Stephenson Election Fails Over Quorum Bolting Juneau Rivalry
Madison Wis March 1 Sensational joint session to elect U S senator Isaac Stephenson halted as lawmakers bolted to committee rooms and corridors keeping only 52 votes present out of 67 needed for a quorum. Lieut Gov Strange adjourned the meeting for want of a quorum and the house was instantly adjourned.
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Madison
Wis
Assembly
Senate
United States
Isaac Stephenson
Stephenson
Geary
Brown
Strange
Gardener’s Seeds Rally Votes in Madison Letter
B B Clarke editor of the American Thresherman sends a note to Senator Stephenson praising good garden seeds as a path to votes. Stephenson replies with seed gifts and a quip about funding animal feed and lawmakers’ gratitude, reflecting a political exchange over agriculture and patronage.
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Madison, Wis
B. B. Clarke
American Thresherman
Madison
Stephenson
Clarke
Desperate legislative coup amid absent members and protests
The article describes an attempted coup to force Stephenson's election with absent members, as Leroy M and others confront Strange, a recessed session, and threats of further exposures. It notes anti-Stephenson sentiment, fears of probes, and the strategy to seat Marinette’s Stephenson opponent despite known opposition.
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Leroy
Strange
Page
Stephenson
Marinette
Ture
Sten
United States Senate
Edmonds
Wisconsin men plan 3000 mile canoe trip route
Madison Wis March 1 A canoe trip nearly 3000 miles is planned by Ben G Fernald and Chas T Jackson. They will leave next week for New Orleans where they will start from Lake Borgne La to Ponce de Leon Bay off Florida.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Ben. G. Fernald
Chas. T. Jackson
New Orleans
Lake Borgne
Ponce de Leon Bay
Florida
Blaine Recalled As Probe Expands In Wisconsin
Senator Blaine testified about a $300 payment alleged to Stephenson backers with a potential office prize. He produced James A. Stone letter supporting the accusation while ministers face funds questioned amid a growing probe into Stephenson money. The investigation widens across officials, clergy, and other citizens as disclosures mount.
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Blaine
James A. Stone
Reedsburg
Stone
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Stephenson
Bray
Morris
Burke
Green Bay
Senate
James
Assembly
R. H. Sackett
Congress War on Cabinet Resumed
Senator Bailey presented replies from cabinet officers refusing Senate data requests, denouncing executive insolence and urging a public aye and nay vote to reveal who defends the administration’s stance. The issue traces to 1908 communications and Senate powers. A 14-year-old boy, Arthur Haugen, died from a shotgun accident while attempting to shoot a squirrel, after being found unconscious by a hired man and dying shortly after return home. The funeral is expected Wednesday.
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Washington
Bailey
Senate
Secretary of the Treasury
Arthur Haugen
Peter Haugen
Jeffries Denies Race Honor Talk In Chicago Interview
James J. Jeffries disputes a Chicago interview claim that he planned to meet Jack Johnson to restore white honor. He calls the report a fabrication and says he will judge his condition before any return to boxing.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
James J. Jeffries
Jeffries
Raid on Third Street Resort Nets Five Inmates Fined
Police raided the 226 South Third Street immoral house on Saturday night capturing five young inmates who were fined ten dollars each. The proprietor escaped and the sought after person was not on the premises. The residence had been under suspicion for some time.
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South Third Street
Politicians Nominate Dr Suiter to Lead Campaign Ticket
Committee announces Republican slate headed by Mayor F C Suiter with Frank Allen as treasurer and John Swan as city clerk. Contender for comptroller未 found. Bleekman expects a nominee soon. Sorensen outlines Democratic platform favoring limited parks spending and cautious city mortgaging.
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F. C. Suiter
Frank Allen
John Swan
Joe Verdeta
Board of Public Works
Carl Hansen
Sam Guerten
Ed. Croner
John A. Daniels
Bert E. Bleekman
Bleekman
Sutter
Democratic Party
Ori Sorensen
Congress AVOIDS Big Legislation Amid Political Turmoil
Washington March 1 congress faces turbulent days as bills vital to constituents linger on the edge. The session sees large appropriation totals and a clash between Roosevelt and Congress over the secret service, while Taft’s views loom over pending laws and census finances.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Arizona
New Mexico
House
Senate
Secret Service
Roosevelt
Treasury Secret Service
Tillman
Oregon
Taft
Brownsville
Inland Waterways Commission
Roosevelt bids farewell to the tennis cabinet
President Roosevelt hosted a White House luncheon marking the official end of the famed tennis cabinet. Guests included Jusserand and Oklahoma wolf hunter Abernathy, with 27 other dignitaries from Justice Moody to Yellowstone Kelly and a mix of officials, rangers, and sportsmen.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Mr. Jusserand
John Abernathy
Oklahoma
Justice Moody
Supreme Court
Missouri
Seth Bullock
Deadwood
Pudge” Heffelfinger
Minneapolis
Leupp
Neil
Smith
McKlhenny
Indian Bureau
Labor Bureau
Unsettled Weather Across States With Cold Spots Reported
The forecast shows unsettled weather moving through Wisconsin with possible rain or snow tonight into Tuesday while Minnesota and Iowa see partly cloudy skies with showers possible in the southeast. Temperatures range from a chilly 16 above in northern Vermont to a warm 78 in San Antonio, with coldest readings in La Crosse at 20 and Buffalo at 16.
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la Crosse
U. S
Buffalo
San Antonio
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
North Pacific States
Rocky Mountain
Upper Lake Region
Texas
Manitoba
Montana
South Pacific
Rocky Mountains
Vermont
Advertising Your Store Through Clerk Suggestion
Educate clerks to reinforce ads by directing customers to related bargains. Instruct staff to read ads, stay aware of promotions, and suggest cross department specials to boost sales and ad profitability. This retail technique uses in-store guidance to extend advertising reach.
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