Yates for Governor Nominated Amid Convention Turmoil
Illinois Republicans rally for Richard Yates amid a stormy state convention in Peoria. Balloting wavered between Elbridge Haney Orrin Carter Walter Reeves and Yates Morgan County’s candidate, with final results unsettled as the day closed. Yates later cited as the nominee with Carter and Reeves vying for second.
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Elbridge Haneey
Chicago
Orrin N. Carter
Walter Treeves
Streacor
Richard Yates
Jacksonville
Chalee
Waters
Carter
Reeves
Yates
Morgan County
Henry Hertz
Fourteenth Ward
Hancey
Wn Yates
Lorimer
War Tax on Beer Quietly Debated by Committee
Washington May - At a Ways and Means panel meeting Representative McClellan of New York urged revocation of the war revenue tax on beer but no bill was before the committee, so action was postponed. Members indicated amending the war revenue act was unlikely this late in the session.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
McClellan
New York
Mailey Named for Municipal Judge in Wisconsin
Madison May We8tnlirman W. E. Halley of West Superior was appointed municipal Judge of Douglas County by Governor Scofield, replacing J S Parker who resigned to become mayor. Hadley, a 34 year old lawyer from New York since 1889, has lived in Port Washington Giventay Oshkosh Appleton and Sheboygan. W W Murphy of Darlington named as a delegate to the Milwaukee mining congress June 19 to 26.
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West Superior
Douglas County
Scafield
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Messrs
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TH Perkins
A. ©. Titus
W. G. Tienner
Milwaukee
British Advance Presses Free State as Boers Retreat
London dispatches report the Orange Free State capital Kronetad moved to Heilbron amid mass burgher surrender and rising British advantage. General Buller ordered to move, likely joining Lord Roberts toward the Vaal and Natal, with possible action at Harrismith and the Zand River drift.
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Virginia
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Allied Trades Council Calls Out Brotherhood Carpenters in Strike
The Allied Trades Council in Philadelphia announces two measures to fight the Brotherhood of Carpenters. The executive board calls out all its members wherever Brotherhood men are employed, with over 25,000 members in the Allied Trades and about 3,000 Carpenters involved.
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Philadelphia
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Riot and Fire Grip Village as Death Toll Rises
A village completely ringed by forest fire halts entry and exit. Five houses destroyed and three children burned to death. Inhabitants left in panic amid a developing disaster. Meanwhile a missionary gathering proceeds at a local church with attendees from Neenah Menasha Merrill and Wausau, featuring speeches and an evening program.
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Chicago
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Large Attendance Marks Montgomery Conference Session
Associated Press reports a Montgomery Conference session in Ada May opened at 10 o clock with surprisingly large attendance. Speakers included M A Waddell of Wilmington North Carolina presenting events that spurred efforts to amend the state constitution to restrict suffrage, John Temple Graves arguing for separation of races in distinct localities, and ex Governor MacCorkle of West Virginia closing the morning program.
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Associated Press
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Lauge
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John Temple Graves
MacCorkle
West Virginia
General Bragg Injured in Horse Accident Abroad
General Edward S Bragg commander of the Tron Brigade suffers serious injury after being thrown from a horse at Fond du Lac Wisconsin He is seventy four years old and his right leg is broken in two places The accident is attributed to his advanced age and frail constitution with the injuries considered very serious by physicians
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Associated Press
Fon du Lac
Wis
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Gineeral Hragg
Governor Kywunevelt Declines Run for Vice Presidency
A close associate of Governor Kywunevelt and President Roosevelt confirm the governor will not seek the national ticket. The White House visit, brief interview refusal, and remarks suggest harmony on his NY governorship as the strongest party service. A dinner invitation with Roosevelt is planned for Friday night.
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White House
New York
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Roosevelt
Eruptions Intensify At Mount Vesuvius Observers Report
Reports describe increasing eruption intensity at Mount Vesuvius with rising smoke and violent seismic activity. Next to no one can safely approach the crater. several climbers were injured and taken to hospital after attempting to descend.
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Associated Press
Asphalt Walk Argend Library Proper
Bids opened today for construction of an asphalt sidewalk in front of the public library property. The bids listed include Marden & Bro at 15% cents per square yard, Northwest Sewer Pipe Co. at 18 cents, M. J. Seymour at 16% cents, Yorcoping-C Rene & Son at 84 cents per lineal foot, G. Rheinke at percent per lineal foot, and J. G. Wigner at $1.25 per lineal foot.
