National Progressive party opens in Chicago Coliseum
The National Progressive party held its first national convention in the Coliseum where the Republican gathering met seven weeks earlier. Theodore Roosevelt arrived but did not attend the first session. Albert Beveridge was elected temporary chairman and delivered the keynote speech as delegates from Pennsylvania and New Jersey arrived amid cheering. The hall featured portraits of Washington Jefferson Lincoln Hamilton and Andrew Jackson with Roosevelt’s oil portrait displayed at the band gallery.
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Chicago
National Progressive Party
Theodore Mroosevelt
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Albert J. Beveridge
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Andrew Jackson
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California
New Jersey
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Washington, D. C
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William Allen White
Emporia
Kan
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D. C
John Callan O'Loughlin
George E. Miller
Detroit
Angus McSween
Philadelphia
BE. A. Dickson
Los Angeles
Harry J. Haskell
Kansasity
Edward B. Clark
Po Connolly
New York City
George Odell
New York
Charles C. Hart
Spokane
Wash
Chauncey Dewey
Illinois
Granville Fortescue
G. Russell Leonard
Henry F. Cochema
Milwaukee
J. H. Gregory Jr
Key West
Florida
Indiana
Os Chaitinsn
Michigan
Bill Taft
Foot Caught, Saves Life in Neenah Crossing Incident
A North Western switchman, Charles Lansing, narrowly escaped with his life when his foot was caught between the rail and the sidewalk at Forest avenue. Quick reflexes enabled him to avert a deadly crush by an oncoming train. Ambulance aid arrived promptly at Clark hospital for examination.
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Wis
Forest Avenue
Charles Lansing
Northwesteen
Murtunl
Lansing
Clark Hospital
Plisicitus
Reddein
Damex Kuutson
Lakeshore
Pho
Almonville
Cora Lansing
Helen
Royal Colburn
Becker Pleads Not Guilty in Hesent al oafurder Case
Police Lieutenant Charles Booker, central figure in the Hesent al oafurder case, pleads not guilty to the indictment charging him with warder in the first degree in the killings of Herman Rosentait. His counsel Debra W. Hart enters the plea before Judge Mulipieen. motions to dismiss and for grand jury access will be argued August 7.
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New York
Charles Booker
Pehermian
Herman Rosentait
Debra W. Hart
Mulipieen
Aocmotion
Wart
Iusp
La Follette Proposes Change To Constitution Amendments
Senator La Follette today proposed a reform to constitutional amendments, opposing radical change. The plan would allow Congress to propose amendments with a majority in both houses or by ten states, but require ratification by a majority of electors in addition to a majority of states.
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Washington, D. GC
la Follette
United States
Congress
Rhinelander Pastor Hurt in Fall from Ladder
The Rev Johnson rector of Rt Augustine's Episcopal Church Rhinelander Wis fell fifteen feet from a ladder while picking wild cherries near Mucu's Creek He was unconscious briefly but survived with spinal injuries not considered fatal He was taken to a cottage then rode a freight train home for recovery.
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Rhinelander
Wis
Mo Johnson
Augustine’s Episcopal Cherch
Uke
Highway Commission Reports Fiscal Year Expenditures
Special to Madison Wis. The highway commission reports total expenditures for the year ending June 20, 1912, at 157,586.86 dollars. General department spending was 93,790.68, road department 1,935.03, bridge department 7,340.99, and experimental roads 9,048.79. The report notes western expenditures and dates from August 8.
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Madison
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Highway Commission
Xerty Western
Elgin Butter Market Quotation Holds Steady
Elgin July trade reports butter prices steady at around 25 cents per pound as buyers and sellers assess supply. Market observers note demand remains cautious while producers seek higher returns amid uncertain costs.
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Progress in Politics Promises People Power in Reform Plan
Albert J. Beveridge, temporary Progressive chair, declares the party aims to restore rule of the people by nominating and electing candidates, criticizes boss systems in both major parties, and outlines a program to modernize Sherman Law and curb trusts while placing business on a stable legal footing.
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Chicago
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Albert J. Beveridge
Progressive National Convention
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Progressive Party
America
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Oil and Tobacco Trusta Etill
Progressive tariff ideals and reforms invoke 1912 era debates
The speaker rails at old parties for failing to depoliticize tariffs and promote an ideal tariff. He urges a balanced levy to aid honest producers and fair wages, while safeguarding workers and business confidence. The Progressive program is linked with old age pensions and anti child labor aims, praising Beveridge and President in a broad reform pledge.
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Beveridge
Contested Delegates Barred at National Progressive Unity Meeting
The Chicago session of the Progressive convention moved to bar Florida and Mississippi delegates amid a stormy three hour session. Negro leaders protested as contenders were expelled, while disputes in Ohio and Mississippi were reviewed and decided without delay. The Florida and Mississippi delegations faced removal, and tensions rose among delegates and supporters.
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Chicago
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Mississippi
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Ohio
Cincinnati
Zwick
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Second Stage of Big Trial in Darrow Case
Los Angeles Aug 4 The trial of Clarence Darrow for bribing a jury enters its second major phase as W J Ford concludes cross examination and a brief re examination is anticipated. Judge Hutton's ruling on questioning Darrow about a Harrington conversation could shape use of stenographic reports in the bribery case.
