Crowds greet Governor Davidson on Wisconsin tour
Governor Davidson spent a strenuous day touring Wisconsin, addressing six crowds from Portage to Ripon. He spoke in Kingston for 25 minutes, at Markesan in an overflowing opera house, and in Princeton after dinner, with standing room at Thresher's hall. The Ripon reception featured a college parade and a 1,000-strong crowd at the Armory as President Hughes praised him. He defended tariff positions, cited ad valorem tax and rail fare savings, and lauded Taft before continuing to Wood county assignments the next day.
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Ripon
Wis
Davidson
Portage
Kingston
Markesan
Princeton
Thresher's
Fond du Lac County
L. Www
Thayer
Ripon College
Armory
Hughes
Railway Commission
Wisconsin
Taft
Wood County
Marshfield
Grand Rapids
Verper
Sherry
Blenker
Auburndale
Staniey
Civil Service Examination Offers December Test for Numerous Posts
Madigan Wile October 21 The civil service commission will fill over fifty legislative positions when lawmakers convene in January. Examinations are set for December 6, with applications due by November 27. Available posts include assistant sergeant of arms, assistant custodian, clerk and messenger roles, index and journal clerks, night watch and laborers, policemen, postmaster and post office messenger, proof leaders, and stenographers with varying daily pay.
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Madigan
Wile
Civil Service Commission
Af Arma
We Boolkskeeners
Oa Postoffica Messenge
Lies With the Landlords in Wisconsin Immigration
Madison report from A D Campbell commissioner of immigration notes favorable conditions for settling newer Wisconsin lands. Strong appetite among working residents of cities to emigrate but lack of funds remains a barrier. George Girling of the home seekers' association cites unsettled lands near landholders and monied men as focal points for future settlement and potential possession without cash payments.
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Madison
Wis
A. D. Campbell
Chicago
Wisconsin
Clities
George Girling
Homeseekers’ Association
Great Rabbit Drive Kills Ten Thousand Jacks
Los Angeles Oct 21 Ten thousand jack rabbits were slain in the Antelope valley near Lancaster in the largest drive yet. Five hundred men women and children joined in the fanlike net which forced the jacks into a wire corral half a mile long and triangular. The slaying lasted fifty seven minutes from start to finish and aimed to relieve farmers after crop damage.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Antelopa Valley
Lancaster
Apathy Marks Republican County Chairmen Meeting in Milwaukee
The Republican county chairmen gathered at the Plankinton House in Milwaukee with over two thirds of counties represented. Chairman Edmonds led a productive executive session praising party harmony and planning regular meetings and campaigns.
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Milwauks
Wha
Republican
Edmonds
State Central
Plankinton House
State Central Committee
Dudee
Chesale
Taft
Marathon County
Francia J. McGovern
Mhrarmur Edmonds
McGovern
Republican Party
Cullman
Dittmar Sauk County
Cosa
Si. O
Lat Follette
Milwaukee
Sheboygan
Sehille Park
County Hewliuarters
Kenosha
Gompiers
Sepublian County Committee
Sanuet Gompery
Lenin
Rats
Sheridan
Chh Ie
John
Ayteud
Planning Day Meetings in Multiple Halls for Community
Arrangements call for several meetings through the day and at least two gatherings in the larger halls after dark. Organizers aim to accommodate attendees with a schedule of sessions across accessible venues.
Demograts Should Aid
Sen R M La Fellette spoke to eight attendees in Watertown Wisconsin on October 21 introduced by Rep John M Nathan. He urged Republicans to back reform, warned against corporate control of rail commissions, and urged support for progressive Republicans in national reform while criticizing Aldrichism and Cannontum. He then left for Sparta.
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Watertown
Win
R. M. la Fellette
John M. Nathon
Washington
la Folletti
Wisconsin
Bryan
Missouri
la Folletta
Sparta
Ohio wets win in Lorain County vote on saloons
Returns from the Ohio Anti-Saloon League show Lorain County voted to retain saloons by a margin of thirty sixths. The county reportedly has 18 saloons and the campaign was heated. League headquarters claimed the election would be contested noting that 145 foreigners not naturalized voted in one precinct.
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Columbus
Ohio Anti-Saloon League
Lorain County
Torain County
Anti-Saloon League
Lorain
Change of venue for Klein at Ford county court
Private Joseph B Klein of Company A, First regiment, I. N. G., accused of murdering Hart Nelson by bayonet stab during the Springfield riots, was granted a change of venue by Judge Hooper. The case will be heard at the December term of the Ford county court at Peoria.
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Kankakee
Joseph B Klein
First Regiment
Hart Nelson
Springfield
Hooper
Ford County
Puxon
Startling Statement on Dyspepsia and Consumption
A garbled medical pitch claims post mortems from New York hospitals link consumption to unchecked dyspepsia. It touts a dubious remedy sold by a company at 69 Mark Street Angrns, promising cure or trial offers, and urges readers with dyspepsia to buy these tablets.
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New York
Discasa
Hern Iiinett
Mark Street
Distressed stomach relief with Diapepsin ad
A medical ad urges quick relief from indigestion and fermentation by taking Diapepsin. It describes symptoms from bloating to heartburn and claims fast results within minutes after a 60 cent dose. The copy promotes pharmacists stocking 60 cent cases and 22 grain tablets as a cure.
Mayor Becomes Sleuth In Fond du Lac Speed Patrol
Special to The Northwestern Fond du Lac Wis Oct 31 Mayor Chirk takes on a Sunday hobby as a traffic sleuth, clocking cars at about thirty miles per hour near the state limit. He later had warrants drawn for Edward B. Wit for violation of the speed law, promising to continue chasing speeding motorists while in office.
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Fond Dui Lav
Wis
Chirk
Luk
Dustieg
Petca D. FP
Blewett and
Edward B. Wit
Woman’s Worries On Appearance Spark Courtly Debate
A brief court chronicle notes a woman’s anxiety over body image and social perception. The segment outlines neighborhood talk and local attitudes toward appearances without sensational detail.
Twenty Baptized at Allenville Baptist Church
In Allenville Wisconsin on October 21 a baptismal service drew over fifty from Allenville and nearby. Twenty seven new Christians joined the Free Baptist church with twenty baptized by Pastor Rev G C Alborn during the event led by Rev M H Bridwell of Burnett Wisconsin. Overall twenty six members have joined the Allenville church.
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Northwestern
Allenville
Wis
First Baptist Church
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