Senator La Follette poised to announce presidential bid soon
Madison dispatch reports Senator Robert M. La Follette will either declare his candidacy or issue a statement declining. He has not fixed the moment, though sources say a decision nears. His staff, Alfred Rogers and Col. John J. Hannan, handle political matters as mail pours in from supporters nationwide offering funds and urging action.
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Madison, Wis
Robert M. la Follette
la Foliette
Lyceum
Madison
Alfred T. Rogers
Col
John J. Hannan
Statesman
la Follette
Dreyman
Messrs
Rogers
Hannan
Wisconsin
Gov
Connor
Isaac Stephenson
Chicago Markets Cattle Hogs and Grain Report
Chicago markets report cattle receipts 28 000 steady to 10 cents lower with Reeves at 5.80 to 7.25 stockers 2.90 to 5.25 hogs receipts 40 000 with light 5.50 to 6.05 heavy 5.65 to 5.95 pigs 5.40 to 6. Lambs natives 3.75 to 6.00 grain notes wheat opened at 91 and closed 90 corn 53 oats 44 2.
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Chicago
Ill
Reeves
2000 Raised for Granddady Gordon Subscription Drive
Community backs a fundraiser to purchase Granddady Gordon as Gordon and Perkins launch a subscription campaign to support his transfer funds. Supporters from local groups pledge into a drive that aims to secure the needed capital.
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Gordon and Perkins
Poisoned Picnic Strikes La Crosse Party Twenty
Twenty La Crosse residents at a French Island picnic were struck by ptomaine poisoning after a veal or salad meal. Mr and Mrs Homer Hart were among the gravely ill, others recovering with home remedies or under medical care. Promoters in La Crosse aim to raise funds to purchase sixty acres of Granddad bluff to preserve its natural face.
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Frank P. Hixon
L. C. Colman
Grand-Dad Bluff
The
Tribune
Face Woods
George H. Gordon
H. I. Bliss
E. G. Perkins
Gordon
Messrs. Gordon
Perkins
Granddad
la Crosse
French Island
Homer Hart
North Seventh Street
Will Dolling
Ferry Street
James Hodge
South Seventh Street
Guy Forbes
Frank Forbes
Caroline Hanson
Veal
Hart
Mrs. Hart
Campaign booster talk fills La Crosse with optimism
A traveling man lauds booster campaigns as beneficial for cities. La Crosse is seen moving ahead, following Terre Haute and Rock Island models that raised funds to attract factories and boost commerce. A Whitehead Hoag representative is expected to order 5,000 "Keep your eye on La Crosse" buttons, delayed by travel.
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la Crosse
Terre Haute
Ind
Rock Island
Ill
Whitehead Hoag Company
Fires devastate Smolyany village in antisemitic arson
In Moghilev region, a string of fires killed several people and destroyed 150 Jewish homes, 15 Christian houses, and 70 shops. Authorities suspect antisemitic fanatics started the blazes, as the village Smolyany faced near destruction over the past days.
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Moghilev
Russia
Smolyany
Senator's Slayer Admitted to Bail in Utah Case
Washington July 15 Mrs Annie Bradley of Utah, slayer of Arthur Brown, was admitted to fifteen thousand dollars bail today and her friends are attempting to raise the sum. She remains in hospital. The report notes women gradually replacing men in the postal service.
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Washington, D. C
Annie Bradley
Utah
Arthur Brown
Elks Assemble in Philadelphia Amid Convention Delays
July 15 Philadelphia report notes trains from the west and southwest delayed the Elks convention reception plans. Cincinnati delegates laid a wreath on Mead Detwilder's grave in Harrisburg. Milwaukee Mayor David B. Rose promoted Dallas for the next reunion with a $100,000 guarantee.
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Philadelphia
Elks
Cincinnati Herd
Mead Detwilder
Harrisburg
David B. Rose
Milwaukee
Texas
the Elks
Dallas
Grand Lodge
Rose
A W Lee Dies in Europe President of Tribune Co
A W Lee president of the Lee Syndicate of Evening Newspapers and head of The La Crosse Tribune died in Nottingham England. A cablegram from U S consul Frank Mahin relayed the news to John Lee Mahin Chicago. Lee had left Ottumwa Iowa June 7 with wife and daughter and had been ill about two weeks though not seriously ill. He directed five newspapers and was a longtime figure in Republican politics.
