Elliott Receives List of Baseball Deals
President Elliott of the baseball association received the 22nd official report dated August 21 detailing releases and deals affecting Wisconsin state league players. La Crosse faces potential loss as top players including Harms Baillies Eberle Safford Duchien Bues and Becker are discussed for drafting as the season opens September 15.
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Elliott
The
Baseball Association
J. H. Farrell
Ft. Wayne
Wausau
King Kelley
Fond du Lac
Rockford
Adam Vogt
St. Paul
R. McAuley
Dunbar
la Crosse
Harry Tracey
Madison
Toledo
Liese
Waterloo
Freeport
Ira Harmon
Jack Darrah
W. Miller
Oshkosh
Pinkney
Butcher
Palmer
Kaphan
Green Bay
Minneapolis
Johnson
Vance
Milwaukee
Shaw
Ness
Duluth
Chicago American
F. Lang
Miller
J. Kutina
Wisser
Kempf
South Bend
Watson
Kroy
Harms
Baillies
Eberle
Safford Duchien
Bues
Becker
Desirte
Keefe Business College Opens Fall Term 1908
The Keefe Business College at Sixth and Vine streets opens its fall term on September 1 1908. It advertises the best school with low tuition and an easy payment plan for students.
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Keefe Business College
Vine Streets
Committee to Choose Pastor for First Baptist Church
At a church meeting a five member committee was created to select a successor to Rev. John Wellington Hoag who resigned to join a Trenton New Jersey church. The chairman was away so no plans were made and the task will wait two weeks. A substitute pastor will be sought in the interim.
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First Baptist Church
Messrs
E. G. Boynton
P. M. Brink
George Barret
C. F. Emery
J. Ogden
John Wellington Hoag
Trenton
N. J
Boynton
Roosevelt Averts Assailant On Oyster Bay Visit
President Roosevelt and his party arrived by the Sylph from Jordanville for a library dedication when a rough looking man charged the group. A Lackawanna detective restrained the intruder, who declared he wanted to see the president before retreating into the crowd.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Jordanville
Jersey City
Secret Service
Lackawanna
Taft Criticizes Proposed Bank Guaranty Plan
Judge Taft attacks a proposed guaranty fund based on current loss rates, arguing it would tax all deposits to cover losses from poorly run banks. He contrasts with Bryan’s favored national insurance plan, warning of incentives for reckless banking and prior failures in New York.
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Guaranty Fund
Taft
Bryan
New York
Horsemen At Saratoga Fair Refuse To Race
At the Saratoga county fair in Ballston Spa New York horsemen refused to start their horses as Governor Hughes attended a speech. The action followed a meeting the night before seen as retaliation for his racing decisions. Cheers greeted the governor while horses stood idle amid jeers and catcalls from many in the grandstand.
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Ballston Spa
N.Y
Saratoga County Fair
Hughes
26 Broadway Lies in Wait for Julius
Walter Jennings of the Standard Oil Company awaits the arrival of Texas assistant attorney general Julius P. Lightfoot. Secretary Jennings will be backed by Vice President Archbold and a team of trust lawyers as Lightfoot lands at 26 Broadway and prepares to strike at the oil trust in a high profile New York advance.
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New York
Walter Jennings
Standard Oil Company
Julius P. Lightfoot
Texas
Jennings
Archbold
Lightfoot
Broadway
French Cable Company Found Guilty in Maos Revolt
In Caracas on August 27 the civil court ruled the French Cable company complicit in the Maos revolt against President Castro and ordered damages near 5 million dollars with an additional expert-determined sum to follow. The ruling mirrors the prior decision against the New York and Bermudese Asphalt company and allows an appeal.
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Caracas
Castro
New York
Bermudese Asphalt Company
Mack Confident as Bryan Campaign Opens in East
Mack returns to open headquarters in the east as he proclaims ample funds for the democracy and predicts Bryan’s victory. He says doubt is fading with a strong county drive toward the party.
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New York
Bryan
Mack
Doctor Leroy S. Chadwick Declares Bankruptcy
In Cleveland on August 27 Dr. Leroy S. Chadwick filed for bankruptcy in U S court, revealing liabilities of 1705 dollars against assets of 175 dollars. He is the husband of Cassie Chadwick the famed financier known as the wizard of finance.
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Cleveland, O
Leroy S. Chadwick
Cassie Chadwick
United States
Gompers to Take The Stump For Bryan
Chairman Mack returned to New York with assurances that Samuel Gompers and federation associates will campaign for Bryan. Gompers announced the federation slogan Defeat our enemies and help our friends.
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Washington, D. C
Mack
New York
Gompers
Bryan
Federation of Labor
Involuntary Bankruptcy Petition Against A. O. Brown Company
An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed today in U S court against the A O Brown company by Crossman and Vorhus, attorneys for creditors. The filing claims aggregate 27123 dollars.
