Wisconsin Republicans debate Taft plank and platform changes
An article from The Daily Northwestern discusses Wisconsin GOP reactions to Taft and the Ohio revision plank, noting delegates, state sentiment, and the potential impact on the Wisconsin presidential contest. It references party dynamics, conventions, and political maneuvers in a period context.
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Marian Henlow
Juse Felt
Watt
Vamfort
Ohio
Alison Tucces
Patt
Cale Taft PLC
Repidhilaha
Une
Taft
Coat Taetiser
Tate
Ain
Jala
Lott
Trade growth with Caribbean and Philippines boosts US imports
The report notes a surge in trade with Porto Rico and the Philippines, with imports rising to 32 017 000 from Hawaii and 14 000 000 from the Philippines, while exports to those areas reach 44 000 000. It cites dependencies like sugar, tubers, and tropical crops as driving factors and argues tariff and policy shifts favored the expansion of domestic markets. The piece discusses long term aims to reduce reliance on foreign goods and develop reciprocal commerce with Caribbean and Pacific regions.
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Porto Rico
Philippines
Seawall
Porto Rica
Philips
Hawaii
Forte Rico
United
Renly
Porta Mico
Cuba
Chandia
Idaho inmate seeks mercy after murder confession
The case of Harry Oreluanis and Roman Orchard in Idaho centers on a confession reported to show religious conversion after the killing of Governor Steurbere. Prosecutors and Orchard deny the motive of clemency seeking, while Judge Wood recommends commuting a death sentence to life imprisonment, a point the Idaho board of pardons may decide.
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Generny
Guvernor
Hlaos
Maneuve
Orchard
Idaho
Idaho Board of Pardons
Wood
Forgan Rebutts La Follette Charge in Speech on Aldrich Bill
President Forgan of the National Bank of Chicago dismisses La Follette’s charges as false and accuses him of pandering to prejudice. He ridicules the senator’s claim that 160 men control national wealth, defends the economy against concentrated power, and comments on political crosswinds including remarks about Foraker, Altgon, and other figures.
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Forgan
Ufa
Heaiay
le Fblletta
Morgan
Follette
Tarvis
Crisi
Favorite Prescription Promises Cure for Women Ills
A historical ad touts Favorite Prescription as a safe, non alcohol remedy for female ailments. It warns against exaggerated claims and promotes perseverance, with Dr. Tieren offering free consultations and sale of related tonics and pellets. The tone mirrors period medical advertising.
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Tieren
Notable Claims On Patents And Social Conditions
A historical report notes German patent activity for electrical devices and compares military fitness among sulfur miners. It cites Miss Walford Palmgren on Swedish influence in the U S, praises American circulating libraries, and highlights Milton editions at Columbia University led by J Pierpont Morgan as top contributor.
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Germany
Enlee
Europe
John Milton
Columbia University
New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Irene Wycherley at the Grand Opera House in Oshkosh
The Grand Opera House hosts Viola Allen in Irene Wycherley with Viebler & Co directing a strong company including Arden McAllister Stewart Glendinning Thorne Wainwright Sothern and Webster. Audience praise for realistic western life setting. strong performances by Nowsk Robertson and Britton. Rev J Lewin Smith obituary note ends the report.
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Grand Opera House
Irene Wycherley
Viola Allen
Oshkosh
Irene Wycberney
London
Lena Ashwell
New York
Lester Lansrusa
Stephen Ghent
Threveghout
Misac Adelaldo Nowsk
Ruth Jordan
Dimteulk
S Lalla Robertson
Poly
Fhillip Jordan
Alfred Britton
Pup Jonlan
Conpa
Do It Now Sayings Inspire Prompt Action
A motivational snippet from Boavy Waterman in Success Magazine urges immediate effort. It emphasizes choosing a purpose, sticking to it, and acting without delay rather than delaying until the moment is right. The piece stresses that progress comes from present action.
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Iowa
Boavy Waterman
Success Magazine
Janesville and Madison rail project and local political shifts
The report notes an interurban rail plan promoted by H. H. Algier of Columbus to connect Janesville and Madison with work expected to start in ten days. It also covers local political contests in Superior for mayor with Lintey and Crumpton canvassing, a lighthouse keeper residence dispute at Two Rivers, and industrial and civic tensions over a water-front land strip seized by city officials amid opposition from Frank P. Tixon’s La Crosse business and Listman Milling Co. management.
