Strange political letters spark talk of state chairmanship
A veteran letter from D C Lewis describes Wayland and Edmonds as driving a campaign to keep the governor energized. It cites a political partnership formed to land big jobs while detailing tensions in Trempealeau and mentions Davidson and La Follette in recent campaigns.
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D. Wayland
D. C. Lewis
E. R. Peck
Bangor
Lewis Peck
Dato
Peck
la Crosse County
A. T
Twesme
Trempealeau County
Lewis
Davidson
la Follette
Milwaukee Journal
Fred Daugherty
James A
French
Wayland
Journal
A. C. Wolfe
Punty
Democrats
Sembly
Tri
Wis
Trempea- Jean County
C. C. Wayland
Republican Central Committee
Republicentral Committee
Judge Barnes
Waylang
Yidson
Ike
David
Night Riders Hang Tennessee Official After Abduction
Captain Rankin helped pass stricter Tennessee fishing laws and was seized from a Walnut Log hotel room by night riders. He was carried to the woods and executed with bullets. Colonel Taylor, who aided Rankin, escaped as the riders debated killing him or ransom in repeal of the laws.
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Captain Rankin
Tennessee
Walnut Log
Tenn
Colonel Taylor
Seven Democratic Meetings Planned Tonight in County
County Chairman John F. Doherty predicts a small margin victory for Democrats in the county with the city seen going Democratic by at least 590. Seven meetings are listed across the county with speakers including Prof. Schubert W F Wolfe C L Hood P W Mahoney O R Skaar and A C Wolfe. Large crowds reported at Holmen Bangor Waniboe Meyers Hall Barre Mills and St Joseph Ridge events over the weekend.
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Bryan and Kern
Co. Ss. P. S. Hall
Prof. Schubert
Centennial Hall
W. F Wolfe
Concordia Hall
C. L. Hood
Holmen
Bangor
P. W. Mahoney
Wannebo Hall
A. C. Wolfe
Joseph Boschert
Meyer's Hall
Barre Mills
Middle Ridge
St. Joseph’s Ridge
Newburg’s Corners
Zander’s Hall
St. Joseph's Ridge
St. Joseph Ridge
Fisher's Hall
Roosevelt Visit Sparks London Interest
London awaits news on a prospective visit by Theodore Roosevelt as locals anticipate a highly newsworthy arrival that could shape regional attention and diplomatic chatter.
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London
Roosevelt
Keeler Letter Arouses Woodmen in Seventh District
A Woodmen fraternal order controversy erupts over a letter urging members to back State Deputy Bernard F. Keeler for Congress. Critics note Esch also is a Woodman, arguing the appeal unfairly uses the brotherhood for political gain. The letter cites Keeler’s long service and discusses fraternal insurance policy issues and future regulation.
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Seventh Congressional District
B. F. Keeler
Mr. Keeler
Keeler
John J. Esch
la Crosse
Wis
Congress
Bernard F. Keeler
Rioters Clash in Hong Kong Japan Goods Luncheon
Several Chinese rioters were killed today as clashes with police and troops erupted in Hong Kong. The Japanese quarter remains under military patrol after renewed anti Japanese rioting, with looting of warehouses and stores and hundreds of arrests reported.
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Hong Kong
Three States Pivot in Election as Taft Holds Edge
A late non partisan analysis points to New York Ohio and Indiana as the pivotal states in tomorrow's election. New York remains doubtful while Taft holds a slight advantage overall. Bryan must carry all three to win, though Taft could win with New York and one of the other two. Governor Hughes boosts Taft while Chanler’s personal liberty vote may affect state outcomes.
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New York
Navy
Ohio
Indiana
Taft
Bryan
Hughes
Chanler
Aldrich to Quit Before He Gets the Axe
Providence R I November 2 Governor Utter announces Senator Nelson Aldrich will not seek re election causing unsettled political conditions and sparking a anticipated heated fight for the succession and party realignment
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Aldrich
Providence
R. L
Utter
Nelson A. Aldrich
Repubeam
Straw vote results from Chicago Journal poll
The Journal's straw vote closed with Taft 3848 votes, Bryan 3629, Debs 502, Chaffin 160, Hisgen 272, Stevenson 4425, Deneen 2647. The paper estimates Stevenson will win Illinois by about 7000 votes and Taft by a safe plurality.
