Taft seeks progressives aid after defeats in primaries
President Taft moves to heal rifts between progressives and regulars by pledging to restore insurgent patronage if they subscribe to the party platform. A letter approved by Taft expresses appreciation for insurgent support and signals a line toward cooperative reform within the Republican ranks ahead of primaries.
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Mass
Progres
Taft
Iowa
Charles D. Norton
Congress
Cer
Fitzgerald Denies Stealing 173000 From U S Subtreasury
Chicago September 15 George W Fitzgerald a former subtreasury teller jailed on charges he stole 173000 from the U S subtreasury in 1907 seeks trial while declaring he has been persecuted by secret service agents. He claims surveillance invaded his home life and even his sister in law's funeral. Bondsman James Ralph signed his 50000 bond.
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Chicago
George W. Fitzgerald
United States
Edward R. Litzinger
Landis
James Ralph
John Gordon
W. H. Joyce
Hammond Car Repair Company
Fitzgerald
Geo. W. Fitzgerald
Teller
Secret Service
Fitzerald
Captain Porter
Mary Casey
Gordon Brothers
Scotland
Illinois Bolt and Nut Company
Haimmond Car Repair Company
Plow Works Buys the Old Tannery for Foundry Site
Plow Works has purchased the property on Second and Badger Streets, acquiring the former tannery to establish a new foundry site. The transfer consolidates local industrial expansion and signals ongoing manufacturing growth in the area.
La Crosse Plow Purchases Tannery Site for New Foundry
The La Crosse Plow company buys the old tannery at Second and Badger streets for 13500 dollars to expand its drill and harrow operations. The project will enlarge the main foundry, running day and night for months, and create many new jobs. The firm plans to tear down the existing building next spring and construct a block spanning foundry.
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la Crosse Plow Company
Second
Badger Streets
Davis, Medary & Platz Company
A. Hirshheimer
Valya Garment Company
Tiyd Street
Illinois Voting Primary Today In Chicago Tension
Illinois statewide primaries move forward with heavy police presence in Chicago to curb potential riots. Four arrests reported for vote buying and repeating as early counts show insurgent Frederick Gansbergen challenging Congressman Boutel Was in the Ninth District with likely nomination trends.
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Chicago
Illinois
Ninth
Boutel
Frederick Gansbergen
Illinois voters face wide primaries amid insurgent battles
Insurgency dominates the Illinois congressional contest with Boutell facing West and Gansbergen while Mann and Foss clash with two progressives. Downstate races hinge on Lorimer and Deneen issues as Cannon seeks renomination. In the fourth district Democrats confront four candidates for McDermott’s seat and Madden in the first district faces Lee Browne re nomination bid.
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Chicago
Jack Potting
Illinois
Boutell
Arthur West
Frederick H. Gansbergen
James R. Mann
Edmund Foss
Foss
Frederick C. de Lang
George Englehard
Mann
Cannon
Deneen
Lorimer
McDermott
Martin B. Madden
Lee O'Neil Browne
White
O'Fallon
Western Union declares regular quarterly dividend
New York Sept 15 The Western Union Telegraph company has declared its regular quarterly dividend of 1 percent.
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New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
Tawney Campaign Train Carried Tiny Local Turnout
A traveling man reports the Tawney special from a city to Rochester to hear James A. Tawney defend himself against progressive charges carried only three passengers including the local postmaster. Progressives say Cannon's ally shows strength in Tawney’s district ahead of the primaries.
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Waseca
Minn
Rochester
James A. Tawney
Tawney
Boy Aviator Outflies Chicago Veterans in First Flight
Jimmie Ward, 18, piloted a Curtiss biplane for five miles at Aviation Field and delivered a superior exhibition to Chicago’s established aviators. The debut flight, after months of practice, showcased his training under a renowned instructor.
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Chicago
Jimmie Ward
Aviation Field
Ward
Roosevelt begins framing progressive platform for state convention
In Oyster Bay on Sept 15 Col. Theodre Roosevelt and allies move to shape a progressive platform for the Republican state convention to be held at Saratoga on Sept 27. The document will reflect Roosevelt’s views on most state issues.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Saratoga
Roosevelt
Cook Aims to Recover Arctic Records at Etah
Dr Frederick A Cook, once scrutinized for his pole claim, sails to Etah Greenland aboard the Beauty to retrieve records he says prove he reached the north pole. Bradleybacked expedition may fund the effort as Danish officials say Eskimos connected with Cook believe he did reach the pole.