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Janesy
Nave & Ounty Fair
Edgar Venger and Box Company
John Graves
Cing Ral
Milwaukee
Ailakee
Anton 3
Baltic
S. D
New Richmond
Ite
Republian
Superior
Lintey
Crumpton
H. H. Algier
Columbus
Janesville
Madison
Two Rivers
Adolphe Fontaine
Frank P. Tixon
la Crosse
Listman Mil. Company
Hixon
Humorous Notes From Blackedge Letters and Jokes
A collection of quirky jokes and wry lines about postmen luck, debt worries, dining misreads, and a touring actor’s hotel tale. Banter on appetite, hearing, and a dynamite blast echoes a bygone humor, with rapid quips from indys and customers.
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Coolant Flore
Feud
Indy
Mr. Sallowday
Burroughs
Newitt
Custoner
Waller
Bella
Yogis
Vbtool
Harry Tremayne
Cees
Gudeins
Debonair man faces public gaze in a changing era
A mosaic of brief notes and opinions from Wisconsin papers surveys political, social, and cultural themes. References include a preacher’s views on marriage, a mayoral reform debate, a county’s anti saloon sentiment, and local commentary on manners, appetites, and law.
Wisconsin Editorials Warn Against Hearst and La Follette
Milwaukee newspaper editorials condemn Hearst allied campaigns and urge Wisconsin delegates to Taft to block reactionaries. The Milwaukee Journal fears a La Follette delegation and questions the paper's stance on reactnation while criticizing heavy raids on anglers and statute enforcement on fishermen.
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Green Bay
Ahilwaukee Wisconsin
Hearst
Mr. la Follette
Ike
Milwaukee News
The
Milwaukee Journal
Wisconsin
Taft
la Follette
Pantie
Madison. Journal
Dutch John Heyman Fatally Wounded in Colorado Quarrel
Joan Heyman known as Dutch John, famed for preparing the chuck wagon breakfast for President Roosevelt, was shot during a quarrel in Hugo Colorado. He was taken to a Denver hospital. Deputy Lew Brockway and Bert Cook confronted Heyman at the Union Pacific station where Cook drew a revolver and was wounded as Heyman disarmed him. Brockway is arrested for firing the shot.
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Associated Press
Hugo
Colo
Joan Heyman
John
Roosevelt
Denver
Lew Brockway
Bert Cook
Heyman
Union ‘Pacific
Cook
Herman
Brockway
Congressmen McKinney Bill Aims At National University Creators
News notes recount a Mitnels congressman introducing a bill to lock to the creatoré of a national university. Riots in Berlin anniversary observed with disorder but no fatalities noted. A Chicago grand jury indicts A C G Tisdate, owner of a defunct bank, for receiving money while insolvent. Abe Hommel, famed New York lawyer, released and understood to sail for Europe. Chicago movement seeks to bar all vehicles from State Street after ten a m. Miss Helen Daenzer, who ran an embroidery school in Brooklyn, shot herself after summoning a friend. Monongahela, Farragut’s Civil War flagship later commanded by Dewey and Schley, burned to the water’s edge at Guante namo bay.
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McKinney
Mitnels Hay
Berlin
Chicago
A. C G. Tisdate
Abe Hommel
New -York
Europe
Helen Daenzer
Brooklyn
Monongahela
Farragut
Dewsy
Schley
Guante
Namo-Bay
Fear Calamity Looms After San Francisco Quake
A Beloit Wisconsin special warns residents of Rock County fearing a repeat disaster after a roaring well on Charles Luthers farm northeast of Beloit preceded the San Francisco quake. The report notes strong winds and cavernous depths as ominous signs and mentions Talewell’s roaring began weeks before the quake.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Beloit
Charles Luthers
San. Francisco
Rock County
North’ America
Talewell
San” Francisco
Pardon for Prisoners Honored by Bavarian Regent
Munich March 19 Regent of Bavaria France Lutinoht marked his eighty seventh birthday with a grand Bavarian noble gathering. He pardoned several prisoners including two life prisoners and donated generously to charitable and arts societies.
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Munich
France
Lutinoht
Bavaria
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