Spooner Endorsement Test at Wisconsin Republican Convention
Milwaukee dispatch reports leaders weigh a Spooner Senate re election resolution at the Wisconsin Republican state convention in Madison. League factions debate whether to back Spooner to the United States Senate or risk a bolt, with Juneau county reporting stalwart gains in the assembly districts and a tense fight in the first district over leadership and credentials.
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Rmudivus
la Follette i Goleguten
Dane County
Bpooner
Milwaukee
Wis
John C. Spooner
League
Madison
la Follette
Republican of
Wisconsin
United Statea Senate
Spooner
Juneau County
Juneau
Sauerhering
Beyond Control Fire In Cleveland Lumber Yards
Fire broke out in the Hirk Christy lumber yards on Seneca street in Cleveland and spread to adjacent yards and factories. Flames appear beyond control at this hour.
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Cleveland, O
Hirk-Christy
Seneca Street
Nevins to Build 147 Miles of Trolley Lines in England
Thomas A Nevins of East Orange New Jersey will sail to supervise 147 miles of trolley lines between Liverpool and Manchester with sidelights to many towns. The project carries a $20,000,000 price tag funded entirely by American financiers. Nevins and his father are noted traction contractors of the east and foresee great American interests in England. The Meld of operations there is practically unlimited.
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Associated Press
New York
Thomas A. Nev
East Orange
N. J
Liverpool
Manchester
Sidelnes
Nevins
East
England
Strike at Kaukauna disrupts Ashland division shops
Special to The Northwestern Kaukauna Wisconsin July 2 A strike by twenty one hollermakers and helpers at the Chicago and Northwestern Ashland division shops seeks wage increases of ten to fifteen percent. Workers claim pay lags behind other road shops in Chicago Milwaukee and elsewhere. Bellermakers and iron silo builders union members demand thirty five cents an hour for bellermakers and seventeen and a half cents for helpers. Machinists' department remains unaffected.
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Northwestern
Kaukauna
Wis
Ashland Division
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Chicago
Milwaukee
Bellermakers’ and Iron Silo Builders’ Union
Beilermakers
Town Terrorized by Masked Bandits in WV Safecracking Try
A gang of masked burglars robbed three safes in McMechan West Virginia triggering a gunfight that left Frank Reese wounded in the groin, with likely fatal injuries. A posse pursued the robbers and seven shots were exchanged, the exchange ending with authorities unsure of the outcome for Reese.
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Associated Press
McMechan
W. Va
Bargiara
Frank Reese
Frank Reece
Boers Fist and British POO War Prisons Notice
British government notifies that foreign prisoners of war will not be repatriated until all Boer prisoners are returned, except those who pay their own passage. Those few may secure release and not return to South Africa.
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Ny Associated Tress
The
Wague
South Africa
MANY BUILDINGS BURN NORWEGIAN TOWN HEAVY LOSS
Fire swept Christiania Norway destroying about 150 buildings in Luurvig Jarlsberg province with losses exceeding a million kroner roughly 280000 dollars. In Indiana La Grange Shipshewana suffered a major blaze at 2 am burning seven businesses with heavy insured losses. Unknown origin blames the fire.
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Associated Presa
Georgia Terrell ticket and Minnesota slate in election notes
In Atlanta and St Paul reports, Georgia Democrats nominate James M. Terrell for governor and a full slate including Phil Cook, Robert E Park, WIU A. Wright, John C Sart, Thomas Eason, O. B. Stevens, W. B. Merritt with A. J. Cobb and Samuel Tompkins for U S Senate. Minnesota Republicans renominate Van Sant for governor and a ticket led by Ray W. Jones, Peter E. Hanson, Samuel G. Iverson, J. Block with W. B. Douglay. platform endorses Roosevelt policies, reciprocity, reform of trusts, and tax fairness.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Teurkin Democrate
James M. Terrell
Phil Cook
Robert E Park
Wiu A. Wright
John C. Sart
Thomas Eason
O. B. Ssevens
W. B. Merritt
Supreme Court
A. J. Cobb
Samuel Tompkin
United States
Cluny
James H. Estelle
Savannah
Morning News
Dupont Guerry
Macon
Nicollet County
W. B. Douglay
Clay County
C. A. Pidgeon
Wright County
Iverson
Philadelphia
McKinley
Roostersit
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Roosevelt
Fifty-seventh Congress
William McKinley
Bumalo
Cuba
van Sant
Tate
Gainesville
F.C. Tate
John H. Wilson
McLeansboro
Robert H. Hardin
East St. Louis
Charles P. Blanchard
Wheaton College
Trustees University of Illinoia
Marie C. Brehm
Chicago
J. O. Cunningham
Urbana
Mra
J. W. Akers
Sangamon
Plaatform
Census shows Wisconsin farms gain in value and size
Washington July 2 Director Merriam issues a census of Wisconsin agriculture. Farms totaling 167,975 on June 1, 1900 valued at 686,147,860 include 155,004,970 buildings 530,542,690 land and improvements. Farm implements 329,237,010 and live stock 96,327,649. Total farm property 811,712,318. 1899 farm products worth 157,445,712, animal products 93,203,464, crops 83,142,349. Farm product value 1899 exceeds 1889 by 86,456,068, up 21.8 percent. Gross farm income 115,861,963. Assistant Treasury Secretary H. A. Taylor to visit Wisconsin towns for sites for public buildings, then attend state GOP convention.
