Candidates file in time under primary law in county
The first primary test in the county saw every announced candidate secure the required signers. The county clerk kept the office open late to accept filings and received a state ruling restricting public inspection of nomination papers. Multiple candidates filed on the last day with varying signer totals, including James Thompson 475 for district attorney and Otto Bosshard 291 for district attorney among many others.
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Rawlinson
Hauser
James Thompson
John Vollmar
Eugene Derr
William C. Peterman
Wisconsin college shows at six county fairs this fall
The University of Wisconsin College of Agriculture will display department work at Mineral Point Wausau Monroe Elkhorn Beaver Dam and Jefferson fairs this fall. Exhibits include photographs from the short course curriculum blacksmithing tools and carpentry projects. Animal husbandry will exhibit beef cattle sheep and young dairy cattle with department members judging stock shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
College of Agriculture
University of Wisconsin
Mineral Point
Wausau
Monroe
Elkhorn
Beaver Dam
Jefferson
La Follette Favored by Western States for President
Milwaukee, Aug 6. Herman Loewe of Milwaukee reports that at least six western states will back Wisconsin Senator Robert M. La Follette for president. Loewe cites La Follette’s coal land bill work, rate legislation, and independence as reasons for western support. He names Idaho, Colorado, Montana, Kansas, Utah and Oklahoma as likely for nomination next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Senator la Follette
Herman Loewe
Summit Avenue
la Follette
Wisconsin
Loewe
West
Idaho
Colorado
Montana
Kansas
Utah
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Record grain yield seen for southern Minnesota
Farmers in southern Minnesota expect a record grain yield this year due to plentiful rainfall and many bright sunny days. Assorted crops benefit from favorable weather boosting production and prospects for farmers.
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Minnesota
Oshkosh Rally Shifts Baseball Race In Wisconsin State League
The Wisconsin state league sees a tightening pennant race as La Crosse and Freeport drop while Oshkosh climbs, with Oshkosh gaining despite losses of key pitchers. A plan to split Wisconsin league into two regional leagues next year gains support, and St Paul seeks to draft La Crosse stars Konetchy Schneiberg and Mednytsky after season end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ika Crosse
Freeport
Illinois
la Crosse
Whitsans
Powers
Wisconsin
Iowa
St. Paul
Konetchy
Schneiberg
Mednytsky
Detroit Street Car Fares Drop to Three Cents Under New Franchise
President J C Hutchins of the Detroit street car company outlines a plan offering six tickets for 25 cents and ten for 25 cents during peak hours to provide a near three cent fare for workers and families. The deal includes transfers and specific city franchise terms, with 8 year duration and 2 percent gross receipts tax, while labor opposes municipal ownership.
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J. C. Hutchins
Detroit
Mich
la Crosse
Hutchins
Aod
George P. Codd
Dodd- Hutchins
Mayor Pingree
Tom L. Johnson
Pingree
Supreme Court
Review of global and US election corruption laws
A summary notes that Miss Margaret A. Schaffner compiled a survey of political corruption definitions and penalties in the United States and abroad. The bulletin covers British, American, Austrian, Hungarian, and Belgian statutes, with examples of bribery, undue influence, personation, and campaign finance restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
United States
Wisconsin
Margaret A. Schaffner
University of Wisconsin
State Legislative Reference Department
Connecticut
Continent Tightens Penalties for Election Bribery
France imposes 3 months to 2 years in prison or 50 to 500 francs fines or both for bribery attempts. German law includes imprisonment and loss of civil rights. Italy maintains a permanent election commission to probe corruption while Sweden bars convicted offenders from the Diet. Norway shows similar provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Germany
Italy
Chamber of Deputies
Sweden
Iowa State Federation of Mercantile Associations Formed
The Iowa State Federation of Mercantile Associations unites 30,000 retailers wholesalers and manufacturers to oppose catalogue houses. It aims to press manufacturers and jobbers for non sale to catalogue houses and to lobby for debt exemption changes. Officers include John Mehlhop Des Moines Hutchins Des Moines Thomas Des Moines.
