Taft Wing Weak Crowd at Wisconsin Anti Follette Meetings
Wisconsin reporters note light turnout at county Republican conventions, showing Taft stalwarts failing to mobilize support while La Follette and anti La Follette factions gain visibility. Conventions aimed to name delegates for the June 8 Milwaukee state wing meeting amid waning interest and discord among stalwarts.
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Barron
Cumberland
Barron County
J. A. H. Johnson
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Pioneer lumberman Hiram Goddard dies at 75 in La Crosse
Hiram Goddard born Worcester County Massachusetts March 8 1836 died suddenly at his home Seventh and King streets La Crosse after a months illness then a cold Heart trouble was the direct cause Funeral services likely at the house in the afternoon Rev Henry Faville to officiate He left a wife Maryett Harlow and two children Roland and Mrs Charles Botsford among survivors are four brothers and one sister and many farms and lumber interests in La Crosse area
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Henry Faville
Worcester County
Massachusetts
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Mississippi Valley
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Black River
Wisconsin
State Bank of
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Houghton
Mich
L. M. Goddard
Alfred
Albert H
Jonas
Jennie Paige
East
Ill physicians blamed as central west schools criticized
Dr S Prichett leader of the gie Foundation and Abraham net denounce ill doctors and incompetent medical schools in the central west during the American Medical Association annual convention in St Louis June 6.
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S. Prichett
Gie Foundation
Abraham Net
American Medical Association
Record-Herald Urges Lorimer Resignation
Chicago June 6 The Record-Herald editorially urges United States Senator Lorimer to resign his seat. The Republican newspaper argues for his resignation amid calls for accountability.
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Lorimer
Chicago
Recorderald
United States Senate
King and Roosevelt Dine at Marlborough House
King George VI and Queen Mary hosted Colonel and Mrs. Roosevelt at Marlborough House today in London. The royal reception followed earlier engagements, highlighting a cordial Anglo American bond during the wartime Allied period.
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Queen Mary
Marlborough House
Johnsons manager to go to courts over fight
San Francisco June 6 Sports eyes focus on Jack Johnson's action after firing his white manager George Little of Chicago and appointing Billy Nolan as chief aide. Little vows to fight for his 25 percent share and to block the July 4 bout. Governor Gillette will not interfere despite a frame up claim.
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Jack Johnson
Georgette
Chicago
Billy Nolan
Nelson
Johnson
Gov. Gillette
Roosevelt Friend May Rule in Egypt
London reports Col. Roosevelt’s sharply voiced critique of British rule in Egypt leads to Gorst’s recall likely. General Sir Francis Wingate as successor looms, connections with Roosevelt cited. Possible new storm over Roosevelt meddling in England’s affairs.
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Eldon Gorst
Gorst
England
Francis Reginal Wingate
Soudan
Wingate
Nile
Gondorkoro
Socialists Name County Ticket For Seventh District Tickets
Socialists list candidates for county offices and district seats including John Marquet for Congress in the Seventh District SamuelJohnson for State Senator Peter Granum for Assembly First District J P Heystek for Assembly Second District R C McCaleb for Sheriff B N Ander for County Clerk Rich Glade for Clerk of the Court C A Noetzelman for Register of Deeds Benjamin Minna for County Treasurer.
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John Marquet
Samuel Johnson
Peter Granum
J. P. Heystek
R. C. McCaleb
B. N. Anderson
Rich Glade
C. A. Noetzelman
Benjamin Minna
Cannon's Job Safe for Present as Insurgents Reassess
Washington, D. C. June 6. Speaker Cannon's job is safe for the present as insurgent Republicans decide to back him as a campaign issue for next fall. They fear alienating constituents with too much cooperation with Democrats and worry a vacant chair would invite a challenge from within Iowa. If ousted, Walter I. Smith of Iowa is a leading potential successor.
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Iowa
Cannon
House
Walter I. Smith
International Horse Show Opens at Olympia in London
The Olympia show opened with over 10 000 entries and 70000 dollars in prizes. Col Roosevelt was to preside but King Edward’s death halted ceremonies. The week centers on a 25000 prize military horsemanship contest with ten nations and 174 riders, including three Americans.
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London
Olympia
Roosevelt
Edward
Social Democratic convention nominating ticket and recall pledge
The county convention at the old Y M C A hall nominated a Social Democratic ticket and required each candidate to resign to be used by the central committee if the party majority finds work unsatisfactory. The recall principle was explained and the platform endorsed, with campaign plans and literature to follow.
