob
A Washington Herald piece extols girls eating corn on the cob with country butter, noting smiles and pearly teeth as signs of good sense and coquettish charm, while hinting at a later domestic dinner with jacketed Irish potatoes.
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Washington Herald
Inspecting the River Story Turns on a Gulf of High Water
An old steamboat captain mocks a river inspection by the Water Ways Commission on the upper Mississippi. He jokes that the officials saw little from inside the boat as water ran high, preferring to drink government wine while missing the river’s true bottom. A printer and political worker are also cited for altered words.
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Waterways Commission
Mississippi
Bill Squires
Bill
MacKenzie
Environment and heredity shape what money cannot buy
A reflection on heredity vs environment, arguing character rests on inherited traits rather than wealth or training. A case of a girl rescued into luxury shows despite opportunities, brilliance of mind remains constrained by innate dispositions, while charm and tact remain partly inherited.
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Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The College Widow comes to La Crosse Friday
Spotlight on George Ade comedy The College Widow arrives at La Crosse theatre on Friday Oct 4 with an acclaimed New York run and Chicago engagement noted. The best all around company is led by Mr Savage featuring Marguerita Snow, Robert Kelly, and a full cast of prominent players, with seats available tomorrow morning at the theatre candy store.
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George Ade
la Crosse Theatre
New York
Garden Theatre
Chicago
James Oneill
Robert Kelly
Clare Weldon
Estelle Dale
Maude Earle
Mabel Deane
Shirley Graham
Esther Boggs
Robert Tavernier
Ernest Anderson
Richard Taber
George S. Trimble
John P. Brown
Otis Turner
Alan Brooks
Thomas Hofer
Frederick Stanton
Cyril Raymond
Richard Webster
Theatre Candy Store
Before and After at Lad Crosse theatre Saturday
The farce Before and After by Leo Ditrichstein returns to New York after long runs in Berlin London and Paris. Managers Wagenhals Kemper present the Astor Theatre company with gowns from Paris and a full stage setup for Saturday afternoon and evening performances. The cast features Leo Ditrichstein Edmund Elton Aubrey Beattie Nellie Butler Hazel Chapple and Kenyon Bishop in a lively take on Sunny Jim powder antics.
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Leo Ditrichstein
New York
Berlin
London
Paris
Lad Crosse Theatre
Wagenhals & Kemper
Broadway
Astor Theatre
Comediennes
Edmund Elton
Aubrey Beatties
Nellie Butler
Hazel Chapple
Kenyon Bishop
Bijou Week Program Delights with Variety and Talent
The Bijou presents a mixed bill featuring Holland and Vernon in Checkers with solid comic moments though lacking a clear aim. Belle Belmont delivers polished coon songs, Mankin the frog man performs novel effects and contortion, and Ri n aldo the Wandering Violinist captivates with tone and technique. The show closes with LeFleur’s romantic song and moving pictures on the other side of life.
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Holland
Vernon
Mr. Holland
Darkey
Belle Belmont
Mankin
Rinaldo
Bijou
Killarney
Sr. LeFleur
Vacations Level Men in Quiet Return
A reflective piece notes that time away from work can improve others as well as oneself. Writers, doctors, preachers, and mechanics may find their roles well filled in their absence, while the vacation season serves as a leveling period and a chance to reset once back to work.
The Giant's Strength and Paula Trafford’s Dilemma
Paula Trafford confronts a stream of charity requests while eyes the frugal man she met last night who appears to sacrifice for family needs. Her mentor parents urge sleep as she reflects on wealth, poverty, and the moral charge behind her father’s fortune.
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Trafford
Paula
Cardinal Gibbons
Bishop Potter
Harvard University
St. John’s Floating Hospital
Burlington
Des Moines
St. Louis
Manual Arts
United States
Dauphiness Marie Hotel
Gigan
Wu Ting-Fang Returns to Washington in Unique Style
A lively profile portrays Wu Ting-Fang as accomplished, cheerful, and unconventional. The piece lauds his mastery of American slang, curiosity, and sportive wit, calling him a class by himself as he plans another visit to Washington.
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Wu Ting-Fang
Washington
Steam Ox and Steam Camel in German Southwest Africa
Native names Steam ox and Steam camel describe automobiles in German Southwest Africa. The terms reflect early vehicle slang used by local populations in the colonial era.
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Africa
Infant Dress 5787 with Yoke Options in Square or Pointed
A fashion note on dress 5787 for infants, detailing yoke shapes square or pointed, embroidery edges, and trims. Material guidance includes two and a half yards plus embroidery insert, pattern cut for size. Mailing address required for pattern delivery from Fashions of this paper.
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