Governor’s Day at Appleton Fair Draws Crowd
Governor La Follette spoke to about 8000 residents at the Fox River Valley fair describing freight charges as unjust to farmers. He urged a railway commission and cited Iowa and Wisconsin examples, stressing local route and rate concerns and avoiding broad legislative attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speetst
Appleton
Vsol
Fox River Valley Fair
la. Follette
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Chicago
Iowa
Illinois
Railway Commission
Larabes
Wisconsin Railway
Madison
Veteran River Editor Dies After Heart Attack
Col Thomas QC Meany, famed veteran river editor and civil engineer, dies at his St Joseph home aged 81. He surveyed routes for the Chicago Burlington Quincy line across Iowa and helped promote the Kansas City, St Joseph and Council Bluffs railroad. The report notes other obituaries and diplomatic notes from Munich and nearby.
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Associated Press
Col
Thomas
Andere Famil
St. Joseph
Jacobs
Andre
Burlington & Quincy
Iowa
Kansas City
Joseph
Councy Bluffs
Kansas
Munich, Sr
Herman Umye
New Jersey Team Wins Interregional Guard Match
A six man New Jersey National Guard team won the interregional competition, earning a $10 cash prize and medals each. Seven teams from various states, the U S Navy and naval reserve also competed. New Jersey edged Massachusetts for first due to accuracy at long range.
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Oy Associates Press
Seapiri &. L
Arst
New Jersey Neiensi Guard
Taeni
Galleriturns
United Stats Nasy
United States
Unerine
E Markebi Diese
Massachusetts
Jeasex
Siw
Saani
Te Firet
District
Columbia
Colwabia Iean
Ody
Building the Factory in Milwaukes Wis
Contained garbled early 20th century notes describe the Platier Construction Company winning a contract to erect a shoe quarry facility for Welle Company. It mentions scope, costs around £60,100, and work extending along the water front with concrete foundations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukes
Wis
Leening Wieronsa
Fenden Lac
Des Ph Hatter
Platier Constectieg Company
Welle Company
Seine
Waller Construcdion Company
Marriage at Madison
Milwaukee observer reports the marriage of William H. Hein of Milwaukee to Miss Malet Stefen of Madison. The ceremony occurs at the bride's parents home in Madison, with a later wedding in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where Mr Tein holds a government teaching post.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Bayon
Willian H. Hein
Malet Ste- Fens
Madison
Tomer
Saugadilhh
Parto Rico
Travis Wins Narrow Golf Semifinal In One Up Finish
In a brisk afternoon match Gen Cove secures a 1 up victory over Brokaw after a late rally. Other results include Pittsburg’s player edging Walter Tuckerman, Bruce Sterth defeating S D Cady, and Reinhart beating Paul Murphy 3 up. E P Fisher wins Niagara tennis final to meet Beals Wright.
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Gen Cove
Travis
Brokaw
Hhe
Pittsburg
Clese
Walter Tuckermian
Lyuckbridge
Bruce Sterth
Chicago
S& D
Brokaw Fisher
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Uni
E. P. Fisher
New York
Niagara
Beals Wright
Boston
Wives and Children Debate at International Actuaries Congress
At the fifth day of the International congress of actuaries the discussion on The Protection of Wives and Children Against Claims of Creditors continued. J G VanCise of New York argued nine tenths of U S life policies let beneficiaries change and he saw no case in seven years where wives and children suffered. Other papers on government statistics and dangerous occupations drew commentary.
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New York
International Congress of Actuaries
J. G. VanCise
United States
Ernest Blaschke
J- L. Harms Tiepen
Amsterdam
Negroes to Be Exhorted by Church Leaders
A committee of representative clergymen chosen by Bishop William B. Derrick of the African M E conference urges colored people to heed President Roosevelt’s call to curb crime. They endorse his attack on lynching and celebrate Governor Durbin Dan Richmond and Chief Justice Brewer for their stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Committee of
Cergymen
William B. Derrick
M. E. Conference
New Jersey
Pennsylania
Delaware
Massachusetts
Rhone Island
Connecticut
Roosevel
Roosevelt
Durbin
Dan Richmond
Brewer Ar H
Lightning Strikes School In New Lisbon Fire
During a severe electrical storm near midnight a lightning bolt hit the high school cupola and caused fires in several spots. The blaze was fought by locals with buckets until the fire engine, stuck in mud, arrived with the final aid. Loss estimated at $550, insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
New
Lisbon
Loubet Receives Leopold of Belgium at Elysée Palace
Paris September 4 President Loubet received King Leopold of Belgium at the Elysée, where a large military parade honored the visit. The meeting touched on Britain’s role in the existing state of affairs with France and the broader international situation.
