La Follette Victory Seen As Delegates Decide Method
Washington dispatch reports the national Republican committee left the choice of delegate selection to state committees. Wisconsin favors the primary plan, boosting La Follette’s solid delegation and influence, while opposition expected in national ranks. Cooper urged the primary plan but was not granted a hearing.
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Washington, D. C
la Follette
National Republican Committee
Republican Central Committees
Wisconsin
Cooper
Washington
National Committee
Badger State
Conner
Ollette
Babcock
State Central Committee
Chicago
Congress
Mob slaughter over rent ends in mob lynching and deaths
In Genoa on December 7 Giuseppe Quattrocchi and his wife were killed by a mob after a rent dispute. They butchered landlord Anthony Bianchi and his wife, then strangled three older children. The mob dragged them to the street and ran them down by moving electric cars to prevent rescue.
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Genoa
Italy
Giuseppe Quattrocchi
Anthony Bianchi
Quattrocchi
Carmania Grounded in Ambrose Channel
The Cunard liner Carmania ran aground in Ambrose channel while outbound as the tide falls. Repairs or salvage efforts were not detailed, but the incident is reported from Sandy.
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Carmania
Ambrose Channel
Sandy
Carmenia
Trunk Full of Gems and Watches Stolen in Canton Hotel
A trunk containing diamonds and watches valued at 310,000 was stolen from the Courtland hotel lobby in Canton Ohio. The trunk belonging to D. S. Voorhees, a Pittsburg salesman, was hauled five blocks away and looted. His suitcase was also taken. Pittsburg detectives are en route to investigate.
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Canton
Courtland Hotel
D. S. Voorhees
Pittsburg
Onalaska Officials Confer With Senator Morris Over Rail Fare
Mayor Herman Lahn Aldermen F. I. Aiken and J. L. Mackey met Attorney Thomas Morris to discuss a state railway commission hearing on reduced rates and waiting rooms for Onalaska’s street car line. Onalaska seeks five cent fare north side to town, three cents inside city, and waiting rooms at both ends. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday December 19.
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Herman Lahn
Adermen F. I. Aiken
J. L. Mackey
Onalaska
Thomas Morris
State Railway Commission
Priest Leaves 2000 Dollars to La Crosse Orphans Homes
The Rev Metzler who died at Chippewa Falls left 2000 to St Ann's and St Michael's orphans' homes in La Crosse. Reports say other gifts to various homes were noted, while the La Crosse funds were forgotten until now. Secretary Rev Rapp said the policy, held by Metzler in the Catholic Knights, was turned over to Rt Rev Bishop Schwebach for the La Crosse homes.
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St. Ann’s
St. Michael's
la Crosse
Metzler
Chippewa Falls
Rev. Rapp
Catholic Knights
Bishop Schwebach
Beier says doctor told him to work after smallpox claim
Charles Beier, a south city resident, recounts that a doctor ordered him to go home and to work amid the assault case involving former Health Officer Bradley. Beier says he complied and Bradley later attacked his father while tacking a sign. Beier claims Bradley violated quarantine orders from town health officials.
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Charles Bier
Bradley
Beier
Greatest Livestock Specimens Ever Exhibited in the World
In Chicago the livestock show displays unprecedented top animals from Kaiser William’s royal stables and German farms. Notable entries include a Schering ram owned by Ontario Stock Farm Co. Rambler of the Corn Belt by James Frantz & Sons. a Red Pollard bull owned by Frank Hartline. and famed horses Minno and Minet, all acclaimed with multiple blue ribbons.
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Chicago
Kaiser William
Toronto
London
Paris
Ontario Stock Farm Company
James
Frantz & Sons
Bluffton
Ohio
Frank Hartline
Strassburg
America
Kaiser William's
Minet
Night Riders Raid Kentucky Village
In Hopkinsville Kentucky night riders destroyed property worth about 200000 including police and fire buildings telephone offices and tobacco warehouses. They then attacked the Kentuckian office which had condemned the raiders, demolishing that newspaper’s offices.
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Louisville
Klu Klux Klan
Hopkinsville
Oolice
Crowning of the Queen closes the Saengerfest bazaar
The Central society's 1908 Saengerfest finale crowns the Queen this evening as thousands visit Ger mania hall. Booths sold many novelties and gifts while the ladies' societies profit from four days of festive sales. Miss Alice Warninger leads with 2,662 votes followed by Miss Anna Braun with 2,435 ballots.
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Germania Hall
Miss Warninger
Alice Warninger
Anna Braun
King Oscar Reported Dying In Sweden
Stockholm December 7 Pastor Primarius of the Church of Sweden has been urgently summoned to King Oscars bedside death is momentarily expected with the monarch gravely ill at the palace in Stockholm and awaiting the end officials report
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Stockholm
Church of Sweden
Oscar
Chicago to host the 1906 Republican National Convention
Chicago won the bid for the 1906 Republican National Convention after a 32 to 17 vote over Kansas City and Denver. The decision followed Chicago's personal guarantee to cover expenses, with Kansas City chairmen backing their bid and conditions evolving as the lead shifted. The June dates were set once Chicago secured support.
