Illinois Progressives open with Roosevelt rally
Illinois Progressive convention in Chicago Aug 3 launches with a raucous Roosevelt display, temporary chairman Merriam, and telegram from Colonel Roosevelt praising a third party ticket. Delegates fasten to a pledge, set committee work, and anticipate a full state ticket with support for reform measures.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Illinola
Roosevelt
E. Merriam
Qcolonel Roosevelt
Merriam
Eleventh
Ka ©. Copley
Aurora
A. A. Stagg
University of Chicago
Roosevelt Party
Tinos
Stagg
Ill
Medill McCormick
Provisional State Committee
Illinois Progressive Comvention
Charles E. Meriam
C. G. Dixon
Colonel Roosevelt
Charles E. Merriam
McCormick
Winots
Cuionel Roosevelt
Wilnais
Liinais
Rrooisevelt
Asso Yilows
Blinoig
Mines
Aly
Indiana
Michigan
Missouri
Alcrese
Williameon County
Charles J. Ryberg
Deneen
Buffalo
N. Y
Timothy T. Woodroft
New York
Chica
Roosevelt and Taft Hit in Texas House Speech
Representative Henry of Texas attacked Colonel Roosevelt and President Taft in a speech, labeling Roosevelt as Africanus and accusing Taft of aiding big business. He condemned the trusts, defended Governor Wilson, and criticized Taft’s labor record amid calls for reform.
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Associated Press
Wuashington
D. C
Henry
Texas
House Today
Roooeevelt
Taft
Theodore Africanus
Mullah
Roceevelt
Perkine
Gary
Titeanes
New York
Wilson
Hanford Impeachment Case Dropped As Judge Resigns
A committee of representatives recommended to the House judiciary committee that impeachment proceedings against Federal Judge Cornelius Hanford be dropped and that President Taft accept his resignation. Taft had delayed action awaiting the committee’s action, and the judiciary committee adopted the subcommittee’s recommendation. Chairman Clayton will move in the House to abandon further prosecution.
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Associated Press
Washington
Do .C
Committee of Representatives
Cornelius Hanford
Seattle
Wash
House Judiciary Committee
Taft
Committee On Judiciary
Clayton Wll
House
Hanford
New London Boy Missing After Stranger Abduction
Chippewa Falls deputy sheriff R H Furst searched New London for his sixteen year old son Chester who left home with a stranger dressed as a Westerner. The boy carried $15 in cash and the father fears the stranger intended to rob him and flee the country.
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Chippewa Falls
Wis
R. H. Furst
New London
Chester
Wisconsin Troops Depart Camp McCoy After Largest Encampment
Sparta Wisconsin special report notes Second and Third Wisconsin regiments and Battery A Milwaukee left on a special troop train. Earlier detachments saw over 4,400 men in dog tents the largest such encampment, with more than 1,700 animals and 200 transportation wagons also present.
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Northwestern
Sparta
Wis
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Blues
Camp McCoy
Archbald impeachment pleadings end in halted trial rush
Washington AP reports formal pleadings in the Archbald impeachment trial closed today as lawyers announced filing one further answer. The Senate convened to set a date for the trial in a court impeachment proceeding.
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Associated Press
Washington
Robert W. Archbald
Commerce Court
Senate
Canoe Tragedy Claims Fifteen Year Old In Lake Orion
Nelson Madden sixteen son of former assistant postmaster general B G Madden of New York drowned when he fell from a canoe on Lake Orion. His companion was rescued. The accident occurred August 2 in Orion Michigan as Associated Press reports.
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Associated Press
Orion
Mich
Nelson Madden
B. IG. Madden
New York
Lake Orion
Delays Action on Villwock Appointment in Wisconsin
Governor receives resignation of Sheriff Villwock of Winnebago county and petitions for William J. McCormick as his successor. Action deferred until next week as the governor reviews the request and considers official filings from Madison on August 4.
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Madison
Wis
Shett
John IF. Villwock
Wintebago County
Wiliam J. McCormick
Balt filed to dissolve the United Bill Posters group in Chicago court
The Associated Bill Posters and Distributors of the United States and Canada have reorganized under the Posting Advertising Association. A petition was filed in U.S. District Court in Chicago seeking dissolution of the prior entity and a new structure for poster advertising across the United States and Canada.
