Governor La Follette and party leaders debate third term bid
A fragment discusses Governor Robert M. La Follette and supporters weighing a third term run. It notes anti-La Follette sentiment, possible candidates Isaac Stephenson or Samuel Cook, and party leaders evaluating prospects at gatherings.
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Notte
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Governon
Tobert la Potletie
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Priel
Robert A
Grovernor
Sisnat Orla
Pan Didates
Robert
Hiephensson
Mit
Cocde
Russia May Stay In Power With Peace Talks Ongoing
The report discusses potential Russian endurance in leadership amid stalled peace processes. It notes mentions of Russian routes and troop movements, with ongoing questions about strategy and international reactions.
Twain's Home Hospital Report Reveals Family Hardship
A transcript from York dated May 23 describes Mark Twain and family living at a rural home. Mrs Twain and their two daughters are named, facing illness and a long, strained period of distress. A doctor notes Mrs Twain's condition worsened, with her spouse and relatives showing deep concern. The scene portrays a family under pressure with limited relief as medical attention continues.
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York
Smnella
Clemens
Tara Bil
Jean
Tivewinte
M Dear Thins
Clara
Hartmann Acquitted Amid Courtroom Turmoil
Hartmann walks free after acquittal in a high profile case. Court proceedings revealed disputed government property issues and tense exchanges as the verdict was delivered.
Explosion on Steamship Causes Sinking and Fatalities
A gas explosion aboard the steamship Co ban of the Black Diamond line en route from Sydney to Montreal destroyed the saloon and blew off the poop deck. One crewman was killed and two steerage passengers are missing, feared thrown overboard, as three iron beams broke on the lower deck.
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Associated Press
Quebec
Sydney
C. B
Montreal
Alan Broker
Watter
Bucket Shop Raided by Chicago Police
Chicago police raided the George T. Sullivan bucket shop at 258 LaSalle Street arresting fifty speculators. Sullivan, charged with bucket shop swindling, protested and was escorted to the station after his door was forced. The raid halted trading, drawing hours of excitement at the board and open board. Police claim customers were swindled out of thousands with futures in grain, cotton, coffee and provisions.
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Asaocilerl Press
Chicago
George T. Sullivan
LaSalle Atreet
Sullivan
Deere
Léa
Boston
Gounell Blufs
Altona
Akron
Ole
Burlington
Tkwa
Tla Place
Hawaii Legislation Question Sparked by Language Use
An Associated Press report notes a challenge to the validity of all Hawaiian legislation, led by public official Cooper who argues the territorial act violates constitutional provisions on language and government structure. The piece touches on language rights, labor import issues, and the Brewer contract dispute under Walter States law.
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Fonmutu
Associated Press
Hinds
Nemry E. Cooper
Acs
Sovernment Aue
Walter States
J. Is
Corea
Ure & Ut
Accident at dynamite blast injures two workers
A Wisconsin incident near Sturgeon Bay reports a fatal-looking explosion at a Reynolds Press company site. A worker named Relehardt was severely injured when dynamite detonated during dam work, his face and body struck by dirt and gravel.
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Mity
Wisconsin
Istoitah Relehardt
He Heynolds Press
Slau
Accidental shooting at Gimbels departsment store
In Milwaukee Wisconsin a playful gun handling at a Gimbels department store led to a fatal shooting. Clarence Coogan was killed when a revolver discharged striking him in the head near the right eye. Police report the incident occurred this afternoon during a display in the telescope department.
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Clarence Coogan
Bageiment
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Storte
Bethborg
Telly
Thie
Copgron
Swedish Crown Prince Named Honorary World’s Fair Official
St Louis May 23 The crown prince of Sweden will head the Swedish World’s Fair commission in St Louis He has signaled willingness to serve in a letter to Commissioner Wohkistat Edison replied proposing him as honorary chief consulting electrician for the world’s fair Edison’s letter confirms his acceptance of the appointment.
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Associated Press
St. Lows
Sweden
St. Louis
Wohkistat
Thomas A. Edison
Reliance Leads in Narrow Sailboat Race at Metinjeock
The Reliance won the leg of a three-boat race started at 4 50 in light wind at Metinjeock Point. By 2 35 the Reliance led by a mile over Hayt and another boat, with two miles to one for the rivals as they stretched along the course.
