Milwaukee Labelling Debates Union Goods Price Versus Quality
University of Wisconsin investigator James E. Boyle reports union label demand reflects worker interests not just branding. Merchants note two thirds of stores show little or no demand. some buyers still prefer nonunion, arguing higher costs for union-made goods. A baker and several shopkeepers discuss bread labels and wage standards while customers drift toward nonunion, cheaper items.
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University
James E. Boyle
Milwaukee
Genta
Union
Madison
James 3. Boyle
University of Wisconsin
Milwaukey
Chese
Imbel
Wnion
Lnbal
Bane
Hall Ceing
Leibler & Co
Moseleys Men to Visit Madison
English financier Alfred Moseley funds a four‑institution inspection of Wisconsin education and industrial education systems. A commission, following a prior industrial tour, will examine the University of Wisconsin agricultural and engineering schools and Beloit College, with execs departing from Boston.
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Moseley
Madison
Miles
Africa
University
Beloit College
Cary
Wisconsin
Geminiesson
Alfred Mosher
Wamond
Gold
Boston
Methodists pick Sheboygan for next conference
In Wisconsin's Methodist Conference action at its session in Westmonting, Sheboygan won the bid to host the next year’s conference. Whitewater received some votes but trailed due to expectations of the 1905 session staying there if desired. HP Haylett of Waukesha was elected fourth clerical delegate to the general conference after a bitter, multi-ballot contest.
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Methodists
Green Day
Wis
D Methodist Conference
Sheboygan
Whitewater
Ukar
Wests Ymorting
Benjamin Fan
Farmer
Haylett
Terry
Plantz
Appleton
Benjamin
Fond du Lac
Poisoning Tragedy Hits Trempealeau Family
In Trempealeau Wisconsin on September 1 a farmer John Grover and his wife and five children ate prepared mince meat bought in Winona. The two year old daughter died from poisoning while the others survived after medical treatment. Dr Jega of Galesville diagnosed poisoning and a further recovery was anticipated for the remaining family members.
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Trempealeau
Wis
John Grover
Ere
Winona
Grover
Jega Af
Galesville
Fast Yankee at Soma Court Fights Amidst Turkish War
Hungarian soldiers clash over language use by officers as rebels surge in eastern Macedonia. In Beirut, Rear Admiral Cotton reports quiet. a missing official case unsettles observers. The narrative blends Balkan fronts with diplomatic chatter and a local scandal surrounding a man named Joule tied to a summer resort community.
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Joseph
Cotton
Beirut
Soda
John
Jackson
Prince Ferdinand
Jter
Bulgaria
United States
Sofa
Macédonia
Istest
Malink
Melink
Mounlains
Kercharineve
Melvik
Okrida
Efis
Dobbaven
Kastoria
Budapest
Hungary
Francis Joseph
Cial
Three Men Fatally Scalded In Packing Plant Vat
East St. Louis report states Sep Hart Louis Brooks and Charles Ronk packing company workers fell into a vat of boiling water yesterday and were fatally scalded. The survivors described the horrific accident, rescuers fled amid the chaos and the plant halted operations pending investigation.
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East St. Louis
Sep Hart
Louis Brooks
Charles Ronk
the Packing Co
Joe Phillips Dies in Seattle Former Chippewa Falls Resident
Joe Shillipa formerly of Chippewa Falls died in St John s hospital Seattle from cancer. His right name was Philip Joste but years ago he changed to Joe Phillips. He evaded Canadian officers for years, married, and was father of two. A related Ontario murder case mentions Josie arrest, life sentence, and a river capsizing during an escape attempt.
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Joe Phillips
Chippewa Falls
Seattle
Wis
Joe Shillipa
St. John’s Hospital
Philip Joste
Josie
Ontario
Fined for Writing of Lews and Aged Suspect Letters
A Sheboygan man about 45 years old was fined $29 and costs for writing courting letters to a 16 year old girl. He enclosed a dollar and used a courier to deliver the messages, attempting to impress a young woman in a social circle. The tale includes omitted names and a friend who drafted letters. Authorities report unprotected women targeted, with ongoing investigations and heightened police attention.
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Anton Durbes
WEA
Cupii
Genie
Iessar
Luypou
Arial Cartas
Anpeeser Zuins
Coais
Church Women Meet in Milwaukee Diocese Auxiliary Assembly
The Woman's auxiliary of the Milwaukee Episcopal diocese met at St. Pauls church with Mrs Volney Becker presiding in Mrs E A Wadhams absence. Reports cited periodicals shipped, toy donations to Barron and Pine Ridge, scholarships funded in Liberia, and boxes and funds sent to missions and institutions within the diocese.
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Milwaukee
Cream City
St. Paul's Church
Volney Becker
BE. A. Wadhams
T. GC
Son of
Watertown
Winifred Ferenkamp
Ane Wilson
Barron
Wis
Pine Ridge
South Dakota
Cape Vonnt
Liberia
AL Wadham
P. J. Linley
J. E. Reilly
Madison
Tie
Fyr Olinhorpa
Novel Explanation Offered by General MacArthur
Washington reports the annual MacArthur department of California bulletin noting 1844 desertions in the year. He attributes most desertion to human nature rather than military system flaws, saying it falls outside ordinary punitive control.