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Northwestern
Washington, D. C
Merriam
Wisconsin
H. A. Taylor
Washington
Hudson
Wis
Bad Men Break Jail In Sioux City Theft Escape
Four men escaped from jail by sawing a bar and exiting through a seven by fourteen inch hole. The group includes John Cole James Story Fred Thompson and James Henry with Story recently released from prison. Authorities suspect an outside accomplice aided the break.
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Associated Press
St. Paul
Minn
Sioux City
John Cole
James Story
Fred Thompson
James Henry
Story
Cole
Born Not to Drown. Hungarian Carpenter Leaps Into river
St Paul July 2 Matt Von drasek a Hungarian carpenter of 718 Canton street attempted death by own action today by jumping from the high bridge into the river over 140 feet below He is little hurt and will recover Two workmen Buckley and Dugan witnessed the leap and rowed to his rescue He was taken to the city hospital and beyond some bruises was almost uninjured.
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Assocmeearresx
St. Paul, Minn
Matt Vondrasek
Canton Street
Buckley
Dugan
Murder Follows Insult in Metropolis quarrel
A. B. Dusch fatally shot Will Woods near Metropolis Illinois during a quarrel sparked by Woods accusing Dusch of insulting his sweetheart. Both men hailed from prominent county families.
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Sy Associated Press
Metropolis
Iil
A. B. Dusch
Will Woods
Tate
Woods
Dusch
Iowa faces wet cold July signals crop warning
Des Moines July 2 The local weather bureau reports last month total precipitation reached 27 inches, 40 percent above normal while average temperature was 66 degrees, five below normal. Director Lake says only exceptionally favorable July weather can yield good oats and corn.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Weather Bureau
Director Lake
Silver values fall for foreign coins per ounce
Washington July 2 report from the director of the mint shows a net decrease in the value of foreign silver coins per fine ounce since March 31. The quarterly curvilinear changes guide collectors and customs in assessing coin values.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Mint
Collectors of Customs
Municipal Ownership in Britain Report Highlights Public Utilities
James Royle reports to the U S government on British municipal ownership. Ninety nine towns run street railways forty own gas plants and 181 control electric light. Cities hold unique assets from ship canals to crematoriums and oyster fisheries.
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James Royle
Liverpool
United States
Great Britain
Manchester
St. Helen
Torquay
Bull
Doncaster
Chester
Bradford
Narrowgate
Bournemouth
West Ham
Colchester
Gleagow
Exchange
Talked of Napoleons Wars at Polish Funeral
Chicago notices the death of Eva Wilenska aged 100 a Polish Settlement elder who recalled Napoleon's wars and Kosciuszko. Born in Nijoszoy she spent most life in Poland until moving to the United States thirteen years ago. She leaves two daughters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Eva Wilenska
West Seventeenth Street
Napoleon
Kosciusko
WRECK IN INDIA AND CART: TRAIN DISASTER REPORTED
Twenty five people were injured five seriously and one probably fatally after a derailment near Troy Montreal Express due at 3 20. The article also reports a cyclone blasting an East Indian railroad embankment near Rawpura with thirteen killed and many injured.
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Bennington
Jally
Troy
Xaulthh
Ixdola
Bombay
Rawpurha
Imersons
King Edward's Health Improves Amid East India Troops Review
London July reports note the king’s steady progress and healing wound at Buckingham Palace, with Queen Alexandra praised for public support. The East India troops review at Horse Guards drew 1,300 soldiers led by the viceroy’s guard as royal family members, including the prince of Wales, observed from parade to cheering. The fleet for the coronation review dispersed and London mood remained dull as many coronation visitors prepared to depart.
