Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Sues Arcadia Leader for Libel
Discovery proceedings begun by Herman L. Ekern against Arcadia Leader and publisher Albert Heff aim to gather evidence for a libel suit arising from campaign coverage. The case centers on a $1000 check alleged to have influenced Ekern and ties to Senator Stephenson and Senator La Follette’s campaigns. The probe seeks further “hot stuff” about the Twel Me primary and anti Ekern messaging.
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Comparative study of Senators Aldrich and La Follette heads
Cool conservatism marks the head of Nelson W. Aldrich. He is not easily moved by outside influences and requires a powerful opponent to challenge him. His far sightedness, shrewdness, iron will, and keen sensibilities define his effective leadership. Page 10 continues.
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Frisco Thronged With Delegates Organization Only Today
Frisco hosts a gathering as delegates fill the area with activity focused on organizational events. The event centers on the day’s proceedings and anticipated sessions. Delegates mingle at the venue as officials outline agenda items and objectives.
Court day wedding tale hits county jail case
A 17 year old Polish girl Celia Morz faced a court decision on her wedding prospects after stealing a silk waist ribbons a doily and $7 50 from the county poor farm Her case prompts Judge Brindley to decide if she should marry be sent to reform school or jailed The incident followed Polish immigrant suitors courting farm girls with music and dances
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R D Wilson Seriously Ill In Hospital
Richard D. Wilson of the Wilson Robertson livery is gravely ill and not expected to survive the night as reports indicate his condition is critical and unstable.
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Giants Cubs Tie Decision Shifts National League Title Hope
National League directors ruled the disputed Cubs Giants game a tie and ordered a replay at the Polo Grounds. New York may judge the replay while Murphy and the Giants consider civil action. The result reshapes the pennant race as Boston awaits.
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Big Democrats Coming Here to Campaign in Wisconsin
County Chairman John Doherty reports that the state Democratic committee has secured several speakers for Wisconsin campaign efforts. Alton B Parker Bourke Cochran John Karn Williams and Minnesota Governor Johnson are slated to speak, with dates to be announced. Doherty and Professor Schubert will open the campaign in Bangor this evening and a Democratic club will be formed.
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Bryan's Iowa tour opens with 20 speeches by daybreak
Bryan began a touring swing across Iowa at 7 o clock and by night had delivered 20 speeches. He drew large crowds at each stop, including Valley Junction where a marching club urged him to speak to about 2000 people. Kellogg faces Democratic charges alleging ties to trusts and multiple corporate interests.
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Beedle Wins and Abbott Is Out
In Wisconsin, Judge M T Lueck rejects Abbott’s bid for a temporary injunction to remove Beedle from the insurance commissioner ballot. Beedle’s 48 vote majority stands, Abbott’s allegations showing a seven vote edge but not sufficient to warrant intervention. The ruling affirms Beedle’s right to appear on the ballot.
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Sultan Delays War Declaration Amid Balkan Crisis
Paris reports Sultan Abdul Hamid will postpone declaring war on Bulgaria after consulting France and England. Vienna says Emperor Franz Joseph delays Bosnia and Herzegovina annexation to bolster military readiness. Russia signals displeasure with recent moves and may break Berlin treaty, prompting wider continental jitters.
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Saengerfest Rehearsals Set and Ticket Prices Adjusted
Saengerfest rehearsals announced with tickets at 25 and 50 cents instead of 50 cents and 1 dollar. President John Malin invites mixed chorus to a Frey conducted session at Froh Sinn hall next Thursday evening. Secretary John Utermoehl calls Liederkranz members to rehearsal at Germania hall Friday. Normania Sangerkof and HarmonIa societies will participate in the entertainment.
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Colby the political mystery directs Jersey destiny
Trenton October 5 A deep look at Everett Colby state senator from Essex County as a pivot in New Jersey politics He leads a reform movement akin to national figures while lacking broad county support yet shaping state tickets and electoral fate The piece situates Colby amid a fractured party system and explains his outsized influence in a state where Essex and Hudson counties dominate population
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Weather and Water Across Regions With Frost Tonight
Weather notes show La Crosse cooler with 64 degrees and 74 wind. rainfall .08 inch. Rivers near stationary with La Crosse stage at 2.3 feet and Prairie du Chien 2.4 feet. Forecasts: fair, cooler tonight and Wednesday. frost tonight. Minnesota and Iowa likewise fair and cooler. Wisconsin and regional conditions described with a moving western low into the Mississippi valley.
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