La Follette Launched as Presidential Candidate
The Milwaukee Free Press announces Senator Robert M. La Follette’s candidacy with calls for a pure Wisconsin delegation to the national convention. The move reflects a favorite son surge across Wisconsin and nationwide support, especially in the West and South, with meetings planned in Milwaukee to formalize the campaign.
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Milwaukee Free Press
Senator la Follette
Free Press
Roosevelt
Taft
Hzl Bry-Oz
Wisconsin
Charles Pfister
Pfister
Milwaukee
Stephenson
The
Sentinel
Robert M. la Follette
Ohio
Onone
William J. McElroy
Fred C. Lorenz
Loan and Trust Building
United States
South
Two Cities Vie For E F U Convention In Wisconsin
Appleton and Milwaukee compete for the Equitable and Fraternal Union state convention as 125 delegates arrive for the fifth biennial session in the city. Supreme President E Williams and state officers attend. activities include receptions, class initiations, and a schedule of talks and entertainment through Wednesday.
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Appleton
Milwaukee
Equitable and Fraternal Union
Grand Lodge
E. A. Williams
Neenah
Merrit L. Campbell
Orin Thompson
J. C. Karrel
Madison
George W. Wilkie
Fond du Lac
S. Frankenstein
Order
Hotel Stoddard
State Assembly
W. A. Anderson
Jno
C. Karel
Salo
Grace McLindon
Thomas
Wm. F. Wolfe
J. B. Murray
L. B. Omerberg
S&s. Frankenstein
Harriet Cobine
Elmer Barrett
Frankie Klick
8. Frankenstein
Tena Mattson
H. R. Wiggenhorn
W. H. Luth
W. B. Batchelder
Chas. Friemark
H. K
Memorial Day Service Honors Grand Army Veterans at Christ Church
Rev C N Moller of Christ Episcopal Church addressed over 200 veterans from G A R posts and Spanish War Veterans recalling the Civil War era sacrifices. He spoke on righteousness and national unity citing biblical verses and praised the heroism of the Grand Army of the Republic and the high price of peace with justice.
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C. N. Moller
Christ Episcopal Church
Wilson-Colwell
William McKinley
Christchurch
Ladies’ Relief Corps
Commonwealth
Republic
God of Nations
Anti tobacco bill passes assembly and adjournment move
The Wisconsin assembly passed the Domachowski anti tobacco bill for boys under 16 and advanced voter restrictions for non resident university students while moving to adjourn by Memorial Day. Assemblyman Durley leads the push, with some opposition from former lawmakers.
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Madison
Wis
Domachowski
Assemblyman
Durley
Indicted San Francisco Figures Face Bond Surge
Mayor Schmitz and three millionaires, plus other prominent citizens, were arraigned in San Francisco on May 27. Bond money in Judge Coffey's hands totals over $2,000,000 for numerous indictments. Surety companies refuse further risks as the case expands. Abe Knef faces 170 indictments while Schmitz has 36.
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San Francisco
Cal
Schmitz
Test Run For New Government Launch Bat From Fountain City
Fred Ruplin of La Crosse and Frank Titus government steamship builder at Fountain City will lead a test run from Fountain City to Rock Island on the new government launch Bat on June 6 under a government pilot. The Bat built at government boat yards is designed for speed with a six horsepower engine and 23 feet length.
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Fred Ruplin
la Crosse
Frank Titus
Fountain City
Frank Titus, Jr
Rock Island
Government Boat Yards
Mader Wins Prize At La Crosse Sharpshooters Meet
Wet weather reduced attendance at the La Crosse Sharpshooters weekly event yet produced strong scores Frank Mader a new member won the B class medal for rapid improvement John Mohr posted 72 of 75 on the union target and both marks earn prize standing ahead of the squad’s Milwaukee showdown with the Northwestern Sharpshooters this summer.
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la Crosse
Chinese Revolt Shakes Wong Konk and Canton
Cable reports thousands of Chinese rebels have slain civil and military officials and burned palaces at Wong Konk. In Kwang Tung, the northeast province, open revolt mounts as Admiral Li moves two warships with troops toward the scene. German mission at Linchow is said burned. missionaries escaped.
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London
Wong Konk
Canton
Kwang Tung
Admiral Li
Linchow
Oil firms given deadline to file exceptions in ouster ruling
Time in Jefferson City Missouri May 27 reports the Missouri Supreme Court granted Standard Oil and Waters-Pierce Oil until June to file exceptions to Commissioner Anthony's findings. He upheld the ouster arguments of Attorney General Hadley in the case.