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Washington
Chicago
National Republican Committee
Ansas City
Denver
Theote
Kansas City
Lowden
Warner
St. Louis
Neff
Wisconsin laws are not so bad meet discusses insurance acts
New York insurance leaders criticize recent laws as restrictive while praising Wisconsin statutes as more liberal except for expense limits. Grover Cleveland attacked reformers motives but supported the aim of improving conditions. Kingsley of New York Life denounced New York limits on expense, reserves and business volume as harmful to the industry. Overall, both states face company opposition to their respective reforms.
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New York
Association of Life Insurance
Grover Cleveland
Kingsley
New York Life
Wisconsin
Bryan Starts to Win Out Illinois
In Freeport Illinois on December 7 W J Bryan spoke in three talks aimed at winning Illinois for the Democrats. Bobby Burke and J Ham Lewis also spoke and Bryan received a grand ovation as the town greeted the Commoner. The event showed strong enthusiasm and no friction, indicating democrat unity for the Nebraskan.
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Freeport
Ill
W. J. Bryan
Illinois
Bobby Burke
J. Ham Lewis
Bryan
Ruling sought on McKinley will in Ohio case
In Canton Ohio Secretary Cortelyou and Justice Day are named as defendants in a common pleas court suit against the McKinley estate heirs and administrators. They hold $125 000 for distribution. Robert S Shields administrator of Abner McKinley's estate sues to clarify the meaning of part of William McKinley's will.
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Canton, O
Secretary of the Treasury
Cortelyou
William R. Day
Common Pleas Court
William McKinley
Justice Day
McKinley
Robert S. Shields
Abner McKinley
William MccKinley
Funeral of Clara Bloodgood Today
New York December 7 funeral of Clara Bloodgood held at St George church where she wed William Laimbeer five years ago. Episcopal service performed. The Truth company led by William Courtenay followed the casket. Burial took place at Woodlawn.
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New York
Clara Bloodgood
St. George's Church
William Laimbeer
Truth” Company
William Courtenay
Woodlawn
Peacock contacts state regents member Mor ris in session
J A Peacock a member of the state board of normal regents called upon State Senator Thomas Morris also a regent today.
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J. A. Peacock
State Board of Normal Regents
Thomas Morris
Board of Regents
Mines Explode in Monongah Disaster Ends in Tragic Toll
Monongah West Virginia December 7 official report counts at least 425 doomed in two mines after a blast and gas delay. Miner deaths near 500 with 125 bodies seen in No 6 and no relief for No 8 yet. Rescue work slowed by gas and debris. four men rescued alive. Coffins prepared as relief pours in and families grieve while investigations begin.
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Monongah. Va
No. 8
No. 5
Weather Forecast Across Regions With Coldest Reading
Six above at Prince Albert was the coldest place in the country last night. Wisconsin forecast generally fair tonight and Sunday with rising temperatures. Minnesota partly cloudy tonight and Sunday with possible showers in the northeast and warmer tonight. Iowa partly cloudy tonight and Sunday with warmer northwest portions. Pressure highest in the south Atlantic states, lowest in the extreme northwest, unsettled rain in the Pacific slope and as far east as the upper Mississippi valley. Temperature has risen generally in the Mississippi valley and western regions with fair conditions expected tonight and Sunday.
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Prince Albert
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
South Atlantic
Pacific
Mississippi Valley
Central
Rocky Mountain District
Miners blast Goldfield as unrest cuts lines
A telegraph dispatch says strikers dynamited several buildings in Goldfield Nevada today. Southern Pacific wires failed, hindering communication with Carson City as federal troops arrived, raising fears rioters cut the lines to block contact.
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Salt Lake
Rec
Sparks
Nevada
Southern Pacific
Goldfield
Troops Take Goldfield Mines as Miners Arm For Stand
Federal troops arrived at Goldfield and seized the mines this morning. Miners are armed and a clash is feared though proceedings were orderly as they retired to their hall to confer. Local residents largely sympathize with the miners and oppose the troops.
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Goldfield
Big engine at St. Car Power House out of service
The street railway company will disconnect the large engine at the St. Car Power House for Sunday and Monday to perform essential repairs. Smaller engines will be used during the outage with service possibly less efficient, but officials promise to minimize public inconvenience until the engine is back in operation Tuesday morning.
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ST. Car
Street Railway Company
Livermore
Mrs. Oliver Stricken With Paralysis At Dinner
Mrs. Pearl Oliver of 1623 Charlies Street suffered a paralysis stroke while dining yesterday noon. It was her first stroke and she remains in a very serious condition.
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Pearl Oliver
Charlies Street
Japan thanks Roosevelt for expo participation invitation
Viscount Kaneko cables President Roosevelt to say the empire rejoices at his strong recommendation that America participate in Japan's exposition. He signs on behalf of the people of Japan.
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Tokio
Viscount Kaneko
Roosevelt
America
Japan
Mine closures strain Fairmont mines amid protests
Authorities struggle as frenzied crowds swarm entrances and several miners reportedly go insane. All 56 mines operated by the Fairmont company are idle, with miners on site offering assistance. Resumption of work is weeks away.
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Fairmont Company
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