President Roosevelt survives Massachusetts carriage crash
President Roosevelt and his party were struck by an electric car near Pittsfield, Massachusetts, injuring several including the president slightly and killing Secret Service agent William Craig. The presidential entourage continued toward Lenox and Oyster Bay as crowds gathered in Stockbridge.
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Dpittsceld
Senoz
Bay State
Washington
D. C
John E. Wilkie
Secret Service
Lenox
Mass
Treasury Department
Craig
Taylor
Richard Taylor
Pittsfield
Dawez
Governor Crane
William Crane
Dawes
South Street
Country Club
Crane
Cortelyou
Berkshire Hills
James Kelly
Luke J. Madden
Cogch
Madden
Kelly
Pratt
Pittsfield Hospital
George B. Cortelyou
Curtis
Stockbridge
Gta, Lung
Navy
Connecticut
Great Barrington
Massachusetts
New Milford
Bridgeport
Oyster Bay
Lenox Bay
Roosevelt
Wall Street
New York
L. L
Tourevelt
William Crate
Iroosevelt
Washington, D, DC
Mont Komnerys
White House
Electcle
Maas
Dixpsich
Lawrence
Cartelyou
Sufferings Aboard Yacht Bonita After Severe Gale
Isaac Stephenson and companions, adrift for six hours in heavy seas off Mackinac, returned to Milwaukee by rail. The Bonita needed repairs after a holler pine blew out and forced the yacht to drift to Manistique before the party continued on the Soo Line to Fulthorn junction and home via the Wisconsin Michigan railway.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Journal
Marbette
Isaac Stephenson
Mackinac
Bonita
Soo
Fulthorn Junction
Wisconsin Unit
Michigan Railway
Manistique
Violent Gales Hit West Coast of England
A severe gale swept the west coast with Blackpool steamship services suspended. Rhyl and Belfast report damaged houses and flooded streets. The Great Northern Railroad station and the opera house flooded. Devonshire and Okehampton tents blown away.
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Associated Press
London
England
Black Pool
Rhyl
Wales
Belfast
Ireland
Great Northern Railroad
Devonshire
Okehampton
Permit delayed on Winnebago telephone plan in city
The Winnebago Telephone Co proposal for an independent city exchange was deferred to the next common council meeting due to lack of legal opinion. A bond of 1000 and street restoration terms were discussed, with committees approving the plan but action postponed until the city attorney returns.
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Winnebago Telephone Company
Common Council
Lichtenberger
Democratic State Convention Opens in Milwaukee
The Wisconsin Democratic State Convention gathered in Milwaukee as Mayor David Rose led opposition to the gubernatorial candidate, with Joseph K. Davies of Watertown chosen as temporary chair. Davies urged curbing corporate dominance and supporting fair taxation and regulated industry amid tensions over the platform and proxy rules.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Gos
Lumer
United States
Willam F. Vilas
David S. Rose
Miwrukee
Rowe
Rore
Rose
Davies
A. F. Warden
Waukesha
Joseph KR. Davies
Watertown
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Acalda
Lars
Philippines
Committee On
State Central Committee
New
Democratic State Central Committee
P. J. Mount
Jancaville
W. Freeman
Racine
Rogers
Madison
John Harry
Montello
E. W. Evans
Spring Green
A. TR. Bushnell
Lancaster
Peter Barry
Michael Alenski
D. J. Hemlock
Albert J. Grund
J. 3. Hogan
Antigo
D. D. Conway
Grand Rapids
J. W. Bashford
Hudson
T. Leonard
Chippewa County
Rea
Caucuses Tonight for County Ticket at Assembly Delegates
The article notes Republican caucuses tonight before seven thirty and nine o'clock to choose men for county ticket control. It lists numerous district leaders and names as candidates and outlines convention timing and assumed permanent organization votes. The report also covers the Milwaukee Democratic state convention and governor ballot dynamics with Rose and La Follette factions.