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Jefferson City
Supreme Court
Standard Oil and
Waters-Pierce
Anthony
Hadley
Aiken in Critical Condition After Heart Dropsy Operation
Loring A. Aiken of Wisconsin Commission company, 516 Farnam Street, Chicago, undergoing heart dropsy surgery with telegrams signaling little chance of recovery. Aiken, a La Crosse resident active in G. A. R. circles, organized and financed La Crosse’s first baseball team.
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Loring A. Aiken
Farnam Street
Wisconsin Commission Company
McMillan
Chicago
Aiken
la Crosse
Hettinger wine room case proceeds before jury
After several adjournments the Hettinger wine room case is now being tried before a five man jury and Police Justice C W Hunt this afternoon.
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Hettinger Wine Room
C. W. Hunt
Prof Curtis Dies University Professor and Author
Professor Curtis a noted author of military life stories and eight year military tactics lecturer at the university died Sunday morning of blood poisoning. After brief services at the home the body will go to Washington for burial at Arlington National Cemetery with Capt. Lawrence A. Curtis accompanying.
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Madison, Wis
Charles A. Curtis
Washington
Arlington National Cemetery
Lawrence A. Curtis
Venire Melting in Haywood Case in Idaho
In Boise on May 27 twelve jurors remain from the special venire for the Haywood case. Joplin the first examined was excused for bias due to opposition to capital punishment. Several others were excused this morning.
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Idaho
Boise
Haywood
Joplin
Salt Works Employees Immune to Major Illnesses Claim
A published claim states that employees at salt works never contract cholera scarlet fever influenza or the common cold, suggesting exceptional health conditions or sanitation practices.
Will of "Silent" Smith Admitted to Probate in Goshen
In Goshen New York on May 27 the will of "Silent" Smith was admitted to probate in the Surrogate court, confirming the paper record of the deceased's last wishes.
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ST. Louis
Weather Bureau
Michigan
Detroit
Mich
Peninsular
Straits of Mackinac
Kansas
Kansas City
Indiana
Wabash
Ind
Goshen
N. Y
Pioneer La Crosse saloon man Fred Marks dead
Fred Marks longtime La Crosse resident died at his home from stomach trouble after a short illness. He once ran the first saloon on South Fourth street and owned another on the same street. He leaves a widow. Funeral set for 2:30 PM tomorrow at his residence with Rev. Gamm officiating. Interment in Oak Grove cemetery.
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Fred Marks
la Crosse
North Fourth Street
South Fourth Street
Rev. Gamm
Oak Grove Cemetery
Blair Picnic to Feature Esch Davidson Speakers
Blair Wisconsin prepares for the annual picnic on June 7 with speakers Governor Davidson Congressman Esch and Assemblyman John F. Baker. Music provided by Blair Cor net band and La Crosse harp orchestra. The Blair ball team led by Olson the Terrible Swede will play a top state rival. Hundreds from western Wisconsin expected.
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Blair
Wis
Davidson
Esch
John F. Baker
Blair Cornet
la Crosse
Olson
Wisconsin
Mrs McKinley Dies at Canton as Nation Mourns
Mrs. William McKinley died at 1 05 yesterday in Canton Ohio after a peaceful decline. Secretary Cortelyou directs funeral plans with factories and stores to close at 2 PM Wednesday. President Roosevelt and Secretary Loeb expected to attend.
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Canton
Ohio
William McKinley
McKinley
Army
Navy
Cortelyou
Woodlawn
Roosevelt
Loeb
Humane Society Prosecutes Man for Cruelty to Boy
The St Paul Humane Society reports a shocking case of child abuse. John Downey eight years old was found chained to a heavy iron bar with a foot long padlock and large chain. Downey, James J Hill residence engineer, allegedly beat the boy and blackmailed his wife.
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ST. Paul, Minn
St. Paul
Humane Society
John Downey
James J. Hill
Downey
Four Day Old Baby Kidnapping Ends in Superior Return
The four day old daughter of Mrs. Edwin Giaque was found safe in the Superior Children's Home after a two day Minneapolis manhunt. Detectives Dill and Scoon located the infant, the result of a case involving a Polish nurse who fled by train to Superior. A police report notes the nurse allegedly attempted to chloroform the mother.
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Superior
Wis
Edwin Giaque
Minneapolis
Superior Children’s Home
R. A. Dill
Diarwin Scoon
Giaque
Mrs. Giaque
Petition Filed To Vote On Sunday Observance Law
A referendum petition with over 4 000 names has been filed with the secretary of state seeking a vote on the Sunday observance law in Pierre South Dakota dated May 27.
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Pierre
Secretary of State
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