West Salem rally urges throwing off party yoke
La Follette lieutenant Henry F. Cochems spoke to about 150 West Salem residents urging voters to discard party labels in this election. He warned of Wall Street speculation and called for united action to combat perceived evils, noting campaign tactics and alleged political collusion with Edmonds and Wayland shaping state influence.
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Twesme
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Trempeaham County
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Wayland Tells Strange Stories of Wisconsin Politics
The piece recounts Wayland's tales about Governor and campaign figures including Ekern Twesme and Stephenson. It suggests a web of influence where political patronage and state chairmanships arose from improper mixing with business ventures. Dr. C Lewis confirms ownership of the Peck letter amid broader intrigue.
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Badger Portland Cement Company
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Stephenson-Davidson
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Three Big States Pivot in Election Are All in Doubt
A late 1900s briefing analyzes state-by-state factors for Taft Hughes and third-party lines. It notes New York City demonstrations boosting Hughes, Ohio and Indiana splits over labor liquor and German-American votes, and Colorado Connecticut Delaware Idaho trends. It highlights governors, senatorial races, and party organization dynamics shaping the national contest.
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Pennewitt
Idaho
State and national races mix in rival election outlooks
The article surveys state and national campaigns across multiple states. It notes tensions in Illinois with Governor Brady and Senatorial races, Iowa’s hot senatorial fight, and Cummins and Lacey serving as Republican candidates amid changing primary laws. It cites expected Republican control in several legislatures and predicts close contests in Kentucky Maryland and Oklahoma with key figures like Bryan Taft Gore and Deneen Stevenson Draper Vahey and Botkin named.
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Willson
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Boston
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Vahey
Oklahoma
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Final speeches of the big candidates
News briefs report William Jennings Bryan traveling through northern Kansas with a Lincoln welcome and parade in sight while criticising Rockefeller's Taft endorsement. Taft heads to Cleveland after a Buffalo stop, greeted by 5 000 laborers and Mrs Taft with chrysanthemums. Kern finishes Ohio campaign with a mass meeting in Toledo before Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Debs Begins Illinois Campaign Tour Ending in Terre Haute
Debs leaves Chicago for a tour of Illinois and plans to finish the campaign in Terre Haute tonight. He says Chicago's growing socialist interest reflects a broader western rise and cites forecasts of 40 000 to 50 000 votes in the city and up to 100 000 statewide.
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Debs
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Illinois Governorship Battle Nears Finish in Chicago
In Chicago on November 2, Illinois politicians focus on the governor race. Deneen and Stevenson are staging a heated finish. Democrats release a poll claiming Stevenson leads by 45,000, while Republicans predict a Deneen victory by 40,000 amid fears of a reduced margin this year.
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Chicago
Mystic Workers to Attend Funeral Service
The Mystic Workers of the World La Crosse Lodge No. 384 meet at 428 North Eleventh Street Tuesday at 2 30 PM to attend the funeral service of deceased Worthy W F Russell Prefect guiding the meeting.
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Worthy C. H. Tofte
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Worthy
W. F. Russell
Man Faces Dead Earnest in Seizing Opportunities
A man demonstrates alert attention to chances and acts decisively when the moment requires it. His mindset reflects vigilance and readiness to pursue favorable outcomes.
Electric chair shock sparks debate in conservative town
A terse remark about the electric chair as a potential shock to residents surfaces in a local discussion, highlighting tensions over capital punishment and public views. The line suggests controversy and divides opinion among community members and officials.
Republicans Plan Final Esch Speech in La Crosse County
County Chairman Bosshard predicts a Republican victory by 600 to 800 votes as Congress man John J. Esch headlines a final rally at the theater. Kreutz's band plays, Judge Brindley presides, and Er Esch discusses railroad legislation and labor issues before tomorrow's election.
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la Crosse County
John J. Esch
Kreutz
John Brindley
Esch
Andy Thompson
Ridge
Middle Ridge
Newbure’s Corners
Election returns announced for subscribers on new phones
The Tri State Telephone and Telegraph Co. and the La Crosse Inter urban Telephone Co. will provide election returns tabulated at the La Crosse Telephone Co. office tomorrow evening for subscribers of the new phone service. Calls will be free to La Crosse subscribers as a public accommodation.
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la Crosse
la Crosse Telephone Co
Reward offered for Duluth Limited wreckers
A. W. Trenholm for the Omaha road offers 1000 dollars for information leading to arrest and conviction of those who caused the wreck of the Duluth Limited thursday, which went into a ditch about twenty miles east of Eau Claire Wisconsin.
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Eau Claire
Wis
A. W. Trenholm
Omaha
Duluth
Office holders home to vote in upcoming election
Postoffice Inspector Frank Fra zier of Elyria Ohio returns to Onalaska to vote tomorrow. S. W. Mackledewry a pension bureau clerk in Washington is home to
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Postoffice
Frank Frazier
Elyria
Ohio
Onalaska
S. W. Mackledewry
Pension Bureau
Washington
Montana Governor Norris seen as likely to run again
Butte Montana November 2 Governor Norris indicates he may seek another term. He gained national recognition for conservation work and would be the first Montana governor to appoint a state conservation commission to cooperate with the federal board.
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Norris
Montana
Federal
Election Notice for La Crosse County General Election 1908
The Office of County Clerk of La Crosse Wisconsin announces a general election to be held November 3, 1908 across towns wards and precincts. Voter instructions cover ballot handling marking methods presidential electors and assisted ballot procedures with designated officers and time limits.
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la Crosse County
Tim
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