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Cook
Etah
London
Frederick A. Cook
Greenland
North Pole
Copenhagen
Central News
Pole
Will
Hans Egede
Godhaven
John R. Bradley
Dr. Cook
Rio Janeiro
Chile
New York
Aeroplane Falls Like Rocket Stick At Garden City Flight
Harry S. Harkness of Cleveland escaped serious injury when his Antoinette aircraft collapsed at Garden City Long Island on Sept 15 after two flawless laps. The chassis was demolished and radiator cracked, yet he stood unhurt as spectators rushed in. He planned a Hamilton dive but the aeroplane plunged. two more machines from France are due soon and he will resume flying.
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Garden City
L. I
Harry S. Harkness
Cleveland
Harkness
Hamilton
France
No Defense For Crippen Yet Strong Evidence Lacking
London Sept 15 Solicitor Arthur Newton defending Dr H H Crippen says the prosecution has failed to present a case. Newton and his stenographer Ethel Clare Leneve report they have not settled on a defense as the state has yet to produce compelling evidence for binding Crippen over to the grand jury.
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London
H. H. Crippen
Crippen
United Press Today
Arthur Newton
Ethel Clare Leneve
Newton
Odd Heir Claim Rules Father and Mother in Legacy Dispute
Walter Pawling, born Walter McIntosh, seeks to overturn his mother Margaret Pawling's will claiming he is her sole heir under an adoption contract with her first husband John McIntosh. He says his mother deserted him as a child and that he learned of the truth after turning 21, with evidence including adoption papers and court orders from Polk County.
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Walter Pawling
Fred H. Hartwell
Margaret Pawling
Pawling
John McIntosh
Protests by Druggists Group Against Women Smoking
In Pittsburg on September 15 the Women’s Organization of the National Association of Retail Druggists adopted strong resolutions condemning cigarette use by women. The convention, held in Pittsburg, will close tonight with the statement by the group.
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Pittsburg
Women’s Organization
the National Association of Retail Druggists
Taft Plays Golf On 53rd Birthday At Myopia
President Taft marked his 53rd birthday quietly at Beverly Massachusetts with a morning round of golf at Myopia Club. He spent the afternoon reviewing public business with Secretary Norton.
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Beverly
Mass
Taft
Myopia
Norton
Martyr of Real Life Heads for Berlin After Reno Divorce
Mrs. George Brodthage leaves for Germany after divorcing Rev. George Brodthage in Reno Nevada. He stays in a boarding house in Washington D C to raise their son and fund his education so the boy can join his mother in Berlin. The former pastor, once of St John Lutheran, will work in the congressional library.
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Washington
D. C
George Brodthage
Reno
Nev
D. D
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Germany
Berlin
Brodthage
Congressional Library
Both Esch and Baldwin Talk the Latter
Two figures, Esch and Baldwin, discuss the matter, with emphasis on the position of the latter. The exchange frames双方 perspectives and potential outcomes in the ongoing debate.
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Esch and
Baldwin
Baldwin and Esch Clash Over Progressive Record in Primary
Judge Cameron L. Baldwin declares his progressive stance and aims to expose Esch as not progressive based on constituents. Congressman John J. Esch defers a full statement, asserting his pioneering support for progressive legislation and prior public backing of Senator La Follette.
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Esch
Cameron L. Baldwin
la Follette
John J. Esch
Judge Baldwin
Mr. Esch
Senator la Follette
Baldwin
Judge Baldwin Esch Fight Splits Local Republicans
The Tribune reports Judge Cameron Baldwin will challenge Honorable John J. Esch for Congress in the district as an independent. Progressive leaders debate party loyalty and electability with Baldwin allies seeking revenge against Esch’s La Follette endorsement.
Weather and Water Outlook For La Crosse Area
Forecast through Friday shows generally fair conditions with slowly rising temperatures. Warmer tonight in eastern portions. frost possible in marshes. River stage remains steady or falls slightly over the next 48 hours with La Crosse and St Paul readings noted.
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la Crosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
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