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Washington
MacArthur
Department of California
Madison State College updates and appointments in chemistry hall
E A Stevens and Edwin S Mack discussed as leaders while Jessie M Meyer from Lancaster becomes Matron of Chadbourne Hall replacing Mayhew. Regents review chemistry building plans cite cost overrun and possible alterations. Van Hise inaugurated with comments. university adjusts heating plant for more heat and possible future expansion.
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Jamaie M. Meyer
Lancaster
Chadbourne Hall
van Hise
Madison
Ray Stevens
Wes Sustercay
University Aw School
Edero S Mack
Milwaukee
Narvard Guate Asa Dozen Yea Mactical
B. E. Bryant
Jessie M. Meyer
Chasbourne Wall
Abby
Mayhew
Mayer
Webster 13
Brown
Bniee
Ander Luimberman
Congress
Baseball Injury Fatal Case of Lockjaw in Marion
A fatal case linked to a baseball related injury occurs in Marion. Officials report the death following a suspected lockjaw complication tied to an injury sustained during a game.
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Marion
John Stee
Evansville baseball player dies after tetanus lockjaw
Former Evansville baseball team member died yesterday after noon from tetanus following an injury that broke Bla Slnger during a game two weeks earlier. The incident led to fatal complications.
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Bel
Evansville
Illinois Conference Chooses Woman Delegate
The Illinois Methodist conference at Quincy elected delegates to the general conference in Los Angeles. Named were Rev. W. P. Beedles Quizer. Rev. W. P. Wilber Champaign. Rev. Robert Stevens Danville. Rev. Parker Shields Quincy. Rev. Christe Garenner Mattoon. Willan T. Dwire Quincy. Leslie J. Owen Bloomington. F. E. D. G. Coon Champaign. Dr. J. Walker Jacksonville. George W. Age Ler Mattoon. William H. Amerson Springfield. and Mrs. Mattie Yates Nie Mahan Griggsville. This marked the first time women were sent as delegates from the finals conference. Next year’s conference will be in Springfield.
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Illinois
Ploxtington
Johnails Methodist
Quincy
Los Angeles
PT. Beedles
Quizer
W. P. Wilber
Champaigs
Robert Stevens
Danville
Parker Shields
Christe Gareener
Matton
Willan T. Dwire
Leslie J. Owen
Bloomington
FE Dg. Coon
Champaign
3. Walker
Jacksonville
George W. Ageler
William H. Amerson
Springfeld
Mattle Yates Nie Mahan
Griggsville
Springfield
Powell protests Dominican plan on neutral ports
United States Minister Powell sent a strong protest to the Dominican government over a proposed act to declare neutrality of Dominican waters and open ports to foreign vessels. He warned against coal ports or cession of territory to Europe and against any neutral section conflicting with Clyde steamship duties, stressing U S refusal to permit such arrangements. The move drew sharp comment as Powell appears to press for full protection of American rights.
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San Domingo
Republic of Santo Domingo
United States
Powell
Congress
Project
Unite States
San Dearingo
Dominica
King Peter Still Lives Report Denied
Paris report from Belgrade says the assassination of King Peter of Servia is unfounded. A later Belgrade dispatch repeats the denial, stating the rumor is entirely unfounded.
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Peter
Paris
Belgrade
Peter of Servia
London
Bank Clearings Still Low in New York Week
Reports show total bank clearings for the week at 1,210,086,095 dollars, a drop of SPOTS percent from the same week last year, reflecting continued muted financial activity across principal U S cities.
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New York
Bragstreets
United States
Missisuiggle Convention Called For Davenpark Meeting
Secretary Lewis B. Boswell of the Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association signed a call for the second annual convention to be held at Davenpark on October 22 and 24. The event aims to unite diverse commercial and trade interests with three gates to be staged.
Tragedies Stir a Sill Civil in the Hawkeye State
Ambia Iowa September 19 William Scott a jealous sailor shot Ada Marvey and her companion William Trueheart. Trueheart was slightly wounded. Marvey died. The body of a suspect, PF, lay near Potter pool south of Paxton. Evidence points to foul play and the killer remains at large.
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Hawkeye
Ambia
Towa
William Scott
Ada Marvey
Wiliam Trueheart
Paxton
Trueheart
Seow
Potter
Trains Collide in Indiana injuring nine passengers
Crawfordsville Ind Sept 19 A Dayton passenger train and a Vandalia freight collided yesterday afternoon near the crossing. The passenger train passed the crossing and the freight crashed into it Nine passengers were injured but non fatally.
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Indiana
Crawfordsville
Ind
Modon
Vandalia
Relake
Cross— Nether
Detective Runs Armack Ends in Evansville Shootout
Report states detective Hutchans wounded Chief Potles Hew and Police Chief Brennecke, and seriously injured Councilman Lutz. Hutchans then died by self inflicted gunshot, ending a long feud.
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Ind
Potles
Hew
Police
Rim Brennecke
Lutz
Hutchans
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