Taft Presented by Mr. Burton At Republican Convention
Theodore E. Burton nominates William H. Taft of Ohio for the presidency at the Chicago Republican convention. The speech extols Taft as a reformer with judicial temper and administrative skill, cites his roles from judge to secretary of war, and praises his leadership in canal, Cuba, and Philippines affairs, urging unity to advance American ideals.
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Theodore E. Burton
William H. Taft
Ohio
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Garfield
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Harrison
Roosevelt
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Commonwealth
America
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Britain
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Benjamin Harrison
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Pacific
Free America
Two Weddings At Caledonia
Caledonia Minnesota June 18 Special A pretty wedding yesterday united Miss Clara E. Lyman and Mr. Ove Hoegh at the Presbyterian church Rev Koenig officiating Best men were Harry and Clarence Lyman Bridesmaids Mrs Fred Lyman and Miss Nannie Hoegh The couple left for a wedding trip The second wedding the same day joined King Donaldson and Miss Mabel M King at the M E church Rev W E King officiating The groom is son of Mr and Mrs George Donaldson of Tracy and a Boston theological student The bride daughter of Rev W E King and active church worker They will visit Lake Como Kah before returning to Caledonia then to Boston home
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Caledonia
Minn
Clara E. Lyman
Ove Hoegh
Presbyterian Church
Koenig
Waseca
Harry and
Clarence Lyman
Fred Lyman
Nannie Hoegh
Mr. Hoegh
Chas. Hoegh
Spring Grove
Miss Lyman
C. E. Lyman
King Donaldson
Mabel M. King
Charles M. Donaldson
M. E
W. E. King
George Donaldson
Tracy
Boston
Mass
Mae King
Arthur Stroud
Boston Theological School
Lake Como
Hokah
Byron
Grand Meadow
D G Sprague of Caledonia Dead
Delivan G. Sprague pioneer Caledonia merchant died suddenly at his home after months of illness. Born in New York state about 63 years ago, he came to Caledonia 45 years ago and worked in mercantile business with his brother D C Sprague. Survived by daughter Julia Sprague and brother D C Sprague.
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Caledonia
Minn
Delivan G. Sprague
D. C. Sprague
Julia Sprague
Young boy jailed for theft in Vernon county jail
Albert Rolfe, 17, employed in a La Farge tobacco field, was sent to the Vernon county jail for 60 days after pleading guilty to stealing 19.55 from a residence during a water call. His family circumstances were noted and the judge called the punishment a lesson. Fred Schleuch visited Lone Rock. others traveled for visits and notices of upcoming events followed.
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la Farge
Albert Rolfe
Charley Seeley
Justice Oldenberg
Vernon County
Fred Schleuch
Lone Rock
Herb Chapman
C. J. Severson
Glen Goodsell
Fond du Lac
Charlie Manderville
Lodi
Viroqua
Henry Casson
Madison
Wm. Houghton
William E. Lawton
Cora Elizabeth Gretsch
Boscobel
Lawton
Wm. Lake
Washington Avenue
Mr. Lawton
Chicago Convention Feels Hot for Senator Penrose
Senator Boise Penrose of Pennsylvania, a leading booster for Senator Knox, notes the convention atmosphere is decidedly hot as the campaign heats up in Philadelphia era politics.
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Boise Penrose
Pennsylvania
Knox
Fort Dearborn gavel used at national convention
In Chicago on June 17 the gavel wielded by the Republican National Convention chairman is made from wood once part of Fort Dearborn indicating a fitting tribute. The historic block house timber links the event to Chicago’s past, highlighting the ceremonial piece as a notable historic artifact.
Noteworthy Local Happenings in Viroqua Area
Mrs Walter Proctor arrangements and property matters. C E Morley Sr returns from Alabama via Davenport after months away. Paul Mahoney of La Crosse attends circuit court. Miss Agnes Smeby visits in Albert Lea. Mrs Pierce leases August Smith tenant house as boarding house. John Sidie painting his house cream with brown trim. Nottingham of Stoddard dies. body brought to Viroqua. East ern Star initiates four new members Carrie Tate Barbara Munson Chas Kuebler William Lindemann Jr. Rev Sarles resigns. church to decide July exit. Phil Tate at Towner store. Harry Blythe clerks at Thompson's. Willard Chase on vacation. Alfred Olsen offered superintendent manual training. Circuit court slow. Newman v Lynch and Watson completed. next week full. Joe Rosenthal resigns as second Viroqua baseball manager. G A Aiken chosen as successor.
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Walter Proctor
C. E. Morley, Sr
Virogua
Alabama
Davenport
Iowa
Paul Mahoney
la Crosse
Agnes Smeby
Albert Lea
Pierce
August Smith
John Sidie
Chas. Kuebler
William Lindemann
Sarles
Phil Tate
Towner’s
Harry Blythe
Thompson’s Grocery
Willard Chase
La Follette Cheer Echoes From Chicago Assembly
Attorney Sydney Law reports strong La Follette support among Chicago assemblers. He says La Follette delegates form marching clubs and are cheered wherever they go, especially by the laboring class, during their return to La Crosse.
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Sydney Law
la Crosse
Chicago
Mr. Law
la Follette
School Board May Select The Plans For County School
No election has been held to judge the proposed plans for the county agricultural school. J. L. Pettingill, a county board member, says no selection has been made and likely none will be chosen on this plan. The decision will rest with the school board.
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J. L. Pettingill
Champion Marine Boxer Peter Hogan Killed at Sea Bout
Philadelphia June 18 Peter Hogan champion of the battleship Mississippi was killed in the third round of a bout with Kik Hogan lightweight champion of Philadelphia aboard the battleship Mississippi at League Island navy yard. A hard right blow landed over the heart ending the fight.
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Philadelphia
Peter Hogan
Mississippi
Kik Hogan
League Island Navy Yard
Hagan
Board of Trade Excursion July to Hatfield From La Crosse
A. A. Bentley arranges with W. C. Modiseth for a July 1 excursion to Hatfield aboard Green Bay road trains. Depart La Crosse at 8 30 am, stop at State Street crossing and Arcadia on way, return from Hatfield at 4 30 pm with supper, arrive La Crosse at 9 30 pm. Round trip 3 dollars. limited tickets, picnic planned at Hatfield.
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Knights of Pythias
Green Bay
A. A. Bentley
Board of Trade
W. C. Modiseth
Green Bay Road
Hatfield
la Crosse
Gund's Brewery
State Street
Vogle Case Adjourned In Police Court
The M. Vogle case in a city police court, charged with selling soap without a peddler license and abusing a customer, was adjourned yesterday afternoon until Monday morning. The defendant was remanded on $25 bail.
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M. Vogle
Boy Learns First Lesson Spitting Like a Man
A brief note reflects on a boy’s early rite of passage as he learns to spit like a man after donning pants. The fragment hints at maturation rituals and social expectations without detailing events or people.
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Harry Wambold
Appleton
R. I. Warner
Sheboygan
Vincent Schoenecke
Karl Kurtenacker
Judge Reid
VOGLE
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Crockett
Jacob Romer
Vida
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Romer
Phil
Ludovic
Janet
J. M. Barrie
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