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Tle Bellif
Assembly
Uckel
Olutions
Chiuirman
Wichmond
Arcadia
J. M. Kecker
Monroe
Jamis MM
Clancy
Stoughton
W. M. Coitland
Albert Karel
Kewaunee
John Ringle
Wausau
White
Pierce County
D. Thompson
Racine
Hy BP
Jimieson
Poynette
T. G. Nodolph
Musclarius Ikan Murphy
Milwaukee
Armin
Waukreala
R. Roate
Fond du Lac
la Follette
Kearney
David S. Rose
Rose
Joseph E. Davies
Watertown
Committee On
Tom Johnson Sees Platform Backed By Ohio Democrats
Cedar Point Ohio Sept 2 3 The Democratic state convention adjourned after nominating Polly H H Bruck for commissioner and Joseph J Barer for public works while John Johnson urged adherence to the Kansas City platform. He criticized trusts and urged sweeping monopoly from statute books and direct senatorial elections.
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iBy Associated Press
Cedar Point
Hev. Hersuk Isux
Chicionad
Xeere
sGue
Michael Donnelly
Napoleon
Polly HH. Bruck
Columbus
Joseph J. Barer
Hamilton
Board of Public Works
Timmer
Shoethy
Lewis G. Bernard
Prescott Smith
Freda J. Meer
C. Philbrick
Heer. Johnson
Tom L. Johnson
Temp
Tome
Wall Street
Mooney
Leudera
Washington
Rome
Great Og
Ohio
National Party
Democratic Party of
Democratic Party of the Republic
Kansan
Democrat
Republican Party
Kansas City
Néewion
Rafironzo
United States
Czarina’s Condition Reported Serious in Russia and Denmark
The Journal de St Petersbourg notes changes in the czarina’s pregnancy with mis cartilage and serious condition warnings. Copenhagen reports confirm danger but no immediate risk, and the dowager czarina’s departure with King George of Greece may be postponed due to the czarina’s illness.
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Dy Associated Press
St. Petersburg
St. Petersbourg
Toopy
Ott
Hirsch
Copenhagen
Denmark
Czarina
Russia
George
Greece
Wei
Riot at Junces alarms Humacao area in Porto Rico
Rioters armed with guns staged a Monday night disturbance in Junces ten miles from Humacao. Police suspected in the disorder prompted appeals to the island governor. the unrest prompted fears of wider trouble across Porto Rico and calls for order.
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Associated Press
San Juan
Porto Rico
Junces
Humacao
Coton
Colombia
Porto Pello
Pinzon
Porto Bello
Democratic Convention Opens with 690 Delegates Attending
The convention hosts about 690 Democrats from ninety nine counties with no candidates for offices at noon when adjournment was taken.
Woman's Treasure Unearthed Near Dead Woman in New York
In New York on September 3 a trove of anarchist literature including autographed letters from Emma Goldman and John Morton was found beside the body of a well dressed woman identified as Miss Freida Schroeder. A heavy iron chest resisted all attempts to break it open as investigators work. The woman’s identity remains unconfirmed amid rumors she led a liaison, while officials pursue further tests.
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Associated Press
New York
Emma Goldain
John Mort
Freda Lchroeder
Hollister-Davis Engagement Promises Elaborate Neenah Event
Invitations announce the upcoming nuptials of Raymond Elty Hollister and Miss Emilia Davis of Neenah now Chicago. The ceremony will be held September 18 at 8:30 PM at the home of Mrs. Charles A. Babcock, 413 East Wisconsin Avenue Neenah.
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Oshkosh
Neenah
Raymondelty
Eimilia Davis
John Roger Davia
Chicago
Hollister
Col
S. W. Hollister
Wisconsin University
Frobister
A. E. Thompson
Democratic Convention Divides Over Kansas City Platform
Iowa Democrats convene at 1 o clock with half the delegates present. A district caucus votes 7 to 4 against reaffirming the Kansas City platform, while a minority report favors reaffirmation as the convention considers the issue amid anti silver faction strength.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
S. F. McConnell
Kansas City
Charles A. Walsh
National Democratic Committee
Ross
Allger
H. C. Taylor
Davis County
Iowa
Itef
Allver
Kansana
Dozen Killed in Brooklyn Tank Collapse
A large coal tank on Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn collapsed this afternoon. It is feared twelve to eighteen riveters were killed while working on the tank. the incident occurred in New York today.
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New York
Nocucraos
Associated Peers
Wythe Avenue
Brooklyn
Memorial plans formed for McKinley death anniversary
A committee appointed by Mayor Stul ve to arrange a memorial for President McKinley on September 14, the 61st anniversary of his death, met in the municipal court room at 7:30. The panel includes many civic leaders clergy and politicians as we await further arrangements. A public gathering is expected at the opera house.
