Uniform divorce laws face hard but possible harmonization
State commissioners prepare to forge practical principles for universal divorce policy amid varied rules across states. The piece notes wide differences in marriage prohibitions while highlighting a path toward uniform divorce concepts, with examples from Connecticut Michigan and New York. A separate item reports a Pacific Electric owner demanding removal of a job advertisement after a flood of applicants.
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Supreme Court of Connecticut
Minnesota
Connecticut
Kentucky
Maine
Massachusetts
Nebraska
Michigan
New Jersey
New York
New Mexico
South Carolina
California
Colorado
Idaho
Indiana
Oregon
Utah
North Carolina
Florida
Iowa
Tennessee
Wisconsin
St. Paul
National Encampment of Spanish War Veterans Set for Milwaukee
The United Spanish War Veterans announce their second annual national encampment and reunion in Milwaukee from September 7 to 9. Commander-in-Chief William English says attendance will be record breaking with HQ at Hotel Pfister and credentials issued on September 6. The ladies' auxiliary will meet concurrently and sessions will be held at Light Horse Squadron on Broadway with members urged to wear their veteran uniforms.
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United Spanish War Veterans
Milwaukee
William E. English
Indianapolis
Hotel Pfister
Adjutant-General
Ladies’ Auxiliary of Order
Light Horse Squadron
Broadway
Man in Kenosha Demands Reward After Horse Theft
Fred Miller a well dressed man held at the county jail on horse stealing charges. He claimed Milwaukee as home and unhitched Peter Frederickson’s horse, drove it around a block then released it. He later halted the horse and sought a reward of one dollar and a quarter from Frederickson.
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Kenosha, Wis
Fred Miller
Milwaukee
Miller
Peter Frederickson
Frederickson
Rumor on Streets Sways on International Debt Demands
The item notes rumors that La Crosse men are urged to loan staggering sums to Russia while Japanese negotiators seek billions for conference expenses and debt repayment. It mentions District Attorney J. Peabody Doe probing the two nations and includes house calls and local social notes from Mound Prairie News.
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la Crosse
Russia
J. Peabody Doe
No Ketch Club social dance in Trempealeau
The Trempealeau Gazette reports a La Crosse No Ketch Club plans a social ball in the opera hall on Monday evening September 4 with Prof Hill's Winona orchestra. The event aims to acquaint the club’s about a dozen young men with Trempealeau residents and follows strict rules similar to the Young Men's Social Club.
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Trempealeau Gazette
Hill
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Trempealeau
Messrs
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Conrad Nelson
Axel Bertelson
Orlando Hegge
Frank Howard
Ableck Hegge
Ludwig Larsen
Edwin Hammer
Marvin Lombard
Robert Stormondt
Walter Runge
Traffic's Heavy These Days in Allamakee County
A local note describes congestion on trains with conductor Dick Walsh and engineer Pat Houlihan, mentions Miss Fanny Bywater receiving a salary increase to Minneapolis, reports rising Paint Creek water from farmers’ sweat, and notes the Tartt family hosting guests from Chicago.
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Allamakee Co. Journal
Ion Central
Here
Dick Walsh
Pat Houlihan
Fanny Bywater
Chicago
Minneapolis
Whic
Miss Bywater
Postmasters Joke Reveals Brewing Solution
In the Wisconsin Postmasters association gathering last night a question asked how to stop office robbers. The reply from the rear of the courtroom was to lock them up in the brewery, drawing a silent reaction and a noted quip by W. V. K.
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Wisconsin Postmasters’ Association
W. V_K
Janesville Baby Parade Planned for September 30
Janesville Wisconsin announces a baby show on September 30. Infants of every race may enter and prizes will be awarded for the most beautiful most intelligent and cutest children. Contestants will be graded by age into three classes with Methodist church ladies coordinating entries.
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Janesville
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Methodist Church
Lying coal deal prompt town savings and phone contract rebid
Mayor D Aitken read a Pittsburg coal firm letter stating a coal combine in Flint exists and claimed city savings by buying vine grade coal at 285 per ton and half ton loads at 25 cents per load. He also pressed reconsideration of a Michigan Telephone company phone contract at the higher rate.
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Flint
Michigan Telephone Company
Poolboat City of Traverse Leaves Kenosha for Chicago
The gambling boat City of Traverse departed Kenosha during the night and sailed to Chicago with a crowd aboard. The captain said he would not return to Kenosha. Wireless instrument tests off Kenosha yesterday were unsatisfactory.
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Kenosha
Wis
City of Traverse
Chicago
Reciprocity Congress Debates Tariff Policy and Plan
Chicago August meeting of the Reciprocity Congress ends with a push for a permanent American Tariff League and a 15 member committee to organize efforts. Resolutions urge a dual tariff system and a permanent tariff commission of experts to advance protection while expanding exports. Governor Cummins criticizes high tariffs blocking foreign sales in a fiery speech.
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Chicago
National Reciprocity Conference
Reciprocity Tariff League
United States
Congress
Cummins
Foss
Poison Plot Ends in Jail After Watermelon Poisoning Attempt
In San Bernardino on August 18 Manuel Mendez devised a scheme to poison watermelons with poisoned wheat to kill guests at a watermelon feast. A curious Mexican boy alerted others after witnessing the process, leading to Mendez's arrest and punishment. Twenty to thirty people avoided poisoning thanks to the warning.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Redlands
Manuel Mendez
Mendez
Plendez
Massachusetts and Iowa Clash Over Tariff and Reciprocity
At a conference Massachusetts pushed dual tariff and expert commission ideas while Iowa Governor Cummings urged protection yet called for a public fight for reciprocity. Speakers attacked Secretary Shaw and defended the Republican record against revisionism as debates on tariff policy heated the gathering.
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Massachusetts
Iowa
Cummins
Cummings
Congress
Shaw
Des Moines
Edward Rosewater
Omaha
Low Round Trip Rates to Portland and West Coast Tours
Advertises low round trip rates daily to Portland via the North Western Line for the Lewis and Clark Exposition. Offers direct routes or with slight advance via San Francisco and Los Angeles. Encourages sending a 2 cent stamp for illustrated folder and full route information including a low rate side trip to Yellowstone and Alaska.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Yellowstone National Park
Alaska
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