La Crosse Hopes For a Rousing Fair Day
The piece highlights La Crosse celebrating Day at the fair as the city’s highlight and notes local skepticism about political apathy. It references Senator La Follette and Senator McGillivray, with praise for a Milwaukee Free Press publication of La Follette’s rate bill speech as a powerful address in the railroad debate.
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McGillivray
la Crosse
la Follette
Milwaukee Free Press
Senate
Wis
Payne & Young
Chicago
Marquette Bldg
New York City
Potter P
Politicians blamed for labor capital tensions in La Crosse visit
The Tribune argues the blame for labor capital conflict lies with politicians not workers. It cites Senator McGillivray and Lenroot on the exemption bill, calls for fair critique of both governors, and urges the GOP and Democrats to select the more capable candidate. It notes Governor Davidson and Senator La Follette’s roles and advocates informed voter judgment. The piece ends with local notes on Rubber Mills, the Eagles in Milwaukee, and fishing, with no decisive outcome.
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la Crosse
Lenroot
Labor
McGillivray
Tribune
Davidson
the Tribune
la Follette
Stout
Heard
Lenrod
Aylward
Meridén
Democrats urged unity in Wisconsin primaries
The State Press urges Democrats to abstain from soliciting Republican votes in primaries and to vote straight Democratic tickets. It stresses party unity, condemns cross voting and backs Bryan as a leader, calling for high turnout and honesty in elections. The note cites the Wausau Daily Herald dated August 8.
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Wisconsin
Union
Bryan
Wausau
Nelsons hold Madison delegates in Wisconsin Republican race
In Dane county the Republican assembly district conventions elected sixteen Nelson delegates and four for Dudgeon. Nelson won in the Second and Third districts and split the First. Reports say anti Nelson groups hope to align Columbia and Jefferson counties to block him, but the plan is unlikely to succeed. Gen George B Bryant leads Nelson slate and ex Senator George P Miller heads the Dudgeon delegates. The congressional nomination for the unexpired Adams term will be decided tomorrow with Sept 4 election date. regular term nominee chosen in November.
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Madison
Wis
Dane County
John M. Nelson
M. S. Dudgeon
Nelson
Columbia
Jefferson
Wbas
Marquette County
George B. Bryant
George P. Miller
Dudgeon
Henry C. Adams
Tattoo Artist Jailed for Tattooing 11 Year Old
New York records show Charlies Wagner jailed for twenty days by Presiding Justice Deuel after pleading guilty to disfiguring Daniel Spurdett a minor Wagner allegedly harmed by tattooing Spurdett’s arms with a wreath of blue initials D S and a star and flag The case tested a law protecting minors from harm by adults and followed warnings from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
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New York
N. Y
Charlies Wagner
Deuel
Daniel Spurdett
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Spurdett
Wagner
Bowery
Whem
D. S
Children’s Society
Boy burned by copper braid kite cord in Philadelphia
Seven year old Leslie Jones of 8th and Poplar streets used old furniture braid as a kite string. The copper threads acted as a conductor when the kite hit a trolley wire, burning his hand face and body. He was rushed to a hospital and is expected to recover.
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Philadelphia
Leslie Jones
Eighth and Poplar Streets
Children’s Homeopathic Hospital
Leslie
Eighth Street
Michaels
Tenth
Thompson Street
Braid
Man Fleeing Death Found Dead In Hotel
Joplin Missouri report says George Merritt fled from Indian Territory to Cedar I T and died in a hotel room. He screamed for help before dying from suspected poison. Coroner investigates a possible self poisoning as Merritt claimed his daughter was killed by her husband who vowed to kill him.
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Joplin
Indian Territory
George Merritt
Cedar
I. T
Merritt
Kenosha Seeks Women Gamblers and Court Witnesses
In Kenosha Wisconsin officials of the city's civic federation announced they have identified women seen gambling at local pleasure parks last Sunday. They expect these women to testify against male gamblers, aiming to curb gambling in the city and county.
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Kenoshia
Wis
Kenosha
New
Civic Federation
Reed Henderson director held for perjury in Chicago case
C E Heren director of Reed Henderson Co a teal and coffee house of Chicago was arrested here on two charges of perjury preferred by E D Lewis ex salesman of the house for.
