Oshkosh Unveils Washington Statue in North Park Ceremony
Large Oshkosh crowd gathers at North park for the unveiling of a life sized bronze George Washington statue. D A R chapter and city officials lead the tribute with guard detachments from Wisconsin National Guard, fife and drum music, and printed programs marking the educational and patriotic purpose of the monument.
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Second unveiling at Oshkosh honors Washington statue
Crowds gathered in Oshkosh for the second unveiling of a bronze statue, a gift from Col. John Hicks. Mayor Banderob and D A R delegates praised the display. Little Asephariatie Chase pulled the cord, and the ceremony included “America” and a Washington address by Miss Mary Kennedy. A reception at the Oshkosh Yacht Club followed.
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Taft veto delays Arizona New Mexico statehood amid recall fight
President Taft vetoed the joint resolution to admit Arizona and New Mexico as states, condemning the recall provision forcing judges to face recall elections. He warned the provision destroys judicial independence and urged Congress to reconsider while noting New Mexico’s and Arizona’s separate paths to statehood. The debate centered on judicial recall risks and the proper balance between federal approval and territorial constitutions.
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Witness John Bamler Reported Seen in Milwaukee
Chicago police learned that John Bamler principal witness in Enrighe and three other alleged labor sluggers cases was spotted in Milwaukee. Detectives headed to Wisconsin to locate him as Brutes Attorney Wayman says Bamler may have been kidnapped to stop testimony.
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John Bamler
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Maurice Enrighe
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Wisconsin
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Defendents
Lightning Pranks Hit Manitowoc Woman in Thunderstorm
Special to The Northwestern Milwaukee Aug 1 reports Mrs Frank Ziech of the south side narrowly escaped death when lightning entered her home through a window and paralyzed the lower body. The same storm knocked down a telegraph pole and damaged cross arms, lasting several hours with severe weather.
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Memphis Bank Receiver Appointed After Arrest of President
Memphis Tennessee August 15 A receiver was appointed for the All Night and Day Bank of Memphis following the arrest of president B L Henrey on a warrant from Oklahoma City alleging violation of Oklahoma banking laws. The incident prompted swift regulatory action as the bank faced governance questions and potential insolvency.
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Memphis, Tenn
B. L. Henrey
Bank of
Memphis
Olahoma City
Henrey
lOklAbama
Reciproc ity campaign heats Canadian leaders
Notables in Canada campaign for reciprocity as R. L. Borden arrives from Ottawa and heads toward London Ontario to begin his effort tonight, while Sir Wilfrid Laurier starts in Simcoe Ontario and plans to campaign in Quebec. Prime Minister Laurier returns to Montreal to focus on the Quebec drive and R P Robins of Manitoban politics hurriedly travels toward England for the flight.
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Wisconsin Railroad Commission Acts On Utility Quality Failures
The Wisconsin Railroad Commission issued an order directing action against three public utility companies for failing to meet gas and electricity standards. The Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light, Fond du Lac’s Eastern Wisconsin Railway and Light, and Menomonie Light and Fuel are cited for supplying substandard service. After ten days’ notice, the commission will decide whether to begin proceedings to enforce penalties for noncompliance.
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State Railroad Commission
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Eastern Wisconsin Railway and Light Company
Fond du Lac
Menomonie Light and Fuel Company
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La Crosse Shows Growth in Industrial Value
Washington Aug 15 Census Director Duran reports La Crosse has grown from 1004 to 1900 in the last five years, with manufactured product value rising from 189,000 to 14,103,000. The 1909 totals show 151 establishments, steam laundries 4, capital invested 49,000, salaries and wages 60,000, products 121,000, and 122 workers employed that year.
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Aviator Rescued After Sea Mishap in Monoplane
Jiondun Aug MeraAviator G Mori gon, a competitor in a Great Britain race, had a close call while attempting a crossing of the English Channel to France. Two miles from Bridgate Eng a mechanical failure toppled the monoplane into the sea. A boat reached the aviator in time to pluck him from the quickly sinking aircraft.
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Associated Press
Jiondun
Typographers At Leisure Delegates in San Francisco Bay Trip
Delegates at the Typographical Union convention plan time off for sightseeing around San Francisco bay with a trip to Mount Tamalpais and Muir Woods. The main convention program continues Wednesday morning.
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Alaska trip delayed due to late steamer arrival
Secretary of the Interior Fisher will not depart for Alaska tonight as planned. His steamer the Admiral Sampson arrived from the north a day late and will not carry him until tomorrow noon.
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Wash
Fisher
Alaska
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Leannat
Taft heads to Ocean Grove for arbitration address
President Taft departed Washington after noon for Ocean Grove New Jersey where he would speak at the Camp Meeting on arbitration. The journey aims to promote U S arbitration efforts as public life continues.
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Ocean Grove
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
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Woman killed by lightning in Angel Bluff storm
In a Wisconsin storm at Angel Bluff early today eighteen year old Ailsy Laer Hanson was struck dead by lightning while asleep in her bed. They report a tragic fatality as crews assist and investigators note the weather danger.
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Rusby testifies at Wiley trial cites low pay and contract doubts
Washington August 15 Dr Henry K Busby dean of the New York College of Pharmacy testified before the house committee investigating Dr H W Wiley and the government drug service He said his $1600 a year contract for eighty days work was too low for the actual duties and that he might resign rather than testify at a $9 daily rate He also noted salary delays and expense hold ups while asserting he did not propose the contract and believed it proper.
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Washington, D. C
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New York Codegs of Pharmacy
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Government Service
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Accident at New Dells Lumber mill in Milwaukee
A mill accident near Milwaukee at the New Dells Lumber company saw mill. The carriage apparatus broke during operation, flinging three men to the floor. Richard Johnson suffered a broken bag, another worker broken rib, and the third was seriously injured on the head. All three were taken to Lather hospital for treatment.
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Milwaukee
Wis
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Chile
Dells Lumber Company
Richard Johnson
Lather Hospital
Lightning hits Sheboygan chimney flooding city
A bolt struck the Balsdr Wagon works chimney in Sheboygan injuring only the chimney structure while surrounding areas saw heavy rainfall of 3.03 inches, the largest storm in six years. Cellars flooded citywide with no serious damage reported beyond the chimney reconstruction needed.
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Negro organizations meet in Little Rock convention
National Negro Press Association, National Negro Funeral Directors Association, National Negro Bankers Association, and auxiliaries of the National Negro Businessmen's League gathered in Little Rock on Wednesday for separate sessions. Booker T. Washington of Alabama was expected to arrive later and address the combined convention.
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Little Rock
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National Negro Press Association
National Negro Funeral Directors' Assooiation
National Negro Bankers
National Negro Businges Men's League
Booker
Washington
Alabama
India Faces Famine Amid Drought Across Central Region
Associated Press dispatch from Simla notes a prolonged drought shrinking water and cropless areas in central regions of British India. Growing concern centers on potential impact on finances ahead of the Delhi durbar as authorities consider measures to stabilize conditions.
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