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John Mulvo
Ielite
McKinley
Municipal Court Room
Opera House
Breluder
Lalty
J. H. Davidson
E. P. Sawyer
Thomas , Daly
Col
John Hicks
J. H. Porter
G. M. Falne
C. W. Radford
J. R. Morgan
F. H. Jogulyn
George M. Hilton
J. J. Stevenson
John Morrisey
James Brody
H. Anderson
E. H. Smith
Wiliam Rollins
J. W. Greenwood
G. D. Lindsay
J. P. Abbott
J. M. Koenpein
Charles Stebling
Hunting season outlook and local licenses in Wisconsin
County Clerk J J Fish had issued 90 hunting licenses by September 1, with 13 more that Saturday. Through November, 1 839 licenses is likely to be surpassed this year. Reports from Butte des Morta marsh note 1000 shots before dawn, many ducks frightened away, while prairie chickens are scarce in nearby areas due to spring weather. Various hunting parties report ducks, trout and partridge activity, with celery and wild rice growth promoting good prospects for the season.
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J. J. Fish
George Overton
Butte del Morta Marsh
H. M. Harmon
Ieen Lake County
Edward Martin
Fond du Lac
Harmon
Minnesota
Chaces Sheets
H. C. Noman
WC. Wheaton
Sheets
W. Oviat
Dhy
Nicholas Senn
Chicago
Butte Des Morta Omarch
Moses Hooper
D. H. Sherry
Bert Hooper
John Challoner
Benjamin’s Place
White River
Waushara County
Oshkosh
Reconstruction Gains Pace in Orange River Colony
Reconstruction proceeds more quickly in the Orange River Colony than in Transvaal. Difficulties in uniting Dutch and English elements have been nearly overcome and people appear resolved to settle down and obliterate the recent bitterness.
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Associated Preas
Bloemfontein
Orange River Colony
Tranavans
Treaty Nears Signing After Edict Issued
Shanghai Sept 2 The obstacle to finalizing the Anglo Chinese commercial treaty has been removed. A new edict will be issued and the treaty will be signed after technical alterations are completed.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
Forts and Fleet Clash in New London Harbor Bombardment
Naval forces attacked Fort Wright and nearby forts in New London district at dawn, with battleships Kearsarge Alabama Massachusetts and Indiana engaging Fort Wright. The action shifted to Mansfield and Ichie as observers awaited umpire reports, while similar bombardments occurred near Fort Rodman and Buzzards Bay.
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Associated Preas
Fort Trumbull
New London
Cone
Tadquatine
Army of Defense
Ste Aaid
Fort Wright
Fisher’s Island
Kearsar
Forta Michle
Terry
Race Rock
Michle
Fred
Stranck
Fort Mansfield
Napatree Point
Mansfield
Stil Army
Michie
Board of Arbitration
Fort Rodman
New Bedford
Maxa
Buzzards Bay
Cuttbunk
Pasque Island
Sfaas
Olympia
Gloucester
Brooklyn
Mayflower
Leyden
Nina
Cuttihunk
Puritan
New Betford
Gates Sails for Europe on Malvetic
John W. Gates departed New York for Europe today aboard the steamship Malvetic.
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Gates
Europe
New York
John W. Gates
Malvetic
Rural mail routes mapped as inspector plans two to three weeks
Co B Weston reports actual inspection of proposed rural routes in the county and will map and lay out routes once a skeleton map arrives from Washington. Inspector Edwards from Chicago joins Walker in Ottawa County area to drive routes. Two cross-county routes completed. Fred Eaton heads to Milwaukee to work with Attorney Col. A. G. Weissert. A C Nordyl from Mendota visits L K Bronson at 138 West Lincoln. Radford Bros Paine Lumber Foster-Lothman mills closed for circus attendance. insufficient staff to operate.
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Co. B. Weston
Washington
Edwards
Chicago
Outegamle
J. T. Walker
Boscobel
Fred Eaton
Milwaukee
Col
A. G. Weissert
A. C. Nordyl
Mendota
L. K. Bronson
Lincoln Avenue
Radford Bros
Paine Lum~ter Company
Foster-Lothman Company
Weather Forecast for Wisconsin Tonight and Thursday
Fair and cooler conditions expected. Temperatures fall tonight with a strong west to northwest wind. A cold front moves through, keeping extremes in check, with calmer conditions expected in the southeast.
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San
Wisconsin
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