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Br Angocintet Prez
Paris
Loubet
Leonard
Belgium
Teday
Elyssee Palace
Great Britain
Coneo
Helsium
France
Convention discusses mutual benefit welfare plan
The morning session of the Jeiger farmers convention focused on mutual benefit society welfare. Detroit delegates presented the Michigan environment plan, and action was postponed to the next convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bs Associated Pree
Siacuse
Jeiger Carners
Mutual Beneai Associaten
Michigan
Detroit
Soldiers accompany trains on the Manchurian line guard
The Vorin iyvhoy Vestnik of Vladivestock reports every passenger train on the Manchurian line is now accompanied with soldiers and an attachment of sentries guarding the whole line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersbure
Voriniyvhoy Vestnik
Vladivestock
Fire Wrecks Town Travnik Amid Destruction
A large blaze yesterday in Travnik, Reena, destroyed the town and several homes. Multiple fatalities reported as residents flee the inferno. Local authorities and rescue crews joined efforts to contain the fire and survey the damage.
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Vienna
Travnik
Reena
Adwalfi
Shaw at Columbus during state fair visit
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw arrived in Columbus and met Governor Nash for luncheon. He delivered an address at the state fair grounds this afternoon. The report notes variable weather with rain expected and hints of activity the previous night.
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Columbus
Secretary of the Treasury
Shaw
Marning
Nash
State Fair Grounds
FLEETS PREPARE AS TURKEY TURMOIL DEEPENS
United States and allied powers move to protect foreign nationals as unrest spreads in Constantinople. France Italy Austria Russia and Britain prepare fleets to act together if crisis deepens. Leishman reports increased security at the American legation and possible marines for protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Turkey
M“rench
Constantinople
Italy
Austria
Russia
Great Britain
Washington
Leishman
State Department
United States
Beirut
Leshman
Dardanelles
Finister Leishman
London
Foreign Office
Bulgaria
Coloneil Tankov
Serva Army
Zont
Chef
Fiseniee
Ses
Rakovnca
Bice
Sofa
Methishko
Rita
Sofia
Reli
Macedonia
Stop Roulette Playing in Neuvial Morenset Territory
The Altenhbers district near Neuvial Morenset shows reluctance to close the gambling hall as ordered by Prussia and Belgium. Officials warn that if owners resist the decree troops from both states will occupy the neutral area to halt roulette.
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Br Ascociai Et Preacy
Serlia
Ite
Altenhbers
Sambiing
Prussia
Delgun
Proprieiars
Reliance and Shamrock Compare At Sea Races
The Arliance has been towed to her former harbor of Niece Rochelle and is expected to move to City soon as preparations continue. The Shamrock 11 sails from Sandy Hook for another long trip back to the coast.
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Aserclaieg Tresn
New York
Rochelle
City Isdadd
Sandy Eok
Debate Offer and Fair Contest at Plymouth
The Plymouth Fair organizers invite Mr Whitehead to attend the last day and address attendees. They promise a top band and three etching contests, arguing the people of the county know his kind too well and that a debate with Governor La Follette is unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winvernor la Follette
Whitehead
Plymouth
Shebermat County
Plynsia Review
YATES DAUGHTER III AND GOVERNOR YATES INDUCE QUICK TRAVEL
A damaged OCR fragment reports Governor Yates preparing to attend events in Kentucky and Illinois following the serious but not life threatening illness of his daughter Dapathy Yates. The governor planned to speak in Danville and then move toward Harbor Spurge before continuing to Galen bury.
