Wisconsin Primaries Spark Debate Over Money in Campaigns
The Milwaukee News condemns Isaac Stephenson’s money driven bid in a near plurality Republican primary. It warns that lavish spending threatens the integrity of state politics and calls for a limit on campaign funds to prevent senatorship sales. The Milwaukee Journal notes the issue centers on money influencing the contest.
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Isaac Stephenson
Wisconsin
Upper Mississippi River Improvement Convention Appeal
A letter from L B Boswell urges support for the seventh annual Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association convention to be held September 22 to 24, 1908 in Clinton Iowa. It lists speakers including governors Pinchot and Deneen and engineers Cooley and Randolph, seeks delegates from La Crosse and surrounding cities, and highlights progress, funding, and congressional impact.
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St. Louis
Minneapolis
The Primaries and Money in Politics Debate
The piece argues primary elections invite heavy money use and candidate self promotion. It urges restricting expenditures and endorses a second choice clause to preserve majority will despite moneyed influence.
Hoyt Nomination Seen as Possible Route for Progressives
If Melvin A. Hoyt wins the Democratic nomination for US senator, progressive Republicans could view it as a path to challenge the party establishment. The outlook hinges on Hoyt's ability to mobilize grassroots support and appeal to anti‑establishment voters in key states.
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Melvin A. Hoyt
United States
Little Journeys to Summer Homes of Prominent People
Governor Hoch of Kansas resides at the executive mansion in Topeka with his family. The brick mansion, bought by Topeka and given to the state, hosts state functions and is a social center in a fashionable district. Opposite sits editor Nick Chiles, with wealthy colored residents moving into the area. Hoch values home life and spends time with kin when not traveling or lecturing.
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Edward Wallis Hoch
Kansas
Topeka
Nick Chiles
Hoch
Executive Mansion
Spotlights At the Bijou Ends Run With Moneta Five
The Bijou theatre has drawn full houses this week with a strong bill. Miss Cecil Jefferson and her coon melodies evoke southern scenes, Weyman's eccentric dancing pleases, Frosto the college widow charms, and Billy O'Brien shows the blarney. The Moneta Five close Sunday night with An Evening at Home, a musical sketch praised for charm and wholesome stage business.
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Cecil Jefferson
Weyman
Frosto
Billy O’brien
Moneta
Stephenson Disaster Faces House Vote Dilemma
Stephenson faces a tricky choice as they must move from a bad option to a worse one. Stephenson has only one vote, while Brown holds enough influence to sway besides his own tally.
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Brown
La Follette’s Senate Gamble Reaps Backlash Belatedly
The remark recalls Senator La Follette’s decision to grant a short term to Isaac Stephen, once seen as innocuous. Critics say the move backfired, and supporters admonish learned forecasts now proven.
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Isaac Stephenson
Senate
Elliott Day at the Ball Park Could Break Records
Indications point to Elliott Day at the ball park as a potential record breaker. The final series outcome could deliver the pennant to La Crosse, signaling a historic season for the town team.
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Wausau Questions Mindset as Town Senses Shifts
Residents of Wausau ponder unusual occurrences as local authorities investigate reports of heightened perceptions. Officials urge calm while noting no official incidents but confirm ongoing community conversations and a cautious approach.
Texas moves to expurgate Whittier verse from school book
The state seeks removal of a Whittier poem passage about Barbara Frietchie from a school text. Critics note mischaracterizations of historical figures and discuss reliance on imagination versus recorded fact in literary retellings.
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John Greenleaf Whittier
Barbara Frietchie
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Stonewall Jackson
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Barbara Fritchie
Hannah and the Honeysuckle Glade A Rural Song
Poem lyrics describing moonlight stars a lake and a hopeful lover awaiting Hannah on a firefly road. The verse evokes night sounds banjo silvery dew and the beckoning of a beloved in a lilting rural setting credited to Marg. Belle Houston in Lippincott's.
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Brake
Belle Houston
Lippincott’s
Hard taskmaster scientist invites personal servant on world cruise
A government scientist, a strict supervisor, loosens for a voyage and asks his aide Henry to join a world cruise. Henry asks if the trip goes east to west and loses a day, and replies that a day off would be welcome. The exchange appeared in the Syracuse Journal.
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Syracuse Journal
Prohibition Town Banter Provokes Mixed Feelings
A Washington Star quip has Col. Still well praising the town as first rate while admitting a few neighbors irritate him as he enjoys others' thirst in prohibition era humor. The remark highlights social tensions amid dry laws.
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Col. Stillwell
Washington Star
Preacher Harry and Five Children Five Potatoes Riddle
A mother with five children has four potatoes and must divide them equally. The witty solution is to mash the potatoes and share the mash so each child receives an equal portion.
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Harry
Philippines
Robbery fears Spur Grindling to confront Kahn at Gorm Castle
Walter Grindling races from Kirktown to Gorm Castle after reporting a robbery by a gang including James Kahn and Casimir. He seeks Romer for answers as tensions rise over a motorized escape and a hidden safe. He eyes Portogarten mining ties and a new Carron lode while the master faces the accusation.
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Dick Finnan
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Schwab On Ethics and a 40 Cent Dollar Tale
Charles M Schwab told a Detroit reception that he does not know any dishonest millionaire and cited a tale from the hard times. A storekeeper proposed paying 40 cents on the dollar while a grocer demanded the same. the storekeeper offered to return undamaged goods to the grocer. The anecdote appeared in the Washington Star.
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