La Crosse Voters Back Hatton and McConnell in Primary
In La Crosse county the Republican primary results favor W. H. Hatton for clean, productive government and J. E. McConnell for the assembly reflecting local esteem for dignity and ability. Irvine I. Lenroot wins a nomination outside the county, while Jenkins, seen as reactionary, is defeated for congress signaling broader party harmony in Wisconsin.
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United States
la Crosse County
W. H. Hatton
Hatton
J. E. McConnell
Assembly
McConnell
Irvine I. Lenroot
Superior
Jenkins
Congress
Wisconsin
Badger
Lenroot
Wisconsin Politicians Clash Over Primary Outcomes and Reform Leaders
The piece reflects on Wisconsin races with Henry F. Cochems seen as progressive and Staf ford’s defeat noted. Cooper is praised as a leading progressive Republican who opposed Cannonism. Rawlinson’s renomination signals business judgment over sentiment, while Ekern’s defeat shifts legislative representation in Trempealeau. It also notes La Follette’s rejected second-choice amendment and primary system support.
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Congress
House
la Follette
Senate
Stafford
Henry F. Cochems
Jenkins
Cochems
Cooper
Wisconsin
Chicago
Rawlinson
Stephenson and Mulder
Cronon
Ekern
Trempealeau County
A. T. Twesme
Trempealeau
Democrats Nominate Neal Brown for U S Senate
The Democrats nominate Neal Brown for United States senator amid doubt about party loyalty in a Republican state. The piece suggests Brown’s stance may not align with Wisconsin Democratic values and warns nominators may regret the choice if he is elected.
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Neal Brown
United States
Brown
Wisconsin
Hay fever blamed on tall grass exposure in La Crosse returns
A review of La Crosse county election returns suggests Mr. Gelatt’s case of hay fever stems from frequent exposure to tall grass.
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la Crosse
Wall Street Morality in the Latest Spasm
The New York Globe reflects that gambling on Wall Street risks for all, noting even large gamblers fail to net gains. It argues honesty endures, and that recent stock market failures mainly harmed bear houses, offering cautious consolation amid the spree.
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New York Globe
Wall Street
Nevermore! A Victorian view on women’s suffrage
Washington Herald commentary laments modern emancipation and female suffrage. It contrasts Dickens era manners with current women’s rights, noting fears men may no longer claim “lord and master” despite fashion nods like Dolly Varden and Dame Durden bonnets.
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Dolly Varden
Dame Durden
Man With Heavy Load Lacks Aim in Life
A brief wry quote from Beaumont Enterprise reflects on a man who, despite being loaded, shows poor aim in life.
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Beaumont
Tex
Enterprise
Ade Show Spotlights Life Portraits in Just Out of College
The SPOTLICHTS program at the La Crosse theater features the Saturday screening Just out of College. The comedy pulls vivid everyday characters including Slivers Ma son a college youth who vows to fix things and drown sorrows. Life is a frothy dream and he plans to blow off much of the froth.
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Ade
Mason
la Crosse Theater
The Wolf takes La Crosse stage in first local run
The La Crosse theater hosts the first city presentation of Eugene Walter’s The Wolf produced by Sam S. and Lee Shubert. The play follows Jules Beaubien and McDonald in a violent confrontation over Hilda McTavish in Hudson Bay country with a climactic hand to hand duel and a fatal stab.
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la Crosse Theater
the Wolf
Eugene Walter
Sam S
Lee Shubert
New York
Chicago
Hudson Bay
Hilda McTavish
Hilda
McDonald
Old McTavish
Jules Beaubien
Jule
Jules
Baptiste
McTavish
Moneta Five at Bijou in Evening at Home sketch
A musical sketch titled An Evening at Home plays this week at Bijou featuring The Moneta Five Wava Cummings soprano Irma Cummings contralto Lena Cummings baritone E D Wilber violin N B Boswell bass The act blends solo duets quartets violin and banjo pieces set in a cozy living room with noted talents and stage costumes. a note corrects seating for second show.
