Cook urged to run for Wisconsin governor in GOP meeting
A 50 to 60 member Republican gathering at the Republican House in Milwaukee launched Samuel A. Cook of Neenah as a gubernatorial contender. Resolutions urged his candidacy, a committee will present them, and Cook may answer this week. Thomas said it was not organized and Cook had not been consulted.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Samuel A. Cook
Neenah
Republican House
Cook
Griff Thomas
Hurley
Fred Peterson
Lake Geneva
Judge Thomas
Tim Case
Mr. Peterson
Florian Lampert
John Thompson
Emmet
Chester Cleveland
W. C. Cowling
Oshkosh
Hicks
Omro M. Balleau
Ladysmith
S. F. Perry
Marian
Jerry Baldock
Chilton
Mr. Cowling
Mr. Cook
Gen Edwin F Townsend Dies in Washington D C
Brig. Gen Edwin F Townsend U S Army retired formerly of Milwaukee died in Washington after a long paralysis illness at 76. He had made his home in Washington since retirement and leaves a widow formerly Miss Katherine Durant of Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee
Edwin F. Townsend
United States Army
Washington
Two Daughters Live Abroad and in Washington
Miss Minnie Towns end lived in Washington with her father. The other daughter, Mrs. Charles W. Penrose, is in the Philippines with her husband, Mas Penrose, in the United States Army.
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Minnie Townsend
Washington
Charles W. Penrose
Philippines
Mas. Penrose
United States Army
Storm wrecks state fair buildings in Milwaukee area
A violent Sunday storm near West Allis caused about 25000 dollars in damage with 20000 of that at State Fair Park. The poultry house fell, tents tore down, fences wrecked, trees uprooted, bleachers damaged, cars derailed and a power plant addition section ruined. Basements flooded and injuries reported from flying glass.
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Milwaukee
West Allis
State Fair Park
West
Allis
New Street
Critics Rebut Use of Gather in Love Stories
Essay argues that gathering a heroine in a romance is improper language while noting acceptable uses such as gathering clothes from a line or gathering rooseberries. The author condemns the metaphor as misframed for female autonomy.
Minneapolis Freight Handlers Strike Over Pay Rise
Several hundred freight handlers and clerks in Minneapolis walked out at 1 pm demanding a 19 percent raise and time and a half overtime. About 1,200 workers in the Twin Cities were affected. they were ordered back to work by 2 pm. Depots hit include Soo, Burlington, Great Northern, Minneapolis & St. Louis, and Milwaukee roads with 150 at Minnesota Transfer Railway. A general strike or settlement was anticipated.
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Minneapolis
Twin Cities
Soo
Burlington
Great Northern
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Milwaukee
Minnesota Transfer
Nebraska farmers form 1.25 wheat plan in Market Hold
Nebraska farmers organized as the Nebraska division of the National Grain Growers department of the Society of Equity in Hastings. Theodore Nelson leads the effort to hold millions of bushels and push wheat price to 1.25 dollars, aiming to create a market shortage by delaying sales.
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Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
Hastings
National Grain Growers’ Department
Society of Equity
Theodore Nelson
Seven youths rescued from disabled launch adrift off Chicago
In a rough lake two miles from shore, seven girls and four men were found in a disabled launch after a night of failed signals. They were spotted at dawn by a passing boat and brought to shore with life saving crews assisting.
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Chicago
It's the things we don't get that we should be thankful for
A brief reflection on gratitude, noting that absence or restraint can reveal value and provoke appreciation for what remains unseen or withheld. The idea centers on recognizing hidden benefits and the quiet lessons of restraint.
Saloon Finds Purse With $1500 Check and Notes
Malcolm Grant of St. Paul misplaced a purse on a street car during the state fair trip. It was found yesterday behind a Minneapolis saloon at 200 Washington Avenue containing a $1500 check and two $200 notes. $13 in cash was missing.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Malcolm Grant
East Side
St. Paul
Washington Avenue
Minneapolis
Tot accuses wife of attempting his life in arraignment
St Paul August 17 Alex Tot facing arraignment for attempted murder accuses his wife of multiple poison plots to marry a young Hungarian she met on the way from the old country. Tot was to plead guilty but instead leveled the accusations before Judge Finehout.
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ST. Paul
Finehout
Alex Tot
Old Country
Bassett Woman Fined Five Dollars After Fracas
Judge Brindley fined Kate Bassett $5 and costs after a courtroom fracas at Stoney Point between Bassett and Alcorn factions. Three members of the Kate Bassett company party swore Kate did not break dishes or swear at George Alcorn. The trial followed a dispute at the Stoney Point location.
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Kate Bassett Company
Kate
George Alcorn
Brindley
Stoney Point
Alcorn
Bassett
Child husband kills wife and self in Lansing tragedy
William Graulich killed his wife Clara A. Graulich in Lansing last night and then drank carbolic acid. Both were 19 years old. The double tragedy ends with Graulich's death, leaving a chilling account of a young couple's demise.
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Lansing, Mich
William Graulich
Clara A
National Tennis Tournament Opens in Newport at Casino Courts
The twenty-ninth annual lawn tennis championship of the United States opens with over 160 entrants. Notable players include Clarence Hobart and H. H. Slo cum while Beals C. Wright Nat Emerson and others are absent. The day centers on the Hackett Alexander defense and the McLaughlin Jones challenge from the West.
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Newport
2. I
United States
Clarence Hobart
H. H. Slocum
Beals C. Wright
R. D. Little
Interna
Tional Fame
Nat Emerson
K. Collins
L. H. Waigner
F. B. Alexander
H. H. Hackett
W. J. Clothier
Hackett
Alexander
New York
McLaughlin
Jones
Far West
Chicago
Public Health Advisory on Constipation and Open Wells
City and county physicians urge keeping wells open in hot weather to prevent germ infection. They warn against overripe fruit and constipation and promote Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle, permanent laxative for all ages. Available from druggists for 50 cents to $1.00 with a guarantee of results.
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Caldwell
Dahlman Seeks Nebraska Governor Nomination
James C. Dahlman the Omaha mayor known as the cowboy mayor announced his candidacy for governor on the Democratic ticket. His main platform plank is home rule.
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Omaha
Neb
James C. Dahlman
A Good Samaritan May Die in Fargo Robbery Attempt
An elderly man rushing to aid a victim during a hold up by three attackers in Fargo North Dakota may die. The man is hospitalized. suspect James McGuire, residence unknown, aided by bystanders.
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Fargo
N. D
James McGuire
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