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Chicago
Journal
Taft
Bryan
Debs
Chaffin
Hisgen
Stevenson
Deneen
James K Polk Born In Mecklenburg County N C
James K Polk the eleventh U S president was born in Mecklenburg County North Carolina about 113 years ago. He studied at the University of North Carolina and was admitted to the bar at twenty five. He served in the state legislature and in Congress, became speaker, then governor of Tennessee, and won the presidency defeating Henry Clay by sixty five electoral votes. His administration fixed Oregon boundaries and oversaw Texas annexation and the Mexican War. He was a Democratic leader noted for energy and will.
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James K. Polk
United States
Mecklenburg County
North Carolina
University of North Carolina
Congress
House of Representatives
Tennessee
Henry Clay
Oregon Territory
Texas
Roosevelt approves Lilley speech in campaign letters
In Waterbury on November 2, George Lilley republican candidate for governor published Roosevelt approved correspondence about Lilley speech in the house April 11. Roosevelt had praised the speech and wished Lilley success while noting no interference in elections.
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Waterbury
Conn
George Lilley
Roosevelt
Lilley
House
Repeaters Sent to Shaky States Reported by Mack
New York November 2. Mack stated he was reliably informed that repeater voters are being sent from Republican states to doubtful states to vote for Republicans. He declared this as evidence of corruption.
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New York
Mack
Funeral set for Peter Tofte after tanning liquid fall
The funeral for Peter Tofte who died Friday after falling into a vat of tanning liquid will be held tomorrow at 2 30 PM at the house. Services are under Odd Fellows Normanna Lodge No 260. Interment in Oak Grove cemetery with Fessler and Dahl in charge.
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Peter Tofte
Odd Fellows
Normanna Lodge No
Oak Grove
Fessler & Dahl
Countess of Warwick to Visit Chicago for study tour
Countess of Warwick arrives in Chicago on November 2 to study industrial conditions. She will be entertained by prominent suffragettes, of which she is a member, as part of her upcoming visit and engagements.
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Chicago
Countess of Warwick
Six Hurt In Elevated Train Collision In Chicago Loop
A morning wreck on the Chicago elevated lines near the loop left six people injured after two trains collided. One train was nearly empty while wreckage spilled into the street without striking pedestrians.
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Chicago
Navy
Dutch Order A Castro Blockade Reported
The Hague reports the Dutch government ordered a blockade of Venezuelan ports but the announcement was later described as premature. The Nov 2 item notes the decision and its tentative status as of that evening.
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The
Hague
Venzuelan
Gaveney Threats and Ekern Cash Sealed Paper Lips
Arcadia Wisconsin papers report an affidavit alleging John C Gaveney and Dr Heidershide pressured Emil Schulze to suppress Ekern defense article for 20 dollars paid by check. Schulze says threats to subscribers and advertisers were used to force omission.
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Gaveney
Arcadia
Wis
Ekern
Twesme
Emil Schulze
John C. Gaveney
Dr. Heidershide
Mr. Ekern
Wisconsin
Trempealeau County
Emile ‘Schulze
Arcadia Anzeiger
John Bigham
Herman L. Ekern
Assembly
Schulze
George N. Heider
A. T Twesme
Emile Schulze
John Hanson
Weather Summary for Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa
Coldest in La Crosse at 39 degrees and warmest 48 with 4 mph wind and no rainfall. The river remains nearly stationary with La Crosse stage 2.5 and Prairie du Chien 2.6, both steady. Forecasts call for fair weather in Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa with gradually rising temperatures tonight and Tuesday, warmer in eastern and southern portions Tuesday.
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Prairie du Chien
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
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