Wisconsin primary bid auction probe urged in 1908
Neenah Wisconsin December 22 The Daily News of Neenah and Menasha calls for a legislative inquiry into campaign finances for the 1908 Wisconsin senatorial race The paper argues that money dominated the campaign and proposes an investigation of all candidate expenditures to determine if the primary law should be altered or abolished and an auction sale of the senatorship considered.
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Neenah
Wis
Daily News
Neenah and Menasha
Samuel E. Cook
United States
Capitol
Wisconsin
Madison
Stephenson
Cold Cash
Son
Judge Juggles Nitro Glycerine in Court
In Chippewa Falls on December 22 Judge F W Jenkins nearly tossed a quart bottle of nitroglycerin believed part of a burglar's outfit. The bottle, found by clerks in exhibit removal, was caught just in time before a possible explosion. The hazardous liquid could have destroyed multiple banks.
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Chippewa Falls
F. W. Jenkins
Holcomb
Jenkins
Ex Governor Hoard is Ill with Heart Trouble
Former Wisconsin governor W. D. Hoard is seriously ill with heart trouble at his Fort Atkinson home. Physicians are worried over his condition. Additional brief notes from Green Bay report a race with death.
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Hoard
Fort Atkinson, Wis
W. D. Hoard
South Sixth Street
Death claimed Edward Buscha on Milwaukee baggage car
Edward Buscha died of tuberculosis while lying on a cot in a Milwaukee road baggage car as the train pulled into this city. He passed away before reaching his home, with his parents and brother at his side.
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Edward Buscha
Milwaukee Road
Lena
Judge Landis in Eau Claire case by mail decision
United States court in Eau Claire heard the case with J. T. Barber and S. G. Moon not delivering a ruling yet, promising a mailed decision later. The report notes the high profile judge associated with Standard Oil and indicates a forthcoming written judgment. The item also includes an advertisement for Electric Bitters claiming health benefits and a refund promise.
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EAU Claire
Qenesaw M. Landis
Standard Oil Fine Fame
United States
J. T. Barber
S. G. Moon
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Wisconsin News
Menasha
Judge
Nitroglycerine
Green Bay, Wis
W. C. Kiestler
Halliday
Ark
D. T. Erhart
Fred Heil Company
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