Steamer Leelanna Explosion Claims Several Lives
A steamer explosion on Carp Lake during an early morning trip from Resorts to Fouche left 30 to 40 aboard. The blast wrecked upper works and hurled passengers into the lake with several dead and many injured. Names include Mrs Isabel La Bonta and two others. Hastings and Mrs Ralph A. B. Cook among the injured.
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Associated Press
Grand Rapids
Auch
Tniverse City
Mich
Bvo
Leelanna
Carp Lake
Fouche
Isabel la Bonta
Mosier
Traverse-Clix
Hastings
Traverse City
Mra
Ralph A. B. Cook
Wrecked in the South Sea Captain Cogswell Tale
An 18th and 19th century sea romance recounts Rear Admiral James Cogswell leading a wrecked American crew in the Southern Pacific. Cast ashore on an uninhabited island, they subsisted on gulls eggs and fruit until they built an improvised boat and reached Honolulu. Cogswell survives with a wife and two children. the son serves at sea.
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Milwaukee
Wos
James
Cogswell
Florida
Louis Stevenson
Pacific Ocean
Milwaukeean
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Anl
Democratic Campaign Plans Firms Up Midwest Efforts
Chicago August 12 Congressmen and Democratic leaders met at headquarters with Chairman Mack to map funding and strategy for the Missouri and neighboring states. Mr Clark reports a strong Bryan drift across eight states and predicts Missouri support of 40 000 and fifteen of sixteen congressmen. Mack to go to Indianapolis for Kern notification after August 31.
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Chicago
Middle West
Mack
Democratic Natio Committee
Dockery
Clark
Missouri
Moses C. Wetmore
St. Louis
Contiguous Territory
Clank
Denver
Colorado
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Kentucky
Ohio
Illinois
Bryan
Indianapolis
Kern
Cyclone at Duluth Strikes Harbor Pleasure Craft
A Duluth cyclone yesterday spared any deaths among harbor crowds. By 5 AM the last yachting party was accounted for. Three o clock this morning one sailboat crew of six, owned by Frank Farrell, remained missing after the storm in the lake. the drifting boat finally reached shore and its crew found a telephone to report in.
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Associated Press
Duluth
Minn
Frank 8. Farrell
Cooler Weather Aids Atlantic Coast Outlook
A Weather Bureau bulletin issued at noon today predicts cooler conditions for the next two to three days from the Mississippi Valley to the Atlantic coast. The report highlights a shift in temperature across the region, signaling relief from recent heat.
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Associated Proa
Washington,d. C
Weather Bureau
Mississippi Valley
Atlantic Coast
Fire wipes out Katskfil Bay area cottages
Information from Albany dated August 17 reports that the Katskfil Bay section of Lake George including Ketekil Bay house and nearby cottages were burned in a wide blaze. Damaged properties and surrounding structures are described as destroyed or severely damaged.
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Associated Press
Albany
Katskfil Bay
Lake George
Ketekil Bay House
Colonel Van Leuven Dead
Col H C Van Leuven aged 45 died at his Washington home after long service as clerk to the House Judiciary Committee. Born in New York, he worked in Iowa and Minneapolis before moving to northern Wisconsin and serving in the Ninth Town Volunteers in the Civil War. Interment will be at Arlington Cemetery.
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Washington, D. C
H. C. van Leuven
New York State
Iowa
Minneapolis
Wisconsin
Judiciary
Jenkins
van Leuven
Ninth Town
Arlington Cemetery
H. C. Stevens
Yokohama Mayor Welcomes US Fleet with Friendly Tone
Mayor Mitsuhashi, addressing Yokohama city assembly members, praises the United States for its cordial stance toward Japan. He notes the large US appropriation for the 1912 Japanese exposition, foreign trade growth, and Yokohama’s pivotal role in trade with America, urging swift steps to warmly welcome the American fleet.
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iBy
Tokio
Aug
Yokohama
Mitsuhashi
Japan
United States
Yokohama Harbor
America
Repub
Novel boat ordered in Menasha for Ceargy A Loescher
The Brighton Boat and Supplies company of Menasha will begin building a 42 foot yacht for Ceargy A Loescher. Forward pilot house and engine room with 30 horsepower light engine, a 15 foot forward cabin, and rear galley and toilet facilities described in detail. The vessel will showcase bevel plate mirrors and hardwood finish.
