Roosevelt era Brownsville affair stalls Senate inquiry
The Brownsville affair continues to spark debate as President Roosevelt signals willingness to reinstate discharged Black soldiers if they can prove noninvolvement. Senator Foraker faces pressure over party stance while administration aims to uncover the full truth and hold offenders accountable. Alaska coal and oil prospects noted as strategic resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of War
Myen
Foraker
Fortiker
Red Cross stamps aid tuberculosis fight and fund drive
The National Red Cross Society promotes stamps sold to affiliated groups at five cents per hundred with a one cent extra per stamp to retailers. Profits flow to local treasuries to support the anti tuberculosis campaign as the public embraces the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
National
Red Cros Society
Jneal
Saazon
Mithin Dull Ark
Chicago Pinan Ball and Ward Fight Sparks Controversy
Chicago society reels over the annual Firer ward ball presided by John Corbitt and Rena of Ward 4. Net proceeds of about 26,000 allocate to ward campaigns while observers report drunken scenes and police action. Alderman Coughlin’s men reportedly attacked a photographer. critics call the event decadent and demoralizing. Governor Hughes targets gamblers amid broader political tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John’ Corbitt
ObRinky Dink
Rena
Yanal
Thago
Otha Ball
Cough Bhmself
Chiciwe
Mire
Hood's Sarsaparilla promoted as blood purifier cure
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming it purifies and enriches the blood. It lists cures for scrofula eczema rheumatism anemia and general debility and urges readers to obtain the remedy. The text includes garbled spacing and a call to purchase tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Bam
Salina
Overworking Pupils Sparks Debate in Public Schools
A letter complains parents fear excessive homework and tests push children beyond ability, while others defend the system as demanding but fair. Teachers face the challenge of matching work to each student, with clubs proposing Fourth of July field sports to offer safe outlets for boys.
A Contested Theme of Faith and Works in a Train Talk
In a humorous anecdote retold from Harpers Weekly, two Scots argue whether a man is saved by faith or works during a train journey. They prolong the debate until the train moves and a passenger’s last words echo the clash, illustrating the older quarrel in a brisk, moral note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tan Maclaren
Kirk
Per-halre
Pancanagle
Buelo
Une Carrie Winhiey
Ehallae
Gaith
Harpers Weekly
What To Do For a Cough
A home remedy recipe combines Granulated Sugar Syrup with Pinex and water to yield a ready cough syrups. Package in a clean pint bottle, take a teaspoonful every few hours as needed, and it claims to stop deep seated coughs within 24 hours. Pinex is touted as a potent Norway Pine derivative used for throat and lung issues.
Fake story about fortune prompts editor's reply
Freeport letter rejects a Chicago article alleging a million dollars and a Chicago interview. C Smith Williams demands a formal retraction or libel action, criticizing the Northwestern for crediting the piece and seeking fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Chicago
Ilbel
Northwestern
C. Smith Williams
Eau Claire Masons Lodge to Mark Fiftieth Anniversary
A lodge of Masons in Eau Claire will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary on June 14. Milk deliveries to New York City homes come from W227 dairies. It has cost a transatlantic cable company over 125000 this year to repair cables broken by trawlers. A French expert prescribes a fruit diet for ten to fifteen days twice yearly as a health restorer. Miss Tona Tadé resigned from the Delavan state school for the blind to move to Oklahoma, to be succeeded by Miss Lottle Sprague of Milwaukee. Fifty nine reunions of university graduates and other gatherings will be held in Seattle in the summer of 1998. Wisconsin University acquires Henry D. Tilayd’s labor books to enhance its collection, aiming for top status in labor scholarship. Dr. Samuel Avery has been elected chancellor of the University of Nebraska, succeeding E. Benjamin Andrews, with resignation effective January 1. Avery, a Doane College and Nebraska graduate, earned a PhD in philosophy in 1898. his career spans science fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eau Claire Lodge
Masons
New York City
Dairies
Tona ‘Tade
State School For the Blind
Delavan
Gona
Oklahoma
Misa Lottle Sprague
Milwaukee
American Institute of Banking
Naatigoal Editorial Association
University of Wisconsin
Henry D. Tilayd
Samuel Avery Ting
University of Nebraske
E. Benjamin Andrews
Avery
Doane College
University of Nebraska
Uecreent Davior of Philosophy
Feidelberg
Scienes
News Notes From A Foggy Political Scene
Governor Hughes appoints a committee to probe the New York stock exchanges. Archbishops Ireland and Scannell arrive in Rome as labor talks loom. Secretary Straus plans a large labor roundtable on industry issues. Admiral Vina proclaims American ships superior to the Dreadnought. Dutch seizure of a Venezuelan vessel triggers Gomez decree of defense. Russian envoy to Italy, Nicholas Ve Murevief, dies after apoplexy on the Corso. King Edward’s health worsens. visit to Lord Burton canceled by weather. Charlemagne, ambassador to Germany, seated for Union League Club presidency by James F. Hope. English royalty send congrats on Beatrice Mills wedding. Berlin papers detail a German seven-ship project. skepticism high. Chicago’s First Ward Democratic club hall draws 14,000. £5,000 raised for spring campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