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Balt
Chicago
Associated Press
Associated Bill
United States
Canada
Posting Advertising Association
Paper mill rush to finish in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin
Special to The Northwestera reports the Dig paper mill at Cornell is being rushed to completion. A force of workmen is engaged and the plant is planned to be in operation by December.
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Chippewa Fale
Wis
Dig Paper
Cornell
Henry Bradley Dies Suddenly in New Hampshire Summer Home
Special from Meredith New Hampshire Henry Bradley longtime Milwaukee and Tomahawk Wisconsin resident died suddenly at his summer home near Meredith New Hampshire An obituary notes his affiliations and the unexpected passing in the August report from The Northevenerr.
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Meredith
N. H
Henry Bradley
Tumperman
Milwaukee
Tomahawk
Winden
Senate Debates Tariff Bills and Reciprocity Amid Veto Fears
Senate discussions focused on repeal of the Canadian reciprocity law and steel tariff revisions as President Taft's veto looms. Key senators Bristow Clapp Crawford La Follette and Works aligned with progressives, while Root urged repeal and Canada reciprocity withdrawal. House and Senate wrestle with wool and cotton tariff measures amid adjournment talk and pending election finance reform.
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iBy Associatedress
Washington, D.1
Washington
D.C
Senate
Jonco
Bristow
Clapp
Crawford
la Follette
Dponsenter
Works
Senate Today
Patt
Atrends
Penrose
Tearase
Simons
Yactor Penrose
Grenna
North Dackota
Thas
Taft
Root
Canada
United States
Chicago Hosts Progressive Delegates at Convention Preparations
The Progressive party moves toward its Chicago convention with major delegations arriving. California leads with Gov Johnson, while Texas and other states send contingents. Contests over representation and state seats loom as reporters are barred from the provisional committee meeting.
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Chicago
Provisional National Committee
Cearly
Californix
Gu. Johnson
Iith
Coliseum
California
Ptorentine
Teddy
Gentleune
Johnson
William Ibn
Pittsburgh
Ness Party
Cec Laon
Texas
Catone
Taft
National Committee
Georgia
Messissippi
South Carolina
Florida
Willam Flinn
Aepublican
Dixon
I Iotta
North Corona
Roosevelt
Milwaukee lightship warned to warn vessels at North Point
Milwaukee lightship, built at Muskegon, Mich, will be stationed off North Point harbor to warn vessels, as three wrecks per season have occurred due to foggy weather and unseen lights. The vessel is described as the finest in government service.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Aug
North Point
Muskegon
Mich
Checker Champion in Foothouse headline from today’s paper
Winnebago County Democrata presents an index of today’s edition featuring diverse items. The Saturday Social Pane notes social happenings while Rocks Short-story Milwaukee Letter recedes into the page’s scrapbook, reflecting a compact community snapshot.
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Winnebago County Democrata
Milwaukee Letter
Stony Beach Elects New City Officers Amid Meeting Turmoil
Early morning session announced nation state, congressional, and county settlement plans. Campbell sworn in as treasurer, with Rufus Schioer as mayor. officers pledged to repair pavilion, paint, and maintain public buildings. no private election held for Progressive convention delegates.
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Campbell
J. S
Stony Beacon
Imi
Rufus Schioer
Tanec
Tay Beach
Ime
Mie
Public Bridge Hearing At U S Post Office Building
A public hearing is scheduled at the United States Post Office building in Trocache on August 8 to consider the proposed new bascal bridge across the navigation channel. JL M Mann, United Region engineer, orders the meeting under Lieut. Col. George A. Izlin. Written comments are accepted at the hearing to save time and aid war department reviewers.
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United States
Trocache
West Almee Ma Alreet
JL M Mann
United Rtgton
George AL iZlin
Corp of
Eng Os Oa
Milwauker
Dane Wall
Chase leads to police pursuit through city center
A Chicago Associated Press report describes a hasty chase in the business district. Horna Brown, a twenty-year-old with prior charges, was captured after authorities pursued him from the city hall to nearby streets as crowds gathered.
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Associated Press of
Chicago
Jil
Horna Brown
Wenty-Credit Unis Old
Sasuidias
Belmog
Pelieien
Purseit
Wallin Oo
Tawa
Water analysis reports show mixed bacteriological results
Analyzed samples from local water supply show polluted and clean readings. July 22 and July 24 tests indicate acid producing bacteria and coliform traces in some sites, while others show no major contamination. Officials await a full city survey summary.