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Menasha
Wis
Brighton Boat and Supplies Company
Ceargy A. Loescher
Winneconne
Omeo
Fond du Lac
Minnkawae
Lake Shore
Racine
Joseph Ullman
Edward
Paul Stump
Apni¢ton
Menashaives
FL McDowell
Kaukauna
Nora McMahon
Manilower
Maud Delaney
Milwaukee
Margaret McMahon
Nick Wagner
Madison
A. A. Steele
Oshkosh
Japanese bankers praise debt consolidation move
A conference of clearing houses reports progress on consolidating Japan's national debt. The Ash policy hints at raising the sinking fund allocation by sixty to seventy million, double the present amount, aligning with bankers’ long held wishes. The committee awaits Katsura cabinet’s formal views before publishing findings.
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Tokio
Conference of Clearing Houses
Japan
Ash
Katsura
Insane Woman Kills Husband Then Wounds Self
Chicago August 11. Mrs Marty Cassidy in a temporary insanity episode shot and killed her husband John Cassidy and then wounded herself. She was hospitalized in precarious condition after being taken from the scene. Cassidy had been released from an asylum about three months earlier.
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Iby Associated Press
Chicago
Marty Cassidy
John Caccidy
No Day Too Holy: La Follette Addresses Large Sycamore Crowd
Associated Press report from Sycamore Tennessee notes Robert La Follette spoke for three hours before a vast crowd at the Sycamore Chautauqua. He argued no day should be too holy for politics and condemned corporate demoralization of government.
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Associated Press
Sycamore, Tus
Robt
la Follette
Sycamore Chautauqua
Springfield Race War Ends as Militia Holds Line
Springfield Wisconsin battles subside after days of riot as a special grand jury convenes to probe outrages. Gov Deneen and State's Attorney Hatch order evidence gathering at 114 North Seventh street while troops guard refugees and arrest suspects.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Bpringfeld
Tomes A. Creighton
Sangamon County
Charles EB. Deneen
Frank Hatch
Xession
Fcon &S§ & Ccase
North Seventh Street
Ja. Patch
Thle Place
Young
Ciit
Pstate
Chena
St. Louis Peoria
Leentur
Gloomington
Lincoln
Garlinvie
Huse St. Louis
Jacksonvitte
Missouri
Lennessee
Kentucky
Louisiana
First Cavalry
Chicago
Ninth
Jefferson Streets
Scott
Riot Trial Pleas Face Patrol Witnesses and Militia Shuffle
Authorities press for convictions as Prosecutor Hatch seeks rioters, while Governor Heen coordinates militia. General Jak Poster arrives to lead the West Division, replacing Colonel Santom. The Seventh Regiment is placed on patrol duty after bivouacking near the arsenal with First and Second regiments relieved from constant duty.
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Mie
Abe
Franks R. Hatch
Heen
Jak" Poster
Santom
Weat
Foster
Chicago
Arsenal
Black Hand Threat Promises Money Demand Arrest
Detectives captured Vincenzo Crampa in a ruse at 37th Street after a threat letter and demand for $1,000 to Benedetto of 78% Greenwood Avenue. Benedetto lured Crampa to the drop site with a red handkerchief. officers replaced the decoy and arrested the Sicilian.
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Presa
Chicas
Vinclnto Cranpa
V. Benedetto
Greenwood Avenue
Thirty-seventh Street
Benedetto
Benedetti
Cranpe
Wich Benedetto
Ripaliing
Neenah court fines man for abusive language
Hhelnotd Zick was found guilty in Judge Bilrd s court of abusive language toward Mrs Willim Woeckner and paid a fine plus costs. The Island Mages defeated the White Sox 4 to 2 with Hughes pitching and Mune nian at bat. Various local residents and visitors are noted, along with weather and factory activity.
