Hatton Discusses tariff revision and national issues
W H Hatton of New London, Republican candidate for U S Senate, visits La Crosse praising railroad law progress and urging immediate tariff revision. He argues schedules must reflect domestic costs, curb monopolies, protect wages, and deliver a square deal for workers and consumers. He avoids intraparty squabbles, says he feels at home among La Follette supporters, and calls for scientific data to guide policy.
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W. H. Hatton
New London
United States
la Crosse
Hatton
Mr. Hatton
la Follette
Mr. Haton
John Strange
Congress
Democrats Hold High Level Strategy Conference In Lincoln
In Lincoln on August 11 the Democratic leaders met at Bryan's home for the crucial campaign planning. Key figures Bryan Kern Mack Hall Daniels Lamb and others discussed campaign tactics with a strong labor turnout expected at a banquet and notification events. Mack predicted gains in Illinois Indiana West Virginia and New York amid a Republican split.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Kern
Mack
P. L. Hall
Josephus Daniels
North Carolina
John E. Lamb
Indiana
Nebraska
Fairview
Republican Party
Illinois
Stevenson
Deneen
West Virginia
New York
National Committee
Bush fires menace B C towns threat to destroy Sullivan Kimberley
Cranbrook August 11 bush fires rage near Sullivan and Kimberley threaten to destroy both towns. Two hundred refugees bound for Fernie are held over here due to a strike on the Canadian Pacific.
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Cranbrook
B. C
Sullivan
Kimberley
Fernie
Gas Leak and Fire Kill Five in Wheeling
Gas escaping from a building on South Eoff Street occupied by Mrs. J S Gavin caused an early morning fire. Three people died and another may die, with six people leaping from the third story to escape. The deceased are Clara Gavin 27 Mamie Gavin 28 and Margaret Gavin 21. Mrs J S Gavin was injured with a bruised back and may die. The Gavin daughters were suffocated while sleeping on the third floor.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Gavin
Clara Gavin
Mamie Gavin
Margaret Gavin
J. S. Gavin
Johnson joins Minneapolis plea for typographical union convention
Minneapolis boosters enlist Governor Johnson of Minnesota in the bid to host the International Typographical Union convention meeting in Boston. First Vice President Hayes received John Johnsons telegram urging support for Minneapolis. St Joseph Missouri and Seattle also seek the event. A morning paper by Henry Russell Wray of Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce discussed tuberculosis at the Union Printers home.
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Boston
Mass
International Typographical Union
Minneapolis
Johnson
Minnesota
Hayes
John Johnson
St. Joseph
Seattle
Henry Russell Wray
Chamber of Commerce
Colorado Springs
Union Printers
Ekern Denies Candidacy Plot Over Oshkosh Lieutenant Governor Race
The article reports Emil Ekern disputing charges that he engineered John Strange’s Oshkosh bid to aid Hatton’s senatorial effort. Ekern says the Free Press garbled his statement and asserts he was unaware of Strange’s candidacy until after papers were mailed. He insists he is not running for state chair and seeks fair treatment.
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John Strange
Oshkosh
Ekern
Hatton
Free Press
Cook
Stephenson
the Tribune
Whitehall
Wis
Mr. Strange
Mr. Hatton
Roger
Madison
Jockey
Reffel
Pestalozzi
State Central Committee
Assembly
Little Journeys to the Summer Homes of Our Prominent Men
Madison August 11 Senator La Follette and his wife manage the family home at Maple Bluff overlooking Lake Mendota. The couple conduct political conferences here while Mrs La Follette runs the household and supports his work with tact and legal skill.
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Madison
Senator la Follette
Lake Mendota
la Follette
la Follettes
Maple Bluff
R. M. la Follette
Admiral Sperry Hosts New Zealand Legislators Aboard Connecticut
In Auckland on August 11 Admiral Sperry hosted the New Zealand legislature at lunch aboard the Connecticut. About 1,000 sailors toured the town with the entertainment committee guiding many while others explored solo. Tomorrow the fleet rifle team faces New Zealanders. officers begin a three day Rotorua trip amid a busy schedule.
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Auckland
New Zealand
Admiral Sperry
Connecticut
Mount Eden
Rotorura
Yellowstone
Ellerslie
Wreck on Western Ohio Traction Kills Three in Ohio
Investigation ordered after a high speed collision on the Western Ohio Traction line. Three men die: James Kahoe of Dayton, William McClellan of Lockington, and motor man William Bailey of Piqua. Nearly forty injured as cars crashed with no warning and many sustained minor injuries.
