Dual Electoral Colleges Challenge Taft and Cannon
The Republican party faces a unique split as two electoral colleges vie for power. The 483-member college elects the president, while the 386-member college selects the speaker of the House. Taft aligns with Roosevelt policies, while Cannon faces opposition from nominees and incumbents alike who refuse to pledge support for another term. The rift strains party unity and campaign funding.
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J. C. Welliver
New York
Republican Party
Congress
Taft
Cannon
Roosevelt
National Committee
Congressional Campaign Committee
Congressional Committee
Is IT ALL OVER NOW Cannon faces tough re election
The Cannon contest highlights anti Cannon sentiment and uneasy GOP support. Opponents include Bryan backers and Roosevelt followers while labor farmers and anti saloon church groups mobilize. Home district danger, limited stump presence, and a split electorate threaten the speaker’s path to renomination.
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Taft
Congress
Danville
Father John's Medicine Tonic Powers Explained
The passage states its power to strengthen the system and build up the body explains why Father John's Medicine cures colds. It emphasizes its value as a tonic and its role in driving impurities out of the blood.
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Father John
VIEW DEPOT AT LAKE CITY MINN
Lake City Minnesota rapid progress continues on the new freight depot replacing the one destroyed by fire. Concrete work on the foundation and piers is complete and the structure, 20 by 119 feet and one story, will house the company offices as before. It will mirror the CM and STP Co.’s modern, high quality buildings and is expected to be finished by December 15 at the latest.
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Lake City
Minn
Parrot tale at Sands ball hints at social circles
The Washington Star recalls a humorous parrot story told by George Sands at Kulm hotel during Christmas supper in Engadine. Sands, guest of George Cornwallis-West, recounted how a gray African parrot learned to toast with Ha ha ha and a bottle refrain, delighting the company. Even marriages for love attract money talk.
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George Winthrop Sands
St. Moritz
Engadine
Kulm Hotel
Mr. Sands
George Cornwallis-West
Washington Star
League Seeks Fix for Hammond Chute Dam
Park commission reports the South Side Progressive league discussed repairing the Hammond chute dam to restore river current and aid sewer refuse clearance, with a special committee to estimate cost and seek congressional help. Other items include crossovers near the torn up track and a planned North Side park and public bath next year, while Pope factory funding was dropped.
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South Side Progressive League
Hammond Chute
Black River
Mississippi River
Congress
Park Committee
Pope
Miss Farris Hosts Pleasant Party at Berlin Street
Miss Dora Harris of 411 Berlin street entertained a number of friends Tuesday evening. Guests included Misses Mable Simonson, Laura Davidson, Alice Longway, Edith Anderson, Alta Embury, Myra Embury, Dora Harris, Marguerite Harris and Messrs Leslie Kenney, Bennie McFedden, Conrad Severson, Leland Widrick, Quincy Gage and Friend Longwar. The gathering ended after shaving with Latin skin cream advertised in the item.
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Dora Harris
Berlin Street
Mable Simonson
Laura Davidson
Alice Longway
Edith Anderson
Alta
Myra Embury
Dora
Marguerite Harris
Leslie Kenney
Bennie McFedden
Conrad Severson
Leland Widrick
Quincy Gage
Friend Longwar
North Side Briefs Highlight Local Goings On
Mr Wm Hesey Milwaukee railway claim agent was in the city on business yesterday. John Wilson returns to work as switching foreman after a week at the Twin Cities. Dean restaurant opens to the public. Edward Nelson of Coon Valley visits friends on the North side. Delna Lasuin of Sparta visiting cousin Mrs Bringham of Kane street. Mrs M Britton ill at 1516 Prospect with diphtheria. J H Keizer and family with E J Brown and family visiting Holz of Holmen. Mrs Peter Fishback improving. Mrs C Schaeffer of Mill street hosts Sewing circle at Avon Street Lutheran church. Lena Stockamer hosting cards at her Berlin street home. P Fishback Jr regained work after eye injury from broken water glass. Mrs C C Hepple ill at 1609 Prospect with quinsy. Mr Mike Fishback absent from work due to rheumatism. Mr George Baum painting his house. Marque of Berlin street moving to new Rose street home. Otto Wagner and wife of 628 Avon attend wedding of Wm Neitzel and Miss Helen Ramthun at German Lutheran church Thurs. George Miller, River division brakeman, recovering from heel injury at Wabasha, walks with crutches.
