Davidson Lenroot Rivalry in Wisconsin Gubernatorial Race
The editorial discusses Governor Davidson as a logical and honest reform candidate and weighs support against Senator La Follette and Lenroot. It notes Gilman’s reasons for backing Davidson and urges voters to decide who best serves Wisconsin, while commending Will K. Davis for launching the Poultry Standard.
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Gilman
Davidson
la Follette
Lenroot
Gilgman
the Tribune
Will K. Davis
Milton, Wis
Wisconsin
Wisconsin mayors debate municipal ownership of utilities
At Ashland Wisconsin the Wisconsin League of Municipalities held sessions on municipal ownership of public utilities. Proponents argued for municipal control while opponents urged private ownership. Speakers included F C Simmons and Mayor Doyle advocating private ownership, with papers by Alderman Powers E B Smith and L A Case supporting municipal control. The convention closed with strong support for municipal ownership and Senator Frear delivering a policy address.
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Wis
Wisconsin League of Municipalitds
F. C. Simmons
Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Company
Doyle
Fond du Lac
Wausau
E. B. Smith
Madison
L. A. Case
Duluth
Minn
N Smith
F. J. Stiglbauer
T. T. Meims
Milwaukee
Stoltz
Manitowoc
Meyor Williams
Ane
Bolens
Port
John W. Gannaway
Mr. Gannaway
John S. Beggs
Milwaukee Street Railway
League
Wisconsin
Frear
Hudson
Wisconsin Political Talk And Local Civic Notes
A jumble of 1920s political chatter covers candidates and allegiances in Wisconsin and nationally, with mentions of Roosevelt, La Follette, and Hiram Johnson style figures. Reports touch on municipal water projects in La Crosse, labor leaders pressuring a weather forecaster, and a village gossip scene plus a Prairie du Chien sermon joke about knowing each other after death.
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Prairie du Chien
Chutch
Electric Bitters Cured Kidney Trouble and Debility
E H Wolfe of Bear Grove Indiana credits Electric Bitters with ending two years of kidney trouble and general debility. He reports relief from stomach liver and kidney complaints and asks others to try the remedy at O T Erhart’s drug store, price 50 cents.
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Bear Grove
O. T. Erhart
E. W. Goodloe
Dutton St
Waco
Tex
Dr. King
O. T. Erhart’s
Thompson Seeks District Attorney Nomination in September Primaries
Letter to voters from James Thompson states readiness to assume duties as district attorney once formalities are completed. He urges turnout for the Republican primary on September 40 with voters essential to secure the nomination.
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James Thompson
Monroe Doctrine Opposed by Latin American Club
In San Jose Costa Rica on August 24 a preliminary meeting formed the American club aiming to unite Latin America and oppose US actions seen as undermining Latin American commercial independence. The group brands the Monroe doctrine a threat to Latin nations and says its work is not against the United States but against its alleged aims. The club adopts the motto Latin America for the world and the world for humanity.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
American Club
United States
Roosevelt
Latin America
Aged Sculptor Marries Again
New York Aug 24 J Q A Ward the dean of American sculptors was married yesterday to Mrs R M Ostrander Smith He has passed seventy six and has wed before He plans to retire from sculpture to a life of peace and quietness Born in Urbana Ohio
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New York
J. Q. A. Ward
R. M. Ostrander Smith
Ward
Urbana
Woman in Wineroom Chooses Poison in West Hammond
Ada McNeil 19 drank carbolic acid in a saloon wineroom near a concert hall. Two male companions fled. police seek her residence and motive. Inquest previously found Bertha Sykes 19 killed herself by poison amid illness and family strife.
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Chicago
West Hammond
Ada Mt.Neil
Miss McNeil
Poisoning Case Ties Woman to Michigan Work Term
A young woman, Miss Sykes, swallowed poison in the home of Mrs. Anna Wallace at 13 Gladys Avenue after returning from Michigan. Dr. W. F. Marcusson attended her, and she died at her home where she had been staying since Monday. The coroner and police were notified after she was found in a dying condition and arsenic traces were found by a physician.
