Bryan dominates Denver Democratic convention tale in contrast to Republicans
Denver July 6 Bryan looms over the Democratic gathering as the Lincoln Nazarene a figure of forceful leadership. The Denver convention shows Bryan dictating the platform while Republicans react with dissatisfaction. Ryan Wisconsin national committeeman lands as a radical figure signaling progressiveness amid party divisions.
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A. M. Brayton
Denver
Colo
Bryen
Bryan
Lincoln
Alton B. Parker
Chicago
Washington
Brian
Beth
Roosevelt
Taft
Wisconsin
Prian
Ryan
John Mitchell Won't Take It Fired Up Federation Meeting
A special AFL executive council meeting in Denver presided by Gompers discussed labor planks for the Democratic convention. They expect a plank offering hope of legislation and enforcement favorable to workers, with possible requests similar to those made in Chicago.
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Denver
Col
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Resolutions Committee
Cipies
Girl Hitting Neighbor With Brick Leads to Fine
Miss Lizzie Soika, 11, was fined $5 and costs after striking neighbor Field Kosback, 7, in the head with a brick. She says she grabbed the brick in an incident over water collection when Kosback tossed sand into her water. The injury required a doctor to sew the wound.
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Lizzie Soika
Ecport
Young Field Kosback
Heat kills 12 in Chicago as second heat wave hits
Chicago records show 12 deaths in the last 24 hours from the current heat wave. The coroner reports seven direct heat fatalities and five linked to climate stress, including a two year old Taroskik and several adults aged 37 to 55. At noon temperatures reached 90 in the shade.
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Chicago
Taroskik
Mary Sackett
Delia Corn
Kila E. Engie
Pred Welsom
E. H. Dove
Mary
Hatfield Visit Excursion Leaves Green Bay Depot
Excursionists will depart Green Bay depot Wednesday morning for a visit to a large plant as 75 extra coaches are available for the trip. Bentley reports the extra coaches can be taken to accommodate more travelers for the Hatfield visit.
Fourth of July Boat Races At Lake City Highlight Excitement
The 1908 Lake City races feature the Red Wing Skip which struggled to maintain speed after a prior machinery accident and failed to clinch first in the second heat. Meanwhile, the La Crosse Light and Power excursion to Hatfield garners strong advance ticket demand as Green Bay road adds coaches for a Wednesday trip. The board of trade plans a full day from 3:30 am departure at Green Bay depot to Hatfield and return by about 9 pm with picnics and dam tours en route.
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Red Wing Company
Board of Trade
la Crosse Light and Power Company
Hatfield
Bentley
Bidemiller
Green Bay Road
Hebberd’s
Green Bay
State Street Road
State Street
la Crosse
Marshland
Handicap Match At Schaghticoke July Fourth
An interesting handicap match for the club cup was played on the Schaghticoke greens in the afternoon of July 4. The event featured Hixon WidS and Rogey in a series of wee rounds with selected sears. Continue on page six.
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Schaghticoke
Funeral of Peter Schuld Tuesday at Cathedral
Services for Peter Schuld will be held Tuesday at 9 o'clock at the cathedral on Sixth and Main street. Father Siuyter will conduct the rites and interment will follow at the Catholic cemetery.
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Peter Schuld
Main Street
Father Siuyter
Barn Struck by Lightning in Caspar Ebner Mormon Area
A barn on Caspar Ebner in Mormon was struck by lightning during the electric storm Sunday.
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Caspar Ebner
Mormon
Prima Donna at La Crosse Home After Long Trip
Miss Anna Hickiseh, reportedly of New York, arrived in La Crosse after a long journey. She spent the day resting and refused visitors, while Mr. Howland was detained in New York on business and could not be present. Mrs Howland is fatigued but well and in good spirits.
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Mrs. Howland
Anna Hickiseh
la Crosse
New York
Lanti
Howland
German Methodist Picnic Set For Tuesday At Myrick Park
The German Methodist annual Sunday school picnic will be held at Myrick park on Tuesday, inviting members and families to attend the community event with activities and refreshments.
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Myrick Park
National Committee Deliberates Delegates at Large
The national committee threshes out contests on seating Murphy delegates as New York declares for Bryan. Guffey wins as national committeeman over Kerr, while Johnson’s camp doubts victory. Tammany Hall arrives by special trains as state delegations pour in.
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Johnson
Ge Pennsylvania
James M. Guffey
James Kerr
Bryan
New York
Merry Widows
John Witchell
Tammany Hall
Speer
Sendar
Ollie James
Kentucky
Strome
Lincoln
Murphy
Col Jim Goffey Attacks Pennsylvania Democracy Leader
Col Jim Goffey, long-time leader of Pennsylvania Democrats, launches a bold attack as Denver reports the political clash. Details continue on Page 6.
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John E. Nevins
Denver
Jim Goffey
Pennsylvania
Om Gage
Weather and Water Update From La Crosse and Midwest
Coolest temperatures in La Crosse with $45 warmth and wind $4 from 4 miles. rainfall .6 inch. US extremes list Bis Marck Havre 44 Phoenix 146. River levels fall at La Crosse to 11.5 feet, rise at Prairie du Chien to 13.4 feet. Forecasts: Wisconsin partly cloudy with storms tonight or Tuesday, cooler in Minnesota and Iowa with showers and thundershowers east portions tonight.
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la Crosse
United States
Bismarck
Havre
Phoenix
Prairie du Chien
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
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Schaghticoke Club
Rogey
Hotes
J. M. Hixon
W. Tourtellotte
E. J. Evans
R. Gordon
Bolt
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John W. Kern
Indiana
Charles A. Towne
Henry T. Rainey
Ilinois
William L. Douglas
Massachusetts
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