La Follette Leads Insurgents In Senate Shakeup
Washington dispatch reports Robert La Follette driving insurgent wins and purges in the Senate as he backs candidates in several states. The La Follette influence helps Morris Brown in Nebraska and targets opponents like Dryden in New Jersey. The movement grows from Wisconsin and spreads through primary contests and state races.
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Joi Fairfield Dryden
Jersey
Jersep
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Dryden
Wisconsin
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Morris Brown
Nebraska
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Long
Kansas
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South
Crawford
Funeral of Senator Allen in Dubuque Draws Statesmen
Dubuque IA mourns as the body of late Senator Allen is laid to rest at Linwood Cemetery overlooking the Mississippi River. The simple service featured a prayer by Rev J T Bergen with no music or flowers. Notable attendees include Vice President Fairbanks Speaker Cannon Governor Cummins and twenty senators and twenty congressmen along with all state officials.
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Dubuque
Ter Presbyterian Church
Fairbanks
Cannon
Cummins
Iowa
Count Zeppelin's 24 Hour Airship Test
Count Zeppelin failed to complete a 24 hour continuous cruise in his airship due to a propeller mishap yet he demonstrated the feasibility of aerial navigation and earned world recognition. The test aimed to show practicality for potential German military adoption. He plans to attempt the voyage again when able.
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Count Zeppelin
San
Bryan Sees Rail Rate Move Boost Democratic Effort
Western Traffic Association refuses rate reductions for Lincoln Bryan notification, boosting Democratic hopes across Kansas Idaho Colorado and Nebraska. Bristow defeats Long in Kansas. Haskell and Chafin hint at strong prohibition vote as campaign finance plans unfold.
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Neb
Western Traffic Association
Bryan
Idaho
Colorado
Nebrasas
Bristow
Long
Kansas
Fev
W. L. Dawson
London
Bryt Teday
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America
Bryt
Fairor
Buli Chafin
Chicago
Amnor Haskell
Oklahoma
Fulmer Bert
Hafmilmore Norced
Death claims ex governor Hoard III relative in Wisconsin
The eldest son of W. D. Hoard reportedly suffered a hemorrhage and lay in serious condition. Ex Govern Hoard, currently abroad on Espanoree Island, was summoned home by telegram as fears grew for recovery.
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A. Kinson
Wis
Thuis Board
W. D. Hoad
Syne Atkinson
Jason
Tai
Espanoree Island
Lake
Gompers Reports Labor Meeting Reception in 1924
Samuel Gompers described his AFL mission to study labor plank reactions from Democrats and Republicans in Chicago and Denver. He stated he sought no dictation of votes, only to report back to the federation on how each party treated labor. He noted possible future meetings with Bryan but no plan to attend a labor conference.
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American Federation of Labor
Chicago
Denver
Democratic Party
Bryan
Gompers
Federation
Forest Fires Now Invade the States
Fires rage across western Idaho and western Montana after a major blaze in Canada. Rangers are called in as flames threaten timber belts and mine shafts, with fears of enormous losses.
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Missoula
Mont
Idaho
Montana
Kootenay
Canada
Couer D’alene
Strikebreakers Reported in Canadian Pacific Shops
Winnipeg workers face mass replacement as CPR officials plan to substitute a thousand strikebreakers in Winnipeg shops with similar setups across the Canadian northwest. The railroad reportedly may import workers from the United States to join Japanese workers already on site.
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Canadian Pacific
Winnipeg
Canadian Northwest
United States
Thaw Declares Bankruptcy Amid Debts of 453000
New York Aug 8 Harry K Thaw is in the hands of a receiver after filing a bankruptcy petition listing assets of 128012 and liabilities of 453140 He disputes most bills except those of his mother and of Detective O Mara Evelyn Nesbit Thaw faces losing about 1000 monthly in spending money and the petition signals a severance of ties between the Thaws.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
O'Mara
Thaw
Delmas
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Evelyn
Fire engulfed the Calaveras redwoods as blaze closes in
Fire today closes in from both sides on the Calaveras big trees near Stockton California. Rangers fight against long odds as flames jump the Stanislaus river in three places. The loss is described as inestimable and unchecked by nightfall.
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Cal
Calaveras
Stanislaus River
Grocers Picnic Starts Early With Kruetz Band
The grocers picnic excursion begins at 9 a.m. instead of 9 30 a.m. Kruetz's band will perform. Many butchers and other businesses will close for the event.
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Kruetz
New Zealanders Welcome USS Fleet Amid Landing Ban
Auckland wires report the arrival of the American fleet at 8 am Sunday but the NZ Australia law bars landing of armed parties. A rifle match with US ships is cancelled. Sir Joseph Ward cites imperial code while praising Roosevelt and the fleet as symbols of justice and freedom.
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Auckland
Joseph Ward
Roosevelt
New Zealand
Eight Die As Lake Steamer Premier Burns At Warren's Landing
At Warren's Landing on Lake Winnipeg the steamer Premier burned, killing six passengers and two crew. Victims include Mrs. A Couture of Selkirk and Elsie Povah of Winnipeg, with several from Gimli and Selkirk. The blaze started in the engine room and spread quickly, leaving many survivors in night garments. The fire also damaged the trading post, now largely ruined.
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Premier
Warren
Lake Winnipeg
A. Couture
Selkirk
Mr. Oben
Gimli
Povah
Elmer Jones
Oscar Overton
L. Fryer
Booth Races To GoAL With Blind Terror
General William Booth sails to South Africa with staff to extend Salvation Army, establish posts, and recruit native workers before blindness ends his work. Cataracts form in his eyes as he plans to complete world-wide mission.
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Southampton
William Booth
South Africa
Salvation Army
New Zealand Refuses Subsidy Plan for Shipping Line
Victoria B C August 6 The New Zealand government has refused to enter into any arrangement to aid in the grant of a subsidy to the Canadian Australian line according to advices received from New Zealand.
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Victoria
B. C
New Zealand
Pillsbury Washburn Mills Placed in Receivership
Lack of cash to buy wheat at high prices forces receivership of the Pillsbury Washburn Milling Company in Minneapolis. A. C. Loring, Pillsbury, and A. C. Cobb named receivers with a half million bond. Unsecured liabilities total five million, secured four million. assets fifteen million. Creditors’ meeting set for Monday. mills to remain operating.
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Pillsbury
Washburn Milling Company
A. C. Loring, Co. S. Pillsbury
A. C. Cobb
England
Milton Purdy
United States District Court
Second National Bank of
Jacob Newman
Chicago
Northwest
Omaha
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Kansas City
Des Moines
Keokuk
Minnesota
Pillsbury-Washburn Flour Mills Company, Limited
Weather and River Outlook for La Crosse Area
Weather forecast for La Crosse and vicinity calls for generally fair, warmer conditions tonight and Sunday. Wisconsin regions expect fair skies with possible local showers in the north, while Minnesota and Iowa anticipate local showers and higher temperatures in certain areas. The river stage at La Crosse remains 5.4 feet, steady, and 6.0 feet at Prairie du Chien with a 0.2 foot fall expected.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Prairie du Chien
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