Moors Attack Casablanca Kill French Forces at Fez Missionaries Remain
Tangier dispatches report Moors attack Casablanca with eight French fatalities including the provost commander. American missionaries refuse to flee Fez amid rising hostility, while European interests fear Raisuli raids. Tangier and Melilla are discussed as France and Spain adjust post conflict positions. A Jersey bull fatally gored Lars Moe near Stoddard, a Norwegian-born farmer, as he checked cattle. funeral arranged with Rev. Roal Kwam officiating.
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Tangier
Casablanca
France
Melilla
Tetuan
El-Araish
Kasr-el-Kebir
Fez
Morocco
Raisuli
Paris
Abdul-Aziz
Clemenceau
Sultan
Tazzi Brothers
Abdelkrim Ben Sliman
Medhuar
Driss-ben-Aich
Bujaris
Ganam
Jersey
Lars P. Moe
Stoddard
Moe
Norway
Stoddare
Roal Kwam
Coon Valley
Fessler & Dahl
Man Attempted Murder of Stepdaughter Ends in Suicide
Henderson Minnesota reports a widower Matt Braetschner tried to kill his stepdaughter Anna who refused his marriage suit by hammer blows. She escaped through a window to a neighbor for help. Police later found Braetschner hanged in his barn, ending the case as the girl begins recovery.
Composer Edward Grieg Dies in Bergen Home
Copenhagen September 4 Edward Hagerup Grieg the noted composer died at his Bergen home merwand today after a long illness leaving a landmark in music.
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Copenhagen
Edward Hagerup Grieg
Bergen
Merwand
Porter Wins Another Point at the Hague
General Horace Porter of the American delegation pressed his proposal for collecting contractual debts to near unanimous approval by the committee of examination at The Hague. He received many congratulations for the success of his efforts, with emphasis on the principle established rather than immediate practical use.
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The
Hague
Horace Porter
Aged Woman Dies Heroically in Fire in New York
In New York an 80-year-old woman, Mrs. Kate Aroniwitz, died a martyr to humanity while warning residents as a large apartment house burned. Limping through halls she led occupants to safety before succumbing to smoke. the building was destroyed and all others escaped.
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New York
Kate Aroniwitz
Mayor Bans Marbles Game in Oxford
Oxford. Sept. 4. Miggs received a death blow when Mayor King ordered the police to prohibit boys playing marbles for keeps. The mayor says it leads to gambling. Boy activists plan a mass meeting tonight to protest the action.
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Oxford, CO
Feud Rival Shoots Woman at Home in Clarksburg
In Clarksburg West Virginia on September 4 Thomas H Hannon shot and killed Mrs Fred Pickett at her doorway. The act stems from a long running feud between the Pickett and Hannon families.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Thomas H. Hannon
Fred Pickett
Pickett
Hannon
Mysterious Woman Detonates Bomb at Virginia Hotel
In Chicago on September 4 a mysterious woman exploded a bomb outside the Virginia hotel. The blast shattered windows and left police without a clue to the attacker.
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Chicago
Virginia
Pennsylvania Football Starts Practice at Cape May Point
Philadelphia report notes the Pennsylvania football team begins practice today at Cape May Point New Jersey. The item highlights the start of the season and the team’s preparation plans.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Cape May Point
N. J
Village of Coon Elects First Officers Tomorrow
The village of Coon transitions from town governance and votes in its first officers tomorrow led by Edward Olsen on a Progressive ticket. Citizens expect harmony with little contest and anticipate the incorporation step marking a new era for Coon.
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Coon
Edward Olsen
Equity Society Set for LaCrosse Clash at Meeting
Society of Equity gathers in LaCrosse as Hughes and the president prepare for a decisive clash. A plan discussed at last night’s meeting meets with broad enthusiasm. About five hundred delegates expected to attend, signaling strong support and organizational vigor.
