Republican Platform Draws MixedReactions In Wisconsin
The Tribune analyzes the state Republican convention platform, noting it fell short of a progressive lead yet adopted some Denver planks. It criticizes Edmonds as state chairman and questions Stephenson’s influence, warning that Wisconsin’s idea of tariff reform and the Mary Ann law may be affected by factional moveIfs within the party and the Chicago delegation's stance.
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Emergence of Party Divide in Early U S Politics
In the 1790s the United States saw the birth of political parties as Washington faced partisan currents. Federalists favored ceremony and British style governance while Jefferson’s Republicans urged democratic simplicity, splitting cabinet lines and pitting Hamilton against Jefferson.
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Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
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Washingtons second term and vice presidency battle
The text notes Washington’s reluctant agreement to a second term in 1792, backed by Federalists and Republicans, and the split in vice presidential support. John Adams is re-elected with 77 electoral votes to 50 for George Clinton, while Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr each receive one vote, signaling future political drama.
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Connecticut
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
South Carolina
Georgia
John Adams
George Clinton
New York
Thomas Jefferson
Aaron Burr
Wisconsin Republicans face division over La Follette platform
The state party struggles to harmonize the national convention's stance with La Follette ideas. Critics call the platform a straddle that offends both stalwarts and radicals, weakening appeal to Democratic voters while prolonging internal conflict and delaying a decisive progressive path. Thirty days may reveal the depth of dissent.
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United States
Wisconsin
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Hatton
Hoax wedding stories spark editor scrutiny and sorrow
A discussion on wedding hoaxes exposes how a false marriage tale can ruin a maiden’s reputation while editors try to curb such fabrications. The piece laments the harm caused by jokers and calls for laws to curb this harmful practice. In a separate obituary, Sylvester Nevins dies at twenty, leaving a note on his brief career, pain, and optimism, as colleagues recall his cheerful newsroom presence and dedication.
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Sylvester Nevins
Tribune
Nevins
La Crosse Praised by Editors Touring for NA
Editors touring with the National Editorial association tour La Crosse Wis hosting by Elks and locals praised its cleanliness prosperity and hospitality. Reports from The Dispatch Parkersburg State Journal Daily Record and others describe brief stops with automobile tours Elks receptions and friendly hosts highlighting La Crosse as a model upstate city with elegant homes and ample lawned streets.
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The Substitute comes to La Crosse stage with Figman
Max Figman presents The Substitute a new comedy at La Crosse theatre featuring Beulah M. Dix and Evelyn Greenleaf Sutherland. The play follows a New York lawyer who preaches a sermon as The Substitute at a country church and sparks romance and humor. Donald Robertson to bring his company to La Crosse theatre October 2 and 3, described as America's leading advocate of higher drama with a refined program at Chicago Art Institute venue.
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Smoke nuisance case in Calcutta fines Goa Be gan resident
Chief inspector under the Bengal smoke nuisance act charged Mahu T Govnkha of Goa Began street with emitting dense smoke at a low altitude. Chief Presidency Magistrate Thornhall found him guilty and fined 80 rupees.
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Robson
Bengal
Mahu T. Govnkha
Goa
Thornhall
Presidency
Why Chamberlains Cough Remedy Gained Wide Use
From a small beginning the sale and use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has extended to all parts of the United States and to many foreign countries. It has proved especially valuable for coughs and colds.
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Chamberlain
United States
Unnamed quarrel over a visitor at night
In Yonkers a dispute arises after Susan recounts that a woman insulted her friend Mr. Jackson last night. Sam confirms the insult occurred when Susan was asked about a nocturnal visitor at the scene.
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Chlo
Susan
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Yonkers Statesman
The Little Man and the Town Bully in Natchez
Irvin Cobb recounts a Natchez resort episode where a small, wealthy Black man stands up to a much larger "town bully." The altercation ends when the little man uppercuts the aggressor, revealing his true identity as the bully he believed himself to be.
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Saturday Evening Post
Irvin Cobb
Natchez
Ellison and Green Bittersweet Morning Exchange
Ellison asks about Green's mood and Green reveals he has just undergone an annoying operation. Green explains the cause was having his allowance cut off, leaving him troubled and forlorn.
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Ellison
Halloa
Green
Golden Medical Discovery Promises Liver Relief Through Digestion
An 19th or early 20th century style health ad urges treating torpid liver by fixing digestion first. It promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a non secret glyceric extract to restore stomach function, boost blood glands, purge poisons, and relieve bilious symptoms. It advises avoiding indigestible foods and sticking with the remedy until vigor returns.
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Quips and Wiles and a Toronto Lawyer’s Staff
A collection of humorous snippets features a Toronto lawyer who lectures staff, a junior office boy’s wages joke, a mother at card parties, a child’s calf cry, a chauffeur’s fern remark about a constable, and Shoesmith the London music hall manager asking about watches. The Washington Star and other periodicals are cited as sources for the tales.
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Tommy
Shoesmith
Oxford Street
History Practice Fails to Read Weeks of Text
A freshman admits to making up work for weeks of assigned reading as a history instructor questions the student's papers. The exchange appears in a Harvard setting highlighting the tension between academic honesty and assessment.
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Harvard Lampoon
Realistic Tale of Donald Macdougal and Selfmade Hooks
Donald Macdougal, famed as an angler, starts dressing his own fly hooks. A crony asks if he can pattern them on nature. Donald replies uncertainly, mentioning a spider that ran away with two of the hooks yesterday, in a Tid-Bits style anecdote.
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Overstocked shopkeeper rebuffs traveling sales
In The Tatler a shopkeeper refuses a commercial traveler an order citing overstock. The traveler persists and asks to view samples, noting it has been three weeks since he last saw them.
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When We Are Married We Must Think Alike
Town Topics notes a light exchange between a couple about partnership and decision making with a witty punchline about thinking first before agreeing.
Weed and smoke ruin heedless pleasures in verse
The fragment links Cowper and a lament about tobacco and cigarette use. It contrasts sweet memories with smoke filled rooms, noting how pernicious weeds and filthiness blunt beauty. The lines name Freq Pardee Handsett as a likely contributor or printer descriptor in this period text.
Scotland Yard Detective Scams in New York Bunco
Cecil Pane, a Scotland Yard detective, was cheated out of a large sum in New York. He vows to pursue the audacious scammers, saying a Scotland Yard man is dangerous to bunco and would stay if not pressed by home engagements to land them in prison.
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Scotland Yard
New York
Mr. Pape
Bunco
Ex Mayor Seth Low Returns to Politics for Republican Ticket
Seth Low, former New York mayor, endorses Governor Hughes renomination on the Republican ticket. Once considered as a possible vice presidential candidate from New York, Low suspends quiet inaction and plans a major October tour of the central states to back Taft and Sherman.
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Low
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