Wisconsin held four conventions as Republicans loom large
Madison hosts four state conventions under the primary system. Delegates gather to form platforms and elect committees while the Republican gathering draws the most interest over a new state chairman and platform. Democratic and other parties meet in smaller rooms to proceed with orderly sessions.
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Madison
Wis
Senate
Assembly
Supreme Court
Capiol
Connor
Marshfield
Milwaukee
Conention
Capitol
H. H. Manson
Wausau
Beedle Gains Edge After Counting Errors In Wisconsin
Milwaukee and Trempealeau counties corrected errors increasing Beedle's tally by 143 and 100 votes respectively while Abbott loses ten votes in Monroe Green counties. Initial certification showed Abbott ahead by 145, but corrected totals give Beedle a 78 vote nomination lead with Abbott claiming minor corrections totaling about ten votes in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee
Wis
George E. Beedle
Milwauke
Trempealeau
Board of County
Milwaukee County
Beedle
Trempealeau County
Abbott
Monroe
Green County
State Board of Canvassiers
Ada
Aow
Beele
Free Pyramid Pile Cure Offer Advertised
Unsolicited testimonials tout Pyramid Pile Cure with claims of curing piles at all stages. The ad offers a free trial package by mail to the reader who sends name and address, promising plain-wrapper delivery from Pyramid Drug Co in Marshall Michigan.
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Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid
Marshall
Mich
Fire destroys village and kills six in Wisconsin area
A large fire in Foster City destroys the entire village across the Michigan border, killing six. The blaze destroys a sawmill owned by Morgan interests, a large store, and about thirty homes, with losses running into thousands of dollars. Fires spread across Rhinelander area with flames nearing Marinette but no current danger.
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Marinette
Wis
Foster City
Michigan
Morgan Interests
Oshkosh
Chief Clancy to Quit Firing Following Mayor Talks
After a conference between Mayor Rose and Chief Clancy a department order forbids further removals and enforces strict discipline. Promotions will be merit based and grievances receive impartial hearings by the chief.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Rose
Clancy
Fire Department
State News In Brief From Wisconsin Items
Antigo ginseng sale at 6.10 a pound yields 590 pounds for 6.10 each. Monroe thrashing nearing. grain large and corn satisfactory. Park Falls pastor Klein resigns affecting Glidden Fifield and Butterut parishes, redistribution of duties planned. Stoughton youths face charges for 22 school windows and other property damage. Clausen and Stavetta sent to state reformatory. Sheboygan Northern railroad gets temporary street tracks permit. health board orders lake pipe extension and 900 foot intake abandoned. Watertown three Milwaukee men held on 200 bond for unlawful freight car entry to steal. Wausaukee lumber firm workers organize volunteer fire department. Washington DC post offices Bloomington Clear Lake Mattoon to become international money order offices Oct 1.
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W. W. Clark
Monroe
Park Falls
Father Klein
Glidden
Fifield
Butteraut
Stoughton
Eugene Clausen
Truman Stavetta
Sheboygan
Milwaukee Northern Road
State Board of Health
Water Company
Watertown
Max Thomas
Kortek Wolda
Peter Siederski
Milwaukee
Thy
Milwaukee Road
Wausaukee
Bird & Wells Lumber Company
Washington, D. C
Bloomington
Clear Lake
Mattoon
International
Nevins Funeral for Sylvester A Nevins
The funeral for Sylvester A. Nevins who died Sunday after an appendicitis operation will be held Wednesday at 2 30 pm from the home of his parents Mr and Mrs A G Nevins 129 South Ninth street Rev Moller rector of Christ Episcopal church will officiate Interment will be at Oak Grove cemetery Pallbearers are Lucien Reid Joseph Fowler Eddie Newburg Sam La Chappelle Eugene Bailey and Joseph Kidder.
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Sylvester A. Nevins
A. G. Nevins
South Ninth Street
Rev. Moller
Christ Episcopal Church
Oak Grove
Messrs
Lucien Reid
Joseph Fowler
Eddie Newburg
Sam la Chappelle
Eugene Bailey
Joseph Kidder
Calvert Collects Waukon Expenses
Secretary Robert Calvert is gathering subscriptions for the Wau kon excursion and expects completion in a few days. The note adds a quip about men objecting to wives relatives visiting when the club offers a chance to dine on business.
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Robert Calvert
Waukon
Teachers Meet in La Crosse Next Month
Western Wisconsin high school teachers are urged to attend the Teachers' Association meeting in La Crosse on October 23 and 24. Prof. Davies of Sparta and Prof. Hennesy of Black River Falls will speak on educational topics. Platteville normal conductor Mr. Schuster will discuss The Finished Product of the high school the Raw material of the Normal. University faculty member may address The Finished Product of the High School the Raw Material of the University. Section chairs listed: High school E. F. Benezet, Grade B. F. Oltman, Rural E. S. Smith.
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Wisconsin
Teachers’ Association
la Crosse
Davies
Sparta
Hennesy
Black River Falls
Schuster
Platteville Normal
E. F. Benezet
B. F. Oltman
E. S. Smith
Inquiry on Brown County Court House Steel Fixtures
Deputy County Clerk John Swan received a letter from Brown County Wisconsin requesting a statement on how the steel furniture installed in the local court house is liked. It notes a new Brown County court house at Green Bay and asks for the furniture details and the bids for the local court house furniture.
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John Swan
Brown County
Wis
Green Bay
Court Adjourns For The Fair At Inter-State Circuit
The court adjourned for the day as Judge Fruit paused proceedings. Jurors and court staff will spend the day at the La Crosse Day fair grounds nearby.
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la Crosse
Fruit
Fair Grounds
Kreutz Band a Fair Feature at Grounds
Kreutz's band continues as the fair’s musical feature drawing steady attention. The ensemble provided late, high quality music and serenaded The Tribune and downtown friends this morning.
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Kreutz
the Tribune
One Cow's Milk Exchange pun in dialogue
A humorous line shows a doctor advising a mother to give the baby one cow's milk daily and the mother quipping about how the baby will hold it all, highlighting a playful misunderstanding.
Philanthropic deeds noted in New York World column
The New York World recalls a figure described as a regular philanthropist who has donated two dozen Deadwood Dick books and a dozen Nickel libraries in the past week, highlighting charitable acts in the slums.
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New York World
Postum Charity Letter Promotes Warm Drink Remedy
A North Dakota woman details cold weather coffee harms and credits Postum with restoring energy, clearing her headaches, and improving digestion. She reports nervousness subsiding after switching to Postum and praises her children's health from using it with Grape-Nuts. The postcard-style testimonial ends with the slogan There’s a Reason and a note to read The Road to Wellville.
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N. Dak
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Passage from Philadelphia Press on marriage proposals
The Philadelphia Press quotes Miss Passay and Miss Bright in a dialogue about proposals. Miss Passay recalls asking if he would love her when she was old. Miss Bright responds that if he proposed, he had already shown his commitment.
Boy proclaims two ten in tale of fair race day
A boy at a district fair visits the race track with his father owner of a thoroughbred. Amid track chatter and the bustle he prays with rapid incoherence and then confesses to his older brother I tell you bubber I made that in two ten signaling a racing time.
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Billy
Bubber
After He Moves Heaven and Earth He Fails To Care
A reflective line notes how intense pursuit of a goal often ends with surprising indifference. The remark contrasts a man’s tireless effort to obtain something with the unexpected fading of the desired value. It also comments on women’s tendency to claim they dislike arguing even when they enjoy debate.
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Heaven
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A Fair
Helene Sullivan
Angelina
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Buick
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State Street
Lacrosse, Wis
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Erhart
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