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Clinton
C. E. Heren
Reed, Henderson & Co
Chicago
E. D. Lewis
Dr George Powell Physician Surgeon Profile
Dr George Powell is identified as a consulting physician and surgeon. The snippet notes his professional titles but provides no dates affiliations or location details.
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George Powell
Marriage Records of Frisco Gone
San Francisco officials report destruction of marriage records by a fire leaving couples scrambling for duplicate licenses and certificates. Justice Lawson warns gaps in documentation could affect validity and notes memoranda exist for many marriages while April filings lack proof. A Sacramento businessman who remarried after losing his certificate joked for ashes, while others seek reissued licenses to avoid legal objections.
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Cal
Lawson
Justice Lawson
Charles D. Crowell
Sacramento
Ida May Goodwin
Oalland
Justice of the Peace
Quinn
Crowell
Matrimonial Picnic Ends in Mismatch at Maple Grove
St Louis on August 14 reports the matrimonial club picnic drew hundreds of women but only about one man for every five. Boys kept upbeat but by 10 PM they asked for help. Organizers hope more men attend next Saturday and plan to perform at least one marriage on site.
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ST. Louis
Maple Grove
Real estate sales aid seeks man near La Crosse
Wanted man to show and assist in selling properties near La Crosse. No experience needed. we will teach the real estate business. Salary starts at $60 a month with steady work for a man willing to devote part time to handling customers. Address Security Land & Com pany 1 Co Andrus Building Minneapolis.
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la Crosse
Security Land & Conmensia 1 Co
Andrus Bldg
Minneapolis
Knife in Sparta baggage agent's possession links stabbing
A two bladed jack knife found with the baggage agent at Sparta is described as the weapon used to stab Conductors Cumberland and Johnson. The knife bears two worn blades and has traces of blood. A bullet from the shooting was also recovered. Lawyer Graves of the Park hotel is said to have fired twice.
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Sparta
Cunningham
Johnson
Graves
Park Hotel
Milwaukees brakeman charged with theft of beer
Frank Sloane a North Side Milwauke e switchman was arrested for breaking into a car with bottled beer and taking three bottles. A companion, Morris Kruger, was said to be involved but proved not to have a part. Sloane left his work gloves in the car and was traced to the No. 2 station, awaiting hearing. The offense is punishable by prison.
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Frank Sloane
North Side
Milwaukee Yards
Morris Kruger
Sloane
No. 2
Raving Drunkard Draws Crowd Near Northside Station
A drunken vagabond named John Johnson roused residents when he screamed in a cell at the Northside police station. Handcuffed for safety, he shattered the cell window, drawing a large crowd before being moved to the central station with six other tramps. Three tramps were sent out of town yesterday.
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Northside
Mike Britton
John Johnson
Impersonator in Navy Dept Case Back in Custody
Charles E. Watson a navy department clerk was arrested in Washington as he reported for duty after several days away. He is charged with impersonating his brother James Watson at a civil service exam leading to a government post. Bail set at 1000 dollars for hearing next Friday. authorities seek conviction with potential penalties up to 10000 dollars fine and two years imprisonment.
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Washington, D. C
Charles E. Watson
Navy Department
United States
James Watson
Watson
Jackson County
Illinois
Power contract bids sail for La Crosse dam project
W. F. Férris, manager of the La Crosse Water Power company, has left for Chicago and other points. Major contracts for equipment and work on the Black River Falls dam will be awarded after his return. All bids are in Férris's hands for final action.
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W. F. Férris
la Crosse
North Side Briefs Note Local Happenings
Ill Cor a Ftey shows some improvement. Mrs. E. Beese returns home from visit. George Jorgenson undergoes appendectomy at Lutheran hospital and recovers well. Mrs. H P Lawson travels to Hokah for outing with Brakke couple. Badger No 1 fish car transferred to C N W enroute Black River Falls. Two cars of race horses arrive for Mankato. Peter Riley leaves for a visit to Winona. Mrs J Baher of Anaconda Mont visits relatives in the city.
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E. Beese
Wanseca
George Jorgenson
Charles Street
Lutheran Hospital
H. P. Lawson
Kane Street
Hokah
John Pbrakke
Milwaukee Road
Black River Falls
Mankato
Peter Riley
Winona
J. Baher
Anaconda, Mont
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