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PIQUA
Western Ohio Traction Company
James Kahoe
Dayton
William McClellan
Lockington
William Bailey
Strikes in Canada Grow Over US Rail Aid Rumors
Winnipeg reports claim United States railroads especially the New York Central are supplying the Canadian Pacific with men and equipment during the strike. Strikers threaten a sympathetic walkout if links are proven. Affected workers continue to strike as committees depart for Chicago and Buffalo to probe support.
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Winnipeg
United States
New York Central
Canadian Pacific
Stora
Chicago
Buffalo
Dutch Prepare to Strike at Castro
Willemstad Aug 11 The colonial government readies for possible conflict with Venezuela. A wireless telegraph station is active and the cruiser Gelderland has departed for Aruba with rifles and ammunition for inhabitants, as Aruba lacks strong defenses.
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Castro
Willemstad
Netherlands
Venezuela
Gelderland
Aruba
Last Word on the Grocers' Picnic
This item notes the grocers picnic with schedule times for boats at 9 a m and 12 45 p m. It mentions available meals on grounds for those not bringing lunch.
Atlantic City Refusal by La Crosse Minister
Reverend John W. Hoag of La Crosse Wisconsin declines the First Baptist post in Atlantic City citing city atmosphere and unnamed concerns. Church leaders defend privacy, while a delegation of women workers contemplates persuading his fiancé to sway his choice.
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Atlantic City
N. J
J. W. Hoag
First Baptist
la Crosse
John W. Hoag
Wis
First Baptist Church
Star Chamber
La Follette plans personal weekly paper in Wisconsin
Milwaukee Aug 11 Special senator R M La Follette plans a personally edited weekly paper modeled on Bryan s Commoner A guaranteed state subscription list is sought as a starter The move aims to ensure a dependable newspaper free of outside purchases and control with La Follette as sole owner after the Free Press defection and Sentinel sale
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Senator la Follette
la Follette
William J. Bryan
Col
John J. Hannon
Milwaukee
R. M. la Follette
Bryan
Free Press
Sentinel
Teddy aimed at Japan. Mr Okuma views Roosevelt navy policy
Tokio August 11 Count Okuma, a leading Japanese statesman, said America pursues naval expansion to a Pacific clash with Japan. He noted Roosevelt speeches suggest U S aims at Japan and that the American public may not support Roosevelt's warlike stance.
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Teddy
Japan
Okuma
Tokio
America
Pacific
Count Okuma
Roosevelt
United States
Vorys Stays Beside Taft Through Campaign
Taft's Ohio adviser Arthur I. Vorys will remain with Taft from now until the election, beginning at Hot Springs. Hitchcock is expected tomorrow. Taft accepted a hardware dealers delegation from Pittsburgh and declined to promise a speech before their Memphis convention after the election.
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Hot Springs
Arthur I. Vorys
Taft
Ohio
Hitchcock
Pittsburg
Memphis
Kings Meet and Kiss and Confer at Cronberg
Emperor William met his royal uncle King Edward at Cronberg station in a ceremony filled with courtly pageantry. The two rulers discussed vital international affairs at Friedrichshorf Castle with Sir Edward Hardinge and Herr von Schen, then held a conference with their aides before traveling to Hamburg. German papers view the meeting as a hopeful sign for peace between Germany and England.
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Cronberg
William
Edward
Cronberg Station
Friedrichshorf Castle
Kaiser
Germany
England
Europe
Edward Hardings
Foreign Office
Herr von Sehoen
Waiser
Hamburg
Marienbad
California Primary Fight Sparks Huge Voter Turnout
In San Francisco on August 11 the primaries dominate California politics with a high expected turnout. Republicans battle Perkins for the Senate seat while both parties seek control, signaling the fiercest contest in years.
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San Francisco
California
Perkins
Senate
Weather and Water Report for La Crosse Area
La Crosse records coolest at 60 and warmest nationwide at 98 in Dodge City. River levels fall with La Crosse at 5.1 feet and Prairie du Chien at 5.5 feet. Forecasts: Wisconsin partly cloudy with possible local showers. Minnesota and Ilona mainly fair with isolated showers. high pressure east of the Mississippi maintains fair north, while Kansas low brings rain to Missouri valley.
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la Crosse
United States
Dodge City
Prairie du Chien
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Northwest
Ilona
Mississippi River
Atlantic
Kansas
Missouri Valley
Pacific Coast
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la Crosse County
Robert
Little Bob
FLEET
N. Z
U. S
Hoag
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Fairs
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