La Crosse Board to run two excursions for taft era events
La Crosse will send two excursions to Preston Minnesota and Lansing Iowa this fall to promote trade and city interests. The plan involves cooperation with local unions and merchants, with a band and travel costs around 400 dollars. The venture aims to boost La Crosse's regional presence and raise city pride.
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la Crosse
la Crosse Retail Merchants’ Protective Association
Board of Trade
William Doerflinger
George A. Love
Preston
A. A. Bentley
Preston Fair Association
Sercetary Bentley
Chicago, Milwaukee
Will Wiggenhorn
Pamperin & Wiggenhorn Cigar Company
Jo Bers
Wallace Montague
la Crosse Candy Company
Wiggenhorn
J. W. Bryant
Freeport Plans Three-Game Set With Champs Here
Freeport will play La Crosse in a postponed series here tomorrow with arrangements by President Elliott. The team arrives a day early and will also play Friday Saturday and Sunday, promising one of the season’s greatest series and large crowds.
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Washington
la Crosse Tribune
Washington, D. C
J. C. Welliver
New York
Empire State
Roosevelt
William H. Taft
Hughes
George B. Corteiyou
the Treasury
Freeport
la Crosse
Elliott
Jails Daughter to Prevent Marriage in Springfield
Ida Cohen an 18 year old girl in Springfield Massachusetts was jailed by her parents Mr and Mrs Michael Cohen who say she is stubborn and unruly. She claims she was about to marry Philip Stain a Protestant sparking the confinement.
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Springfield
Mass
Ida Cohen
Philip Stain
Michael Cohen
J W Abell Opens a Traffic Office
J W Abell former Gund Brewing traffic employee returned from Chicago after studying rates and tariffs. He opened an office in Attorney A E Bleekman’s rooms in the McMillan building to audit freight bills and related business, citing growing demand for his specialty.
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J. W. Abell
Gund Brewing Company
Chicago
A. E. Bleekman
McMillan
Gund Brewery
Abell
Fire In Palmer House Triggers Panic in Chicago
Seven hundred guests of the Palmer House fled in panic after a basement fire under a hat store spread smoke through the hotel. Fire control was achieved by midnight as a hose burst in the lobby caused additional chaos. Harry Cooper leaped from a third floor window to a hotel awning, escaping serious injury.
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Chicago
Ill
Palmer House
Harry Cooper
Expelled from Academy for Skipping Over Time
Washington September 4. Joe Austin of New York George Humbert of Pennsylvania Oscar Salo of Indiana and C C Riner were dismissed from the naval academy because they stayed away over time.
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Washington
Joe Austin
New York
George Humbert
Pennsylvania
Oscar Salo
Indiana
C. C. Riner
Naval Academy
Franklin Club Opens Tomorrow Debate on 1908 Roosevelt
Tomorrow night the Franklin club on the North side opens its season with a debate on the question Resolved that Roosevelt ought to be nominated and elected in 1908. W E Barber will lead the affirmative with able talkers and A A Bentley will direct the negative.
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Franklin Club
North Side Debating Society
Roosevelt
W. E. Barber
A. A. Bentley
Oil Barrel Explodes Injuring Eight Firemen
A fire on Havermeyer Street in Williamsburg New York destroyed a paint shop. While eight firefighters were removing a barrel of oil it exploded causing serious injuries to all eight with several in critical condition and possibly fatally hurt.
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Williamsburg
N. Y
Havermeyer Street
Pretty Lacrosse Society Girl Weds Here Today
Miss Nora Thompson daughter of Mr and Mrs Nels Thompson was wed to Mr Allyn Morgan of Winona at the bride's parents home 940 Division street Rev Frank Doran of Winona officiated in the presence of relatives and close friends The maid of honor was Miss Harriet Morgan sister of the groom after the ceremony the bridal party enjoyed a wedding dinner at the Stoddard hotel The couple plan a wedding tour to New York before settling in Winona where the groom works as a watch maker in his father's jewelry business.