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Univer A.fl
Wisconsin
Bac
Ie Point
Hoke Winnebago
Cheimtead
Sugad
Fourteenth Street
Enbie
Herizedo
la Inebage
Airship Zeppelins Flight Over Lake Constance Reported
A Zeppelin airship, described as the latest model, arrived over Lake Constance after a journey from Witedri shafen. The craft, named the Maasfa, performed at a rate of 48 tiles per hour on trial, and plans were announced for stationing it for sea excursions.
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Sy Associated Press
Haraturg
Caers
Witedri
Shafen
Lake Constance
Ifansa
German Vessel Seized By U S Customs Officials
Los Angeles August 8 The German vessel Salix was seized by United States Customs officials for alleged immigration law violations tied to sister ship Abe Osiris on May 25 The Osiris reportedly imported twenty Chilean laborers to unload cargo in violation of immigration laws punishable by a $1000 fine per alien The Salix sailed before action could be taken and was seized as her sister ship’s offense.
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Igy Asaociited Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Gertonschonmer
Alster Sp
Cudahy children reunite with parents in Kansas City
Four Cudahy children return from Pasadena custody to their Kansas City home. Under court terms, the youngsters were placed with their grandmother after a custody dispute between John P. Cudahy and his wife. The agreement ends years of family litigation and sets the stage for reconciliation.
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Associated Freas
Kansas City
John PB. Cudahy
Pasadena
Cal
Ben J
Cudahy
Soldiers Returning Home From Camp Douglas Arrival Expected
Companies B and F of the Wisconsin National Guard are due in the city this afternoon around 3 30 riding a special train from Camp Douglas. They participated in maneuvers connected with a Kumrairt encam pn.
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Camp Douglas
Wisconsin National Beard
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Japanese Diet Convoked for August 20 Session
Tokyo reports the Japanese diet has been convoked for August 20, with a five day session planned. The date and duration are announced as officials prepare to address national matters.
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Ay Associated Press
Tokyo
Items contain forged papers in cold case arrest
Somtation Fetitlen of mro Man, with Stanatueen Attached, in Sent to Madinen.
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Stanatueen
Madinen
Trees Must Be Trimmed By City Council Notice
Numerous complaints reach the city council about shade trees hanging branches over sidewalks. The mayor warns owners to trim trees to clear sidewalks or the city will do the work and bill the property owner. Also notes nomination papers filed for J N Tirle mobe for congress in the new Ween th district with about 800 names across counties.
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Nule
Alice
Mulva
J. N. Tirlemobe
Orr
Broarenalys Hepintican
Congress
Weenth
Ned
Madison
Boiler Plate Trust Hit By Federal Suit
The federal government filed and reached an agreed decree with the Western Newspaper Union and American Press Association to curb a alleged boiler plate and ready print monopoly. The decree targets armies of U.S. newspapers to protect diverse views and prevent a single power from shaping public sentiment across the 16,000 papers nationwide. Prosecutors William T. Chantland and James A. Fowler led the case with Attorney General Wickersham and James A. Wilkerson.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Civil and Trust
Iyotiue
Western Newspaper Union
American Press Association
Hio Adva
Department of Justice
Nation
United States
Kenescw Landis
Central West Publishing Company
Western Newspaper Unions
Western Newspaper ‘Now
Western Newspaper Union of
New York
George A. Joslyn
Omabe
Neb
John F. Cramer
Milwaukee
H. J. Fish
Omaha
M.A. McMillen
West Virginia
Courthiad Smith
Wo. Brogan
Maurice B. Geraond
Thote
Publc
Nam
William T. Chantland
Asalat
James A. Fowler
Brough
Equity
Attoney
Wickersham
James A. Wilkerson
Calcago
Wilkerson
Chara Harding
American Lease Association
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Monmouth
Philp Decker
Murphye Borg
Edward W. Danville
James R. Camplalt
University of Minvs
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Jade
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Theikay
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Clark
Puderwood
Mann
Onty Steen
Suoley
Chaiman
Heue “Steel Trust
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Tennessee
Sesson
Ashbrook
Ohio
Culherson
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Culberson
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Reedsburg
George .T. Berve
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Ishington
Poindeater
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Atlanta
Stony Beach
Harris Brown
Findlls
Wien
Igration Law
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Titemore
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