Roosevelt Endorses Taft in Historic Letter
President Roosevelt makes public a letter to Conrad Kohrs of Helena Montana explaining why Taft should win the presidency. He argues reform must continue without spasms and praises Taft as the best fit with moral leadership and proven courage.
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Mr. Taft
Bryan Interprets Roosevelt Endorsement as Weakness
In Baltimore and Annapolis on September 14, William Jennings Bryan welcomed Roosevelt’s Taft endorsement as a sign of weakness for Taft’s rivals. He argued Taft must define his own labor and trust stances, while noting Roosevelt’s support is not binding. At Annapolis, Bryan faced a subdued reception before a later public speech.
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Maine Election Forecast Amid Mixed Balloting
Augusta Maine Sept 14 in Maine voters began a state election with indications of a heavy turnout. Republicans expect a 15000 margin for governor candidate B M Fernald while Democrats forecast Obadiah Gardner winning in safe plurality. Despite excitement no disorders reported with Taft Gardner clubs active for Gardner.
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Braves head to Rochester for state convention
New York dispatch reports Tammany supporters begin moving to Rochester for the state Democratic convention opening the next day. Six special trains carried braves and paraphernalia for the event, creating the largest convention wigwam turnout on record.
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La Crosse Draws 25 319 Attendance For Season
Attendance for the year at La Crosse reached 25 319 as announced by President Elliott. The figure was 319 above the required amount, with most towns passing the 25 000 mark except Fond du Lac and Freeport. Rockford reports criticize league finances, while Moll notes a 25 percent rise in attendance overall and plans for next season.
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Waukon Excursion Expands as Largest Yet Hears of Arrangements
The Manufacturers & Jobbers' union reports added institutions to the Waukon excursion next Thursday with growing interest and a record turnout expected. Secretary Calvert fields inquiries by phone for tickets as new participants include La Crosse Telephone Company represented by Edward Conway.
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Railroad Gossip of Important Deals
Rumors in New York financial circles claim a holding company may be formed to acquire the securities and firms owned by Union Pacific. No official confirmation was obtained and the reports were generally ridiculed. Another rumor suggests Union Pacific might relinquish Central Pacific control, but bankers gave little credence to this.
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Team Disbands With A Banquet In La Crosse
A banquet at Jefferson last night marked the disbanding of the La Crosse and Madison club teams after a season of notable success. President John Elliott presided while Moran Ma honey and Pink Hawley praised the players. George Atkinson received a $15 Meerschaum pipe, and several players announced plans to join higher class teams or travel on barnstorming trips.
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Ohio
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Roy Eberle
Frank Baillies
Sterling
Ill
Killian
Jerry Harris
Rev James W Irish Named Ashland District Superintendent
Rev James W Irish pastor of La Crosse First Methodist Church was named district superintendent for the Ashland district by the western Wisconsin Methodist conference. His elevation follows his noted work in La Crosse with successors appointed to La Crosse churches and North La Crosse, while First Church awaits its new pulpit.
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Tragedy in Fog: Three Die in Lake Shore Wreck Near Chesterton
A dense fog on the Lake Shore road caused a rear collision between an eastbound theater train and an excursion train near Chesterton Indiana. Two aboard the excursion train were killed and many injured, including a Chicago woman Mrs Esther Hecox. Thirty victims were brought to Chicago for treatment at Mercy hospital as officials from Lake Erie Western and Lake Shore investigate.
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Standpatters stall in Des Moines on senate bid
In Des Moines Iowa on September 14 ex Governor Jackson declines to run against Cummins. A conference of about one hundred standpat leaders will be held here tomorrow to pick a nominee. James Wilson and Robert Cousins appear to be the leading favorites for the nomination.
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Convention Today Hinges On Hughes Nomination At Saratoga
Saratoga Sep 14 Delegates oppose Hughes on first ballot while Elihu Root resists naming. Bosses fail to unite as Root rails at Bryan and Democratic platform. The convention convenes at 3 pm to decide if they can knife the governor and nominate Hughes for governor.
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Taft Campaign Plans in East as Western States Rally Politicians
Cincinnati dispatch reports Republican leaders plan East Coast events before Taft tours the West Arthur Vorys named Taft tour director Roosevelt backs Taft with a circulating letter Bryan attacks Taft in Cincinnati speech on September 23 Foraker Cannop prevented from speaking west of Illinois Beveridge Borah and Dolliver discussed as possible Taft speakers Taft marks his 51st birthday amid congratulatory notes Bryan challenges Taft’s record and issue strategy with renewed attacks
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Weather and Water Report Update for La Crosse Area
Warmest readings reach 60 in La Crosse with 4 mph wind and 0 rainfall. U S warmest at Phoenix 100. River level to fall slightly upstream and hold steady locally. Stage at La Crosse 2.3 feet stationary. Prairie du Chien 2.4 feet stationary. Minnesota partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with rising temps. Iowa partly cloudy tonight.
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