Taft faction stalwarts clash at Milwaukee convention
The Milwaukee Taft Republican convention features sharp factional divides with stalwarts opposing La Follette, pledging solidarity for Taft, and debates over who will lead the party. Reports highlight misrepresented delegate lists from La Crosse and ongoing contests for governor nominations in nearby states.
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Milwakee Sentinel
Milwaukee
Taft
Sherman
James Watson
Special Privilege
la Follette
la Follete
Statewide results hint at Vessey lead and unclear tickets
The report notes Vessey leads by about 3,000 in the state and a plurality of 800 at Huron. It cites doubt about the rest of the ticket while Stalwart Republicans expect Martin and Burke to be renominated and suggests an official count may decide the Egan versus Vessey contest.
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Pape
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
la Follette
Stephenson-Pfister
League
Eleventh Story Papers
Trusts and System
la Crosse
la Crosse County
George W. Burton
F. P. Hixon
John M. Holley
L. B. Cox
Abe Maynard
E. Green
Willis Osborne
Huron
Vessey
Martin
Burke
Egan
Insurgent Republicans Rally Over Lenroot Vote
Insurgent Republicans in the House express satisfaction after yesterday’s defeat on Lenroot’s motion to adopt the senate railroad bill. They credit unity for the loss, note absences of several Democrats, and expect leverage in conference over a potentially satisfactory bill. Representative Mann pledged to follow public wishes as the vote nears.
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Washington, D. C
House
Mann
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Mothers Gather in Denver for National Congress of Mothers
Denver hosts the fourteenth annual National Congress of Mothers with a special train arriving Friday. Delegates discuss child culture from infancy to manhood, homes and school, church and state roles, and suffrage context. Mrs. Frederick Schoff outlines goals to elevate home life and improve parenthood through cooperation with teachers.
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Denver
Colo
United States
Csi'd
National Congress of Mothers
Congress
Frederick Schoff
First Roosevelt Boomer Arrives in New York
Jack Abernathy, a U S marshal for Oklahoma's third district, arrives to greet the Roosevelt boomers in New York. He says an Oklahoma delegation will join Teddy Day celebrations and praises the president's standing with the people. His two sons travel with him.
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New York
Roosevelt
Jack Abernathy
Third District
Oklahoma
Abernathy
Neck of the Woods
King Manuel may abdicate amid scandal in Portugal
Rumors in Lisbon claim the young King Manuel may abdicate in favor of his uncle the Duke of Oporto. Unrest and royal finances troubles drive the speculation as investigations into the dowager queen Maria Pia’s dealings widen. Manuel, 20, would yield to the 45 year old Duke of Oporto.
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Lisbon
Manuel
Duke of
Oporto
Maria Pia
Private Assault on Mrs. Redding Linked to Fort Lawton Soldier
Washington, D. C. June 9 Only one member of the 25th Infantry at Fort Lawton is implicated in the attack on Mrs. Redding in Seattle. Private Nathanial Bledeser of Company D was identified and turned over to civil authorities, per a war department report to Lt. Col. Samuel W. Miller.
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Washington, D. C
25Th Infantry
Fort Lawton
Wash
Taft Yields Wall Street Bosses on Diaz Refugee Policy
Turner accuses Mexican agents of persecuting political refugees in the United States. He cites tactics including false murder and robbery charges, deportation as undesirable aliens, border kidnappings, and jailing refugees for conspiracy to violate neutrality laws. He says U S troops have been ordered to the border to turn back refugees.
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Diaz
Turner
Mexico
United States
America
U. S
Mexican
War Department
Roosevelt faces customs scrutiny on New York arrival
In New York on June 9 Colonel Roosevelt plans to reject special favors from port officials upon landing next week. He would declare all foreign goods and endure a thorough baggage examination, a standard for returnees. Observers expect the episode may push him to back customs reforms.
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New York
Roosevelt
Customs House
Loeb
Sacred Heart Defeats McGregor 4 to 2 in Thrilling Game
Sacred Heart beat McGregor 4 to 2 in Prairie du Chien Wisconsin. Schmitz pitched well despite a spiked arm, striking out eleven, while Boyce hit a home run and Sacred Heart finished an errorless game. Kline also fanned eleven for McGregor in a high scoring finish.
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Prairie DU Chien
Wis
Sacred Heart
McGregor
Boyce
Schmitz
Kline
Marquette
Highland Park
Presho
Schneider
Schlitz
John Halverson Injured in Morning Fall at Home
John Halverson known as Uncle John and former head of Mons Anderson’s retail dept fell in the cellar at his corner Fourth Street and Cameron Avenue. He was found by his brother Gilbert after about 30 minutes, conscious with a head bruise. A physician treated him. condition reported as slight and resting well.