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Tas
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Hayt
Wisconsin Legislature Confronts Its History 1908 Session
Madison May 28 The Wisconsin legislature of 1908 has ended its term and produced a mixed record. The Assembly is praised for its public oriented bills while the Senate is faulted for lobby influence and anti administration stances. Leaders Lenroot Bradford and Hudnall are highlighted for strength, with Whitehead criticized for factional fighting.
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Legion
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Hudnall
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Crosstown Attempt to Copy Coast Power Transfer
The Start Won and 8 K. Crocker of Seattle plan a coast to goazt in a mobile energy project. They aim to lift a copy of a coastal power transfer into Seattle for testing and demonstration.
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K. Crocker
Seattle
National Association of Manufacturers Grows and Plans Coordinated Action
A May meeting of the executive committee in New York announced sub committees to organize employers nationally. The association has grown from 618 firms to about 2254, spanning all states, with leaders including D M Parry and officers from York, Columbus, Detroit, Wisconsin, Chicago, St. Louis, and Chattanooga. The movement aims to unify capital across industries, set shorter hours, and secure higher wages while maintaining control over business policy.
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National Association of Manufacturer
Thin City
Tn Goto
Atken CO Gupiea
Ima
Washington
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Chamber of Chattanoog
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Falling Nalls Wreck City School and Injure Residents
A collapse and ensuing blaze at a Carlisle school noon caused injuries including Rev. T. M. Tinder and police chief Dinh among several named residents. The lone fire engine overturned en route to the scene and the building’s destruction halted city services. In Tit Cove Nova Scotia a fire destroyed part of the village. In Pennsylvania a Main Street blaze on Mar Lake damaged a dozen buildings with losses around 25000 dollars.
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T. M. Tinder
Dinh
Edward Ewing
O. Dorsey
Thomas George
Ed. Moore
Peter Allei
Puis
Church music director named at Lawrence after resignation
A church music committee at Biuthodle Church invites T. Bugeng Ashton of Chicago to lead church music and vocal department at Lawrence University, succeeding Prof. John Wilson Badge who resigns amid claims his writing of the opera The Sleeping Beauty helped prompt departure. The article notes involvement of several Lawrence students.
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Appleton
Wits
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Chicago
Lawrence University
Law-rence University
Topaxt's FAPER features and world of sport
Features cover Ralph Waldy, centenary birth pieces, and a dramatic world section. It includes "Mawes Relation to the Idverse" by Hector John Wart, fashion notes, and illustrated pieces on Elizabeth Wilkin and Prince. Also literary letters, poetry excerpts, magazine listings, and notices from Oshkosh.
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Prince
Pobline
Richard le Gathienone
Oukkosh
Teres
Behkoah
S. Hindger
American Broker Engaged to Bavarian Baroness
A prominent American broker plans to wed Baroness von Wolf of Munich, a descendant of Virginia’s first governor and niece of Bavaria’s minister of justice. The engagement highlights rare matches between untitled Americans and titled foreigners, as shown by family details and portraits.
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Spotewood
Wisconsin Legislature Ends With Major Vetoes
Madison May 23 1903 The Wisconsin legislature adjourned sine die as governors vetoes marked the closing day. Follette vetoed the political job byist bill and a uniform licensing measure for brewery depots, while the primary bill 974 was expected to be signed. The governor criticized paid lobbyists and urged reform as members sang patriotic tunes in the final moments.
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Assembly
Senate
la Follette
Espollette
Bhi
Merchants Seek City Dock Facilities in Sherman
A merchants petition urges the city to provide proper dockage, proposing a dock at Main Street near the bridge. The Sherman merchants plan to attend the next council meeting in a delegation of about 100, assembling at Tremont Hotel at 7 30 p m to press for prompt action to avoid lost valuable trade.
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Sherman
Church of the Merchants’ Committee
Tremont
Hospital Denies Refusal of Amateur Show Proceeds
Agnes Bieter of St Marys Hospital denies Milwaukee reports that hospital slaters refused proceeds from the amateur performance of Something Doing About Nothing. She says she knows nothing of any such decision and that the Oshkosh Times story is untrue. The comic opera, a spoof on The Gay Divorcee, was produced last evening with the hospital cast.
