Wisconsin Democrats Near Nomination Shifts for Governor
Assemblyman Crowley introduces a resolution backing Senator La Follette on the rate bill. Congressman C H Weisse declines a gubernatorial bid citing business reasons. The Milwaukee platform suggests National Committeeman T E Ryan will be the September primary nominee.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Assemblyman
Crowley
la Follette
Tillman and Bailey
Ryan
C. H. Weisse
Wisconsin
T. E. Ryan
Magnificent new theatre and Elks club planned for La Crosse
The new La Crosse theater building and Elks club on Fourth Street near Main will be completed by September 1 and cost close to $75,000. The Elks lodge will occupy the second and third floors, offering a luxurious club in Wisconsin.
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Magnificent New Theatre and Elks’ Club
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Wisconsin
Fourth Street
Main
Saloonkeepers Meet to Form State Organization
About twenty saloonkeepers from outside La Crosse attend Odd Fellows hall to form a state wide organization. Cy Snyder is temporary chairman and John Williams secretary. Delegates expect a permanent body to be formed and seek affiliation with the Wisconsin Brewers association.
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Odd Fellows’ Hall
la Crosse
Cy Snyder
John Wiliams
the Tribune
Wisconsin Brewers’ Association
Alienist Testifies Dowie Prophecy Writer Insane
Dr Archibald Church an alienist testifies in the Dowie case that the author of prophecies and Exodus was insane. He was hired by Voliva to prove Dowie insane and to assess claims of experienced voices guiding actions. A teller at the church bank testified Dowie’s personal account was overdrawn over a half million.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Chicago
Archibald Church
Dowie
Voliva
Church
Zion
Wisconsin Democrats Endorse Bryan for 1908 President
Milwaukee observers report the Wisconsin Democratic convention endorsed William Jennings Bryan for president in 1908 and backed planks on income tax anti trust pure food and rate regulation while criticizing La Follette. The platform calls for government control of public service corporations rail rate reform municipal ownership and two cent fares. A dispute over wording sparked applause and a late fight at the roll call before adjournment.
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Special Tribune Dispatch
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
William Jennings Bryan
Congress
Resolutions Committee
Senator la Follette
railway commission _ initiative
Bryan
Plank
Manson
Aylward
la Follette
J. J. McNally
Convention
McNally
Circus to Show on State Property in La Crosse July 4
Arrangements with M Funk allow Ringling Brothers to perform on state land in La Crosse on July 4 before land transfer for a normal site. The land purchase was made with by the normal committee for circus use. Senator Moris said the state has no objection given prior agreement. City officials were unsure how to proceed earlier in the day.
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Big Ringling Brothers’ Circus
la Crosse
M. Funk
Moris
Byrne
Beckwith
Board of Public Works
Freeport demands presence of Elliott in Wisconsin league row
A telegram from President John T. Powers of the Wisconsin State league states Freeport demands President Elliott of this city to appear before they will settle the dispute and withdraw their threat to leave the league. Elliott did not go to Freeport last night due to business press in this city.
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The
Tribune
John T. Powers
Wisconsin State League
Freeport
Elliott
Wisconsin League
Millionaire Thaw Faces Murder Charge and Coroner’s Jury
New York June 27 Harry Thaw woke calm and composed as the coroner’s jury returned a verdict that White died from a pistol wound to the skull causing cerebral hemorrhage. The grand jury filed an indictment for murder in the first degree, Thaw to be arraigned tomorrow to plead.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
New York
Cowan
Court of General Sessions
Thaw
White
Harry Thaw
Local Showers Continue With Warm Night Friday
The forecast calls for showers across the area tonight with continued warm temperatures into Friday. Overnight lows stay mild as humid air lingers, and showers taper toward the end of the workweek.
Yale Triumphs In All Regatta Events
In New London Connecticut on June 28 the Harvard Yale regatta saw ideal conditions and even betting. Yale won the four oared varsity race leading by three quarters of a length at the finish and clocking 10 39 2 5. Harvard briefly led at mile and a half but Yale surged to win by a length.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
New London
Conn
Thames
Harvard
Yale
Rate Bill Conferees Reach Agreement for Senate Report
The rate bill conferees reached an agreement to be reported to the senate with minor changes. The anti pass amendment is rewritten and oil pipelines may carry their own oil. Be loit site gains a new appropriation of 15000 dollars with related reductions at Moline and Cedar Rapids.
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Washington
Senate
Tillman
Beloit
Wis
Moline
Cedar. Rapids
Fred Martin of Oshkosh Visits The City Today
Fred Martin, representing Oshkosh, is in the city today for undisclosed engagements. He is expected to meet local officials and businesses during his brief stay.
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Fred Martin
Oshkosh
Heat Wave Hits La Crosse With 91 Degree High
La Crosse endured a sweltering day as the government weather bureau recorded a 91 degree high in the shade. Street thermometers in brick districts read around 100 degrees, with hotter conditions likely on the streets. Scattered showers are forecast this evening amid continued sultry warmth.
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la Crosse
Government
Weather Bureau
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement
A family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for help during illness and death of their husband and father. Special appreciation for night-watch assistance and flowers. Signed by Mrs. Herman J. Tietz, Miss Minnie Tietz, John Tietz, Miss Lily Tietz, Henry, Herman and Earl Tietz.
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Herman J. Tietz
Minnie Tietz
John Tietz
Lily Tietz
Henry
Herman
Earl Tietz
Joe Thorn of Wabasha Stops at the Bronson
Joe Thorn of Wabasha makes a stop at the Bronson as part of a local travel itinerary. The brief mentions a stopover location and the traveler’s origin town.
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Joe Thorn
Wabasha
the Bronson
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