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New York
United States
A. O. Brown Company
House of Crossman & Vorhus
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Advertisement
The California Fig Syrup Co promotes its liquid laxative as simple pleasant and efficient. It claims a known wholesome formula with Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. The ad emphasizes medical approval and ethical production and notes price fifty cents per bottle sold by leading druggists.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Fry on Stand in Muekel Hearing
Frank Muekel a Dubuque lawyer and P Yun ker face counts of blackmail in county court. Prosecutors allege Muekel used threats of prosecution and civil suits to force B F Fry to sign notes totaling 1200 tied to remedies for Lizzie Woods who died in Dubuque after treatment. Fry testified he would receive over 100 as a present for his efforts. The hearing continued through the afternoon. Judge Fruit returned from a western trip noting Yellowstone park and other sights.
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Frank Muekel
Dubuque
P. Yunker
Muekel
B. F. Fry
Fry
Lizzie Woods
Miss Wood
Judge Fruit
John Fruit
Yellowstone Park
Fruit
District Attorney to Seek Jerome’s Advice in Hains Case
Queens District Attorney Darrin announced he would consult Jerome and follow his advice on the case of Captain Peter C. Hains, slayer of William E. Annis. The decision came after confusing sensational reports and a late afternoon conference at a New York club.
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New York
Peter C. Hains
Wm. E. Annis
Darrin
Queens County
Jerome
New York City
Reverend Moller to Return for September Service
Rev. C. N. Moller of Christ Episcopal church arrives in New York from Bremen after a summer in Europe. He plans to reach La Crosse next week to prepare for the first Sunday in September service.
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C. N. Moller
Christ Episcopal Church
Europe
New York
Bremen
la Crosse
Letter Writer Up Tomorrow Before Judge Brindley
Charles E. Reynolds held at the central station on charges of peeping into windows and sending letters to North side girls. He will be arraigned tomorrow afternoon before Judge Brindley. the case was adjourned from Tuesday to Friday afternoon.
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Charles E. Reynolds
Central Station
North Side
Embezzlement Case Delayed. Blackmail Hearing Postponed
The Donovan embezzlement case against Inland Printing secretary Thomas Lyons did not proceed today. The Muckel blackmail hearing was postponed after a lengthy session, with a new date to be set by agreement of the attorneys.
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C. W. Donovan
Thomas Lyons
The
Inland Printing Company
Frank Muckel
Dubuque
Indicted leader’s ally vows suit after poison sale
Springfield reports Cecelia Overton, linked to Kate Howard in the mob riots, committed suicide after learning of an indictment for the Scott Burton lynching. She threatened to sue a druggist who sold Mrs. Howard the poison. Howard, who had threatened suicide if indicted, died en route to jail.
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Springfield
Ill
Cecelia Overton
Kate Howard
Scott Burton
Lopez
Notable Madison figure Col Vilas in law politics and philanthropy
The life of Col. Vilas illustrates a leading Madison lawyer and public servant. He helped revise Wisconsin statutes, served on the university board of regents, directed the state capitol commission, and supported civic gifts to the city. His oratorical renown and political activity defined a storied career.
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Vicksburg
New Orleans
Vilas
Madison
Anna M. Fox
Col. Vilas
E. E. Bryant
Wisconsin Supreme Court
David Taylor
J. P. C. Cottrill
Wisconsin
Law
University of Wisconsin
Board of Regents
State Capitol Building Commission
Chicago
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Interior
United States
Wiscnsin
United States Senate
Army of the Tennessee
Indianapolis
General Grant
Cornellius Vilas Guild Hall
Henry Vilas
Lake Mendota
Board of
University Regents
Recruits Shipped to Fort Snelling by Local Sergeant
Sergeant Robert Shaw sent Otto Hill of Caledonia to Fort Snelling for the infantry Chris Seagan of Columbus Ohio to the cavalry and Frit Weidenberger of this city to the infantry. Lieutenant E C Wells oversaw the recruitment and returned to St Paul with the new troops.
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Robert Shaw
Ft. Snelling
Otto Hill
Caledonia
Infantry
Chris Seagan
Columbus
Ohio
Cavalry
Frit Weidenberger
E. C. Wells
St. Paul
Haileyville Mine Toll Rises With Rescue Count
Two more bodies were recovered this morning at the Hailey-Ola mine after yesterday's disaster. The toll climbs as rescue efforts continue and officials update the dead list.
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Haileyville
Okla
Hailey-Ola
Four Men Still Missing After Cave In Tragedy
Rescue teams work to reach the lowest workings as 30 dead are confirmed. Most victims suffocated. About 100 men in a distant tunnel escaped via a sub entrance, with no hope of recovery for the missing.
At the Sea Shore There Is a Lot More to See
The line suggests there is more to discover at the sea shore than initially apparent. It implies hidden features or activities along the coast awaiting exploration.
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Pacific Coast
Young Nationals Clinch Junior City Championship
The Young Nationals defeated the Newsies in two indoor baseball games at the firemen's grounds with scores of 15 to 2 and 6 to 3, securing the junior city championship title.
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Firemen’s
Young Nationals
Newsies
Man Seeks Funds Amid Unclear Court Pledges
An individual appeals for a specified sum to cover legal or personal needs, with unclear details or official backing. The plea outlines a request for financial support as part of a broader dispute or obligation.
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