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John Halverson
John
Mons Anderson Company
Fourth Street
Cameron Avenue
Gilbert Halverson
Halverson
Man grows whiskers after marriage raises wife doubts
A man lets his facial hair flourish after marriage prompting his wife to suspect diminished love. The anecdote reflects marital tensions and trust issues in a domestic setting.
Twelve and a half million to England from American visitors
England expects about 109000 American tourists this summer spending an average 125 dollars each, totaling roughly 12.5 million dollars. The figure, published by a hotel journal, reflects a smaller output due to the end of King Edward's era and the decline of the London society season.
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London
England
Edward
Edwards
Goddard Funeral This Afternoon
The funeral for the late Hiram Goddard was held at 3 o clock this afternoon from the corner of Seventh and King streets. Rev. Henry Faville of the First Congregational church conducted the services. Honorary pallbearers included I H Moulton John M Holley N S Donaldson T B Lawrence J L Pettingill and George H Ray. Active pallbearers were John P Bird Alfred James A H Mitchell W R Montague L C Colman and T H Spence.
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Hiram Goddard
Seventh and
King Streets
Decedent
Henry Faville
First Congregational Church
I. H. Moulton
John M. Holley
N.S. Donaldson
T. B. Lawrence
J. L. Pettingill
George H. Ray
John P. Bird
Alfred James
A. H. Mitchell
W. R. Montague
L. C. Colman
T. H. Spence
Young Will Case Still On Trial In Galesville
The contested will case of Dr. Young of Galesville remains before Judge Higbee in circuit court with heirs seeking to break the will. Numerous witnesses were sworn and testimony continues.
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Young
Galesville
Higbee
Unions mark sweeping victory in Cleveland boycott
Union labor rejoices over a sweeping victory from an extensive boycott in Cleveland Ohio as reports describe a major concession by local employers. The outcome boosts morale among workers and signals strong organized labor action in the city.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Three Frontage Lots for Sale Near City Railway and Schools
Three fronting parcels described as east front near school, two lots at north-west corner of 23rd and King beside a city railway hydrant, and three lots near 18th and Adams on a well graded front. Seven lots in total must be sold cheaply if taken soon. Seller NICHEBUSR, 328 Pearl Serge.
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East Front
King
City Railway Hydrant
18Th
Adams
Baseball league adopts union labor clause for parks
The boycott continuing since opening of a son era was raised by President Ban Johnson of the American Baseball League. Contracts for tearing down, cotton, or repairs of parks must include a union labor clause. All cigars and sales inside the park bear the union label. The agreement also requires a Sunday exhibition game by the Cleveland club with another American league club for charity per the Cleveland trades council.
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Wo Son
Ban Johnson
Ican Baseball League
Exelu
Cleveland
Cleveland Bus Trades Council
Roosevelt Declines Favors From New York on Return
June 9 report from London states Roosevelt said he did not ask for favors or courtesies from the New York house upon his return to Amelia on June 18. He noted no special action for his baggage or family and said he would pass customs as any citizen would. He acknowledged complaints about New York port officials and would assess their merit himself.
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Philipp
Cook
S. A. Cook
R. M. la Follette
United States
W. D. Connor
la Folette
Taft
Tariff
Sherman
Watson
Intendo
Wisconsin
Anya
London
Roosevelt
New York House
Amelia
York
New York
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la Salle, Ll
Chicago
Marquette Bldg
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Majestic Theatre
Buildin
Odin J. Oyen
South Fourth
Squires
Whitebreast
Regal Chemical CO
la Crosse, Wis
Dinehart
ST. Paul
Minneapolis
Minn
Clarence C. Dinehart
Minnesota
Luther Hospital
Second
Sentinel
B. C. Smith
J. W. Bryant
William Hurtgen
A. Hirshheimer
A. J. Eberhart
Frank P. Hixon
F. A. Copeland
G. M. Howley
Charles Linse
B. B. Mercereau
Charles Knudson
Iowa
B. F. Carroll
Warren Garst
Senator Cosson
Audubon
Supreme Court
B. W. Garrett
Garst
David J. Palmer
Taft Republican Club
Claud Porter
Centerville
J. S. Pepper
J. A. Dearmand
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
S. D
Geo. W. Egan
Parker's
Ry LaCrosse
Roosevelt Boomer
King May
Redding
Wall Street
M’gregor
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UR Company
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Roosevelt Will
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S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Mississippi River
Amory, Miss
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