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Springneld
Yates
Ixnaa
Galenbury
Dapathy
Althoust
Harbor Spurge
Danville
Harkey
Plots Against Serbian King and Queen Arrested Officers
Belgrade and Vienna dispatches report a crackdown on conspirators tied to the palace assassination plot. Officers demanded court martial for those involved and threats to resign if denied. Authorities say 700 Servian officers were implicated in the coup attempt. Leaders named Pesits and Zolowitz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Belgrade
Servia
Spt
Nien
Consujictis
Alexander
Draga
Nish
Dish
Vienna
Cuniaings Pesits
Zolowitz
Keir Hardie Ill in London as Labor Leader Faces Uncertain Years
Bulletin notes the illness of Keir Hardie and the potential gap his death would leave in British trade unionism. It traces his long Labor and socialist activism, rising from coal mining roots to political leadership, and records public reactions within Britain and abroad.
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London
Keir Hardie
America
Entel
Iain
Ami
Herdie
Greland
Hartie
Zar Hemeek
al!xiMage
Aprre
Regio
Hardie
Hardien
Paris
House of Corn
Vork
Hardjee
Chance For Wurgerer
A report from St. Paul notes state lawmakers last winter changed the law on executing criminals. John Rooney, sentenced to death, now faces life relief as the case awaits action by the U S Supreme Court. A supersedeas stays Rooney’s execution until the high court rules on his case.
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St. Paul, Minn
X. D
State Penitentiary
John Rooney
Judea Prilick
Cass County
Gay
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Waptme Court of the
United States
Boats in Demand Grains Traders Report Tight New North
Chicago September 4 grain boats show strong demand as vessels fill fast and freights rise on corn trade. Analysts note boat scarcity limits shipments amid firm market for grain transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preece
Chicago
Corm
Laclede Gas Faces Suit Over Gas Range Pricing
Attorney General Crow seeks injunction before Judge Taylor in St Louis circuit court. The petition alleges Laclede Gas Light Co tied range prices to force manufacturers to sell at a set price or lose gas connections. Laclede was sold to North American Co of Philadelphia, capitalized at 360 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prees
St. Lovie
General Crow
Taylor
Circuit Court
Laclede Gas Light Company
St Louis
North American Company
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Io Gas Company
Quinn Grocery Building Collapses Buries Workers
In Vinton Indiana the Quinn grocery building, under remodeling, collapsed this afternoon. The number of buried workers is reported as about six with several possibly dead. Emergency crews rush to the wreckage as rescuers search for survivors.
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Associated Press
Grand Rapids
Quinn Grocery
Vinton
Troops Deployed to Cripple Creek After Strike Probe
Governor Peabody ordered about 1000 troops to Cripple Creek following a committee report on strike conditions. Brigadier General John Chare will command the force. A commissary and lodging house for miners opened in Telluride as 1000 workers remain idle. In Chicago 250 glue makers strike for $2 daily, while Parks strikes are called off in several cities except New York.
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Associated Press
Denver
Cripple Creek
Peabody
John Chare
Telluride
Cal
Western Federation of Miners
Chicago
Armour & Co
Parks
New York
Frank Buchanan
International Association of Bridge and Structure
Iron and Steel Workers
Samuel Parks
Employers’ Association and
Iron League
Jes
Philadelphia
East Baltimore
Newark
Association
Asl
Budapest garrison ordered to stay amid Francis Joseph visit
The Budapest garrison in Hungary was kept in place during Emperor Francis Joseph's visit, sparking fears of disorder amid political tensions. Officials reportedly expected disturbances and delayed troop movements.
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CBI
Vienna
Budapest
Hungary
Esmperor
Francis Joseph
Russian Finance Control Ends With Negotiations
St. Petersburg September 4 report states that M. Witte’s control of finances through the ministries ends once commercial negotiations conclude. There will be no further official ties retained with the finance ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
St. Petersburg
M. Witte
Finance Ministry
Battleship Belle Isle Sunk After Torpedo Hit In Experiment
Portsmouth Sept. 4. The battleship Belle Isle was torpedoed today and sank at her moorings during a test. An experimental device on the port side, using an American invention, aimed to prevent sinking when the hull is penetrated, but the vessel collapsed as water poured in.
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CBI
Portsmouth
Belle Isle
Sition
Helle Isle
Range War On Again In Sage Creek Range
Report from Montana dated September 4 describes renewed range conflict at Sage Creek. Unidentified raiders near John Allen’s sheep camp fired around 100 shots. no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sage Creek
John Alen
Serms
Auto boat race provides tense finish and crowded boats
An auto boat race concluded after thirty hours and twenty minutes. Meresies won the occasion with Pada Deaniilieusemobiles in second. Twenty two boats finished the challenging endurance event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pada Deaniilieusemobiles
Flere
Munroe Optimistic Despite Delays in Jan Fight Plan
Jack Munroe of Tintie Ment reads a note from Centura Atte club manager Casey about an anticipated bout with Jeffries. The message emphasizes continued training and coordinates for a January fight date with a wary referee.
