Wisconsin Republicans clash over state chairmanship and platform
Madison dispatch details the split between La Follette and Stephenson factions at Wisconsin Republican and Democratic platform meetings. Hudnall urges strict reform while the chairmanship fight and a probe into Stephenson's alleged Senate primary spending dominate.
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Wis
Boon
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Oconto
Stephenson
United States Senate
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Manitowoc
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Oshkosh
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Milwaukee
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Superior
Wisconsin
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Gore
New York
Iowa
Ohio
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Sherman
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W. S. Irvine
R. C. Falkner
Cook
Hatton
Stephenson-La Follette
Republican Party of
la’ Follette
Roosevelt Attacks Foraker Bryan and Hearst Disclosures
President Roosevelt issues a statement referencing Hearst disclosures about Senator Foraker and a taft for president and foraker compromise. He cites Taft’s 1907 letter denying any advantage and defends reform policies while contrasting Gov. Haskell and Senator Foraker. Continued on Page Six.
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Roosevelt
Hearst
Senator Foraker
Taft
Ohio
State Central Committee
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Mr. Foraker
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Haskell
Oklahoma
Weather and water facts from Wisconsin and Midwest
The La Crosse area reports 60 with a 90 degree high in Phoenix among U S states. river levels at La Crosse and Prairie du Chien steady around 2 and 2.1 feet. Forecasts show generally fair, cooler weather tonight through Wednesday across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa with west portions cooler tonight.
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Minnesota
Ilowa
Fin West
La Crosse Day Attracts 8000 To Inter-State Fair
Attendance on La Crosse day ranges between seven and eight thousand as the Inter-State fair opens. Secretary Van Rauken praises the weather and crowd, with calls for a record week. Exhibits packed with La Crosse manufacturers and a Busy exposition building feature Lion brand clothing and La Crosse Hat works among others.
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Winona
Earl Reaper
Pace
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Miss Jarvis
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Gotell
Harry W
Birt
Martin Brothers
Lion Brand
R. L. Kenyon Co
Vote-Berger Manufacturing Company
la Crosse Hat Works
Des Moines Electrical Company
Montana
L. F. Easton
Women Autoists to Parade Tomorrow with Sixty Five Cars
Fair Auto Parade organizers report 43 cars from the city and 12 from Sparta Bangor West Salem and Rushford have signed on. No decorations needed. two divisions planned for gasoline and electric cars to enhance the event’s appeal.
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Carl Kurtenacker
Mera Ak Protective Association
Sparta
Bangor
West Salem
Rushford
Sherman to Come Later Says Esch
Local Representative Esch expects Vice Presidential candidate Sherman to visit La Crosse eventually after Bloomington Illinois events with Longworth. Sherman will speak in Bloomington then southern Iowa, with Esch noting a La Crosse stop may come later. Also two new postmasters named Leon Monroe and Cream Buffalo.
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la Crosse
John J. Esch
Bloomington
Ill
Nicholas Longworth
Iowa
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Esch
William McKinley
Congressional Comittee
Ethel J. Clayton
Leon
Monroe County
Adam Ritscher
Cream
Buffalo County
Cubs Beat Giants In Opening Game Of Doubleheader
The Cubs defeated the New York Giants 4 to 3 in the first game of a scheduled doubleheader. The Cubs must win the next three straight to lead the Giants, or win two and draw one to stay competitive.
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Cubs
Giants
Mrs Ferrier Returns From Milwaukee Visit
Mrs. F. R. Ferrier and her young daughter Gladys come back from a two week visit with relatives and friends in Milwaukee.
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Gladys
Milwaukee
Judge Robert Lees Dies in Alma Wisconsin at 60
Judge Robert Lees of Buffalo County former county judge and state legislator died of apoplexy in Alma. His son Andrew Lees was at his bedside as the family prepares for funeral plans. Lees served 27 years as county judge and four as county superintendent, fought with the Iron Brigade, and had ties to Generals Bragg and Vilas. He was born in Scotland and came to the United States about 55 years ago.
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Alma
Buffalo County
Andrew Lees
Thie City
Lees
Jude
Iron Brigade
Gettysburg
Gen. Bragg
Col. Vilas
Assembly
Senate
Scotland
Contests Credits Corrected In Pony Contest Page
Publisher notes a credit confusion in the Pony Contest page and promises proper credit to all contestants in tomorrow's paper.
Quake-Proof Church to Rise in Burlingame
San Francisco reports Episcopalians in Burlingame will start constructing the first fire and earthquake proof church. The project carries a cost of $100,000 and aims to be a landmark in church architecture.
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Episcopalians
Burlingame
Bryan demands proof on Haskell Standard Oil charges in Roosevelt clash
W J Bryan telegrams President Roosevelt asking him to prove the charge that Haskell was once employed by Standard Oil and involved in efforts to influence Ohio Attorney General Monnett. Bryan says Roosevelt’s endorsement of the claim harms democracy and Bryan’s campaign. Maskell denies Standard Oil employment.
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Mich
W. J. Bryan
Roosevelt
Haskell
Standard Oil
Bryan
Monnett
Ohio
Standard Company
Democracy
National Committee
Denver
Maskell
Mack Demands Roosevelt Deny Reported Campaign Funds
New York Sept 22 Chairman Mack of the Democratic committee telegraphed President Roosevelt seeking a denial of claims in a published interview. He asserted the president was mistaken if he believed Democrats received 300000 dollars from former Chairman Taggert left over from the former campaign.
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Teddy
New York
Democratic Committee
Roosevelt
Taggert
Haskell charge prompts calls for immediate investigation
A Democratic candidate urges President to order a full, public inquiry into allegations against Haskell, insisting the treasurer of the Democratic National Committee either be exonerated or face proven charges. He vows fair play and calls for proof or method to uncover facts. Continued on page six.
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Democratic National Campaign
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Denver
Democratic National Committee
United States
Democratic Party
Democrats Face Tough House Battle in Narrow Senate Path
Washington dispatch reports that 31 congressional districts are in play with 29 needed for victory, as Democrats must retain 16 current seats while centrists and party lines shape the outcome. The Taft Bryan presidential race dominates attention, yet control of the House hangs on tight contests nationwide.
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Taft
Bryan
Washington
Democrats Aim to Seize House Control Amid Campaign Work
The impartial observer notes campaigns in the city signal intense efforts to land a Bryan landslide that could swing many doubtful districts. Since two years ago Democrats trimmed the GOP margin in the House from over 100 to 57 and continued pledging to win this year.
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Bryan
Republicans Hold House But Face 29 Seat Shifts
The House stands 223 Republicans and 166 Democrats with two vacancies, one GOP and one Dem. Filling vacancies won’t break the Republican 57 seat margin. To control the next House Democrats must defend all current seats and flip 29 districts.
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