Walsh Excise Bill Declared Dead in Senate Fight
Wisconsin legislature battles over the water power act with the Walsh excise bill defeated in the Senate amid waves of amendments. The bill would grant thirty year franchise terms to public utilities, permit state seizure of property with just compensation, and require railroad commission rate regulation. A special push to revive the measure failed, while other measures like banking and licensing moves proceeded and new patent grants were announced.
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Senate
Milwaukee
Bosshard
eThe Assembly
Lowasaru
Walalancowieed
Wyaliao
Committee On Conservation
Railroad Commission
Commission
Musting
Tonkins
Varghard
Linley
Jong
Ankles
Aileen
Lukens
Mellovern
Vudding Boxing
Aad University
He Banking
Senate Kllects
Richard U
Isstabrook
Milwaukee County
Assembly
Bull Moose Party
McGovern
Axel Johnson
Bull Muse
Brown Tail Moth Threatens Wisconsin and Beyond
The Brown Tail Moth, already a nuisance in New England, is reported advancing toward Saginaw Michigan, with Wisconsin likely to suffer growth in damage to orchards forests and ornamentals. Massachusetts leads suppression efforts with a 1905 federal appropriation. experts urge statewide laws and public cooperation to curb spread through education and coordinated action.
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New England
Saginaw
Mich
Ward
Public Museum
Michigan
Massachusetts
Congress
Bureau of Entomology
Milwaukee session names Dour fair relocation and prep
A stake fair board meeting in Milwaukee followed moving the Dour headquarters from Madison to the fair grounds. Secretary J C MacKenzie and staff will be on site as the fair runs from September 10 to 12 with record entries. Education and horticultural buildings will be allotted. many northern cultural and floral groups plan displays. Milwaukee florists seek exhibition space. Entries for horses and cattle are due August 23. sheep and swine by September 4, and all other departments by September 6. Grounds and buildings work continues with track, grove, plantings, and repairs under way.
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Stake Fair Board
Milwaukee
Madison
Fair
Segretary
J.C. MacKenzie
Middle West
Cie
Helle
Milwaukee Florists
Opening session of State Federation of Labor in Wausau
Seventy five delegates attend the opening of the State Federation of Labor in Wausau as the credentials committee works and welcomes delegates. City Attorney F P Regnor delivers the welcome, with A Mueller and Frank Weber speaking for the federation. Articles of incorporation are filed for three firms: Joseph Dellafield Company Milwaukee capital 20000. Reedsburg Electric Company Mercsburg capital 14000. Janesville Wise Coast Molding Land Company Janesville capital 25000.
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State Federation of Labor
Wausau
F. P. Regnor
A. Mueller
Frank Weber
Milwaukee
Mr. Regner
Joseph Dellafield
Laura Leonhardt
Edna Crowley
Reedsburg Electric Company
Mercsburg
James St. Semple
James A. Stone
Anna L. Semple
Janesville Wisecoast Molding Land Company
Janesville
J. F. Pember
T. Nuzum
Ancient Roads and Bridges From Babylon to Rome
The article surveys early road and bridge construction from 2000 B C to Roman times. It mentions paved streets in Babylon and Carthage, early Chinese bridges, and the Appian Way with its extension to Brundisium. It notes 40000 miles of Roman roads and praises Roman engineering at scale.
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Herodotus
Cheops
Eldes
Babylon
Carthage
Hrundigium
Julian Caesar
Augustue
Summer White House Room at Harlakenden House Cornish
View of the music room at Harlakenden house in Cornish where President Wilson and family will likely spend many evenings during their summer stay. The estate spans 700 acres along the Connecticut River and a tapestry on the wall is said to have cost the property owner 40.60 dollars.
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Gornish
Harlakenden House
Cornish
Wilson
White House
Connecticut River
Winstes Churchill
Birds Visit Mines Causes and Curious Sequel in Pit
A colliery explosion revealed birds and animals in the mine as factors in a strike era disruption. Cats, rats, and a terrier wandered pits, with a haunted Wales shaft prompting mass caution and a later conviction of a fortune teller for causing miners to stay away. A dog skeleton later appeared in the workings.
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Pita
Turham Caldera
Swaledale
South Wales
Town Hires Business Manager for Public Affairs
Riverforest appoints Karl M. Mitchell as business manager with full charge of town administration, reporting solely to the village board. He will oversee all public affairs and guide municipal operations.
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Riverforest
Karl M. Mitchell
Americans Win Polo Cup In Front Of Long Island Crowd
A large Long Island crowd watched American polo teams defeat England with a 4 3 4 to 4 2 4 score in a tense final. The Americans secured a third straight victory, earning widespread applause for skill and sportsmanship from both sides as the match concluded.
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Land
Ivery
Long Island
Coons Motherrs Chick? Bonkers tale from Monessen
Franklin Sauter of Monessen Pennsylvania hatched a curious scene as a captured coon, once aggressive toward birds, adopts a brood of guinea hens. The animal, domesticated after a hunt, now cares for the chicks, covering them and refusing to leave.
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Monessen
Franklin Sauter
Mr. Sauter
Sauter
Bolt Splits Bed Under Two In Franklin Park Cottage
A lightning bolt struck the roof of Henry Johnson’s cottage on the Peter Cortelyou farm at Franklin Park, tearing through a four-post bed where his two children lay. The bedstead shattered into pieces and the mattress fell to the floor, but the children were unharmed.
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New Brunswick
Henry Jonason
Johson
Peter Cortelyou
Franklin Park
Sleuth Rescues Detective After Root Ladder Accident
Chicago fire crews raced ladders to rescue a city detective stranded on a root after chasing a burglar to the root. The pursuit caused the ladder to fall, leaving the sleuth briefly marooned before rescue.
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Chicago
Fire Department
Wisconsin Brevities Cannot render full extract in title
Wisconsin brief items report a series of tragedies and local incidents across cities. Deaths include William ima semer hit by a kick, Jonathan Becker from Eb ington, George Spurr from New London, and Max Berl tet a brakeman. Accidents involve a car crash drowned victims, skeleton excavations in Fond du Lac, and a boy drowned near Eay Claire. Also noted are arson and theft concerns, worker wage dispute in Kenosha, and various minor injuries and local curiosities.
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Flore Hofmeister
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Regina Kahn
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State Fair Board
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President's Music Room
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William Imasemer
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Jona Becker
Ebington
Kewaunee County
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Arthur Febring
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Frank Norden
Here
Barron
Joseph Kouk
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Tess
Neenah
J. J. Ai
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Leon Scanigo
Hils
Simmons Manufacturing Cmpany
Rudd
Shamans Company
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