Wright Breaks World Record With Aeroplane
Fort Meyer Vermont and Washington reports describe Orville Wright’s aviator test at Fort Myers with the Wright airplane airborne for 57 minutes 31 seconds exceeding Delagrange's Paris record by over 26 minutes. The craft reached 120 feet, averaged 38 mph, and is slated for government contract approval at 25 000 dollars.
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Washington
D. C
America
Orville Wright
Wilbur
France
Fort Myer
Delagrange
Paris
Wright
Storm Ravages Channel Coast. Schooner Phyllis Gray Lost
A severe storm off Devonshire sinks the schooner Phyllis Gray with nineteen crew members drowned. The English coast and channel flood with wreckage as smaller vessels go missing and heavy rains continue.
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London
Phyllis Gray
Devonshire
English
Chinks Escape From Dock Shed Under Guard
Eleven Chinese laborers confined in a shed at the Pacific mail dock were allowed to escape after sawing a roof hole, climbing roofs of piers, and sliding to the ground by rope. The escape followed a dispute between the immigrant commission and the steamship company, with guards present aiding the exit. The commissioner holds the company responsible for the escape.
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San Francisco
Pacific Mail
Immigration Department
Steamship Company
Parker for N. Y. Governor Ex Judge Alton B. Parker
The Democratic convention in Rochester set for September 16 aims for a harmonious gathering with William Jennings Bryan delivering the keynote. Norman E. Mack leads the push for Parker, who stood strong against Roosevelt in 1904 and remains a respected figure in New York politics.
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Alton B. Parker
New York
Rochester
William Jennings Bryan
Fingy Conners
Bryan
Norman E. Mack
Parker
Roosevelt
Honorary Elliott Day Committee Fully Formed
The Elliott Day honorary committee for La Crosse and nearby villages is nearly complete with appointments including J J Hogan George Atkinson Leonard Lottridge Dr J K Schreiner J S Pierson John Pederson W McBride R C Iken Nels Pederson Samuel Atkinson Melvin Dunham George Basenacht H P Proctor William Smith and David Lord Badges and letters have been sent inviting participation to boost the event Pitcher Wolford from the Pinks expresses interest in field day events and others are eager to participate
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Elliott Day
la Crosse
J. J. Hogan
George Atkinson
Leonard Lottridge
West Salem
J. K. Schreiner
Westby
J. S. Pierson
Trempealean
John Pederson
Rushford
W. McBride
Sparta
R. C. Iken
Caledonia
Nels Pederson
Galesville
Samuel Atkinson
la Crescent
Melvin Dunham
Harmony
George Basenacht
Cashton
H. P. Proctor
Viroqua
William Smith
Bangor
David Lord
Houston
E. J. Kneen
Nelson Favorite Gans and Nelson Ready for Championship Bout
In San Francisco on September 9 both Joe Gans and Battling Nelson, the lightweight title rivals, express confidence before their third meeting. Nelson vows to KO Gans by six rounds. Gans predicts victory within twenty. Odds list Nelson as favorite at ten to six. Billy Papke will watch from ringside as the boxers prepare for the 6 o'clock ring call.
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San Francisco
Joe Gans
Battling Nelson
Gans
Nelson
New York
Billy Papke
Iowa Deadlock Locks In As Senator Ballot Stalls
Governor Cummins led with 66 votes on the first joint ballot for senator in Des Moines as Claude Porter drew 46 and Congressman Smith 20. the remainder scattered. The result ensures a practical deadlock in the legislature today.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Cummins
Claude Porter
Smith
Hughes Seen Nominated On First Ballot At Saratoga
The article reports strong indications that Governor Hughes will be nominated on the first ballot at the Republican convention in Saratoga next Tuesday. Test votes convinced opponents to drop their bid, with Parsons and Woodruff signaling acceptance, though Hughes shows weakness in New York and Kings counties with narrow margins in recent assembly district tallies.
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New York
Hughes
Saratoga
Herbert Parsons
Tim Woodruff
State Committee
Kings Counties
New York County
Kings County
Lilley Nominated for Connecticut Governor by Republicans
New Haven September 9 Congressman Lilley was nominated for governor by the Republican state convention receiving 402 votes out of 577.