New York
Archbishop Ireland
St. Paul
Richard Scannell
Omaha
Neb
Rome
Straue
United States
Vena
Holand
Cathal
Gomez
Nicholas Ve Murevief
Italy
Corso
Vkta Kelany
Turhes
Edward
London
Lord Burton
Derbsshire
Charlemagne
Germany
Union League Club
Philadelphia
James F. Hope
King
Qiven
England
Cert
Grunard
John” Coughlin
Finky Dink
Michael Henna
Star of Bethlehem Poem by Harley R. Wiley
A devotional poem praising the Star of Bethlehem and the message of brotherhood. It contrasts hopeful visions of peace and faith with somber references to Gethsemane and Calvary, urging divine light to guide humanity and workers of mercy. Published in The Scribner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Earth
Gethsemane
Calvary
Bethlehem
Oharley R. Wiley
the Scribner
Books for All Christmas Gift Ideas at Oshkosh Library
Oshkosh librarian Ella Parmele lists accessible titles with authors and publishers for adults and youth. The catalog includes classics, biographies, travel, art, nature, and children's series from McClure, Scribner, Harper, Dutton, Stokes, Rudder, and more, priced from fifty cents to $3.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella G. Parmele
Oshkosh Public Library
Andrews
McClure
Scribner
Belloc
Thames
Dutton
Camerou
Harper
Cameron
Hartper
Hee Ciprian
Century
Cooke
J. Davis
Rudder Publishing Company
Fitch
Beau Brummel
Richard Mansfield
Lane
Gerry
Coase
Herrick
Outing
Tarbell
Lincoln
van Dyke
Crowell
Vincent
Ditson
Rand
Betts
Stokes
Boufet de Monvel
Joan of Arc
Browning
Hamelin
Butler-Storey
Parrish
Holbrook
Houghton
Houston
Howard
Jenks
Stoken
Bach
Barbarossa
Frederick the Great
Gudrum
Little Dauphin
Maid of Orleans
Maria Theresa
Nebelings
Tadine
William Tell
McClurg
McLeon
Barnes
Neidlinger
Newell
Jessie Wilcox Smith
Bidly
Sweetser
Eliot
Williams
Duffield
Thackeray
Dumieta
Thompson
Doubleday
Robin Hood
King Arthur’s
Chaucer
Grimm
Wiliam Tell
Wells
Children's book prices and state news items
Illustrated children's books and prices listed, including Stone and Sweetser titles, then state news items from Wisconsin. Reports cover a church dedication, a holdup in Sault Ste. Marie, a prom committee referral, a poisoning death, telephones aloud, sewer gas accidents, suicides, a proposed La Follette weekly, divorce appeals, and railroad property transfers with a 2,209,256 dollar consideration.
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Kolberg
Algoma
Frank Higgins
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
The
State University
William Maas
Clarno
Monroe
Stevens
Dane County Circuit Court
City of
Superior
R. D.whitehead
Wisconsin State Humane Society
Roosevelt
San Juan
A. A. Storch
Rose Jaserzyewski
Milwaukee
la Folletta
la Follette’s Weekly
la Follette
Duluth-Superior-Western Railroads Company of
Great Northern of
St. Paul
Alloner Bay Dock Company
Secretary of State
Innerior
Wisconsin and national tidbits mixed in reader notes
A collage of brief quotes from Wisconsin and national papers cites civic concerns, political talk, and opinion lines. Notable mentions include reflections on prosperity in New York chorus circles, census data and costs, local firefighter training plans, campaign finance scrutiny, and the value of saving habits contrasted with current spending patterns.
Notes by the Funny Mex in London Tit-Bits
A humorous collage of chats and quips from a variety of characters. Jokes about city freedom delays, marital misunderstandings, misheard lines, and soldiers, plus a child’s wry twist about the coachman.
Christmas Dinner Table Centerpieces and Festive Decor
A guide to holiday table arrangements features holly wreaths, red ribbons, candlesticks, fruit cake wedges with rosebud candles, mistletoe centerpieces, star candle holders, napkin crusts, and seasonal place cards. Centerpieces include a crystal candelabrum with talcandia and a punch bowl laden with fruit and grapes. A Milwaukee health commissioner, G A Bading, collapsed during a Union Civic League event but is expected to recover.
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Sticks Pristlez Company
Taronxin
Stampa
Emery Postaun
Winnston
Tha
wAnance
Editorial
Eoamsa
Brownsville AG
Atawka
Coreldera
Controller Bay
Alaska
Geological Survey
Ieoa
Forlyssuven
Stein
Alasike
Stas
Tetish Cahimia
Venpeylvania
Pennsylvania
USA
Yukon
Vailley
Cape Sdaburne
Arctic Ocean
Jewanda
Promian
Neal Anty
Dutatrin
Naval
Golag Frat
Arkansas
Tag
Alba
Madison Democrat
Kteambouty
Missiension
Janesville
Tam Tawaon
Boston
Miss Ealrr
Mins
Daushter
Ogden Mis
Bernard Achar Waulllem Daudek
Forbes
Ender Granard
Heidsn
Louse Et Derds
Baedieh
Aving
Governor Hughes
Gard
Wiughest
Posechaly Tre Dlacwerton Sewin
Anzlows
Pluay
Senius
Chiraza Club
Weraker
Morgan
Remerkor
Mia
Ubtengo Pupr
Stam OF
Bethlemem
Jean
Satan
Bethlshem
France
India
Waly
Japan
Lacey Fitch Parkman
Smith
Bocahontas
Captain John Smith
Stevenson
Vera
Squerl
Kendon
Kondon
Dr.price
State News
Racine Journal
Eau Claire
Antigo Journal
Madison
Wisconsin
Taft
Spooner
Wei
Green Bay
Wauesu Record-Herald
Funny Mex
Johnny
Pwushand
Halfoa
Jon
Jones
Ria
G. A. Bading
Union Civic Jeagul
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