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Neenah
Wis
Hhelnotd Zick
Bilrd
Willim Woeckner
William Woeckner
Woeckner
Island
Mages
White Sox
Bughes
Nash
Munenian
Cus
Lenz
Ier Tonviale
Jobin Clausen
Henry Sande
West River
Harry Halvarson
Wieddon
Chicago
Whliam Sierson
Green Bay
Jobo Jagerson
Bonday
Mount Stowne
Joseph Sokup
Charles Stripson
Oshkosh
Hughes
Ladyamitty
Airs
Arviila Hughes
Sylvester Smith
Ehird
C. Page
New London
Mies Maeilin Schumann
Southie
Lidee Mills
Misa Marion Woodworth
Ashnesh
Mies Carmen Seherek
Willi Nelson
Charles Jenson
Evergrown Creek
Shaans
John Garvey
Chiesge
Thin Section
Neenghar
Casino Hall
Menasha Wooslenware
Big strike in balance in Indiana miners actions
Terre Haute Ind Aug 17 with today's actions by Indiana mining fields the fate of the strike will be decided after one o'clock Except Evansville field and district No 11 where most mines are at work Brazil and Evansville fields may vote tonight Vandalia Coal near Z Anton reports two mines idle A meeting tonight of the executive committee of the Indiana bituminous operators association will consider the strike 16000 men remain in good standing in the state bituminous field
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Associated
Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana
Evansville
Brazil Bark
Brazil
Zanton
Vandalia Coal Company
Sdie
Indana Bituminous Aperators
Esperanto Congress Opens With Hymn In Dresden
In Dresden on August 17 the fourth International Esperanto congress formally opened with about 1,600 attendees singing the Esperanto hymn. Delegates were welcomed by representatives of King Frederick of Saxony and the city.
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Asenciated Press
Dresden
Frederick of
Saxony
Army Airship Board Grants Baldwin Balloon Purchase Rights
In Washington on August 17 the Army Airship Board ruled Captain Baldwin’s balloon met criteria for the agreed purchase amount, confirming entitlement to funds for its purchase.
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Angoclate
Washington, D.C
Army Airship ‘Board Today
Captain Baldwin
Wisconsin Gossip Centers on Connor Cowling Cook Rumor
Milwaukee August gossip centers on a Connor Cowling Cook rumor about a quiet conference between the Republican state chairman and Cook's campaign manager. Connor denies any formal meeting while confirming effort on the senatorial ticket. Observers note arrivals at Connor's headquarters and Camp Cook contacts.
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Milwaukee
Wix
Wisconsin
W. H. Hatton
Connor
Republican State Central Committee
Cook
Plenkinton
Tete
W. JD. Connor
Mr Connor
Johrn BE. Corrigan
Cook Campaien
Dek White
Tene Blephensen
Bhoy
Hutton
Cervera to Taft Speech Report Mixed Reactions
An Associated Press dispatch notes ad hoc remarks from Admiral Cerna and others as Taft campaigns. It describes Taft receiving courted support and mentions a Spanish War figure advising caution. The memo highlights skepticism about Taft’s chances and the ambassador’s cautious view of U.S. politics.
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Associated Press
Virginia
Wiliam
Mar
Taft
Adoural Cerane
United States
Sannot
Lynchers Fear Insanity in Donnegan Case
Dispatch describes a suspect named Charlie Ga d in claiming participation in the Springfield lynching of William Donnegan with graphic details. He alleges they attacked and killed Donnegan, and asserts prior military service and a sister’s connection as context to his statements.
Lutheran Ministers Gather en Route to Joint Synod
Forty seven ministers and laymen from Lutheran churches in Ohio and nearby states travel by train to Appleton for a joint synod opening after stops in Cleveland Toledo Detroit and Mackinac. Dr Schutte of Columbus leads the group and will seek another term as synod president. Mrs Awe shows some improvement and remains in recovery with a hopeful prognosis as arrangements proceed.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Green Bay
Ohio
Stales
Appleton
Cleveland
Toledo
Detroit
Mackinac
Schutte
Columbus
Results of Ball Games Between Local Clubs
The Merry Widows of Chifton defeated the South Side Cubs 2 to 0 in a hard fought game. Humes Welch and Hall starred for the Widows while Berodt Ziebels and Rhinney played for the Cubs. Rerndy was knocked out in the second, Ziebell relieved him. Welch started for the Widows with Baier for the visitors strong at the plate. The Van Byrne Cubs defeated Black Wolf Tigers in a close late afternoon clash. The Stars beat White City 1 to 0 on a daring double steal in the first inning scoring Herring. The rest of the game remained tightly pitched with Cook of the Sure team delivering a solid effort.
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Merry Widows
Chifton
South Side
Cubs
Tate
Stars
Emnk
White City
Herring
Cook
Cup Contest At Golf Qualifying At Algoma Country Club
The president's cup qualifying rounds were held at Algoma Country Club with 16 best scores. Key players included Gruenewald, Nims, and Daly, while rounds continue this week with elimination matches and four survivors advancing to Thursday final.