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Buckingburar Palace
Edward
Treves
Laking
Barlow
Hindustan
Alexandra
India
Lord Curzon
Keddleston
Horse Guards
Sousa
Prince of Wates
Duke of Connaight
Isverm
Spithead
New York
Isthmian Canal Talks With Lodge Hanna and Spooner
Secretary Hay met with Senators Lodge Hanna and Spooner in Washington to discuss steps to enact the Isthmian canal act. He outlined cabinet positions and sought legislative accord on canal construction. Buencamino asked Roosevelt for the signing pen used for the Philippine government bill, praising the president.
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Associated Pens
Washington, D. C
Hay
Lodge
Hanna
Spooner
Washington
Buencamino
Roosevelt
Philippines
Senator Lodge
Philiippine Commision
White House
Illinois
London
Joseph H. Choate
United States
Mra. Choate
Henry White
White
Richardson Clover
Clover
Arent
Crowninshield
Graves End
Rise of Professor S P Brooks from section hand to Baylor president
The article highlights Professor S P Brooks of Texas, once a Santa Fe section hand earning sixty five cents, who saved enough to attend Baylor University, rose through the faculty, studied at Harvard, and was selected president of Baylor University in Waco. The piece notes Founder T C Burleson and the school’s growth in the Southwest.
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S. P. Brooks
Texas
Brooks
Baylor University
Waco
Santa Fe
Prince in the Toils amid Secret Charges at London Court
London July reports Prince Francia Joseph of Braganza a Portuguese royal prince and Austrian Hussars officer faced Southwark police court with other men on a secret criminal charge. Bail was allowed for the prince. companions remained in custody as defense cited blackmail attempted against him. In Minneapolis, Col. Fred W. Ames faced bribery trial as a gang led by Edwards and Crossman allegedly operated with police protection and aid from a detective. Lipton suit details claim Barrie seeks $11,515 for two years of service on Shamrock II and America's Cup management. Cleveland, Dr F W Daykin bound over for offering political payoff to secure a franchise vote. bond set, later reduced.
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Associated Press
London
Princisy Joseph of
Ebraganza
Austrian Hussars
Portugal
Southwark
Prince Francia
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Braganza
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Bill Nye
Lipton
New York
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David N. Barrie
William S. Gilbert
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Bir Thomas
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Cleveland
Ohio
F. W. Daykin
Common Pleas Court
Kohl
Eastern Ohio Natural Gas Company
Daykin
Neenah Library Contract Awarded to Thompson Bros
The Neenah library project was let Tuesday to Thompson Bros for 18550 dollars. Bids covered three plans including all stone, stone with galvanized iron cornices, and brick faced with stone trim. The commission chose the brick faced option as most advantageous, with completion due January 2, 1903.
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Neenah
Wis
Thompson Bros. Contractors
Library Commission
Canalx Developed Northwest Locks Opened and Tonnage Soared
The article notes the first locks at St Marys Falls opened in 1855 with 106,296 tons registered, then milestones of 500,000 in 1863 and 1,000,000 in 1873. Tonnage rose further to 2,000,000 in 1582, 9,000,000 in 13% and 16,000,000 in 18%. Recent five years added two large locks, boosting canal tonnage to about 28,500,000. S. A. Thompson argues northwest growth and railroads create a vast, interlinked transport network that would collapse if Great Lakes vanished.
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Teape and Bounds
Northwest
Lake Superior
Pacific Coast
Great Lakes
Buffalo
Chicago
Duluth
S. A. Thompson
The
Engineering Magazine
Why Disrachi Skipped Victoria's Coronation
A garbled reminiscence notes Benjamin Disrachi did not attend Queen Victoria's coronation due to parliamentary attire costs and hours of ceremony. It recalls his radical past and a later comment by an elderly observer on Westminster reactions and social conditions.
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Victoria
Benjamin Disrachi
Westminster Abbey
London
Disraeli
Earl of
Tunnel Caves In Near Minerva Ohio
A Lake Erie and Wheeling railroad tunnel near Minerva Ohio collapsed early today trapping workers. Four men were eventually accounted for with non serious injuries. others were evacuated. Traffic on the line was halted for an undetermined period as rescue efforts continued.
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Minerva
Lake Erie
Wheeling
Trafic
Tecumseh Leads First Ben Wanaka Trial Heat
In Bridgeport area yachting action eight boats sail two miles to windward and back. Tecumseh wins the first round by about two lengths after starting at noon under light wind. Massasolt finishes second. Masanagh and Crusader also compete. second heat follows with Tecumseh second to Massasolt.
