Hatton Wins Co. McGovern Rally in La Crosse Primary
La Crosse county voters backed Hatton in a close senatorial contest while McGovern surged as anti Stephenson sentiment. McConnell scored an easy county win over Mulder. Rawlinson suffered a decline as Cronon and Stephenson workers influence faded. Duncan defeated Bradley for sheriff and Wright and Larson lost in their races. Esch received strong support for congress.
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United States
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Stephenson
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McConnell
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Charles H. Rawlinson
Stephenson-Mulder
Duncan
Sheriff
Bradley
North Side
Wright
George Wright
Smith County
Russell
Aiken
Ed Larson
Register of Deeds
John J. Esch
Catholic Eucharistic Congress Parade Shelved by Police Fear
London officials canceled plans for a historic Catholic clergy procession at the Eucharistic congress opening September 9. Police feared anti Catholic demonstrations against the cross carried in the parade and warned church leaders, including Cardinal Vannutelli and Cardinal Gibbons, of potential unrest.
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London
Lond
Vincent Vannutelli
Gibbons
America
Cubans to Hold Election November 14 for New Government
Governor Magoon said Cubans are soberly at work to reestablish their government on a lasting foundation and will hold elections November 14 to avoid the cane cutting season. The president will be inaugurated January 24.
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Washington, D. C
Magoon
Guarded Divorces Trial After Night of Rioting in Paris
In Paris Missouri on September 2 deputies patrol the town after a night of rioting surrounding a divorce case. Mrs. Rachel Pierce Cherry seeks a divorce from John Cherry of Jacksonville Illinois claiming common law wife status after his marriage to another woman. Attorneys George Purcell and R M Husted were beaten during attacks on the jail as they protected plaintiffs' side.
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Paris
Rachel Pierce Cherry
John Cherry
Jacksonville
Ill
Cherry
George Purcell
R. M. Hustead
James T. Boyd
W. M. Hairgrove
Dropping Probe at Atlantic City
Atlantic City Sept 2 The boardwalk mystery of the shooting of Charles W Roberts, Baltimore millionaire club man, remains unsolved as police nearly drop the case. Roberts in a wheelchair was shot last week with Mrs W S G Williams present. condition reported favorable but death could end investigation.
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Atlantic City
New York
Philadelphia
Charles W. Roberts
Baltimore
Roberts
Asailant
Explosion at dam floods farmland near Joliet
An explosion of dynamite at the Jackson street dam along the Minois and Michigan canal swelled the banks for about 100 feet southwest of Joliet flooding farm properties and causing damages estimated in the thousands. Investigators say local farmers angered by delays in repairs likely organized the blast.
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Joliet
Ill
Jackson Street
Minois and Michigan Canal
G O P FEARS GRAFT EXPOSURE IN WASH SALE SCANDAL
Prominent Democrats urge Edward F Buchanan of A O Brown Co to reveal the stock exchange conditions behind a wash sale that caused the firm's failure. They claim a republican receiver blocks disclosure and fear public knowledge could aid reform efforts. A stock exchange committee denies an imminent startling report citing its potential insight and political undesirability.
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New York
Edward F. Buchanan
A. O. Brown Company
Stock Exchange
Littlefield
Stock Exchange Committee
Brown
Loeb Returns From Minnesota Vacation
Secretary Loeb returns to Oyster Bay after a month off in Minnesota where he fished. He will resume duties in a few days.
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Oyster Bay
Loeb
Minnesota
Veterans March In Toledo In Parade Of 30000+
The forty second G A R encampment parade in Toledo drew an estimated 30000 veterans along with about 150000 visitors. Taft and party arrived from Middle Bass and stood in the reviewing line with Foraker and Dick. The procession lasted four hours with cheers as regiments passed and ambulances followed for the aging veterans.
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Taft
Party
Middle Bass
Foraker
Lyceum
Roosevelt
Whitlock
Four Shots Ring London Stock Exchange Floor Turmoil
An unknown man fired four shots amid brokers on the London stock exchange floor. He was overpowered as chaos erupted. seven were injured in the scramble, trading paused for half an hour. The suspect, Harrison Rugby, an engineer, reportedly deranged after losing savings in speculation.
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London
Stock Exchange
Harrison Rugby
Woman Claiming Roosevelt Daughter Committed to Asylum
A San Francisco woman who phoned the White House saying she is the long lost daughter of President Roosevelt was identified as Kathleen M. Roosevelt Cronin, 37, and was sent to St. Elizabeths asylum after the call.
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Washington, D. C
White House
Roosevelt
San Francisco
St. Elizabeth’s Asylum
Kathleen M. Roosevelt Cronin
Storm's Harvest Estimated At 140
London reports 140 known casualties from a storm sweeping the English Channel since Monday. Many deaths occurred in pairs or trios, with Amazon wrecked off Margate sands and 20 crew lost. Vessels Lost include 211 sailing craft and 14 large steamers damaged beyond quick repair. Northwest French coast damage also noted. Night service Folkestone to Dover and day service to Calais suspended.
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London
English Channel
Margate Sands
Prouty Leads Vermont Governor Race By Large Margin
Revised tabulation from Vermont state election shows George H. Prouty, Republican, 43043 votes, James E. Burke Democrat 15318, Quimby S. Backus Independent 1222, Eugene M. Campbell Prohibition 801, H N Dunbar Socialist 463. Early estimate places Prouty plurality near 30000, with Republicans aiming above the 25000 threshold feared in past elections.
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Burlington
George H. Prouty
James E. Burke
Quimby S. Backus
Independence League
Eugene M. Campbell
H. N. Dunbar
Prouty
Stephenson Wins Wisconsin Primary Indorsement and Wins
Returns show Isaac Stephenson elected senator over La Follette factions by about 15 000 votes while Gov. Davidson is renominated. Jenkins loses to Lenroot by roughly 2 600. Ekern is defeated by Twesne in a Norwegian-leaning race. Cooper and Nelson win in Racine and the Second district respectively.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Isaac Stephenson
McGovern
Hatton
la Follette
Davidson
Neal Brown
Senate
A. A. Aylward
Stephenson
Cook
New London
Cochems
Henry Cochems
Wisconsin University
Chicago
Congress
Stafford
Peterson Aten
Atley Peterson
Kopp
Peterson
Ekern
Whitehall
A. T. Twesne
Weather and Water Outlook for La Crosse Area
Current readings show La Crosse coolest at 48 and warmest at 78 with light wind of 4 miles. Rainfall none. river level about stationary, stage at La Crosse 27, Prairie du Chien not provided. Forecasts call for fair conditions across Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa tonight and Thursday with temperatures rising.
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Prairie du Chien
Wisconsin
West Portion
Minnesota
Iowa
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