Tragic river rescue and village obituaries noted
A man drowns after a rescue attempt on the river led by O W Jones and Chet Jones with their boats under the bridge as others tried to save him. Funeral services are reported for Lota D C Reed and William J Pritchard with interments in the village cemetery. Various local visits and social notices follow, including hospital, church, and civic events, plus medical advertisements.
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Winn - O
Jonen Chet
Groum
Redfeld Jr
Bormiger
Jones
Hatch
Chicago
Lota D. C. Reed
Fresbyterian
Howard Miller
Reed
Heo
Chris Han
Wan
Pritchard
Thursasy
Northern Hospital
John White
M. J. White
Noble Tw Watson
Kaukauna
A. A. Beck
Oshkosh
Oscar Brettongreas
Fond du Lac
R. Brettongran
James
E Vinney
Clarence
Clatonvilla
Mise Tulzabeth Miller
Marinette
Tin
Mies Miller
Hd Quigley
Bloomer
Ada. Quigley
Devens Society of the Presbyterian Shutch
Put
J. L. Clark
Washington Matters. Anticipating a Bryan Scare
Special from The Northwestern outlines the so called Bryan scare in US politics and the anticipated campaign finance dynamics. It cites Hanna and Bryan eras, notes convention city bidding, and explains the cost of national conventions including urban allocations for venues, decorations, and hotel costs.
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Washington, D. C
St Samne
Mark Hanna
Anna
South Dakota
Nebraska
Bryan
Bryantam
McKinley
Parker Hbimself
Thaesult
Bryant
Detroit
Milwaukee
Chicago
Shanges
National Committee
O Champ. Clark
Denver
St. Donis
Champ Claris
Convention reform ideas spark debate on national gatherings
A letter argues for shrinking national conventions to 478 delegates and 2000 spectators to calm proceedings and dignify the process. The writer notes cities benefitting from conventions resist, while many people deem quadrennial Chicago and Denver scenes idiotic and foresee a forthcoming change.
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Clark
Chicago
Denver
H. C. Stevens
Regret Airship Wreck Report From Washington
The Associated Press reports officers of the U S Army Signal Corps grieve over Count Zeppelin’s airship wreck and urge balloon houses for ground protection. General Allen presses Congress to fund balloon sheds ahead of a national airship program. Zeppelin, a former Grand Army of the Republic cavalryman, once flew in a captive balloon observing Confederate lines before turning to aeronautics.
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Associated Press
Washington
D. C
Signal Corps
United States Army
Count Zeppelin
Allen
Army
Lon Ia
Congress
Baldwin
Zeppelin
New York
Germany
Grand Army of the Republic
Carl Schurz
Fredericksburg
Boys In Blue
Manilla Incident Ends Quietly Amid Campaign Tensions
Governor General Smith dismissed the protest over Shaon Villa’s July 22 speech in which he said he hated everything and would advocate killing Spaniards in another revolution. Officials call the remarks those of a private citizen, not an official, and no international aspect is found. Municipal campaign continues as American residents back opponents for alderman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Manilla
Smith
Shaon Villa
Villa
Vmyely
Thaw Faces Referee Over Fee Dispute
Harry Thaw failed to appear before a referee in Fishkill as a defendant in a civil case brought by Dr John B P Witven seeking 300 dollars for services. Thaw contested the amount and offered to pay about 200. The habeas corpus context and witness details are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkeepsie
N.Y
Harry
Thawt
Dutchess
Cousty
Fishkill
John
BP. Witven
Marriage raises question over French president at wedding
Paris reports the Aug 10 church ceremony of Mille Anne Falhemy, daughter of the president, and J. J. Hy Lanes, secretary to the president. The issue centers on whether the president may participate after officials were excommunicated for church-state separation. The Gaulois notes the archbishop’s view that attendance would be tolerated, but formal prayers are restricted.
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Associated
Frees
Paris
Makrings of
Mille
Anne. Falhemy
The
Reublic
J. J. Hy Lanes
Taka Place
Church of the Madelaine
Council of Trent
Rome
Falllers
Gauldia
M. Lanes
Leper Couple Quarantined in Tombstone Arizona
Gen Wardwell and his wife, both afflicted with leprosy, are under strict quarantine in Tombstone. Arizona health officials and the Board of Supervisors consider sending them back to California to Sawtelle, with Southern Pacific forced to transport them. Wardwell, a Mexican and Civil War veteran, resides at Sawtelle Soldiers Home. He also has a cancerous eye growth but no leprosy symptoms.
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Associated Press
Tombstone
Ariz
J. Wardwell
Arizona Health Department
Board of Supervisors
California
Southern Pacific Railway
Sawtelle
Lire
Wardwell
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed by Medical Authorities
Leading medical writers and teachers across several schools of practice recommend Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for weak stomach dyspepsia catarrh liver disease and chronic bowel and catarrhal affections. The text cites experts from Jefferson University Chicago Cincinnati and more praising its ingredients and claimed cures.
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Pierce
Jefferson
Cole A . Hare
Univ. of
Bithigwood
M. D
Bell Plese
Chicago
John
Cincinnati
M. M.D
Hahnemang
Miogdicago
Medical Mathortis
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Foley
Hoorn
Miami Street
Dean
Hopse
Miss Francis
Powers
COMIN
Maar Lampatiese
Peete
Matters
United States Signal Corps
Pace
Wresk
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F Bras Witeens
France
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Neil
Belle
Nell
Levy
Main Street
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E. F. Ste.ude
Pikriam
Grant
Vinia
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the Great A. and P. Tea CO
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Crosby 'S
Anve
Grundy & Joslyn
High Street
Taylor
Marcel
Mt. Vernon Street
John Brennan
Church St
Hare
German National Bank
Oshrosh Wisconsin
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Art Furniture House
Thare
Smuths
James A. Garneld
United States
National Union Bank of Oshkosh
National Union Bank
Oshkkosh
Wis
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