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Nora Thompson
Nels Thompson
Allyn Morgan
Winona
Division Street
Frank Doran
Harriet Morgan
Harry Stott
la Crosse
Stoddard Hotel
S. W. Morgan
Thomas Thompson
Nevia Benitz
William Benitz
S. Y. Hyde, Jr
Frank Schwalbe, Jr
Florence Hirsch
Mae Tower
Russell
Hazel Thompson
New York
Doctor Kills Tramp Murderer On Way To Doctor
Pacific Missouri September news reports Acting Marshal Al Kopf mortally wounded during an arrest attempt. Dr A L McNay, summoned for Kopf, fired at Charles Anderson the tramp who seized the doctor’s route to escape. Anderson likely dies from his wounds.
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Pacific
al Kopf
Charles Anderson
Anderson
A. L. McNay
McNay
Kopf
Clash in Alton Case Blows To Bonaparte
Washington dispatch reports Department of Justice officials puzzled as Judge Landis grants a three week recess to a special grand jury probing rebates by the Chicago and Alton railway to Standard Oil. Without immunity action, Bonaparte may face pressure as Sims cites new facts.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Bonaparte
Chicago
Sims
Landis
Chicago and Alton Railway
Standard Oil Company
Alton
Bonaparte-Landis-Sims
Seven Babies Born On Ocean Voyage
The Red Star steam ship Kroonland arrived from Antwerp with seven newborns aboard. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Hector Housslere of Paris on the first day, while six additional babies were deliveries in the steerage during the voyage to New York.
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New York
Red Star
Kroonland
Antwerp
Hector Housslere
Paris
Stork
Baby Charlie Kinkaid Dead in Scalding Accident
In Warren Ohio, on September 4, Charlie Kinkaid, one year old, fell into a bucket of hot water and died from scalding injuries this morning.
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Warren
Charlie Kinkaid
Judge Reid Returns From Private River Trip
Judge Ray S. Reid returned from a downstream river trip that did not involve his official duties as Waterways Commissioner and was for private business.
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Ray S. Reid
Waterways Commissioner
La Follette rests at Maple Bluff Farm during break
Senator La Follette returns from a long lecturing tour and will stay at Maple Bluff Farm in Madison until late September. He plans to resume daily office calls after rest and hints at another western lecture trip, though he has not named a presidential run. Friends say the journey strengthened him and left a deep impression, especially in the east.
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Madison
Wis
la Folletté
Maple Bluff Farm
West
la Follette
East
New Hampshire
Mother and Son Wed Same Day at Kenmore Avenue
Chicago, Sept. 4. At Mrs. Lyon's home 2787 Kenmore avenue, Mrs. Lyon wed Albert Richard Pritchard of Rochester, N Y, while her son Curtis Burroughs Lyon wed Miss Sara Franklin Allen of Fall River, Mass. Both rites were performed by Rev. William Putnam, the mother’s father, of Lansing, Michigan.
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Chicago
Young burglars arraigned in juvenile court case
Two youths, Frank Netwal 14 of 1402 Badger street and Harold Hilfert 10 of 621 Avon street, faced Judge Brindley for burglary charges. Hilfert’s case opened with police and detectives testifying. Netwal’s defense notes intoxication claims as his parents decline defense. judge to decide on possible Industrial School commitment or probation.
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Frank Netwal
Badger Street
Erwin Smith
Pearl Street
Harold Hilfert
Avon Street
Christian Schmidt
St. Andrews Street
Brindley
Foliceman Fitzsimmons
Webber and Taylor
Saloon License Requests At City Council Meeting
Messrs. H. Baldwin and Ole Korstad will ask the common council at the special meeting this evening at city hall to grant licenses for new saloons.
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Messrs. H. Baldwin
Ole Korestad
Common Council
Weather and River Forecast for Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa
Partly cloudy tonight with fair and cool weather Thursday across Wisconsin and Minnesota and Iowa. River levels are expected to fall slightly over the next 36 hours as forecasts indicate continued cool conditions.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
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