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Beard of Public Works
Nance
J. G. Wigner
Exhibition in Naples Promotes Hygienic Goods and Health
An exhibition to be held in Naples this summer will showcase hygienic appliances and health promotion articles. The event echoes an international London congress led by the Prince of Wales, noting Naples’ need for ventilators and improved drains while hinting at a railway to Vesuvius summit and a new restaurant on Observatory Hill.
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Wales
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Telegraph
Populist Convention Opens At Sioux Falls City and State Welcome Delegates
The Populist national convention opened in Sioux Falls amid large attendance after delays. Governor Andrew J. Lee welcomed delegates. Senator Burgler announced the call and Buller presided. Temporary chairman Ringdel led a rousing speech denouncing Republican methods and urging nominees with clear records. Nebraska and other states showed varied support for Towne or vice presidential candidates, while Texas held influential votes for the nomination.
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Lee
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Ringdel
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Nebraska
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Colorado
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Indiana
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New York
Virginia
Widow of prominent Neenah dealer dies at 81
Mrs. Ervilla M Hold widow of the late Thabert Hold died today at age 81. She lived with Mrs. S L Wright at 395 Jackson Street. Funeral Friday at 2:15 PM conducted by Rev E J Smith. Burial at Neenah cemetery.
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Neeensh
Ervilla M. Hold
Thabert Hold
Neenah
8. L. Wright
Jackson Street
E. JH. Smith
Neengh
Pine leaf smoking urged by Indianapolis official
Dan Fredericks, former Old Vienna manager now in Indianapolis as a brewing agent, champions pine leaf smoking over tobacco. He claims rose leaves give a better, milder scent and suggests using tea leaves instead could curb unwanted bouquets from admirers. He promotes this as a satisfactory plan for all involved.
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Lewies
Dan Fredericks
Vienna
Indianapolis
Fredericks
Fisherman Cleared After Fish and Game Charge
Neergaard was arrested for violating fish and game laws over a barrel of fish packed with white basa and catfish. He pleaded guilty, fined £25 plus costs, but the court remitted the fine and discharged him on paying costs. fish seized and sold by wardens.
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Quatermass Wre
My. Neergaard
Street Car Strike Paralyzes St Louis Transit
In Le Douls county and St Louis city a street railway walkout halted service. General Manager George W. Raumbert said no cars would run without ample police protection, while Chief Campbell pledged to operate if a single line agreed. Thousands walked to work as trains and taxis filled gaps. injuries and arrests mounted amid clashes as Mahon of the Amalgamated Association arrived to lead arbitration efforts.
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Middle-of-the-Road party holds anti fusion convention
At Cincinnati on May 9 the national convention of the Middle-of-the-Road faction of the Populists opened with about seven hundred delegates from nearly all states except Arizona New Mexico North Carolina South Carolina and Vermont. A national ticket was planned to be nominated the next day as leaders say it could win a large share of the Populist vote and push fusionists toward Democratic alignment.
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Oshkosh Franchise Acceptances Signal City Telephones
Representatives of Lutste Walt Traphoor Cute That Effect discuss a Litt Wolf Telephone franchise in Oshkosh. The Battle Wolf company attended a Tuesday meeting where the franchise was reportedly acceptable if masked. Objections remain over copper metalite circuit, with work start and a January 1 deadline for exchange completion noted.
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Sweet
Oshkosh
Litt Wolf Telephone Company
Jilde Wolt Company
Poly
Battle Wolf Company
Iwoyle
Urst
Oshkosh Instructors Named as Summer Conductors
The 1901 state superintendent’s list of summer conductors includes Oshkosh instructors led by Prof. W. C. Hewitt of the Oshkosh Normal. Also named are Prof. B. Mack Dresden Prof. H. X. Goddard Principal J. C. Graham Rose C. Swart and presidents R. H. Halsey F. E. Mitchell and A. H. Sage.
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W. C. Hewitt
Oshkosh Normal
B. Mack Dresden
X. Goddard
J. C. Graham
First Ward School
R.H. Halsey
F. E. Mitchell
A. H. Sage
Rose C. Swart
Charles Morton Found Dead at Regent Hotel
Charles Morton former night clerk at the Southern hotel vanished Friday night. His body was discovered in a Regent hotel room in St Louis on May 9. Authorities say he died by taking carbolic acid. Morton was a well known hotel clerk, previously at the Grand Pacific in Chicago.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Charles Morton
Southern Hotel
Regent
Bubonic Plague Declining Across India in May Report
Simla dispatch notes the bubonic plague generally showing a material decline throughout India as of May. The report highlights improved conditions and reduced case numbers, signaling progress in containment efforts across regions.
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