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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1907
Page
3
The death of Hugh H. Byrne ends a 16 year tenure as police chief. Known as the “Old Man” to reporters, he was a genuine Irishman with a temper but a big heart. His death leaves a community shocked by the loss of a longtime law enforcement landmark and friend to many.
The Milwaukee Journal notes how politics seeks to justify actions. It recalls Roosevelt sending Root to New York to defeat the Hearst independent league and label its past as Hearst crime. Now it observes the New York leader aligning openly with that same Hearst league.
The article discusses expected news that William Jennings Bryan will announce his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination. It praises Bryan as clean and reform minded while noting calls for him to be fair to President Roosevelt, who is seen as generally correct though fallible.
A compact local column notes scarce news from Oak Valley with anecdotes and humorous quips. It cites an Irish tale about St Peter and a punchline about time and money, comments on a volunteer organist pay, genealogical vanity, a contractor joke, and a jab at telegraphers and President Roosevelt. The item ends with a stock voting quip about Harriman interests at Illinois Central.
The Nebraskan is criticized not for opposing the president but for constantly seeking chances to attack. A broader spirit would grant credit for good deeds and blame reluctantly. The same dynamic applies to how Roosevelt’s allies treat Bryan.
A newspaper anecdote recalls a pastor preparing a funeral speech asking the deceased’s son for his father’s last words. The boy replies that his father had none but a man stayed with him to the end, a line praised as memorable.
The entire reduction of Toyland will be shown at the La Crosse theatre on Wednesday Oct 16 by a trained company of artists. The production aims to please all audiences and theater managers expect standing room only at every performance. Miss Augusta Belle stars as the Doll with a strong cast and capable chorus backing her.
David Edwin and George Fletcher write a clever musical farce praised for its amusing situations and strong story. Fletcher supplied many songs as Scott and Raynor present two companies this season. Sarah Truax appears Saturday in The Spider's Web, with John Cort backing a lavish production and seat sales beginning Thursday.
The Bijou this week presents a lively program with Te LaPage sisters performing singing and dancing eccentricities. Their quick changes and vivacity entertain, while Glenroy and Russell close with the farce At Casey's Reception.
The pattern 5747 offers a long shoulder line Mandarin style Eton jacket with sleeves cut in one and roll over cuffs. Made from chiffon Panama with velvet collar and soutache trim, it suits all seasons. Details include pattern sizes 32 to 40, yardage, and mailing via the Fashion Department for ten cents plus postage.
Lillian Russell staged an auction of her furniture and bric a brac as she planned a indefinite overseas stay. A limoges cigarette case sold for 16.50 after a 1 bid and a pyrogravure waste paper basket went for 1.50. The bedstead fetched 10 dollars.
A cautionary early 20th century column urges hunters to practice sanity in the woods. It warns against dragging guns over logs handling firearms safely avoiding accidental misfires and never pointing a gun at a friend to scare them with a lethal outcome.
Paula Trafford confronts painter Winship over a price for her portrait and a moral debt. Mara Winship taunts, a bargain falters, and Paula weighs restitution for Devlin mines against personal pride. The siblings clamor for a plan as Julia and Laura react with concern.
At the Elks smoker on First Street, Dr Case was elected Exalted Ruler. He has not resigned or been deposed, but he is no longer the Exalted Ruler.
A reflective remark on risk and moral values, noting that in hard times a man may lose his job before final rites. It contrasts enterprise with decency and asserts that ethical considerations should prevail in difficult choices.
A Standard Oil comptroller reportedly forgets core duties causing concern over enforcement timelines. The case centers on a ninety day period tied to contempt proceedings, raising questions about oversight and accountability within the company.
A reflective line questions whether patience and non-interference best serve a tense situation. The speaker suggests wisdom in avoiding stirring trouble, echoing the proverb about sleeping dogs and potential consequences of awakening hidden troubles. The tone hints at cautious judgment and historical familiarity with prudent restraint.
The era nears when a candidate for public office cannot reel in major endorsements solely through party alignment. Observers note shifting alliances and fundraising realities as campaigns pivot to cross group support.
Report suggests telegraph workers could resolve their dispute in a narrow, limited outcome. No firm agreement yet, but talks indicate possible concessions from both sides.
Denver Post reports a man named Rich is a fugitive from justice with a bounty on his head in California. Local and state officers pursue Rich, coordinating efforts across jurisdictions to capture him.
A provocative assertion claims women resist novels unless the hero and heroine marry in the final chapter and live happily ever after, implying readers demand a traditional romantic ending. The statement reflects a stereotype about female readership and narrative closure.
The program features Miss Russell's medley of national dances and a lively comedy acrobat act Hills with Buster and his dog. Master Harvey Brandon sings Why Cant Ye Always Be Sweethearts and illustrated song. Moving pictures show Ang Ling in Norway through the Ice and Buying a Donkey. Kreutz's orchestra enlivened both performances last evening.
Rene Bache argues in The Technical World Magazine that water is the world’s most valuable mineral, wasted through neglect. The piece, titled Sixty Millions a Year Wasted, notes water supports drinking bathing crops and industrial power, and credits southern rivers for recent industrial growth with illustrative photographs.
Dr Russell Henry Chittenden renowned diet and kindred expert, born New Haven February 18 1856. Yale graduate 1875 studied Heidelberg 1878. Appointed Yale professor in 1898. Married Gertrude L Baldwin.
An old saying hints that local audiences tire of forewarnings and repeated corrections when a speaker predicts outcomes. The piece reflects on credibility and reception in familiar communities.
A Houston Post verse about a flirtatious woman in late fashion, describing Alice blue stockings, stylish hat, and revealing embroidery. The poem portrays playful desire and heart agitation as the speaker praises her appearance and charm.
Missouri historian Arthur Herkimer recounted at a St Louis dinner a tale about Governor Claiborne F Jackson. Jackson married five sisters, and the deaf father-in-law finally consented to give Elizabeth to him with a wary warning about the wife’s fate if trouble arose. The quips contrast a dour wife and a spendthrift husband as recounted by St Louis Globe-Democrat and Bohemian.
A curfew departure left the venue deserted as the crowd vanished. The line about a final remark remains unspoken, leaving the night without witnesses or echoes.
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