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Thees
St Marys Hospital Rejects Funds From Local Drive
Fourth Sister Serapika affirmed that St Marys Hospital did not endorse or accept any money from the production drive linked to The Northwestern and Milwaukee morning papers. She noted the hospital’s stance was unaffected by the Lana Wife entertainment, which she described as a drive for participants.
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Serapika
Northwestern
Milwaukee Mor’ing
Camia
Lana
Divorces Granted in Circuit Court Rites and Amendments
Several divorces were granted in circuit court this morning. Catherine V. Keenan, of Neenah, obtained a dissolution from Arthur H. Keenan after testifying to a Chicago marriage three years earlier and a Montana departure for work. G I Thomas of Berlin secured a partial divorce from Annie Thomas for cruel and inhuman treatment. he, age 69, described threats and his wife’s control over finances and property. Charles Rahnke vs Charles Tesch et al. allowed amendment to the answer within twenty days upon costs and a $10 payment. case hail from Van Towne.
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Arthur H. Keenan
G.I. Thomas
Berlin
Annie Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Har
Kim
Charles Rahnke
Charles Tesch
Vanitowne
Fought All Day Near Mogil West of Monastir
Fighting raged all day near the Bulgarian village of Mogil six miles north of Monastir as imperial forces clashed with insurgent bands. Insurgent activity continues in the Males mountains southwest of Djumbala with details still unavailable.
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Monastir
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Memorial Service for G A A at Union Meeting
Rev. A. S. Badger of First Presbyterian will deliver the memorial sermon at a Union meeting in the Baptist Temple at 3 o clock. The subject is Our Country and Her Heroes.
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First Presbyterian Church
Baptist Temple
Oshkosh Meeting Sees Schmidt Elected Secretary
Local notes report W Schmidt elected secretary at Oshkosh meeting. Miss Lottie Gebauer resigns as cashier from Toy list Drygoods. Pfeiffer Stein's orchestra played in Winneronne as part of a partita series. Charles Smith returns from Milwaukee visit. Rev Robert H Warren to speak at Gospel Temperance meeting Sunday at 3 PM. Mr and Mrs BW Thomas hosted Milwaukee guests at 875 Main St. Neenah Tuesday Club hosted a banquet with 75 guests including Ben Read and W P Hewitt. toast program featured multiple speakers.
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Milwaukee
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Montreal Street Railway Strike Cuts Service Citywide
Montreal May 23 The street railway employes vote to strike after a partial ballot and mass walkout halting transit. About 1,500 workers favored the action while others began leaving duties and volunteers offered as conductors and motormen to cover until Victoria Day. A sympathy strike ripples toward the Southern Pacific in a broader labor stand.
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Associated Press
Afontreal
Montreal
Burke
Stree
Montreal Amateur Athletic Association
Metiill University
Thirty Persons Drown In Steamer Collision Near Korea Strait
The Hayat Maru was struck by the Kanjo Maru in the Inland Sea May 10, sinking with seventy aboard and forty-one saved. The British warship Albion, under Vice Admiral Grenfell, left Japan May 4 for Wei Hai Wei after a plague death aboard. A Chinese steward died in the incident.
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Associated Press
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Grenfell
Japan
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Insane asylum scandal ends with vindication report
Las Vegas New Mexico May 28 The board investigating mismanagement and cruelty charges at the territorial insane asylum has returned a report vindicating Superintendent George Ward and Medical Director Dr Tipton and ordering the discharge of Dr Costa.
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Sudden Death of Everett Smith Reported in St Paul
A. Mitchell reports Everett Smith of St Paul died suddenly while in Smithfield for the winter. Smith had been a gubernatorial candidate on the Democratic ticket last fall but did not active participate in the campaign.
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Reno
St. Paul. Minn
A. Mitchell
Smithfield
Everett Smith
Weather Outlook For Wisconsin Tonight And Sunday
Weather bulletin notes increasing chance of thunderstorms across Wisconsin tonight and Sunday. Expect warm, humid conditions with south to southeast winds, brief brisk gusts, and elevated thunderstorm potential in southern counties. No severe warnings issued at this time.
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