Wisconsin G O P Platform Factions Clash at Convention
The Republican platform convention elected Edmonds as state chairman and endorsed the Wisconsin Idea as in La Follette planks. It coldly backed Taft and Sherman, rejected Morris minority tariff ideas and the Mary Ann amendment, named John Dengler as elector at large, and hoped primaries spend less money.
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Edmonds
Stephenson
Wisconsin
Chicago
Denver
Taft
Sherman
Morris
John Dengler
Wisconsin Republican Platform Convention Chooses Electors
The Wisconsin Republican platform convention elected George Brumder of Milwaukee and John Dengler of La Crosse as presidential electors at large. E. A. Edmonds was elected state chairman on the fourth ballot. The convention endorsed the Chicago platform but rejected La Follette planks, amid fierce debates on tariff and the Mary Ann primary idea.
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Madison, Wis
George Brumder
Milwaukee
John Dengler
la Crosse
Edmonds
E. A. Edmonds
A. C. Backus
Connor & Edmonds
Morris
Tom Morris
Committee On Resolutions
Wisconsin
Chicago
Taft
Blorris
Quinn
Strange
Joe
Cannon
Mary Ann
Gilbert
Frank L. Gilbert
J. O. Davidson
J. A. Frear
I. W. Ledvina
T. W. Brazeau
Timothy Burke
Chas. Hamilton
George H. Hudnall
E. F. Weiman
E. T. Fairchildh
W. C. Owens
A. H. Dah
Henry Krumrey
Bryan Seeks Facts in Haskell Scandal in Columbus
In Columbus Bryan plans five appearances to discuss the Roosevelt Foraker Hearst Haskell controversy. Frank Monnett arrives to provide details of the Standard controversy and supports Haskell's denial of bribery charges as Bryan seeks clarity on the matter.
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Bryan
Columbus
Ohio
Monnett
Hearst
Haskell
Democrats Press Haskell Bribery Claim on Campaign Train
On September 23 on a Bryan train Monnett refused to exonerate Gov. Haskell from involvement in a bribery fund linked to Standard Oil. He called the charge hearsay and urged a grand jury probe. Nearby, Melville Ingalls declined to comment and Mack challenged Republicans to prove guilt before demanding resignation.
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Columbus
Haskell
Standard Oil
Agaim
Monnett
Bryan
Democratic Committee
Chas. B. Squire
Toledo
Faskell
New York
Gov
Melville Ingalls
Big Four
Ingalls
Roosevelt
Mack
Democratic Party
Foraker
Banker Bound to Water Plug in Chicago Mystery
Chicago dispatch reports August Sandberg a banker from an Iowa town found tied to a water plug. Police initially thought robbery but found $1,000 in his clothing. Sandberg claimed a joke by friends but could not remember the incident.
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Chicago
Sandberg
Iowa
Nat Goodwin Seeks Divorce From Maxine Elliott
Reno November reports Nate Goodwin the actor has filed for divorce from his wife stage star Maxine Elliott. The suit names Elliott as the renowned American actress and public figure in the case filed September 23.
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Reno
Nate. Goodwin
Maxine Elliott
Farmers National Congress Opens 28th Annual Meeting
The Farmers' national congress begins its twenty-eighth annual meeting in Madison Wisconsin with delegates from every state. Noted speakers include North Carolina Governor R G Glenn Iowa Governor Alberti B Cummins Minnesota Governor John A Johnson and Pennsylvania figure James Sheakley among others.
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Madison
Wis
Farmers’ National Congress
Des
R. G. Glenn
North Carolina
Alberti B. Cummins
Iowa
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
James Sheakley
Pennsylvania
Star of Bengal wrecks kills 110 near Coronation Island
At Helm Point the cannery ship Star of Bengal wrecked after being torn from tug lines. 110 of 137 aboard drowned. 27 survivors brought to shore by tug Hattie Gage. Cag Wagner accuses tugs’ captains of cowardice. crews deny thecharge.
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Wrangle
Alaska
Star of Bengal
Helm Point
Coronation Island
Hattie Gage
Seattle
Wash
Wagner
World is all a title page and no contents death
George Lewis Wellington of Annapolis a nephew of former Senator Wellington of Maryland killed himself by chloroform. His body was found today a note says I am tired The world is all a title He listed his varied careers including engineering and dental studies Annapolis graduate and mining stock broker and warned against discussing his case
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New Orleans
George Lewis Wellington
Annapolis
Wellington
Maryland
Grocers to Close Stores for Thursday Fair Attendance
The grocers will close their stores and attend the state fair in a body Thursday. The decision was reached at a board of directors meeting held in Secretary Taggart's office. All employees are also expected to attend.
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Taggart
Interstate fair draws many outsiders to La Crosse crowds
City hosts large attendance for the Interstate Fair with an auto parade planned downtown. Race summaries posted include a 2:24 pace for La Crosse purse with Will Stack and Nell Marshfield, and a 2:20 trot for Merchants' purse with Sweet Child and Wanda leading, along with several placers.
