Hatton's Wisconsin vow on railways tariffs and control
W H Hatton of New London addresses Wisconsin voters outlining his beliefs on key public policy. He argues railways need state and federal control, proposes commissions with strong powers, and calls for tariff reform and anti subsidy measures to ensure equality of opportunity.
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New London
Wisconsin
War on gambling waged by bankers
Five of New York's leading bankers held the third secret meeting to condemn Wall Street stock gambling and threaten drastic action if the stock exchange does not curb it. Vanderlip declined to comment while a prominent bank president said banks will not tolerate wild gambling and may push for legislative action.
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Brown Company
Frank A. Vanderlip
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The
Fleet Sails Away Toward Melbourne
In Sydney 200000 people bid farewell to the last of sixteen American battleships as the fleet steamed out of Port Jackson led by Connecticut. The ships, traveling twelve knots, expect to reach Melbourne by noon Saturday. Admiral Sperry received a welcome telegram from Premier Bent promising a hearty reception on Port Philip shores.
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Standard Oil Points at Brown & Co in Market Shakeout
A stock exchange operator says Standard Oil and Morgan interests targeted A. O. Brown Co for downfall to deter gambling, noting banks refused credit on $7,000,000 in securities as public-spirited pressure and anti gambling measures loom. Brown officials faced the exchange governors and refused to comply.
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Standard Oil
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A. O. Brown Co
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Brown Company
Train Escapes Flood on Bridge in Columbia
Two hundred fifty passengers on the Seaboard train narrowly escaped death when the engineer stopped the train on a bridge after a span gave way. Flood loss in South Carolina is estimated at 1.6 million dollars with millions of acres affected.
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Columbia
S. C
Cronon Faces Question Over Coroner Salary
Edward Cronon, candidate for county clerk, says he was mistreated by the county board over the coroner's salary shift to a salary basis. Committee members recount Cronon's direct involvement, stating he appeared before the panel and participated in lengthy discussions about appropriate pay.
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John E. Swan
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Loving cups for Mr Taft and wife at Hot Springs
In Hot Springs Virginia on August 27 the Homestead hotel guests plan to present loving cups to Mr Taft Mrs Taft and their son Charlie as a farewell gesture to be given by local guests with Judge Lurton or Judge Woodmansee presiding Col McEnerney of New York to deliver the speech. The Taft party departs for Middle Bass Island and Cincinnati the following night. Judge Taft also criticizes Mr Bryan plan for guaranteeing deposits in national banks arguing it conflicts with fundamental principles.
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Taft on deposits plan boosts Bryan in Kansas
Taft blasts bank deposit guarantees as impracticable and dangerous, pleasing Bryan. Kansas Republicans adopt a platform backing deposit guarantees, with reports from Idaho Nevada Colorado Nebraska and Iowa signaling growing support for Bryan’s plan. Bryan will address Topeka tonight and tweak his speech to fit new Kansas platform issues.
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Topeka
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Bank premium to curb reckless lending risks urged
The piece argues a bank premium would relieve bankers of depositor fears and tempt exploitation. It warns the tax on banks to fund safeguards could prompt speculative use of assets, harming fellow bankers and depositors. Continued on page six.
Missing Roy Jones Sparks La Crosse Street Blockade
Mrs. Roy Jones of La Crescent sought her son Roy Jones in La Crosse after he vanished while she visited Woodward Supply with a $5 payment. A crowd formed as police searched the area and questioned witnesses, but by 3 p.m. Roy remained at large and no funds were recovered.
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Colonel Lyon Fleeing Campaign Poets In Chicago Tale
In Chicago Aug 227 Colonel Cecil Lyon Texas acting chief of the Republican national speakers bureau contemplates a society to suppress campaign poets. A poetess visited Lyon presenting a long manuscript and urged him to buy the verse to help elect Taft. He reportedly fled after hearing the first lines about a toy rooster.
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Cecil Lyon
Texas
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Charge G. O. P. Is Soliciting Funds From Corporations
The Democratic National Committee accuses the Republicans of soliciting corporate campaign funds openly. A letter dated August 21 on Republican National Committee stationery, signed by treasurer Fred W. Upham, urges a Chicago company to seek contributions from its business associates despite laws restricting corporate political giving.
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Esch Secures La Crosse Chief Clerk Headquarters
Congressman J J Esch and Postmaster W B Tscharner announce the success of a three year effort to land a chief clerk headquarters for the railway mail service in La Crosse G W Estover will head the office overseeing about 2500 miles of track and 70 clerks The new jurisdiction covers the Northwestern Green Bay and Milwaukee road lines plus others within a large radius and will likely bring examinations and service improvements to the region
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Esch
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Washington
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Escanaba
Mich
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Elroy
Black Hills
Green Bay Lines
Minnesota
Dubuque
Milwaukee Road
Southeastern
Supt
Normal Perkins
St. Paul
Augusta Flood Ravages City in Worst Disaster
Augusta Georgia endures near complete inundation with mills closed power plants out and main streets filled with water. Two whites and one unknown black dead and bridge collapse near the Savannah River adds to misery as hunger and disease fears rise with millions in damages expected. Reports also note Athens Georgia portions flooded and sparse outside communication via one wire.
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Camden
S. C
Savanna
Athens
Tony Pastor Dies at Elmhurst Cottage
Tony Pastor known as the dean of American music halls died at Kerry cottage in Elmhurst Long Island at 10 PM after a nap since 6 PM. The death marks the end of an era in American vaudeville and theater.
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William F Vilas Dies in Wisconsin at 70
Col William F Vilas a Madison leader in state Democratic circles and former cabinet figure in Grover Cleveland's era died at 10 45 this morning after ill health since July 20. He was 70, a veteran lawyer and Civil War officer noted for eloquence and public service.
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Madison
Wis
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Wisconsin
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Chelsea
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Wisei
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Grant
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Vicksburg
Weather and Water Update for Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa
La Crosse reports 58 degrees coolest and 76 warmest with 4 mph wind and no rainfall. River levels fall slightly with La Crosse stage at 3.1 feet down 0.2 and Prairie du Chien at 5.3 feet down 0.1. Forecasts show partly cloudy skies with possible local showers across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa tonight into Friday, cooler in western and central areas.
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