Brother of Bob La Follette Named Governor Candidate
The Mitchell Democrats elected four delegates to the state convention in Mitchell for April 7. Delegates: W. T. La Follette, M. J. Dougherty, Matt Schmitz, W. H. Comstock. They endorsed William J. Bryan for president and Ed ward Leehan for national convention, with Andrew F. Lee named U S senator. They instructed the delegation to seek the nomination of W. T. La Follette for governor. La Follette is editor of the Mitchell Gazette and Robert M. La Follette’s brother.
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W. H. Comstock
William J. Bryan
Edward Leehan
Denver
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State News In Brief Figures and Firelight Incidents
In brief state notes from Wausau and nearby towns report investigations into who sold intoxicating liquor to John Kohl who was burned in the New Auburn jail after a drunken episode. In Eau Claire the United Commercial Travelers elect officers for the year. Madison reports Lake Mendota ice breakup damaging many shore bathhouses. Wausau Junction sees train baggage man E A Schwebs off duty after a severe scalding incident.
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Bloomer
New Auburn
John Kohl
Kohl
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United Commercial Travelers
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W. P. Fletcher
Rose Leads Trio as Milwaukee Rival Polls Show Low GOP Support
In Milwaukee race results, Rose alone tallied more votes than all three Republican candidates combined, while Milwaukee G P polled weakly with few votes. The dynamic underscores a fragmented field and shifting voter sentiment ahead of elections.
Republicans Gain as Pringle Backed by Kelly and Dahlman
In Milwaukee on March 26 a city mayoral primary update shows Democrats total 25 381, Republicans 16 659, Prohibitionists 174, Social Democrats 4 237, with 1906 figures 29 176, 9 524 and 4 387 respectively. Rose leads the Democratic tally, while Kelly and Dahlman pledge support for Pringle and Graebner opposes Rose. A stray bullet injures Miss Dietrichson as she stands in a room where the shot enters plaster.
Cat Saves Girl at Target Practice Near Home
In Oconomowoc Wisconsin on a March day Miss Levina Dietrichson narrowly survives after a cat alarms her and a group of boys practicing at her home end up preventing a tragedy. The incident highlights the cat's unlikely role in saving her life.
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Oconomowoc
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Levina Dietrichson
Dietrichson
Woodsman George Sassmann Injured in Lumber Camp
In Marinette Wisconsin on March 26 a woodsman named George Sassmann suffered severe injuries in a lumber camp. He lost an arm, had five broken ribs, a crushed face, and a punctured lung with internal rupture. His body swelled dramatically and his eyes remained shut until doctors made incisions to relieve the swelling.
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Marinette
Wis
George Sasmann
Sasmaun
Lake water turns red at Pine Lake
Water at Pine Lake, a summer resort, turned bright red during ice cutting. University chemists traced the color to algae that reddens as it dies. Boats patrol the lake with copper sulfate to kill the plant, stopping the red coloring.
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Oconomowoc
Wis
Pine Lake
Cork Breaks Save Woman From Self Harm at Local Drug Store
In Hudson Wisconsin on Tuesday March 26 Miss Blanche Morris bought carbolic acid. While filling the bottle the druggist observed concerning actions and notified police. When police arrived she tried to draw the cork but it broke, stopping her suicide attempt.
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Hudson
Wis
Blanche Morris
Miss Morris
Eau Claire Rules City Wins Water Case
Judge Vinie declares city entitled to 8195.86 as balance on Water Company earnings since February 19 1997 when the tender of 253000 was refused by the company. The case involved the city of Eau Claire Farmers Loan and Trust company of New York and the Eau Claire Water company.
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Eau Claire
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Eau Claire Water Company
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Regret for our mistakes serves to curb future errors
A concise moral center on how acknowledging past faults can deter repeating them and guide better judgment in the face of future choices. It emphasizes practical restraint over self recrimination and highlights lessons learned.
Labor Vote Nears Solid Organization Says Gompers
Washington bureau report analyzes labor’s growing political clout led by Samuel Gompers. It notes Labor’s potential presidential influence, shifting views on President Roosevelt and Taft, and La Follette’s rising appeal to organized labor amid union leaders and key figures like Fairbanks and Knox.
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Mother and Child Found in Cold at Pine Street Home
Commissioner John Hrouser discovered Mrs. Henry Stevens and her newborn baby without heat or fuel at 219 Pine Street. She had given birth Saturday night and faced scarce food and coal until aid arrived. Mr. Stevens had bought groceries but not fuel. Neighbors offered help and coal was ordered.
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Henry Stevens
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Stevens
Tailored White Linen Waist Described for Spring Suits
A natty waist of white linen features a pointed voie back plain fronts stiff mannish linked cuffs turnover collar front pleat and breast pocket with a fageted edge. Such waists pair with tailored street suits in spring and white linen pique shirts in midsummer.
Wife 14 Years Old in Racine Assault Trial
In Racine Wisconsin on March 26 Charles Conrad faced trial on an assault charge brought by his wife’s mother Elizabeth Kertz. The wife testified the accusation was false noting she is 14 and had recently married Conrad after claiming to be 18.
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Racine, Wis
Charles Conrad
Elizabeth Kertz
Conrad
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