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la Crosse
Will Stack
S. S
Nell Marshfield
Onadona
B. S
Ranquist & Elliott
Duleth
Kid Birchwood
B. G
Wm. Catarin
Arkansaw
Tangerine
Br. m
C. L. Hood
Mrs. Pettis
Platte
S. D
Wanda
B. m
W. O. Carson
Dixon, Ill
Allie K
Noll
Marshfield
Bessie B
Frank Allen
Chicago
Alice Woodford
Pat Butler
St. Paul
Girl pitcher earns college tuition in Wooster
Miss Alta Weiss, known as a girl baseball pitcher, arrived to enroll in college in Wooster Ohio on September 23. She has earned enough from baseball to cover her college expenses and tuition.
Federal troops to curb Mississippi night riders
Governor Noel touring New Orleans says federal troops may be called to suppress night riders terrorizing northern Mississippi. Farmers fear for their lives and many live in barricaded houses as state forces prove insufficient to handle the threats unaided.
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New Orleans
Mississippi
Noel
Prosecution Seeks Death Penalty in Raymer Case
Springfield September 23 The prosecutor demands the death penalty for Abe Raymer charged as the leader and lyncher of the negro in the recent riots. He argues the state need only prove Raymer led the mob since anyone in the mob is a murderer under law.
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Springfield
Abe Raymer
Raymer
Melvin W. Sheppard Sets Race Records at Woodard Park
Melvin W. Sheppard of the Irish American Athletic Club dominated a Patterson New Jersey meet at Woodard Park last week starting from scratch to win a large field. He now holds the quarter mile and half mile records and is described as America’s star runner.
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New York
Melvin W. Sheppard
Colored players to perform Oct 4 in local ball park
Minnesota ball tossers announce an exhibition planned for Sunday October 4 at the local park. Irving Williams of the St Paul Gophers asks to use the grounds for a game against the St Paul Keystones, both colored teams, drawing on two fast squads with a strong northwest reputation.
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Elliott
la Crosse Baseball Club
Irving Williams
St. Paul Gophers
St. Paul Keystones
Williams
Gophers
Northwest
Keystones
Schools closed as fire escape rules enforced in Cleveland
Cleveland authorities ordered eleven more schools closed for lacking fire escapes bringing total shuttered to 28. The closures affect about 10 000 pupils, with police prepared to seal doors if the board fails to comply within 24 hours. The move follows the safety appliance law enacted after the Collinwood fire.
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Cleveland
Eeleven
Board of Education
Colliwood
Five Men Injured in Sugar and Lead Accident
In New York on Sept 23 boiling sugar and molten lead burned five workers. Three candy factory employees were trapped when a vat toppled. The molten lead plumbing explosion injured two others, with possible loss of eyesight.
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New York
Thaws Lawyer A Russell Peabody Dies in Babylon
A. Russell Peabody, longtime advocate for Harry K. Thaw in his two trials over Stanford White's death, died suddenly today at his summer retreat in Babylon Long Island. The attorney represented Thaw in proceedings stemming from the famous case and his death marks a closing note in the legal saga tied to White’s killing.
Roosevelt to Reply to Bryan Telegram on Haskell
Washington moves in 1908 campaign as Roosevelt plans a hot reply to Bryan about Haskell. Taft begins swing around the circle with first stop at Brook and George Ade farm, while Hitchcock hints at talks to bring Roosevelt westward.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Bryan
Haskell
Taft
Cincinnati
Loeb
W. C. Haskell
United States
Cleveland
Monnett
Standard Oil
Teddy
Chicago
Hitchcock
Rosevelt
Brook
George Ade
Mystery surrounds Senator Dick’s Chicago visit
Senator Dick of Ohio arrived quietly in Chicago and met with Senator Crane of Massachusetts. He is expected to hold talks with party leaders about Foraker’s position, with Dick remaining in the city.
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Chicago
Ohio
Crane
Massachusetts
Foraker
Taft to Hold Talks in Indiana and Chicago Meet
The Taft party plans speeches on the Indiana leg of the trip with a Chicago stop for a labor rally and a conference with Hitchcock and others. Gov. Cummins will join in Chicago for a westward caravan, as 5 000 Indiana farmers gather at Ade's farm for Taft’s afternoon address. A pilot train will precede the Taft special for safety.
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Indiana
Chicago
Hitchcock
Gov. Cummins
Iowa
West
Brook
Hin
Ind
Ade
Taft
Cincinnati
Acci
La Follette Planks Endorsed at Wisconsin Democratic Convention
Madison dispatch reports the Wisconsin Democratic platform tried to adopt two radical planks. One endorses the Denver La Follette planks, the other sought an investigation of money in the recent senatorial primary. The move aimed to win back La Follette Republicans but the money probe failed. H. H. Manson reelected state chairman as delegates chose the state central committee amid one contest.
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Madison
Wis
Denver
Chicago
Denver la Follette
Wisconsin
Stephenson
H. H. Manson
Wausau
State Central Committee
George Thiessen
Juneau
W. M. Root
Sheboygan
J. J. Cunningham
Weather and Water Update for Upper Mississippi Region
La Crosse records 64 degrees the coolest in the nation notes 90 in Phoenix. River level may rise in the upper section and stay steady in the lower. La Crosse water at 1.9 feet down .1 foot. Prairie du Chien down .1 foot. Wisconsin forecasts show partly cloudy conditions with possible showers and cooler nights. Minnesota and Iowa follow similar partly cloudy and cooler trends tonight and Thursday.
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la Crosse
U. S
Phoenix
Rairie du Chien
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
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