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Wm. Hesey
Milwaukee Railway
John Wilson
Twin Cities
Dean
Caledonia Street
Edward Nelson
Coon Valley
Delna Lasuin
Sparta
Bringham
Kane Street
M. Britton
Prospect Street
J. H. Keizer
E. J. Brown
Holz
Holmen
Peter Fishback
C. Schaeffer
Mill Street
Avon Street
Lutheran Church
Lena Stockamer
Berlin Street
P. Fishback, Jr
C. C. Hepple
Mike Fishback
George Baum
Marque
Rose Street
Otto Wagner
Tomah
Wm. Neitzel
Helen Ramthun
German Luthern Church
George Miller
River Division
Wabasha
Moving a House Like a Wagon Grips North Side
A peculiar scene on the North Side shows Otto Franke moving a house from George Street to Mill Street with two large timbers and wheels at each end. The house was pulled by two teams, making a wagon like transit of the entire structure.
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Otto Franke
George Street
Mill Street
Franklin club debate on La Follette policy alignment
The Franklin club holds a regular meeting tonight to debate whether La Follette should be classed as a democrat. Mr M M Downey leads the affirmative and Mr Zerasky the negative. An interesting discussion is expected.
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Franklin Club
la Follette
M. M. Downey
Zerasky
Benefit Supper For Poor Children At Gohre's Hall
The Good Samaritans host a supper tonight in Gohre's hall at Clinton and Caledonia streets to help North Side children in need. Proceeds support needy youths and local charity efforts.
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Good Samaritans
Gohre’s Hall
Clinton and
Caledonia Streets
Visit to La Crosse by Wausau Sheriff Candidate
John W. Miller of Wausau, a register in the land office, arrived in La Crosse as a witness in the federal court opening this morning. Undersheriff John Mohr visited him during his stay, and Miller noted the city’s notable progress since his last visit in 1878.
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John W. Miller
Wausau
John Mohr
Miller
la Crosse
Bisbee Fire Follows Destructive Flood Aftermath
Bisbee Arizona reports render desperation as residents confront a new blaze sparked by a flood disaster from months earlier. Firefighters battled flames that threaten remaining structures and hinder relief efforts, while authorities coordinate shelter and recovery plans for affected families.
Decide Contest of Will Neat Week Ends Final Arguments
The final arguments in the Ouden Evenson contested will case were completed yesterday. On request of the attorneys, the judge read previous decisions in like cases to guide the proceedings.
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Ouden Evenson
Clarion on Hurry Fad Warns Against Constant Rush
A Princeton lecturer quotes Mr. Cleveland noting the American business world’s rush and its bluffs such as train dictation and lunch table telephones. He cautions against haste, saying lightning could achieve more if not in such an awful hurry.
Small wreck clears quickly on Milwaukee line at Hastings
A minor wreck disrupted the River division at Hastings Minnesota Wednesday morning. Debris was cleared promptly and no passenger trains were seriously delayed.
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Hastings
Minn
River Division
Milwaukee Road
Political Dangers of Politics for Women
A reader notes the challenge women face in grasping politics and jokes about a candidate scratched at an election. The remark raises questions about political engagement and gender in public life.
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Bronson
Woodson
Evidence Review Delayed Before DY Heist Decision Next Week
The review of the evidence will not yield a decision by DY next week. Officials say more time is needed to weigh the material.
Gasoline Car Explosion at Freight Train Scene
Amherst Ohio October 1 twenty four journal reports a gasoline explosion on a freight car at Wrettey Lake Shore railroad. An amateur fire department member opened a hole on top of the car and gas ignited. Spectators and crew were blown from an embankment. Seven persons injured.
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Amherst
Ohio
Lake Shore Railroad
Iar
Ad Pen
Anq
Fellow With Hat Tick Tick Comic Cuts
A brief Comic Cuts strip framing a joke about a prospective father in law and a daughter, with light wordplay on timing and a clockwork motif. The gag hinges on a humorous misreading of family expectations and timing.
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Inlaw
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