Ruling by La Follette Shapes Wisconsin GOP Convention
The Wisconsin Republican state convention at Madison endured a stormy session as Governor La Follette’s faction held a solid majority while Stalwarts pressed to endorse Senator Spooner. A platform supporting La Follette and Spooner was adopted, pledging primary elections and tax reforms, with nominations led by La Follette for governor and a slate of other state officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ES. Baier
Republican Party
Madison
la Follette
John C. Spooner
Isaac Stephenson
Wisconsin
Senate
Spooner
Gox
Hoard
Stout
Hatton
Republicans
Aas
William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
McKinley
Congress
John
United States Senate
United States
Robert la Fellette
Wbse
Republican Party of
Chaser
Tast
Assembly
New Postal Card Introduced With McKinley Vignette
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington prints a new one cent postal card. Four million first issues will be issued and put on sale after counting and bundling. The card features a McKinley vignette replacing Jefferson and a wider top margin for postmark. The old design will be discontinued when stock runs out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Washington
Mckinley
Jefferson
Startling discovery of Marie Lamour in A Wise Woman
A startling discovery announces Marie Lamour star of A Wise Woman appearing to readers. Manager Adier claims the luminous star will be distinctly visible soon, approaching with great velocity and exciting city audiences in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Lamour
Adier
Marathon County Teachers Institute Dates Set in Colby
An annual teachers institute will be held at Colby August 18 19 20 T and 22 led by Superintendent Lamont of Marathon county and Professor W E McCaskell of Stevens Point normal. The institute will be followed by a teachers examination on August 25 26 and 27 beginning at 9 o clock. Teachers expecting to operate schools in Marathon county next year are required to attend.
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Colby
Lamont
Marathon County
W.E. McCaskell
Stevens Point
Street Fair Officers Form Committee To Push Event
The four officers and a strong committee take charge of preparations for a city street fair to be held later in the summer. A $5,500 guarantee fund has been raised by business men, with potential to exceed $6,500. The date is not fixed, but a late September window of Sept 21 to 27 is suggested. Carrie Nation toured town, denouncing smokers from a depot platform, drawing mixed reactions from locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Reese
J. P.tiffault
O.G. Lindemann
J. TH. White
Ding
White
Carrie Nation
Stevens Point hotel changes tenancy at Thomas House
Frank Jadack the Thomas House proprietor leased the building and business to E Nelson who takes possession Monday. Nelson, an experienced hotel man from the Dewey House Stevens Point, plans updates to make the hotel a popular stopping place. Aitken and Goulet, former managers, will return to Rib Luke and Westboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jadack
E. Nelson
Stevens Point
Nelson
Dewey
John P Hume Still Lives Hero of Own Obituary
The Stevens Point Journal corrected a false Wednesday report claiming John P. Hume, a prominent local real estate man, was killed by lightning. The error arose from a storm incident involving Wm. Henke, another worker on Hume’s farm, who was struck by lightning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Hume
Stevens Point
Johnp. Hume
Wm. Henke
City adopts new street numbering system under Vedder plan
City Clerk C S Vedder explains an ingenious block and street numbering method now used in modern cities. The scheme uses central rail lines as origin, marks blocks by hundreds, and assigns even numbers to north and east sides, with precise 44 foot or 22 foot intervals, aiming to simplify locating any building by street address.
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C. S. Vedder
Common Council
Wisconsin Central
Central Avenue
Installation of Officers at Indge Independent Order event
The Indge Independent Order of Odd Fellows held an installation of officers led by I. L. Colvin of Pittsville with Post Grand Master P. S. Woodworth of Waupaca in attendance. New officers elected: A F P Gerwing financial secretary, Sheerin treasurer, Russell Secretary J Lupient. next meeting set for Tuesday evening to discuss important business.
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Colvin
Pittsville
P. S. Woodworth
Waupaca
Praise for the Country from Noted Shorthorn Breeder
J. W. Southworth, a leading Vernon county Shorthorn breeder, visited the city for weeks examining crops and livestock. He praised the best small grain crop ever seen and lauded the Short horn herds of C. E. Blodgett and Dr. H. A. Lathrop, noting broad farming experience across several states.
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J. W. Southworth
Vernon County
New York
Ohio
Minnesota
Dakotas
Pacific
H. A. Lathrop
Burned by Alcohol Flame in Dental Work Incident
Dr. W. H. Lind suffered serious burns to his right hand and severe blistering of his face while using an alcohol lamp to aid in making false teeth. A sudden draft caused the flame to flare and injuries were treated promptly by Dr. Wahle. Lind is expected to recover, with possible temporary disability to the hand but no permanent facial scar anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Lind
Wahle
Lumber dealer J N Boyington forms new firm in Stevens Point
J N Boyington returns from Hope Idaho after two months with A M Fox Co to start his own venture. He opens an office in the Atwell block on Main Street to run a wholesale and commission lumber business under the name J N Boyington Co. His daughters stayed behind, and he comes back to be with them while noting other places are more attractive than western Idaho.
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J. N. Boyington
Hope
Idaho
A. M. Fox Co
Atwell Block
Main Street
Stevens Point
Elegant Dancing Party at Second Street Home
Mr and Mrs W A Sexton hosted a lively party for young guests including Miss Slive and Miss Elizabeth Richardson of Menisha. Adams orchestra supplied music while Japanese lanterns outlined the veranda and lawn for a cool promenade and refreshments followed a tasteful evening.
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W. A. Sexton
Second Street
Slive
Elizabeth Richardson
Menisha
Adams’ Orchestra
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Marshfield, Wis
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