Fatal electrocution blamed on local light and phone firms
Coroner's jury in Kenosha Wisconsin finds Charles Bope's death by live wire near a pole due to the culpable negligence of the Kenosha Electric Light company and the Kenosha Home Telephone company. The panel urges district attorney action and possible manslaughter charges against company officials James Cavanagh Roger N. Kimball and N Rowe. Rowe is noted as formerly at the University school and is now in Syria.
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Kenosha, Wis
Charles Bope
Lancaster
Bope
Kenosha Electric Light Company
Kenosha Home Telephone Company
Kenosha
Milwaukee
James Cavanagh
Kenosha _ Electric Light company
Roger N. Kimball
N. Rowe
Hear
University School
Rowe
Syria
La Follette Gains Support Across Wisconsin Press
A survey shows liberal Republican and many Democratic papers in Wisconsin backing Robert M. La Follette for president. Some stalwart papers also express support as editorials praise his principles and practicality, while others warn potential Taft or Roosevelt alternatives. William E. Chandler predicts a Bryan Democratic nomination if La Follette is not chosen.
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Wisconsin
Nachally
O. K. la Follette
Republican Party
Iola Herald
Taft
la Follette
Fond du Lac Bulletin
la Follete
Fox River Journal
Roosevelt
Robert M. la Follette
Prentice News
William E. Chandler
New Hampshire
Republican National Committee
Bryan
Chandler
Wausau Herald
Button Day proposal aims to boost La Crosse growth
The Board of Trade endorses a multi step drive centered on selling campaign buttons to fund and energize civic boosters. A 3 member Button Day executive committee would run sales and distribution, with sub committees, a printing group, and a closing banquet to report results and raise funds for future promotion of La Crosse.
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la Crosse
North Side
Pettibone Park
Button Day
Reid
Holley
Badger Briefs Sturgeon Bay And Surroundings
Diver Thomas Isabel reports from inspection trips to wrecks of steamers Vega and Nicol lost last year. Nicol 40 damaged by land pirates. Rev Joseph Folz appointed pastor of Marshfield Catholic congregation succeeding the late Rev John Eisen. Businessmen in Marinette seek rate investigation into Wisconsin Telephone rates. John Hilburg drowns after gasoline launch explosion at Court Oreilles lake. Chester A Priest and S L Worth noted dead in their areas. Henry J Cape dies, son of Fire Marshal. Matthew Whitmore of Spring Lake attempts suicide. wife intervenes. Wilbur O Carrier of Carroll College to undergo surgical operation in Chicago. Plymouth and Elkhart Lake trolley line grading resumes after long stoppage.
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Sturgeon Bay
Thomas Isabel
Marshfield
Joseph Folz
Menomonie
Schwebach
John Eisen
Marinette
Madison
Rate Commission
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Chippewa Falls
Court Oreilles Lake
John Hilburg
Waukesha
Chester A. Priest
S. L. Worth
Waukesha County
Merton
Racine
Henry J. Cape
James Cape
Mukwonago
Matthew Whitmore
Spring Lake
Wilbur O. Carrier
Carroll College
Chicago
Presbyterian Hospital
Sheboygan
Plymouth and Elkhart Lake
J. M. Seaman
Alarm clock for mornings would rival sleepless suitors
A playful note guesses a new alarm clock could wake people as thoroughly as a young gentleman caller keeps them awake at night, promising a popular device for sleepy readers.
Woman Bests City at Kenosha Council Meeting
Louise Adamson Warren a Chicago modiste and local property owner sparked a confrontation with ward heelers, forcing the Kenosha council to delay fronting improvements. The assertive speaker, claimed as the first woman to cause such trouble, kept addressing the council until adjournment with her petition still under consideration.
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Kenosha, Wis
Louise Adamson
Chicago
Louise Adamson Warren
Kenosha
Lake Launch Explodes on Lake Court d Orielles
One man drowned and two others escaped unharmed after a gasoline launch from the Haden club house exploded and burst into flames on Lake Court d Orielles near Hayward Wisconsin. Witnesses reported the craft sank quickly and rescue efforts were initiated by local residents.
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Hayward
Wis
Lake Court d’ Orielles
Haden
Citizens Discuss Plan at Length
William Doerflinger as advertising committee chairman opened the meeting after the report’s resumption. He stressed the committee’s hopeful aims and urged earnest discussion among attendees.
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William Doerflinger
Advertising Committee
Ladies Society of First Methodist names officers
The annual meeting in the social hall noted a profitable year and reorganization into circles. Superintendents named include Sadie McCann, Mrs. Cutting, Mrs. Bradfield, Mrs. Bangsberg, and Trevororo. Officers elected were President Mrs. T. A. Lavake, Vice President Mrs. E. R. Burke, Secretary Mrs. B. S. Steadwell, and Treasurer Mrs. L. K. Lockman.
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Ladies’ Society of the First Methodist Church
Sadie McCann
Cutting
Bradfield
Bangsberg
Trevorroro
Public exam for La Crosse fire department positions
Public examination for engineers and ordinary firemen in the La Crosse Wisconsin Fire Department to be held at the city building Friday June 28 1907 at 730 p m By order of the Board of Police and Fire Commissioners L C Colman Secretary Mt Clemens The Mineral Bath City is reached without change of cars only by the Grand Trunk Railway System Time tables and a descriptive pamphlet will be mailed free on application to Geo W Vaux A G P T A 135 Adams St Chicago
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la Crosse
Wisconsin
Board OF
Police and Fire Commissioners
L. C. Colman
Mt. Clemens
Bath City
Grand Trunk Railway System
Adams,St
Chicago
Cleveland Automobile Club
Wilkes-Barre
Expert Sewing Machine Repairs at Singer Stores
Expert sewing machine repair and supplies advertised for all machines at Singer stores. Includes oil and needles with absolute purity. Located at Singer Sewing Machine Co. 108 North Third Street La Crosse Wisconsin.
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Singer
Red S. Singer Sewing Machine Co
North Third Street
la Crosse
Wis
Summer Gripes About Visitors and Elastic Currency
Citizens complain about visitors imposing on daily life and hotel accommodations. The note suggests hotels face strain in peak season and calls for an elastic currency to cover rising costs like ice bills.
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Light and ’Phone CO
Board OF Trade
Iges
W. E. Barber
Baldwin
Cameron Baldwin
Harrison
Long
Doerflinger
Sisson
Greater la Crosse
Badger
T. A. Lavake
Ladies’ Society
White Goods Sale
State ST
Brayton, Mgr
Ore Ryan
BaWark
Raymond
State Penitentiary
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