Abbott claims Madison lead in Republican race for state insurance chief
James E. Abbott of Madison says early returns indicate he will win the Republican nomination for state insurance commissioner with a roughly 2300 plurality over incumbent George E. Beedle. Beedle is not present in the city, but supporters expect renomination. Governor Davidson and State Treasurer Dahl report strong congratulatory messages on their renominations.
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Madison
Wis
James E. Abbott
George E. Beedle
Beedle
Gov. Davidson
Dahl
Marinette Holds Reception For Stephenson Nomination
Marinette Wisconsin held a large public reception in Dunlap square and surrounding streets to celebrate the renomination of Senator Isaac Stephenson. The turnout was overwhelming with most of the population and neighboring towns joining in cheers for Stephenson.
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Marinette
Wis
Isaac Stephenson
Dunlap Square
Stephenson
Forest fires spark near Ashland in dry windy weather
Dry weather and high winds have started forest fires around Ashland Wisconsin with smoke visible from multiple locations.
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Ashland
Wis
Sillicus and Cynicus Exchange Witty Engagement Jests
A humorous exchange between Sillicus and Cynicus about engagements. Cynicus quips that longer engagements leave less time for marriage, prompting a light, witty remark from Sillicus.
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Sillicus
Cynicus
Deficit Reaches Daily Million as July Records Warn
Washington reports a July deficit of 24.87 million dollars, about a million daily, with receipts at 52.17 million and expenditures 77.04 million. Civil, war department, customs, and internal revenue outlays rise while receipts lag. officials foresee continued strain on the treasury and tariff revision considerations next spring.
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The
la Crosse Tribune
Washington, D. C
J. C. Welliver
Treasury Department
War Department
Treasury
Uncle Sam
Congress
Tobacco Makes Rapid Strides In Vernon County
A Vernon County tobacco column notes early harvests in 1908, with plants growing rapidly and a fair portion to be cut by week’s end. Rain would boost late crop ripening, while foreign buyers depart and a buyer scramble begins amid uncertain prospects. Local observers question market logic and predict variable outcomes as demand shifts.
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Vernon
Vernon County
Edgerton
Sherlock Holmes
Water Street
Arrest of Labor Head Shocks Western Strikers
Winnipeg September 3 The Canadian Pacific railway strikers in the west protest the arrest of James Somerville their representative on the Dominion arbitration board and a charge of intimidation of strikebreakers. They accuse the company of retaliation and spreading fear. All transcontinental trains are delayed due to crippled rolling stock.
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Winnipeg
Canadian Pacific Railway
James Somerville
Dominion Arbitration Board
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