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New Haven
Conn
Lilley
Forest fires threaten villages across three states
Northeastern Minnesota northern Wisconsin and upper Michigan face extensive forest fires. Chisholm Snowball Ladysmith Mosinee Park Falls Bayfield Washburn Phillips Tony Able Cornucopia Mason Ahmeek Magicians? Grand Marais and Hibbing are in peril with towns fighting flames. No lives reported but widespread property risk and evacuations continue.
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Minnesota
Upper Michigan
Wisconsin
Chisholm
Minn
Snowball
Ladysmith
Wis
Rusk County
Mosinee
Marathon County
Park Falls
Price Coun
Ashland
Bayfield
Bayfield Coun
Washburn
Bayfield County
Phillips
Price County
Tony
Chippewa County
Able
Cornucopia
Mason, Wis
Ahmeek
Mich
Bagley
Grand Marias
Have Lake
Brooklyn
Mitchell
Aurora
Hibbing
Buhl
Washwaulk
Virginia
Renshaw
Milwaukee
North Woods
Deer Creek
Granite Heights
Wausau
Denger
Taft and His Double in Muskegon Michigan
Willard J. Turner of Muskegon closely resembles presidential nominee William Howard Taft. Friends say a mirror likeness extends to build, mustache, facial expression, and genial manner, dating back to Taft’s rise in prominence. Turner is a prominent local attorney.
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Muskegon
Mich
Willard J. Turner
Taft
Michigan
Turner
Chicago
Judge Taft
Bryan Urges Integrity of Government at Illinois Convention
At Peoria Illinois on September 9 1900 Bryan and Adlai Stevenson addressed the state convention. Bryan stressed constitutional division of power between state and nation while Stevenson lauded party platforms and Bryan. Tonight Gov Johnson Minnesota and J H Atwood Kansas speak at the coliseum.
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Peoria
Iil
Bryan
Adlai Stevenson
Coliseum
Stevenson
Gov. Johnson
Minnesota
J. H. Atwood
Kansas
Jefferson
Democratic Party
Denver
Rustin murder tale shocks Omaha as suspect testifies
In Omaha the Rustin case evolves as Charles Davis denies locating the killing night. Abbie Rice points to him as the plotter while police guard both, with the grand jury two weeks away. A grisly inquest ties three people to an elaborate death plan surrounding Dr. Frederick T. Austin.
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Omaha
Rustin
Charles Davis
Abbie Rice
Davis
Austin
English
Rice
Neb
Edgar Allen Poe
Frederick T. Austin
Americans Denied Entry After Bavarian Kidnap Probe
James Wyler an American and James Blanc a Swiss were barred from returning to Germany after Germany expelled them on suspicion of involvement in an alleged attempt to kidnap Mad King Otto of Bavaria. Their protests of innocence were not enough to lift the ban.
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Basse
Switzerland
James Wyler
James Blanc
Germany
Otto
Bavaria
Great Catholic Eucharist Congress Opens in London
London crowds fill churches as the 19th international Eucharist congress begins amid anti Catholic protests. Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore attends with papal legate Vanutelli while police guard outdoor events. Dignitaries from Europe and other regions, 14 000 children parade Saturday, Byzantine liturgy also featured.
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London
Cardinal Gibbons of
Baltimore
Vanutelli
Gibbons
Duke of Norfolk
Protestant Alliance
Europe
Russia
Turkey
Holy See
Asia Minor
Bulgaria
Macedonia
West
Mitchell Named Liar In Contempt Case At Washington
In Washington the Bucks Stove Range company fights the Federation of Labor leaders led by Mitchell and Gompers. Justice Gould ordered testimony before the master of chancery with a 60 day limit. Attorney Davenport charged Mitchell with making a knowingly false affidavit while Mitchell flushed and defended his reputation as solid. Judge Parker of the federation backed him. W H Smith named master in chancery.
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Washington, D. C
Bucks Stove Range Company
Gompers
Mitchell
Federation of Labor
Gould
Master of Chancery
Davenport
Weather Report Notes La Crosse Cooler North Platte Heat
Coolest in La Crosse at 64 and warmest in the nation at 98 in North Platte. River remains nearly stationary with stage at La Crosse 25 and Prairie du Chien steady. Wisconsin forecasts call for generally fair skies tonight and Thursday with cooler air in the north. Minnesota similar with fair and cooler conditions.
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la Crosse
United States
North Platte
Prairie du Chien
Wisconsin
Minnesota
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