La Follette Addresses Empire Rink Crowd In Wisconsin
Senator La Follette spoke to 1000 1500 fans in a hot Empire rink urging citizenship over party ties in voting. He praised William Jennings Bryan for backing Roosevelt era reforms and urged support for Lenroot while avoiding criticism of Governor Davidson.
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William Jennings Bryan
Senator la Follette
Empire Rink
Congress
Roosevelt
Nebraska Democrat
Davidson
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Senator Morris
J. E. McConnell
Johnson
Mr. Morris
Nebraska Statesman
Diplomats in Cuba Report Conditions as Marines Standby
The state department orders Cuban diplomatic representatives to report fully on conditions and warns it will use forcible means to restore order. Marines may be landed to punish revolutionaries without awaiting a presidential request. In Havana rebels attack the Danish consul’s home and seize twelve horses. Valparaiso notes residents returning from the hills as restoration proceeds.
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Scripps-McRae
Washington, D. C
State Department
Cuba
Palma
Havana
Doerflinger Park store closes for company picnic
The Doerflinger company plans a large picnic for tomorrow afternoon with Kreutz's band leading a parade from the main street foot to Pettibone park. Activities include dancing, concerts, auto rides, boat launches, baseball and indoor games with prizes, and refreshments. If weather fails, the event will be moved to Thursday and Wednesday will see the store close in the afternoon.
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Doerflinger Park
Doerflinger Company
Kreutz
Main Street
City of
Hudson
Pettibone Park
Urges Election of Dr Miller in First District Race
Senator La Follette urged La Crosse county voters to elect Dr Miller as assemblyman from the First district to continue progressive laws. He criticized the opponent and praised Miller while noting the Second district favors J J Durland, with independent voters seeing honest representation from Miller or Skaar in the contest.
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la Crosse County
la Follette
Stoddard
Empire Rink
Morris
Bosshard
J. E. McConnell
Tribune
First District
Miller
J. J. Durland
Mr. Durland
Dr. Miller
O. R. Skaar
Two Thousand Dead Feared in Valparaiso Earthquake
Santiago August 21 reports from Valparaiso put the death toll at about two thousand. An earthquake circular likely prevented greater destruction, with naval observatory forecasts and local papers printing the prediction. Many modern buildings are unsafe and must be razed as aid appeals for Chile are urged by the Red Cross.
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Scripps-McRae
Santiago
Valparaiso
Naval Observatory
Chili
Washington
D. C
The
Red Cross Today
Red Cross
Miss L. B. Marsh Overcome by Heat
Miss L. B. Marsh of 529 Cass Street was overcome by heat Sunday after six weeks of illness. Dr. F. C. Sutter was called, she was revived and is resting comfortably.
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L. B. Marsh
Cass Street
F. C. Sutter
Eulogy of Col. Powell Sparks a Curious English Admirer
A strange homage arrives from Exeter England as Argyle Martin writes from abroad following the late Col. D Frank Powell. The Powell brothers read a letter of high esteem and hints he may visit La Crosse to meet them. Observers note he is unknown to the brothers but clearly a man of means and literary bent.
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George
William Powell
D. Frank Powell
Will
England
Argyle Martin
Exeter
Powell Brothers
Martin
la Crosse
Glasswork accident cuts worker at 321 Main Street
James Holy employed by Segelke Kohlhaus company was cut severely on the left wrist while assisting with a plate glass installation at 321 Main Street this afternoon. He required three stitches from Dr Powell and resides at 2146 Market Street.
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James Holy
Segelke
Kohlhaus Company
Main Street
Drs. Powell
Market Street
Patterson Leads Socialists Platform Debate
Chicago August 21 The Illinois socialists convention discussed a platform drawn by Joseph Medill Patterson and will likely adopt it. Patterson referenced as king by opponents.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Chicago, Ill
Illinois Socialists’ Convention
Joseph Medill Patterson
Weather update with showers and cooler temperatures
Showers tonight and Wednesday with cooler readings. The river remains near stationary at stage 5.0 and rainfall reported around .62 inches. Warmest forecast around 88 and coolest near 74 degrees.