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A.W. Lee
THE
Tribune CO
Europe
A .W. Lee
Lee Syndicate
la Crosse Tribune Company
Nottingham
England
Frank Mahin
United States
Mr. Lee
John Lee Mahin
Mahin Agency
Chicago
E. P. Adler
Davenport Times Today
Lee
Ottus_wa
Virginians Riot in Roanoke Wreck Greek and Syrian Shops
Roanoke residents faced four hours of rioting on Saturday night when a mob attacked nine Greek restaurants three Greek shoe shines and two Syrian shops. The clash began over a five cent dispute between a Greek worker and an American customer.
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Roanoke
Militias Leave for Camp Douglas Encampment
Companies M and B of the Wisconsin National Guard and Dana's Third Regiment Band will depart for Camp Douglas for the annual encampment next Friday. Each company expects sixty eight men, while about thirty band members will accompany.
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Cmpanies
Wisconsin National Guard
Dana
Camp Douglas
Signor Tosti Turns Hobby to Upholstering
The renowned composer Signor Tosti pursues upholstering as a personal hobby. He enjoys crafting covered chairs and furniture in his spare time, combining his artistry with hands on work.
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Signor Tosti
Explosion injures seventeen on battleship Georgia
Seventeen men including Lieut Goodrich were hurt in an explosion in the upper aft turret of the battleship Georgia at Previnston Mast. Eight serious injuries reported. cause likely ignition of an eight inch charge. Georgia to Boston with the wounded. A naval board of investigation ordered. Separately Publishers Press and Scripps-McRae News join to form United Press associations with John Vandercook as president.
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Washington, D. C
Lieut
Goodrich
Georgia
Previnston
Mase
McRae
Navy Department
John T. Cruse
Faulkner Goldthwaite
Boston
New York
Publishers Press
Scripps-McRae Press
Scripps News Association
United Press Associations
John Vandercook
Max Balthasar
Oliver Hershman
Andrew McLean
H. B. Clark
Assassination attempt on French president fails
Paris reports two shots aimed at President Fallieres on the Champs Elysee as he rode with the royal cortege. The would be assassin, not an anarchist, was quickly seized while the crowd demanded retaliation. Gendarmes restrained the mob and many telegraphs of congratulations poured in.
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Paris
President Fallieres
Champs Elysee
Fallieres
Fallienres
Allienists
Maille
Arrested for Assaulting Wife in County Incident
Anton Hanson of Third and Cass streets was arrested Saturday night by Undersheriff John Mohr on a charge of assault and battery by his wife. He spent the Sabbath in jail and will have a hearing before Acting County Judge C. L. Baldwin this afternoon.
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Anton Hanson
Cass Streets
John Mohr
Hanson
C. L. Baldwin
Beveridge to Wed Miss Eddy August Seventh
Berlin July 15 The marriage of United States Senator Beveridge of Indiana and Miss Catherine Eddy of Chicago occurs at the American legation here Aug. 7. It was originally planned to have the wedding take place in America.
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Berlin
United States
Beveridge
Indiana
Catherine Eddy
Chicago
America
Senator Tillman Earns $3,500 Monthly as Lecturer
Senator Tillman is reported to be earning about 3500 dollars per month in a lecturer position. The figure emphasizes his post for the period and indicates a substantial income from academic lecturing duties.
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Tillman
Seek Murderer on Honeymoon in California Return
Clinton Illinois July 15 sheriff H A Campbell of De Witt county leaves with governor signed papers to bring back Frederick H Magill former bank official and his bride held in San Diego on charges of murdering Magill’s first wife on May 31 The inquest verdict was death by own action and coroner Jones claims it was crooked The bride may be accused of complicity and Magill denies guilt
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Clinton
H. A. Campbell
de Witt
Deneen
Frederick H. Magill
San Diego
Cyrus Jones
Navy men resent navy criticism
Admiral Evans defended the Atlantic fleet against recent criticism saying efforts from the chief commander to captains keep the fleet at high efficiency. He noted detailed battle plans and readiness to drill against any foe. Acting secretary Bronson also rejected the criticism as untrue and said the publication was scientifically styled but misleading.