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Drees
New York
Jack Munroe
Tintie
Ment
Jeffries
Casey
Centura Atte
Ds Stee
Wwe Cals
Jide Ton Soar
French Parliament Session Set for October 2
The article notes the French Parliament will convene on October 2 with tacit approval and official notification of the session date. It mentions preliminary planning and procedural expectations for the assembly.
Troops Ordered to Philippines from Fort Sheridan
The infantry force, largely stationed at Fort Sheridan, has received orders from Major General Bates to prepare for service in the Philippines. The troops are slated to depart on November 20.
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Axcocia
Chirane
Fort Sheridan
Bates
Palippines
Edward Reaches London on Return from Vienna
King Edward arrives in London from Vienna as crowds gather to greet the monarch. A stray sentence notes a woman’s view on balancing a checkbook, followed by unclear garbled text about Hulk stoney alee and other nonsensical bits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
King Edward Ary Fivet
Vienna
Richmond Selected as Manger Place by National Association
Richmond chosen as the next venue by the National Association of Statutory Engineers currently in convention in Evansville Indiana. Delegates from Richmond and Virginia attend the session to set future meetings and regional events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prem
Evan
Ind
Richmond
Statenary Engineers
Four prisoners shot during Pratt Mines escape attempt
Four white convicts serving terms from two to twenty years were wounded at Pratt Mines prison in Birmingham Alabama as they dynamited an opening and attempted flight. John Brewer Richard Kinnebeck Thomas Melzen and Thomas Fay were hit. Brewer and Kinnebeck likely to die. J H Emery escaped. The mob led by Thomas Fay, youngest member of the Moeller-Duncan gang, helped spur the breakout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prema
Birmingham
Ala
Pratt Mines
Tho Fay
John Brewer
Richard Kinnebeck
Thomas Melzen
Brewer
Kinnebeck
Oni Eng
J. H. Emery
Pike County
Thomas Fay
Moiller-Duncan
Women Beat Nutty After Fortunate Hug Incident
In New York City on September 4, a mob of women attacked John Nulty after he allegedly tried to kiss fourteen year old Fortunite Lotito in Madison Square Park. The furious crowd kicked and tore at him until police arrived and he was taken to the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy Associated Press
New York
John Nulty
Navy
Dilty
Madison Square
Fortunito Lotito
Fortunite
Alens
Kise Rou
Fen
Weill
New York Women Reported Robbed at Alexandria Bay
Mrs Weir Aare tin of New York and her aunt from Chicago were robbed of jewellery and cash amounting to a figure above a thousand dollars. They were beaten and left in their rooms while the assailants fled. Warnings followed as police sought clues hours after the incident.
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Agencisto
York
Weir Aaretin
New York
Mraessing
Chicata
Alexandria Bay
N. Y
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Im Fotletie Weber
Feeight
Bevcks
Thomas C. Hall
Louisville
Sarin Shoe
Bias Malert Stevens
Defetian Hla
Gulf
Congress of Actuaries
Lightning Strikes School
New Dishes Fire Department
Leopolo
Ane
Berata
Acton
Associated Prews
Washington, D
White
Constantinome
Tukey
Whgainwton
Aris
Delcasse
M. Delcasse
Monastir
Saionia
Reliance and Shamrock
la Follette
Arcement
Yates’ Daughter
III
Servias Arme
Chance
Wurgerer
Ted
Whither Company
Mt. Levin
Gervcenve
Witte
Herbert Moon
Iucum Drew
Utica
Moon
Delevan W. Sjoon
Buffalo
Rochester Reformatory
Puplia
Evee Young Ghee
Etta Young
Florence van Liew
Baptist Temple
Plymouth Congregational Church
Httle
Marcela Frey
Sheridan
Batiste
Eduin
William Welch
Arthur Gruenwald
J. F Abbott
First Baptist Church
Munroe
Philippines
Edward
Cacktet
Hulk Stoney Alee
Richmonds
Saltowary
Atay
Alt
Femalcn Chaxtise Salles
FROST
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