Vanderbilt Cup Course Planned For October Race
New York details reveal a twenty five mile parkway circuit on Hempstead plains for the fourth Vanderbilt Cup to be run October 4. Eleven miles of cement parkway, fourteen miles of rough roads, grandstand near the cement section and spectator access by Long Island railroad trains are described with heavy fences and controlled parking zones.
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New York
Horewith
Five Mile Parkway
Hempstead Plains
Jevel Roads
Parkway
Long Island Railroad
Vanderbilt Cup Commission
Whaleneck Avenue
Down by the Potomac The Railroad Rate Fight
The Interstate Commerce Commission faces railroad protests against higher rates as southern lines push arguments citing local and temporary conditions. Figures show average national passenger tariffs near 2.014 cents per mile in 1907, with freight at 0.759 cent, suggesting reforms reduced leaks and rebates while bolstering rate law effects.
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Washington, D
Interstate Commerce Commission
South
Tey
Lorth
General Electric
H. C. Stevens
Milwaukee Dems Picnic Marks Kern Visit in 1904
In Milwaukee Aug 19 the Associated Rose club hosts a Democratic day with speeches by A. J. Schmitz John A. Aylward and Vice Presidential candidate John Kern. Mayor Rose escorts Kern from Chicago to Milwaukee and the two tour Whitefish Bay then the park for an 8 20 p m address while Democratic leaders and state supporters gather to bolster Schmitz and Aylward amid factional letters and endorsements.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wonderland
Wisconsin Democrats
Associated Rose Club
A. J. Schmitz
John A. Aylward
Rose
Chicago
Kern
Whitefish Bay
Park
Willpeak
Mr. Tern
T. K. Ryan
National Committee
A. J. Schmita
Schmitz
Waukee
H.W. Sawyer
Hertfords
Ara
Weat Bend
George Hird
Madison
Andrew Jensen
Bulgerton
L. Cleary
Platteville
FOG
Oshkosh
T. J
Leopold Hammel
L. G. Bohmrich
James A. Sheridan
Vincens Schoenecker Jr
Milwanee
The Chautauqua Movement A Storied Beginning and Growth
A historical overview of the Chautauqua movement describes humble beginnings as farmers formed a wagon caravan to Lake Chautauqua for a two week gathering. It traces ideals of outdoor life, simple living, and high thinking, noting the movement’s educational circles and widespread adoption. The piece highlights a large upcoming assembly at Oshkosh’s White City from August 28 to September 6.
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Intervala
Lewis Miller
John Z. Vincent
Chautanawa
Chautauquassembly
Lake Chautauqua
Wietts
Chautiucua
Frst
Heta
United States
White City
Oshkosh
Forest Fire Aid Letter Questions Stephenson Donations
A Rice Lake letter recalls a 1898 forest fire that left settlers homeless and describes charitable aid. The writer claims Mr. Stephenson contributed three carloads of lumber and shelter for winters, though he did not inform the community of his donations. The note also mentions a mill operation and lack of donation records.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Stephenson Campaten
Rice Lake
E. A. Edmonds
Img
Fxand Stephenson
United States
Mr. Stephenson
Uar
Brown
Broa
Rhinelander
Stephenson
Dla
Beer
Alsatark
Soo Line Wins Right of Way in Duluth Condemnation
An order of the district court granted the Soo Line a right of way into Duluth after appraisers reported condemned property from the Interstate Commerce Commission. The court filed the order following arguments from attorneys for the Northern Pacific Great Northern and Soo Line, sealing the deal.
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Ascocialap Prasry
Duluth
Minn
Aum
Sen Gop
Duluth Union
Tha Darengen
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Tthe
Soo
Wisconsin Patents Granted This Week
List of Wisconsin inventors and items granted patents this week includes E Colby Milwaukee locomotive gear theater chair W Gutenkunst Milwaukee hay carrier J Kampe Mercer combined square gauge and bevel Co Kelly Green Bay Juneau rotary align Puerner Green Bay safety devices for lamps A Strauss Milwaukee bottle or receptacle for liquids for medicinal and other uses
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Wisconsin Inventora
Oliphant & Young
Wisconsin
Mitwae
E. Colby
Milwaukee
Akiyi
F. BP. Cook
A. N. Miller
Milwaulker
HW. Gehrke
Merril
W. Gutenkunst
Millwaukee
Hay Carry
Hetlesveter
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Hunt Clu Ae Ae
Down BY the Potomac
Guy Carleton Lee
Kingsford
Alice Cary Waterman
Net. M. Hill
Agsford
Lator Stephenson
Seitlers
G. N. Brazeau
P. S. Bixby
Opera Tocke
H. H. Schrottky
Merritt St
Reim’s Shoe Hospital
Goodyear
Badger Concrete Co. Phono
Marton Street
Julius Due
Fulton Street
Coal and Wood
F. G. Arnold
Peter Rasmussen Farmer
Louis Larsen
Olen Avenue
Afternon’s Park
South Side
Hiram
D. W. Richards
Oshkosh Gas Light Co
H. P. Gies
Aaron Peanginns
Holub & Riemer
Main St
Ugar
Julius Martin
Malin St
H. M. Harmon
High Street
Nest
Krippene Hardware Co
Main Street
M. Lampson
Wison Street
Oshkosh & Winneconne
Anona
Shor
Ena
the Furniture Exchange
Gillen’s Laundry
Ressmussen & Miller
I A
Nu H
Seette Athearn
Ne Enema
C. M. Perry
Algoma Bt
Frank Leach
South Main St
Garland
Thomas
Thomas Biork
John Steinbarth
Harnesars and Hers
the Church Company
Cor. Jackson ,Mil Frving
Ste
H. F. Wenrich
Cain Street
Northwestern
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