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Algoma Country Club
Edgar P. Sawyer
A. H. Gruenewald
Bandcrob
W. FF
Gruenewald
Thomas Daly
A. WW. Nims, 88; John Gunlicner
William Watlen
MacNichol
ST Coc Chase
W. G. Maxey
Phill HL Bawyer
G. A. Ruckstatt
LD Darmon
Rufus Lchriber
W. O. Biker
Himes
Chase
Tlurman
Nims
Baler
Willen
Sawyer
W.W Gruenewald
Daly
Ruckstaff
Barnes
Challoner
Schriber
Maxey
Manderub
Myers Not Guilty In Larceny Case At Municipal Court
In a municipal court session Myers was found not guilty of larceny after a motion. Partner Willard Dudley pleaded guilty to larceny and received up to thirty days in jail. Dooley and others faced various charges including larceny and drunken conduct as authorities described a sequence of petty crimes.
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Chicks Myers
Opel
Myers
Willard Dudley
Molday
Wna
Oto
Dooley
A. Horns
Myer
Myris
Ito
Dee Bite
Bollea
Jol
Julieaa
Appleton
Tel 1
Lada
Neondh
Ghia Tree
Oldeer
President Roosevelt to host luncheon in Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt will entertain a luncheon at his summer home in Oyster Bay with notable guests including Secretary Cortelyou, Fassett of New York, and interpreter Senor Esramilio. Attending also will be Stephen M. Olin and Assitant Secretary Newberry plus Charles Sheridan as guests later in the day.
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Aparochiled
Oyster Big
N.ov
Tia Sumer
Huntington
Congramin Fassett
Wiroira
Senor Qeson
Senor Esramilio
Stephen MW. Olin
New York
Navy
Newberry
Charles Sharidan
Ringling's Circus Train Wreck Near Bellingham
Ringling's circus train wrecked thirty miles north of here on the Great Northern line yesterday afternoon. The first section suffered a wreck at Tort Kells, injuries reported to about half a dozen attendees. Physicians who went to the scene last night have not yet returned.
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Bellingham, Wacb
Ringings Circus
Kells
Great Northern Railway
Stolen Ride Fatal Crash in Northwestern Yards
Madison Wisconsin August 17 Axel Axel son of Chicago twenty two was crushed between two cars in the Northwestern yards this morning. His back was broken and he was testing a ride to the North Dakota wheat fields for work. He is not dead but there is no hope.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Axel Axelson
Chicago
North Dakota
Battleships Alabama and Maine Reach Colombo Route
The battleships Alabama and Maine, part of a special service squadron of the U S Atlantic fleet, arrived at Colombo yesterday while en route to the Atlantic coast.
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Associated Presa
Colombo
Alabama
Maine
United States Atlantic Fleet
rdAtlantic
West Campaign Plan Opens September 1
Chicago August 1 The Republican national committee agrees to start the western speaking campaign around September 1. Frank Hitchcock chairs the effort while Senator Borah of Idaho will assist but not head the bureau. Funds will be raised in each state with treasurers appointed to collect and remit to national officers.
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Associated Press
Chicago
West
Frank H. Hitchcock
Flan. S
Borah
Coleman Sharpant
Deltre
New York
Cecil A Gyon
Texas
John Wesley 10
Vermont
Maine
Tate
Aieldon
Nations
Upham
Wiltehcork
Pitch
N.Y
Sherman
Allen
Boston
New England
Joint meeting plans Oshkosh water carnival boat parade
Committees from Old Home Week and Oshkosh Power Boat Club meet to arrange a combined water carnival and boat parade. Sentiment favors a single inland parade as a main feature, with Aug 2 likely date. Invitations extended to Appleton, North, and Winnebago boats to participate.
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Oahkosh Power
Oxtlevah Power Boat Club
Fike’lab
Feds
Appleton Power Boat Club
Nocnth
Winnecore
Gennt« Erdl
Training School to Open at Oshkosh Normal September 8
The Oshkosh Normal School model department begins September 8, the day after Labor Day, with about 270 to 300 students and the normal department enrolling around 500. The training school spans nine grades from kindergarten to grammar, offers certificates after ninth grade, and includes regular teachers, critics, and supervisors as part of the faculty.
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Osh~kosh
Normal
Éyhe Tem
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