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Bijou
Wava Cummings
Irma Cummings
Lena Cummings
E. D. Wilber
N. B. Boswell
Miss Cummings
Cummings
Tribune
Obeying Laws Over Enacting New Statutes Urged
The Brooklyn Eagle argues for greater obedience to existing laws rather than creating new statutes. It warns that excessive laws confuse both the public and even lawyers who must look them up.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Little Journeys to Summer Homes of Prominent People
Topeka Kansas August 31 United States Senator Charles Curtis of Kansas lives in an exclusive Topeka residence bought a year ago for about 15000 and enjoys a stable home life Mrs Curtis devotes time to charity and church Dolly Curtis sister serves as private secretary They have two daughters at home and Curtis has no other local residence The flood of 1993 damaged his North Topeka home prompting the move Curtis and his family hold considerable local Kaw Indian heritage and property
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Charles Curtis
Topeka
Kan
United States
Kansas
Senator Curtis
Dolly Curtis
North Topeka
Janet
Ludovic Morris
Phil
Vida B. F. Romer
Father
Aaron
Hur
Mr. Morris
Vic Morris
Susy Mitten
Raif
Vic
Epistolary Affection in Modern Mail Exchange
A Washington Star notice notes quips about exchanging letters by mail. Critics say epistolary art is lost though lovers and families persist, sending postcards and checks as the means of sentiment.
Two Old Ladies in Broomwich and a Growin Leg
A crippled peddler recalls a visit to two kind-hearted ladies in Broomwich who claimed Mother Eddy's method would lengthen his leg. He says his left leg began to grow after their treatment, but the ladies disappeared, and the leg continued to lengthen, prompting his vow to find them and switch the treatment to the other leg.
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Christian Sience
Broomwich
Mother Eddy
Christian Science
Lippincott’s
At the Club Prosperous Young Actor Returns After Play
A tired young actor returns from a matinee and evening performance and jokes that good actors should be in bed. A grumpy tragedian grumbles from his paper that they are indeed in bed, reflecting a backstage mood.
Why He Became a Burglar
A burglar is surprised and captured by a country mansion owner at midnight. The man asks what drove him to crime and the burglar replies he once ran a top begging stand in London but now wonders how to beg for a living.
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London
Intruder Released After Comical Excuse in Daily News
A man speeding through at thirty miles an hour amused the master of the house, who ordered the intruder to leave. The Daily News reports the incident as a humorous, nonviolent breach of the scene with a prompt release.
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Daily News
Out of Sight Ghost Takes Airship In Denver News
A brief cartoon caption shows a landlady pressing a tenant who cannot pay and a tragedian laments the ghost has fled by airship, reflecting a comic urban mishap reported in the Denver News.
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Denver News
Ark man seeks justice over horse theft saga
A Little Rock native tells of pursuing arrest for usury after a horse he owned was stolen. The thief returned the animal, and a lawyer advised dropping the case. The aggrieved man asks if arrest for usury could proceed, arguing the thief used the horse harshly, as the owner noted.
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Little Rock
Ark
Daggone
Philadelphia Ledger
Nell-She Admits Disappointment in Reforming Husband
Nell-She says she is terribly disappointed in her husband. Belle asks how, and Nell explains she married him to reform him, yet now finds he does not need reform. Philadelphia Record.
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Nell
Belle
Philadelphia Record
Scotsman Sells Collie to English Tourist Wins Less Than Yank
A canny Scotsman resists selling his collie to an American suitor claiming the dog would endure crossing the Atlantic. An English tourist then buys Jock for a smaller sum, leaving the Yankee surprised as the dog later plans to return.
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America
Jock
The Fussy Bachelor and a Baby Name Quip
A Chicago News snippet quotes a proud mother planning to name her baby Theodore and a bustling bachelor predicting the child will gain fame or several aliases by age twenty five. The exchange captures playful family banter over naming and identity.
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Theodore
Chicago News
The Shah and the U S
The Shah rejects emulation of Chinese inquisitiveness and refuses to meddle in American affairs. He notes U.S. internal turmoil with bombings and arsons, arguing Washington should not concern itself with Persian squabbles while such chaos exists at home.
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U. S
Washington, D. C
Post
White House
Shah
United States
Man Kicks When He Bears Others' Bills
A short quip notes that a person cannot be blamed for taking action when he must cover debts owed by someone else. The saying suggests financial pressure drives decision making.
Vida’s New Father Sparks Mine Town Gossip
Vic Morris reads Janet Fowler’s letter detailing Vida B F Romer’s blended family scheme and the Caldments. The note teases new guardians and managers for Rough Island pit, while exposing clerks, choir mates, and a cheeky romance set against miners and church life. The letter mixes affection and satire as Vic faces his own feelings.
Campaign fund provokes rosier views and rheumatism jokes
The Houston Post notes several gentlemen who contributed secretly to a campaign fund feel calmer and more saintly about giving. Some even joke the fund may ease rheumatism.
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Houston
Texas
Post
Saintlier
Interpreting Divine Advice Sparks Contested Intentions
Readers who seek guidance from the Lord risk misreading responses to fit their own aims, a pattern noted as interpretation reshapes meaning. The issue highlights how belief-based counsel can be shaped to justify personal agendas.
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