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Black Rock
Conn
Bridgeport Yacht Club
Noat
Mie
Committed
Crusader
Tecumich
Socross
Tecumseh
Masanagh
Ish
Tecumech
Firat
Massagolt
Massasolt
Mae Firat
Fittbusterer
Wanamooth
Massanoir
St. Louia
Board of Poace Commissioners
Ind
West End
Young” Corbett
Sullivan
Presdent Haughton
Corbbett
Would Head Department Candidate for Grand Army Honors
John McElroy managing editor of The National Tribune in Washington, D. C., is urged by Potomac division veterans as candidate for commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. His long service, from 1862 to war’s end, includes captivity at Andersonville. editorial leadership spans 28 years.
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Washington
Associated Press
D. C
Department of the Potomac
John McElroy
National Tribune
Grand Army
National Capital
Congress
McElroy
Ander Bonville
Death of Young Man Spencer at 21
Frank H Spencer aged twenty one died this afternoon at his parents home 2 Baldwin Street after months of illness following an injury while lifting. He is survived by two sisters two brothers and his parents. Formerly with United States Express Company and later Evans Bros Grocery. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Frank H. Spencer
A. A. Spencer
Baldwin Street
United States Express Company
Evans Bros.’ Grocery
Police vow to arrest all torpedo riders on Winnebago rails
Today Chief H F Dowling ordered officers to arrest and bring to court any person found placing torpedoes or explosives on the Winnebago Traction rails. He says recurring yearly trouble exists and will not discuss it further, pledging prosecution in every case.
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H. F. Dowling
Winnebago Traction Company
Murderer Recaptured Near Barn in Washington Ind
Joe Aerpert, the alleged murderer who escaped from jail with BU Edson and others Tuesday morning, is recaptured behind the barn. He behaved reasonably after confinement. The case will likely not go to trial again until next term of court. The other escapees remain at large.
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Washington
Ind
Joe Aerpert
BU Edson
Kere Maning
Pickets Taken and Arrests Made in Coal Strike
Wilkesbarre Pa July 2 The Freeland strikers Joseph Schane er John Schoelin John Gillett and John Mahatal faced Magistrate Pollock on rioting and intimidation charges. Held on $400 bail for trial, this marked an early move to resume mining. Pickets led by Schoelins Gillett Schrader and a Hungarian were arrested along the Drifton road. a revolver was drawn before guards intervened and scuffles ensued. Sheriff Jacobs dispersed the crowd as prisoners were taken to the county seat.
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Associated Press
Wilkesbarre
Joseph Schaneer
John Schoelin
John Gillett
John Mahatal
Freeland
Pollock
Fresident Mitchell
Wilkenbarre
Hazleton
John Schoelins
William Gillett
Frank Schrader
Drifton
Coxe Bros. & Co
Shovelit
Weepon
Jacobs
Pap
William A
Old Forge
Pittston
Northern Pacific
Omaha
Neb
Thomas L. Wilson
Machinists’ Union
Burt
Union Pacific
United States
Wilson
Mrs Nation to Speak in Oshkosh July 17 18 and 19
Carrie Nation famed saloon smasher from Kansas may tour Oshkosh with three programs on July 17 18 and 19. Manager Downs of Winnebago Traction seeks her appearance noting a $50 daily rate and potential open air or park theater venues with possible receptions daily. The theater at the Traction company will close after Saturday except for special occasions due to poor attendance and weather.
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Carrie Nation
Kansas
Oshkosh
Manager Downs
Winnebago Traction Company
Nation
Downs
Mr. Nation
The
Traction Company
Alexander Geddes and Henry Meiner Pass Away in Scotland and Indiana
A telegram from Chicago reports the death in Scotland of Alexander Geddes a leading member of the Board of Trade and head of Alexander Gedden Co Indiana Rev Henry Meiner pastor of St Charles Roman Catholic Church Pera Indiana died this morning aged sixty six born in Germany and prominent in Indiana religious life for twenty six years
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Chicago
Scotland
Alexander Geddes
Board of Trade
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Alexander Geeden & Co
Indiana
Pera
Ind
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Henry Meiraner
St. Charles’ Roman Rer
Germany
United States
Wisconsin Weather Forecast Shows Showers and Warmer
Indications for Wisconsin call for probable showers and local thunderstorms tonight and Thursday. Southeasterly winds, warmer trend, and higher temperatures expected across the region with unsettled conditions into the next day.
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