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Fog Angeles
Cal
Clarence & Darrow
Red Bandannas Signal Early Roosevelt Support
In Chicago delegates favor red bandannas as a symbolic badge of the party. Vendors sell the headband style openly while crowds buy them eagerly. Women join the display as milliners report brisk orders for bright red handkerchief emblems.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Evers
Senator Guffey's Fate Debated at Conference
Fragmented text describes debates around Senator Guffey and related political actions. Mentions committees, contributions, and obligations linked to a broader political session. Names such as Clark and Connely appear amid a disjointed record of proceedings.
Taft's Father-in-Law Dies During Washington Visit
Edward Harton Herron died early today in Cincinnati after a long illness. He was 68 and served as a prominent Cincinnati attorney and United States district attorney under President Andrew Johnson. His death comes as the Taft family prepares for funeral arrangements for Mrs. Taft's father. Herron was a respected figure in legal circles and mentored many in the profession.
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Taft
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Cincinnati
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KAREL CLUB FORMED IN LA CROSSE CITY AND COUNTY
Special to The Northwestern reports the formation of the Karel club in La Crosse Wisconsin with efforts to organize precinct by precinct. Schmitz club and Waschen elves are planned to be formed in every precinct citywide and across the county to offset potential opposition.
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Sua Crouse
Wis
Karel Clahms
Schmitz Club
Death by own action in St. Louis linked to girl identified
Springfield man Kin caid names the hotel death as his daughter L. Peart Kincaid known as Mrs C B Alen. The young woman once worked in a Chicago musical comedy troupe and died in a hotel after two weeks there. Experts in Madison report dog bite cases hinting at rabies in two youths from Wie road.
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Loula
Aug
H. Kincaid
Springfield
L. Peart Kincaid
C. B. Alen
Northwestern
Claire
Wie
Pasteur Institute
Madison
Paul Iverson
Firemiun Aleten
Hoo
Madison Institute
Drowned in Mississippi River Rescue Attempt Fails
A report from Aug. 6 describes two men returning to Dresbach Minnesota after a trip to Wis Aug 6 when their boat capsized in the Mississippi River. One man was saved but the other drowned. Johnson, who swam a stroke, survived in an injured condition.
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Aurea
Jolson Tagele
Mississippi River
Dresbach
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Harvested Firm Responds to Sherman Anti-Trust Suit
The International Harvester Company filed an answer in a St Paul court denying restraint of trade monopoly and unfair business practices charges. It argues the new company structure reduces costs and expands production while benefiting farmers dealers and workers.
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International Dturvester Company
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Heeolne Cueimnes
Aulo Wakrons
Roosevelt Works To Mend Negro Issue At Convention
In Cienaye Aug 5 Colonel Roosevelt met with leaders including Gov. Hiram Johnson George Woperkina and Gifford Pinchot ahead of the convention hall. The conference followed the national committee's handling of the Negro question and focused on the platform and party cohesion.
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Dioagre
Velang Roopeveltsette
Roosevelt
Hiram Johnson
California
George Woperkina
Gifford Pinchot
New York
Jamies Oh. Garfield
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New Jersey
Modi McCormick
Chicagi
Colette
Icadeta
Streetcar Strike Talks in Chicago Conference
Officials of the street car line and employee representatives met in Chicago to discuss contracts after last week’s vote to strike. If no agreement is reached arbitration will be considered. James Sorensen announced his brother Jacob Sorensen’s death in Chicago with funeral planned Wednesday.
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Chicago
James Sorensen Hee
Jacob Sorenceh
Wisconsin Delegation Organizes for Roosevelt Support at National Convention
Wisconsin representatives at the National Progressive convention met at the Congress hotel and named committee leaders. Col John Micky heads the delegation with W A Titus as secretary, and other members include C K Lush, R C Ogilvie, Norman L Baker, Wheeler P Bloodgood, G W Cooper, and A E Curtie. Roosevelt arrived this morning and delegates plan to meet him. crowds around hotels were large and enthusiastic with belief Roosevelt will win in November.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Congress Hotel
John Micky
Oulkosh
W. A. Titus
Fond du Lag
C. KK. Lush
Madison
R. C. Ogilvie
Superior
Norman L. Baker
Milwaukee
Wheeler P. Bloodgood
Miwhukees
Notty
G. W. Cooper
Wiltewater
Notity
A. E. Curtie
Fond du Lac
H. F. Coch
Ens
Gldden Pribent
B.C. Gudden
W. F. Blewert
Oshkosh
James Cavanaugh
Kenosha
I. C. Pound
Chippewa Falld
Roosevelt
Wiscanaln
Fifm
Sandy Head
Egan Praises The Danes At Rebild Park Opening
Dr Maurice T. F. Kegan praised Danes for religious tolerance and culture in a speech at the Danish American National Park ceremony in Jutland. He cited emigration history and the shared future of the United States and Denmark as the park was presented by Danish Americans to the Danish government at Rebild hills.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Maurice TF. Kegan
United States
Malaisies
Jutland
Rebild
Speak on Street Corners in Oshkosh Suffrage Meetings
The Political Equality league of Oshkosh held two public meetings on Main street Saturday evening with large crowds. Mrs B C Gudden spoke from an automobile at the corner of Batter street while Miss Sarah James led a stereoptical views meeting at East Irving street. A suffrage conference was held this afternoon at Mrs Gudron s Mount Vernon street home. Oshkosh officers and Neenah league members gathered.
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