Ballot Battle Roars Across Wisconsin Local Option Debate
Wisconsin voters at Milwaukee Madison La Follette Taft races clash over local option and mayor contests. Prohibition battles shake Beloit Sparta Viroqua and other cities as Chicago and Minnesota report strong dry signals amid heavy turnout and women aiding at polls.
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Uncertainty at Delaware Republican State Convention
The Delaware Republican state convention at Dover faced uncertainty over the full delegation to the Chicago national convention. Senators Dupont and Richardson and Congressman Burton were set as delegates, with Governor Lea likely to join Dupont. Colleagues for Richardson in Kent and Burton in Sussex remained unsettled amid Taft alignment debates and county caucus disputes.
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Engagement Reported for Duke of Abruzzi and Katherine Elkins
Washington April 7 Senator Elkins says he has no comment on a royal family conference in Rome regarding the marriage of the Duke of Abruzzi to Miss Katherine Elkins. The Rome talks reportedly confirmed the engagement and outlined the couple’s plan to marry and proceed with U S relations, with no further details released.
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Diplomatic Appointments Nominated by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt sent to the Senate the nomination of Dr David Jayne Hill as ambassador to Bertin to succeed Charlemagne Tower whose resignation takes effect June 11 Arthur M Leaupre of Illinois to be minister to the Netherlands and Luxembourg and Spencer T Eddy of Illinois to be minister to the Argentine Republic The timing of the nominations is believed to be announced without delay.
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Pringle Leading In Milwaukee Returns Amid Wariness Over Seidel
Milwaukee reports at noon show a higher turnout than 1906 as Democrats privately urge supporters to back Pringle to deny Emil Seidel's Socialist bid. Republicans predict a landslide while complaints arise over voting machine glitches hindering split-ticket choices.
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Increases Clerical Force at Interstate Commerce Board
Washington April 7. Owing to the large increase in business of the Interstate Commerce Commission the clerical force has been enlarged during the past year. More than 169 clerks stenographers and other office assistants have been added to the staff.
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Burglars Raid Elks Club in Manitowoc
Special report from Manitowoc. burglars raided the Elks club rooms after a social session, securing about $200 in cash and some silver pieces. Entrance was burned through the rear door. police suspect professional thieves behind the break in.
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Canal Zone Sensation Sparks Panama Wedding News
Miss Graayg Saulers daughter of the American minister to Panama secretly married Lieut Burrs HW Rousseau of the Panama Canal Commission last Saturday night Judge Hezekiah A Gudger officiated The ceremony followed a ball hosted by the Tiggin club The marriage caused social stir as previous refusals were reported The news became known this morning.
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Debate on District child labor law in the House
In Washington April discussion of the District of Columbia appropriation bill included a heated scene led by Speaker Cannon. A division on the measure passed 100 to 7 amid protests over a quorum and calls for a child labor law for the district.
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Monarchists reportedly win Portugal elections with disorder confined to Lisbon
An official dispatch from Washington quotes American Minister Bryan reporting monarchists victorious in Portugal elections. Disorders were confined to Lisbon while the rest of the country remained quiet as troops and cavalry reinforced key depots and streets, with efforts to pursue macanuders through the dawn.
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Crooked wrestle game swindle in Indiana menaced by mob
A South Bend report shows Springhorn of Cleveland and partners lured by Florida game preserve schemes pursued a fake wrestling deal. Prominent figures Fleming and Foster, with others, were drawn into a ruse promising a sure win and big stakes. Witnesses warned Springhorn to press charges as the swindle unraveled and suspects fled.
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Immigrant Detentions At Border Stir Confusion
Officials report a U S immigrant case near the border involving a woman claimed as a U S citizen. Detentions and uncertain details echo across St Paul and Washington as inquiries probe her status and possible return to the United States from Whitsper.
Dies of pneumonia claim Littl daughter of Ostertag
Margaret Ostertag daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Ostertag of 528 Pitivench street died this morning at ten o clock of pneumonia. The funeral will be Thursday morning at eight o clock at St Vincent de Paul church on Gregan street, Rev A Wibbert officiating. Manahha all dies of age. DIES IN ELDO RADO. Juan Gallagher of Eldorado in Fond du Luc county died Monday night at his home. He was forty seven pence of age. BOWEN FUNERAL. The funeral of Miss Mary Bowen who died Sunday night at St Elizabeths hospital at Appleton will be held tomorrow morning at eight o clock from St Peters church Rev M Ed Duford officiating. Miss Bowen was forty four years old and had lived in Omanish all her life. She had gone to Appleton hospital seeking relief from cancer which troubled her for many months. The remains were viewed today at the home 162 Merritt street by many friends. Interment will be at Rivarelde Cemetery.
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Morning Vote Light In Thirteen Wards Of Onhkesh
Voter turnout remains light in the city with only about 1,100 ballots cast by 1 pm across thirteen wards. Compared to the spring election when 2,496 votes were recorded by this hour, the day shows markedly lower participation. officials anticipate total votes near 2,000. Weather favorable and polling largely quiet, with saloons ordered closed and courthouses idle as counts proceed slowly.
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Vu Seay Leads GGGD INT Row in Open Match
Vu Seay spearheads a GGGD INT performance in a seven row contest noted for its pace and competitive play. The event showcased Seay's strategic plays and endurance throughout the round.
Taft Takes a Drive in Omaha Visit
President Taft traveled through Omaha meeting state officials and their wives after breakfast. He was driven to Fort Omaha and Fort Crook, returned to Omaha, then went to Council Bluffs for a luncheon hosted by General Dodge.
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Car jumps the rails on elevated train. eight hurt
A southbound motor car on Chicago’s South Side elevated railway derailed after the front car’s casing dropped to the track. Eight seriously injured, one may die, including conductor KE Smith, and several others with internal injuries and fractures. Passengers were dragged from shattered windows and rushed to nearby hospitals.
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STALWARTS HOLD LINE AT CONVENTION DAY
A report from this morning notes no change in the Pecpubs Team state convention as voting and platform action proceed. Details describe ongoing debates, expected sessions, and the plan for a late afternoon committee meeting on the slate and potential trophy values.
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