Ill Wind on Wall Street Sparks Major Panic
In a tense scene on the stock exchange floor, Bob Brownley drives a panic as he unleashes a flood of selling under frenzied conditions. Randolph and Randolph loom as the era’s dominant bankers while Jim Randolph contemplates stepping in to stop the crash. The story recalls their Harvard days and the strong family ties guiding the firm.
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Bob
Brownley
Mr. Randolph
Bob Brownley
Wall Street
Fred Brownley
Randolph & Randolph
Stock Exchange
Randolph
Fred
Jim Holliday
Frank Swan
Harvard
Richmond
St. Paul’s
Brownleys
Congress
Senate
Charles
Cape Cod
Dad
Jim
New England
Kentucky
Father
A Pat’s Bargain Wink Sparks a Corked Deal
A humorous tale tells of an Irishman seeking a bottle for photographic solutions. The chemist offers a two pence bottle and a free pour if no add-ons are requested. Pat replies by telling him to cork the bottle.
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Pat
Warden Refutes Rumor of Leaving Racine College
Warden H D Robinson dismissed rumors he planned to resign from Racine College. He affirmed he would stay to lead the institution and noted the year’s success, with doubled applications for next year. Commencement events run June 16 to 19 including sermons, concert, alumni luncheon, and a military exhibition.
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Racine
Racine College
Joseph Marshall Frantis
Indianapolis
R. Weller
Fond du Lac
H. D. Robinson
Robinson
New Ten Commandments Revised by Mail Order Dealers
A polemic against mail order houses and pure food dealers arguing that cash-only, advance payment, and deceptive pricing harm local merchants and consumers. The piece condemns catalog offerings from groceries to harness and wagons as fraudulent, urging readers to support local trade and roads.
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Montana
Fond du Lac Booster group organized to boost city business
Fond du Lac boosters form an association at a meeting of businessmen and citizens. Thomas H. O'Brien serves as president with William Mauthe as temporary secretary. The group will hire a full time secretary and pursue plans to advance Fond du Lac business. Motto chosen is Boost Fond du Lac 30,000 in 1910.
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Fond du Lac
Thomas H. O'Brien
William Mauthe
Hungry Tars Go on Strike on Steamer Iroquois
Ten sailors quit work aboard the steamer Iroquois in Milwaukee citing insufficient rations. Twelve crew members demanded a larger allowance and the discharge of the cook, threatening to strike if unsatisfied. Captain Enos Burke refused to dismiss the cook. two engineers stayed aboard as licensed personnel.
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Milwaukee
Enos Burke
Cornerstone Laid for New Methodist Church at Watertown
The cornerstone of the new Methodist Episcopal church was laid with Dr. E. L. Eaton of Madison officiating and F. E. S. McChesney of Janesville in attendance. Rev. M. L. Everly, the pastor, led efforts as the $10,000 contract for the structure was let.
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Watertown
New Methodist Episcopal Church
E. L. Eaton
Madison
FE. S. McChesney
Janesville
M. L. Everly
Odd Fellows Choose Marinette for 1908 Convention
The Odd Fellows held their 1908 convention plans in Marinette. J. D. Beck of Madison was elected grand master for the year. Visitors enjoyed a harbor boat ride and four candidates were decorated in the evening. Mrs. Allie Barrett of Baraboo was elected president of the Rebekah assembly.
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Odd Fellows
Marinette
J. D. Beck
Madison
Allie Barrett
Baraboo
Rebekah
Remarkable nested egg found at Jefferson fair
Mrs J H Winterling wife of the Jefferson county fair marshal presents an odd egg that when opened reveals another full egg inside. The outer egg is small while the inner egg measures about a dove's size. The tale adds to Jefferson's long list of botanical or natural curiosities.
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Jefferson
J. H. Winterling
Jefferson County Fair
Death in Strange Accident at Knowlton Farm
Andrew Czolski, recently moved from Chicago with his family to a Knowlton farm, died in a strange accident after falling from a wagon and breaking his neck on the wheel.
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Knowlton
Andrew Czolski
Chicago
Narrow Escape at Local Tannery Ends in Time
Racine resident J. D. Madsen narrowly escaped death in a tannery accident. He was drawn toward rollers and a large knife, but the machine was stopped just as his body neared the edge, preventing severe injury or worse.
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Racine
J. D. Madsen
Mail order houses and local merchants clash over prices
The piece argues against mail order houses driving out local merchants by offering credit, false promises, and catalog temptations. It notes state and federal food laws exposing these practices and urges readers to support local dealers who back their products with direct warranties and neighborhood accountability.
Home Trade Hints Promote Local Spending and Prosperity
The piece urges residents to spend at home to keep money circulating locally. It argues that buying from local industries strengthens the town, aids collective effort, and benefits residents more than spending in distant cities. A shared aim is pulling the community together through local patronage.
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Monroe Weekly Times
Emery A. Odell
Thomas W. Lawson
Doubleday, Page & Co
Bradstreet’s
News OF Wisconsin
Warden Robinson
Helena
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