Baseball Tomorrow Series With Eau Claire at Home
Eau Claire visits for a four game series against La Crosse starting tomorrow. The Eau Claire team comes here for four games before La Crosse returns the trip.
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Eau Claire
la Crosse
Steamer Frank Peavy Lost Near Gooseberry River
An arriving steamer reports the Frank Peavy ashore near Gooseberry river with total loss.
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Scripps-McRae
Duluth
Milan
Frank Peavy
Gooseberry River
Lynching Looms After Alleged Crime Near Fremont
Mutilated body of Minnie Waddell aged 16 daughter of George Waddell found near Fremont this morning. Police report ravishment. Local authorities fear another lynching is scheduled in Gol d sboro area as vigilante action spreads.
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Scripps-McRae
Goldsboro
N. C
Fremont
Minnie
George Waddell
Rain Smashes Drought Threats for Superior Crops
Rain broke a weeks long drought that threatened crops near Superior Wisconsin today. Farmers welcomed relief as steady showers revived fields and eased water stress across the area.
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Scripps-McRae
Superior
Wis
Robbery Hits Dental Office of Dr Schleiter
Thieves broke into Dr. J. Schleiter’s dental office at 501 Main Street last Saturday and stole valuable dental and surgical instruments along with about $6 in cash. Police have no clue to the burglars.
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J. Schleiter
Main Street
Speedy 75 HP Touring Car to Exhibit Here
Auto Rapid Transit announces a new seventy five horsepower six cylinder touring car from Kansas City Motor Car company. It has a speed record of eighty seven miles an hour. A street for a speed demonstration may be arranged. Arrival is expected in about two weeks.
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Auto Rapid Transit Company
Kansas City Motor Car Company
Gilman to Speak in City for Governor Davidson
Former assemblyman C. M. Gilman of Mondovi Buffalo County will address Empire Rink voters Wednesday evening in support of Governor Davidson. He will outline reasons for backing the governor's renomination and administration measures.
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C. M. Gilamn
Mondovi
Buffalo County
Empire Rink
Davidson
Gilman
Nebraska Republicans Gather for State Convention Fight
Lincoln Neb Aug 21 The city fills with Republicans as they assemble for the state convention with the senatorship as the main contest The anti railroad faction is likely to nominate Attorney General Norris Tribune hopes for favorable results.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Lincoln, Neb
Norris
Endorse Bryan Despite Oblection at Democratic Convention
Rainey quits as temporary chairman candidate as Boggs is chosen and the Bryan Thompson anti Sullivan resolution debate is planned after other business. Sullivan forces win support. Bryan endorsement comes from Sullivan factions amid a noisy convention scene in Peoria Illinois. Boggs becomes chairman and pledges open debate and voting.
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Scripps-McAse¢ Dispatch
Peoria
Ill
Rainey
Boggs
Boeschenstein
Sullivan
Smulski Nominated After Second Ballot for Treasurer
Springfield Aug 21 The Republican state convention opened with Senator Berry as temporary chair and a four thousand word campaign speech. Ballot results for treasurer showed Russell 686 Messick 172 Knoff 103 and Smulski 631 as Deneen vows to back Smulski. Local district lineup named with Spurtleff as permanent chair and platform to be adopted.
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Springfield
Ill
Smulski
Senator Berry
Berry
State Committee
Charles Wathier
John J. Hanberg
Charles W. Vail
Thomas J. Healey
Joseph Bidwell
Fred Blount
O. Severson
Fred Erickson
Fred Busse
James Pease
William Grote
Walter Reeves
James Cowley
W. S. Brown
C. F. Snively
Deforrest Kinney
Frank Smith
C. P. Hitch
Charles Eckhart
Heber Tice
R. M. Sullivan
Thomas Springer
W. F. Bundy
F. W. Poller
Edward Mitchell
Spurtleff
House
Knoff
Messick
Russell
Deneen
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