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Miss McNeil
Miss MccNeil
Miss Mc&Neil
Bertha Sykes
North Irving Avenue
Wong
Anna Wallace
Gladys Avenue
Michigan
Wallace
W. F. Marcusson
Miss Sykes
Tragic Rail Accidents Claim Multiple Lives in Chicago
William N. Dunn a 45 year old switchman for the Chicago and Northwestern was killed after falling beneath a freight train at Fifty fifth Street and Stewart Avenue. An unidentified laborer about 65 was found dead near the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul tracks at Franklin Park. Mrs. R Hanson 49 was injured crossing Illinois Central tracks at Fortieth Street and Joseph Garkuska 26 died when an engine backed over him at Hawoelil.
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Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
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Fifty-fifth Street
Stewart Avenue
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Princeton Avenue
Kenney’s Undertaking Rooms
Halstead Street
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Franklin Park
R. Hanson
Illinois Central Railway
Fortieth Street
Davidson Speaks in Great Heart at Wisconsin Tour
Governor Davidson addressed large crowds in Platteville and earlier stops including Darlington Shullsburg and Cuba City as residents paused farm work to hear him. Senator H C Martin praised Davidson’s fairness and declared no boss remains in Wisconsin amid a party driven candidate question.
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Wis
Davidson
Lafayette County
Darlington
Shullsburg
Cuba City
Mineral Point
H. C. Martin
Senate
Wisconsin
Republican Party
Rail Sale From Chicago To Baltimore Dates Given
Dates of sale September 8 to 9 and return limit September 17. For details contact B. N. Austin G P A Chicago or R. C. Haase T P A St Paul Minnesota.
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Deer Park
Oakland
Washington, D. C
Baltimore
Philadelphia
B. N. Austin
Chicago
R. C. Haase
Elk Teeth Collection Showcases Vast Elk Teeth Trove
San Francisco Aug 24 E R Pelz a San Francisco elk manufacturers' agent and Elk member displays a collection of 12 094 elk teeth valued about 125000. He began nine years ago and notes Indians buried with red dyed teeth and used teeth as adornments.
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Cal
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
E. R. Pelz
Pelz
Elephant Hunt In Old Dominion Claims Three Captured
Washington D C August 24 Three elephants escaped from Luna Park near the Potomac after a wind storm blew down their corral. They roamed through farms in Alexandria County Virginia as armed men hunted them through swamps and forests. By late today one elephant was captured and chained to a tree while two remained at large.
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Washington, D. C
Lehigh student killed by pitched baseball in amateur game
Caspar Musselman 19, student at Lehigh University, died after a pitched ball struck him in the heart during a game between the Catasqua and Philadelphia clubs in Allentown. He collapsed six feet from first base after trying to run.
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Caspar Musselman
Catasqua
Philadelphia
Muusselmann
Lehigh University
Pleasant Ways for Summer Days Grand Trunk Route
Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley double track service from Chicago to New York via Niagara Falls and via Boston with connections to Montreal. Route includes Grand Trunk Central Vermont Boston and Maine. Portland and Chicago to Montreal double track. Fares and literature available from Geo. W. Vaux Chicago.
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Grand Trunk Railway System
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Adams St
Official Financial Report of Bata Vian National Bank
Official publication shows the financial condition of Bata Vian National Bank at La Crosse Wisconsin as of June 18 1906. It lists resources including loans and discounts overdrafts U S bonds and premiums cash and due from banks and other assets totaling 3 726 999 15 with liabilities capital stock surplus undivided profits and deposits.
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Batavian National Bank
la Crosse
National Bank of La Crosse Balance Sheet June 18 1906
Balance sheet data shows resources including loans and discounts 2 773 023 19 and deposits 437 US United States Depositary. Bank lists U S bonds to secure circulation cash and reserve amounts with figures for capital surplus and undivided profits.
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U. S
Report of the Condition of the State Bank of La Crosse
Bank in La Crosse Wisconsin with June 18 1906 assets total 1 044 067 33 including loans and discounts 673 883 77 bonds and securities 171 53 due from banks 12 000 60 and banking house fixtures 50 000 00 Total liabilities capital 50 000 00 surplus 50 000 00 undivided profits 929 241 93 figures rounded to nearest cent
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Ose, Pth
Ss Sore
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