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Social Democratic Party
Y. M. C. A. Hall
Build Collapse in Buffalo Buries Several Workers
A building under demolition at Sycamore and Adams streets collapsed today in Buffalo. Herman Shuart, 27, was killed instantly while Joseph Weichter, 28, was mortally injured.
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Sycamore
Adams Streets
Herman Shuart
Jos. Weichter
Will Fight New Health Bureau
A powerful organized opposition to bills in the house committee on interstate commerce seeks a department of public health. The campaign is led by the National League for Medical Freedom with ex-Governor John L Bates of Massachusetts as representative. It includes anti vivisectionists anti vaccinists Christian scientists homeopathists and osteopathists.
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Washington, D. C
House Committee On Interstate Commerce
Department of Public Health
National League For Medical Freedom
John L. Bates
Massachusetts
Rail Presidents Meet President Suits
Rail executives meet the president in a high level discussion about policy and industry direction. The meeting emphasizes coordination on regulations and investment priorities affecting national rail growth.
Railroad presidents press Taft over freight rate rise
Three railroad chiefs led by E P Ripley meet President Taft to protest increased Mississippi territory tariffs and government injunctions. They argue rates affect only a small service portion and that no formal agreement exists. Senators and White House officials weigh in as market pressures intensify.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Mississippi River Territory
E. P. Ripley
Santa Fe
S. M. Felton
Chicago Great Western
F. A. Delano
Wabash
John C. Spooner
Mid-Western
Walker D. Hines
White House
Crane
Curtis
Depew
Brandegee
Bourne
Wickersham
Republican
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
St. Paul
Union Pacific and Steel
Doxey Murder Case Sees Possible Release After Acquittal
In St Louis on June 6 That Dr Loren B Doxey and his wife Dora E Doxey face possible release after Mrs Doxey was acquitted last week in the murder of William J Erder The outcome hinges on the acquittal freeing the co defendant and ending joint indictment procedures
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ST. Louis, Mo
Loren B. Doxey
Dora E. Doxey
Wm. J. Erder
Roosevelt to Speak in Texas This Fall
Cecil Lyons, chairman of the Texas Republican committee, confirms reports that former President Roosevelt will deliver several political speeches in Texas this fall. The announcement comes from San Antonio dated June 6.
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San. Antonio
Tex
Roosevelt
Texas
Cecil Lyons
State Republican Committee
Minister Dernberg Resigns Report Says Tageblatt Claims
Berlin dispatch says the Tageblatt reports the resignation of the Minister of Colonies Dernberg but offers no official confirmation.
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Berlin
the Tageblatt
Dernberg
Insurgents Plan Rate Bill Coup Against Defeat
Readable fragments indicate insurgents organize a rate bill coup to prevent defeat. Key figures and organizations are not fully clear in the text.
Insurgents and Democrats Seek Agreement on Railroad Bill
In Washington DC June 6 insurgents try to block the regulars plan to rewrite the railroad bill in conference. Senate progressives urge acceptance of the Senate bill by the House and conference committee, eliminating amendments. Champ Clark says he will decide after consulting withHouse Democrats and allies on the minority’s course.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Champ Clark
Socialist Leader Berger to Address New York Socialists
Victor L. Berger, Milwaukee socialist leader and GOP critic, plans to speak tonight to New York socialists. He praises President Taft’s remark that socialism is the nation’s great problem, but says Republicans cannot solve it, calling the party the political arm of organized capital and trusts.
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New York
Milwaukee
Victor L. Berger
Taft
Jackson
Mich
Berger
Republican Party
Raspublican Party
Newlands Bill Backed by Senate Conservation Committee
The senate committee on conservation recommended passage of Newlands of Nevada’s bill for a national conservation commission. The 15 member, unsalaried body will be appointed by the president and will investigate all questions about conserving natural resources and preserving the country’s beauty healthfulness and habitability.
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Washington, D. C
Newlands
Nevada
National Conservation Commission
Senate Committee On Conservation
United States
Weather and Water Forecast for La Crosse Area
Colder at La Crosse with 48 degrees and 68 as the high later. Winds eight mph with 0.04 inch precipitation. Forecast calls for generally fair weather tonight and Tuesday with rising temperatures, frost in moorlands, and river level falling slightly over 36 hours.
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