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Washington, D. C
Evans
United States
Bronson
Metcalf
Navy
May Calls Out Operators in Sympathy Strikes
Sam Small, president of the Commercial Telegraphers' union, may call out operators nationwide in a series of sympathy strikes when he reaches Chicago Wednesday. Operators expect to paralyze business and shut down in a short time.
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San Francisco
Cal
Sam Small
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Chicago
Bomb explosion at Leishmanns residence in Constantinople
A bomb exploded yesterday at United States Ambassador Leishmanns summer home on the Bosphorus. Four natives were slightly injured and treated locally. no other details were disclosed.
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Constantinople
United States
Leishmann
Bosphorus
Punch Robertson Returns To Stage Life With Company
Well known liveryman and politician Punch Robertson resumes acting as business representative for the Donald Robertson company of players in Chicago. His wife joins him. they depart La Crosse at week’s end, while he keeps ties to the livery business and politics, and his trotting horse The President’s death earlier cost Wilson Robertson $12,000.
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Robert
Punch) Robertson
Donald Robertson
Players
Chicago
Robertson
la Crosse
Robertsons
School of Dramatic Art
Chicago Women’s Clubs
Boy Shot Self in Foot in Pres ton Incident
Nine year old Willie Howard of Preston fired a shotgun yesterday, blowing off part of one foot. Doctors fear blood poisoning from powder burns as authorities investigate the accident.
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Willie Howard
Preston
Glidden Tourists Leave Chicago for New York
The Glidden-Hower auto tourists started from Chicago at 10 this morning bound for New York on a 1,200 mile run. They must average thirty miles per hour with no racing. cars may not pass each other unless the car ahead is soldiering.
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Chicago
Glidden-Hower Auto
New York
Parker Near Death After Train Bullet Misses Him
Richmond July 15 Alton B Parker of New York once a Democratic presidential candidate had a narrow escape when a bullet pierced a train window near his seat but he escaped unharmed.
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Richmond
Harriman report tickles Mr Mellor Melllen
Boston July 15 President Mellon of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad said he heartily approved of the interstate commission report on Harriman He added that part of the report referring to Harriman could not meet his views better if he had written it himself Harriman called the report dishonest and political
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Boston
Mellen
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Interstate Commission
Harriman
Forgery Suspect Found With Bank Books Totalling 53000
Charles Maddox arrested on a forgery charge was found with seven bank books on his person showing deposits totaling 53000 since April. Banks in Iowa and Ohio now hold the cash.
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Canon City
Colo
Charles Maddox
Iowa
Ohio
Yamamoto Goes West From New York to Pacific Coast
Admiral Yamamoto of the Japanese navy, who has met President Roosevelt, travels from New York to Boston and the Pacific coast with stops at Ottawa, Montreal, and Seattle en route.
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Yamamoto
New York
Admiral Yamamoto
President Roosevelt
Boston
Pacific Coast
Ottawa
Montreal
Canada
Seattle
Wash
Harriman Named Commissioner Says He Ruled Trade
An interstate commerce commission report declares E. H. Harriman the absolute czar of U S western commerce with a vast railroad and steamship network. The finding cites a parallelogram of lines and asserts he would have absorbed major systems if not for laws. No penalties are proposed in the commission’s conclusions.
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Lane
Harriman
Mississippi River
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
E. H. Harriman
United States
Chicago
New York-New Orleans
New Orleans
Union Pacific
San Pedro
Southern Pacific
New York
San Francisco
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Commission
Experience Teaches, Yet Diploma Comes Too Late
A pithy maxim noting experience is a strong teacher but by the time a man earns his diploma he is often too old to apply the knowledge. The quote emphasizes the gap between learning and opportunity.
Thunderstorms forecast with possible severity this afternoon
Weather Observer Thompson warns La Crosse of potential severe storms tonight. Rain totals varied across cities with St. Paul at 3.02 inches last night, impacting the Mississippi River forecast which predicts upper section rise and lower fall. Cooler air is expected with the storms across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa. Government river readings provided.
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Thompson
la Crosse
Jupiter Pluvius
St. Paul
Mississippi
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
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