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DES’ Movies
Iowa
John Mehlhop
Council Bluffs
Nebraska
John Dietz the outlaw faces mounting war with law
In Milwaukee Wisconsin August 6 farmers rally to defend John Dietz a county woodsman defying a million dollar corporation and sheriff s posse He vows to shoot until his ammunition runs out as he fights for his home rights and plans to run for sheriff to replace Robert Gyllan
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Milwaukee
Wis
John Dietz
Sange County
Robert Gyllan
Dietz
Duyo Rogic
Rogich
Woodland
Yer
Sta
Desperado
The
Dietz Famil
Rail line to Racine Kenosha nears opening
Chicago and Milwaukee Electric Railway reports rails laid and traffic expected within three weeks for the Racine to Kenosha line. Farmers oppose sale of rights of way, prompting condemnation suits against forty one property owners. Sheriff serves papers as lines extend north toward Milwaukee amid farm land losses of one to three acres per affected farm.
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Racine
Wis
Chicago & Milwaukee Electric Railway Company
Kenosha
Milwaukee
Here
Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley Route through Niagara Falls
Promises easy travel from New York and Philadelphia by the Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley Double Track Route via Niagara Falls with solid through trains and picturesque scenery. Descriptive literature available free from Geo W Vaux A G P T A Grand Trunk Railway System 135 Adams St Chicago.
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Grand Trunk
Lehigh Valley
Niagara Falls
Geo. W. Vaux
Grand Trunk Railway System
Adams St
Chicago
Coal Contracts Awarded To Cargill Coal Company
The city awarded Cargill Coal Company the contract to supply coal to city hall fire stations and the pumping station. Cargill bid 4.75 to pumping station and 5.35 to city hall and fire stations, against Whitebreast Coal Company bids of 4.80 and 5.75.
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Cargill Coal Company
City Hall
Whitebreast Coal Company
Electric Bitters Promise Cure for Kidney Trouble
E H Wolfe of Bear Grove credits Electric Bitters with ending two years of kidney suffering and general debility. The tonic is touted as a sure cure for stomach liver kidney complaints, blood diseases, headaches, dizziness, and weakness, sold by O T Erhart's drug store with a guarantee.
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E. H. Wolfe
Bear Grove
O. T. Erhart
One Drowns When Boat Is Tipped at Lake Monona
Madison Wisconsin August 6 Robert Thomas of Freeport brakeman for the Illinois Central railroad drowns in Lake Monona near Winnequah shore yesterday afternoon his body not yet found Thomas could not swim and was with Walt New another brakeman on an excursion boat from Freeport New jumped in and tipped the craft over William Diehl of Sheboygan dies in Elkhor Lake his body found last evening He was a manager with C Prange company clothing department
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Madison
Wis
Rober Thomas
Freeport
Illinois Central Railroad
Lake Monona
Winnequah Shore
Thomas
Walt New
New
Elkhart Lake
William Diehl
Sheboygan
Mystery Pill Claim Solves Periodic Illnesses
Jo N Pleasant of Magnolia Indiana praises Dr. Kings No Life Pills for stopping bilious attacks and constipation. The ad promises complete satisfaction or money back and notes the pills cost 25 cents at O Erhart's drug store.
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Dr. King
Jo! N. Pleasant
Mognolia
Ind
O. Erhart
Advertising Furnishes Clue to Little Real Riddle
A fragmented note hints that advertising supplies the answer to a small, stubborn riddle. The snippet suggests marketers hold a key insight, with emphasis on clever messaging and product placement.
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Robert Robertson
Alverus Kennedy
John Streeter
Hy, Valentine
Thomas H. Miller
August Jehnhoff
Otto Bosshard
Frank L. Aiken
Register of
George D. Wright
C. H. Rawlinson
George R. Hodge
George Bradish
Yegan
C. D. Taylor
Colorado Springs
Col
Unique Theatre
Lavalle & Michinsky
Third St
Main
Pearl Sts
Elks
Moving Pictures
Canton
China
Joseph
Mr. Buttin
Man
Tennessee
Annabelle
Third & Jay Sts
Omsa
ST. Car CO
Detroit Car Company
Ein
State University
Legislative Department
Belgium
Beuin
OU HN
Atithe
Ohio
GEO. B
Rose
New York
Philadelphia
Will Powell
A.J. Niggli
Cor
Cameron
Elkhart
Iris
Bottling Department
John Gund Brewing Co
Vine Street
Li Crosse
Caleb
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