Denunciations in Wisconsin Governor Race Escalate
Open letter from C. P. Merriam challenges John A. Aylward over the Madison Gas Company case and gas regulation positions. The dispute frames a battle between reform Democrats and corporation-aligned candidates for the 1906 gubernatorial nomination in Milwaukee and Waukesha circles.
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John A. Aylward
Ernest Merton
Waukesha
Aylward
Merton
Milwaukee
C. P. Merriam
Soldiers’ Relief Commission
Corporation Democrats
Merriam
Wis
la Crosse Tribune
Madison Gas Company
Col. Bird
Hoffman
City of Hudson Burns In Wisconsin Packet Loss
The little passenger packet City of Hudson, plying between La Crosse and Brownsville and owned by Capt. W. J. Woolsey, burned to the water and sank between midnight and 1 am at Brownsville. Woolsey and his brother in law C H Berry were aboard and escaped as the boat and its small cargo were destroyed. The vessel was valued at 3500 with 2000 insurance. a replacement steamer Jap was chartered to take over the route.
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Hudson
la Crosse
Brownsville
W. J. Woolsey
North Sixth Street
Woolsey
C. H. Berry
Beatty
Wis
City of
How to Vote at the Primaries Instructions Detailing Ballot Use
At the polling place the ballot clerk provides party ballots. Voters select one party ticket and mark crosses for officers. Voting on more than one ticket invalidates the ballot. Detach, fold with face concealed, fold others, and deposit marked ballot in the separate box.
Depositors Riot in Philadelphia Over Real Estate Trust
In Philadelphia depositors including women blocked Broad and Chestnut streets demanding action as police reinforced the Real Estate Trust company. A mob member cried for officers to be killed before arrests and rescue of Warden Hipple occurred amid heightened tension. Hipple’s will filing noted personal property worth over a hundred thousand. Frank W. Hipple named executor. New York reports yearn for stock liquidation as fears rise.
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Hipple
Frank W
Prisoner Attacks Guard at Atlanta Prison. Guard Fatally Shoots
At a federal prison in Atlanta Ga Ed Richmond a prisoner attacked Guard Pat Frie this morning Frie shot Richmond dead in the guard station The incident ended with the guard’s fatal response and removal of the suspect from life.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Ed Richmond
Federal Prison
Pat Frie
Frie
All's Well Signaled Bryan Arrival Off Sandy Hook
The Illini yacht began its voyage to meet Bryan off Sandy Hook this morning. Only reception heads and reporters aboard. Bryan's ship was sighted near Nantucket light at 1 40 this morning and signalled all's well. He will reach quarantine late this afternoon.
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New York
Illini
Bryan
Sandy Hook
Nantucket
Clothier Wins National Tennis Championship
Newport Rhode Island August 29 W J Clothier won the national tennis championship defeating Beals Wright former holder in three straight sets with the second set 0 Love Clothier took the title in straight sets in the final match played here today.
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Newport, R. I
W. J. Clothier
Beals Wright
Clothier
Love
Luther League Conference Opens at English Lutheran Church
Wisconsin Luther League conference begins at 7 30 pm at the English Lutheran church corner West avenue and Ferry street with leaders from Red Wing Milwaukee and La Crosse among those attending. Four addresses will discuss representative American Lutherans Icelanders Germans Norwegians and the English with special music and a reception for delegates afterward.
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English Lutheran Church
Corner West Avenue
Ferry Street
A. J. Reichert
Red Wing
Minn
English Lutheran Synod of the Northwest
Frick
Milwaukee
Luther M. Kuhns
Luther League of America
J. J. Clemens
la Crosse
Paul H. Roth
Beloit
Gustav Stearns
William K. Frick
D. D
Lena Weimar
Luther League
Ambitious Duke 10 Abduct Czar Plot Reported
The Post reports Russian secret police seek plotters from high Russian families to abduct the czar and install a grand duke on the throne. Terrorists may attack foreign consulates to force intervention. Orloff is assigned to pacify the situation as soldiers replace police in Warsaw.
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Scripps-McRae
Birmingham
Eng
the Post
Russia
Orlof
Orloff
Baltic
Powers Pursues Illinois League Tactics Spark Controversy
The Chicago Record Herald reports La Crosse fans accuse Powers of trying to steer the pennant to the Freeporters. He ordered the Oshkosh La Crosse doubleheader game replay after verdicts hinged on umpire Boland, rejected by La Crosse manager Hawley.
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Chicago Record-Herald
la Crosse
Powers
Illinois
Freeporters
John Powers
Wisconsin
Oshkosh
Jones
Pink” Hawley
Hawley
Boland
Insurgent Band Seizes Cabanas Town in Cuba
The former mayor of Cruces returned with a hundred men to Cabanas and sacked stores, occupying the town for the rebels. A large insurgent force led by Marquetti entered Cabanas and rebels removed railway rails in Santa Clara, rurales captured seventeen captives.
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Scripps-McRae
Havana
Cruces
Marquetti
Cabanas
Santa Clara
Funeral of Mrs Hyde on Friday
The funeral for Mrs. Robert Hyde who died from chloroform during tonsil operation preparation will be held at 3 pm Friday from 1224 King Street. Rev. Henry Faville of First Congregational church will conduct services. Interment is at Oak Grove cemetery.
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Robert Hyde
King Street
Henry Faville
First Congregational Church
Oak Grove Cemetery
Zionists seek peaceful life under Turkish sovereignty
Cologne Aug 29 Wolfsohn, Zionist leader, says at this meeting he will not discuss creating a government in Palestine. The Jews prefer to live in peace under Turkish rule and oppose premature moves to establish a throne.
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Scripps-McRae
Cologne
Wolfsohn
Palestine
Henry Watson Cornell to lecture on modern business methods
Henry Watson Cornell, Chicago business expert, arrived to speak before the board of trade and business men next week. He argues small merchants should compete with mail order houses and advertisers, using display windows, crowds, and advertising as the three avenues of trade. His talk aims to benefit employees, young entrants, merchants, and employers.
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Henry Watson Cornell
Chicago
Board of Trade and Business Men
Cornell
Weather and River Rise Forecast for Tonight and Tuesday
Weather report notes fair skies tonight and Tuesday with cooler temperatures. Expect a low near 60 and highs up to 78, wind around 4 mph. The river continues to rise with stage at 5.9 feet, up 0.1 feet.
Merton Denies Charges in Wisconsin Gubernatorial Bid
Senator Ernest Merton of Waukesha spoke at Frohsinn hall opposing rival claims and defending his stance on a strong primary law rail and trust regulations. He praised Bryan as a great leader and urged support for agriculture and fish and game funding.
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Lincoln
Bryan
Ernest Merton
Waukesha
Frohsinn Hall
Merton
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Mrs. Hyde
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Tarif
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