Men Who Made Themselves Famous Through Nominating Speeches
A historical review lists figures who gained prominence via nominating speeches at national conventions. From Ingersoll’s Blaine moment to Bryan’s cross of gold, the piece notes key oratory that propelled nominees like Hayes Garfield and Grant, highlighting how speech craft shaped presidential outcomes.
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United States
Altigre
Clay
Lincoln
Mims
Rabt
G. Ingersoll
James Gblaine
Cincinnati
Blaine
Ingertoll
Malinois
Rutherford B. Hayes
James A. Garfield
Ohio
John Sherman
Agaiso
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Roscoe Conklin
New York
Grant
Milwaukee Road yard relocation eyed after inspection
Officials inspect the Milwaukee Road yards on the North Side and plan to move yards to reduce danger. Superintendent Underwood says the project is not unfavorable but costs are high. work may begin soon as presidents election winds down. Brat Manager Ghoney and Underwood left for Dubuque after the tour.
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Underwood
Ghoney
Dubuque
Baptists Vote Sparta For 1910 Convention
The La Crosse Valley Association of Baptists closed a highly successful session at the Tabernacle Baptist Church. Sparta will host the next convention, with Rev Sanders assigned to deliver the annual address. Numerous speakers included Rev Davidge, Mrs Ida Tilson, Rev Smith, Rev Henry, Rev Ramunds, and Rev I Walker Pugh.
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la Crosse
Favllic
Ida Tilson
Smith
Warrens
Henry
Tomah
Ramunds
Beaver Dam
I. Walker Pugh
Sparta
Rey
Gordon
Milwaukee
Thas
Weds Mickelstad and Arthur Strbertson in Norwegian Lutheran Church
The couple Mickelstad and Arthur Strbertson were married at 8 pm at the Charles Street Norwegian Lutheran Church with Rev Vile officiating. A reception followed at the bride’s George Street residence. They plan to reside at 1506 Kane Street and begin housekeeping.
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Dalia
Mickelstad
Arthur Str
Bertson
Charles Street
Ghurob
Vile
George Street
Kane Street
North Side Briefs and Local Social Notes
North Side notes from Caledonia Avon and surroundings include Miss Violet Shaden visiting Missy Kennedy, Mr and Mrs Adams returning from Han Cock Wisconsin, and the Stangle child reported seriously ill. Pat Ward plans a November wedding to Miss Laurie Dailey, steam shovel work at the Q2 yards, and Henman Larson visiting Lyn. Railway Clerks vs Firemen game set for Sunday at 2. Church societies hosted events, Rose Grove auxiliary planned an ice cream social at Mrs Ryan’s Caledonia street home. Andrew Tatale son bid very low due to prosopy at his Logan street home.
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Violet Shadén
Caledonia
Missy Laretth Kennedy
Avon Street
Q. Adams
Han Cock
Wia
H. Miller Oz
Lariie Dailey
Than City
Henman Larson
Lyn
Ladies’ Society of the German Lutheran, Chrrch
Riek
Dan Moore To Quit Shoe Shop in City
A new horse shoeing shop will open in the building now occupied by Dan Moore's shop. It will be started by Mr Rowe formerly of Denver and by BR Savage of this city who is a horse shower.
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Dan Moore
Mr Rowe
Denver
Savage
Capt Fugina to Use the Chippewa Excursion Boat
Capt Fugina plans summer trips on the Rutledge aided by the large double decked Chippewa barge. The 100 by 20 foot craft, previously used with Columbia and Fountain City boats, will depart La Crosse for Winona and Fountain City for Yeomen family excursions on Sundays and Thursdays next week.
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Fugina
Rutledge
Pagina
Columbis
Fountain City
Stilswater
la Crosse
Winona
Pountein City
Polish Aid Society Sets Big Picnic At Shooting Park
The Polish National Aid Society plans a large picnic at Shooting Park in Jala. John Blajeska is chosen chairman of the arrangements committee.
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Polish National Aid Sociary
Shooting Park
Jala
John Blajeska
Remarkable Nomination Speech Shapes Grant Delegates
The article notes the critics of Grant’s nomination, citing Conklin’s arrogant style and a dramatic 70 vote push. It contrasts rival speeches by Black of New York, Cochran, Abbot, Depauw, and McKinsey, highlighting the era’s partisan oratory and rostrum theatrics.
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Grant
Conklin
Prenk
Black
New York
Roosevelt
Bourke Cochran
Leoa Abbot
New Jersey
Cleveland
Chauncey
McKinsey
James
Paraker
Ghio
MrKinley
Rambler Club Reports Huge Mileage Among Members
The Rambler automobile club shows total mileage by 160 members near 3.0 million miles with 25 members exceeding 25,000 miles each. Jeffery company marks seventh perfect score in five rehab contests within three weeks, a record for a 1908 Rambler roadster.
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Rambler Club
Automobile Club
Uhigae
Yovery
Jeffary Company
Dalton's Circus Heads to Stoddard for First Visit
The Yankee American Shows, owned by Caz Dalton, son of Georges Dalton of this city, left this morning for Stoddard where they will pitch their tents for their first appearance in that city tomorrow evening. The twelve wagon circus drew attention as they departed on the route.
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Caz
Dalton
Georges Dalton
Asparagus Tale Spans Aged Diet And Death
A garbled excerpt mentions Atfeldt preparing for an excursion and a dinner in Indianapolis with Senator Everidge. The text pivots to an anecdote about Fontenelle, Archbishop Dubois, and the supposed health aura of asparagus, ending with a New York Times note on a dyspeptic dish.
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Everidge
lIndiananolis
Sala
Fontée
Ontenelle
Dubais
Fontenelle
Mme. Dé. Teneiu
Archbighost
Gond
Dubois
Maydany
Batiste
Pal
New York
Times
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