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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
3
The Tribune reports results of a circulation study by the Association of American Advertisers. The Tribune lists 6,395 daily subscribers and notes The Chronicle and Leader-Press were not permitted to be examined. The piece suggests those papers misrepresented their circulations.
The Tribune reports that arrangements for the Elliott Day program are complete and predict a splendid attendance and a triumphant end to the season. Merchants are urged to support by closing or letting employees attend, with North Side and South Side loyalties noted as unequal in practice.
The text outlines Tribune advertising offers to verify circulation claims at the paper’s expense and pay $500 to prove any assertion false. It also discusses the role of jury trials versus injunctions, arguing for the constitutional right to trial by jury and criticizing use of injunctions to supersede criminal penalties.
Milwaukee Journal editorial comments on William Jennings Bryan's Labor Day Chicago speech criticizing injunctions. It cites that a judge acts as legislator and prosecutor in contempt cases, warns against encroachment by other branches, and notes indirect contempt as the proper arena for juries.
A critical critique warns against deceptive book agents and “limited editions” schemes. It argues genuine sellers should plainly state their trade to preserve trust and respect with customers.
The paper opposes Jim Tawney of Winona's renomination citing Cannonism and a reactionary stance. It argues tariff reform would follow if T. V. Knatvold is nominated to oppose Cannon for the district's next lower house seat. It asks what more voters would require.
The West Salem fair exceeds expectations and demonstrates La Crosse County as a productive commonwealth.
The piece notes chilling Republican posture and Democratic hostility as signs of waning public support for Cannonism and its ideas.
The Nebraskan details how much money Bryan has made and by what means, then asks how Cannon acquired his wealth. The exchange centers on sources of income and the legitimacy of the rival financier’s fortune.
A humorous exchange from Success Magazine recalls Charles I visiting The Merry Widow. Cromwell quips about the revival, and the royal respond with curiosity, noting the entrancing show and implying repeated fascination.
Dramatic critic Daryl B. Storrs praises Chauncey Olcott in Ragged Robin at the Metropolitan. The review highlights Olcott’s singing, the cast, scenic, and stage effects, with Florence Lester and Lillian Claire noted for strong roles. the piece ends with a traditional happy conclusion.
A dramatized version of Under the Harvest Moon plays at La Crosse Theatre Sunday including matinee and night showings. The touring production is described as record breaking business on the road.
The Buffalo Express notes years of Cuba trusting the United States and the improving bilateral rapport. Inspector Henderson and colleagues chase a car pursuit through rugged terrain toward Dumfries, where a fatal ambush yields the body of James Kahn with a bullet wound.
A noisy young girl on a Paddington platform provokes her parents and bystanders. The father snaps that if she does not behave he will place her in the compartment for ladies only, illustrating a wartime style parental punishment.
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