Wisconsin Voters Weigh La Follette and Cook Senate Bid
Wisconsin voters cast ballots in a mixed primary featuring Republican U S Senate contenders Robert M. La Follette of Madison and Samuel A. Cook of Neenah, with Democratic hopefuls including Francis E. McGovern and others. Voting was slow in Milwaukee as machines were used and polls opened at 6 am.
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German spy held at Fort Purbrook after raid
A German army officer linked to a coal division was detained at Fort Purbrook following a raid. Reports say papers recovered include sketches of nearby forts and fortifications. The event is documented by Associated Press from Portswworts.
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Church Floor Collapse Sparks Brief Church Repair and Flood Casualties
A floor collapse during a service at a Baptist church in Neenah caused minor damage with no injuries. Repairs are under way as basement flooding from a heavy rain affected homes and businesses, including the Neenah hotel supply room. Local officials report widespread basement water damage and sewer strain.
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Barn Foreman Murder Threats Reported
Greta Appleton and James Polce apartment workers described a plan to kill a barn foreman. A drink of coffee contained caramelic acid, poured from a pint hole, burning the drinker’s mouth. a fecal phrase and threats to a suspect were noted, with the individual reacting this morning.
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May secure canning plant extension in Manitowoc region
A Milwaukee Journal special from Manitowoc reports Mishienit may gain the extension of the Manitowoc and Northern Traction lines and a large Wisconsin Pea Canners plant next spring. The pea canners firm promises to build if the traction lines are extended.
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Roosevelt praises Taft and conservation in Minnesota address
President Roosevelt lauds Taft and the nation’s conservation efforts, praising Minnesota as a model. He urges action against waste and endorses measures to restore vigor to conservation policy, noting the governor’s leadership and the national interest in preserving natural resources.
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Constitution Discussed At Western Conservation Congress
An address critiques federal control and endorses state initiative in conservation policy. The article outlines a proposed constitution for western conservation, detailing resolutions processes and five permanent committees on forests waters lands minerals and national vitality appointed by the congress president.
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Federal official outlines water power distribution plans
An official addresses the annual meeting proposing reports to executive committees on water power topics. He defends federal responsibility for conserving this resource, favors cross state distribution of power, and discusses the role of water power companies and national coordination.
Schwittay Reprobate Dooms Wisconsin Lawyer to Disfavor
A Madison Circuit Court judge, E. Stevens, finds Schwittay unfit to practice law. The ruling condemns her lack of respect for law and order, stating she does not meet the standards of Wisconsin’s legal profession. The sharp rebuke marks a rare public censure in a similar case.
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Determination of Yearly Expenditures in Washington
Abstracted from a Washington dispatch noting ministerial estimates for appropriations related to institutions, establishments, and harbors. It compares current figures with last year and mentions possible permanent construction in the Philippines while noting temporary structures remain governed by current rules.
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Badgers Are Heavy Losers From Northwest Timber Fires
Wisconsin timber firms suffer major losses in Washington Oregon and Idaho fires. A Spokane timber owner reports fires spread from Clearwater country to Spirit Lake burning timber including yellow pine and inflicting heavy damage on Verhauser and other Wisconsin companies.
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First Mann Law Indictments Arrested in Federal Case
Federal grand jury returns indictments under the Mann white slave act against Nettie Jen of Houshton Michigan and Ethel Culver of Chicago. They are charged with conspiring to place Chicago girls in a resort. Both arraigned and released on bail. Jenkins’ arrest marks the first under the new law.
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Houshton, Mich
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Chicago
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Oleo Makers Conspired Report From Chicago Trial
A federal grand jury investigation in Chicago reveals a scheme involving oleo makers and alleged bootleggers. The charges focus on violation of internal revenue laws and connections to individuals already serving sentences at Leavenworth for similar offenses.
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Bank safe blown in Riga Michigan robbery
Cracksmen blew the bank safe at Riga Michigan early in the day and escaped with several hundred dollars. The cashier refused to give out the exact amount. Police searched for the robbers.
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Call Off Barcelona Strike After Miners Fail to Strike
Barcelona authorities report the Workmen's Federation committee called off the general strike declared for Sunday due to the failure of coal miners to strike at Saragossa and Bilbao. The decision comes as labor action loses momentum amid dispersed support and logistical challenges.
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Keene Improves After Illness In New York
James R. Keene the New York stock broker and tarfman is reported to have had a fairly good night and is improved this morning while ill with pneumonia in Lexington Kr. A stray note mentions an unrelated mystery about a woman unsure of items on a top shelf.
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James R. Keene
New York
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Republicans in Meeting in San Francisco Convention
The state convention met in San Francisco to adopt a platform, ratify nominations for congress and state and other offices, and elect a state central committee. The Progressive wing is large, and an effort will endorse Roosevelt Pinchot conservation policies.
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Congress
Woodward Overruled In Public Methodist Controversy
For the first time in weeks long dispute over pastorate rules Rev Daniel Woodward and district superintendent S L Anderson met publicly. The stormy gathering at the church addressed motions about church records and past actions as Anderson pledged to supervise the matter through the quarterly conference and upcoming state review.
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Heavy primary vote reported in city as machines speed count
Voters packed polling places and voting machines were used in every ward. By noon 2 320 votes were cast, with the 1906 primary at 1 pm totaling 2 097 and today showing a heavier turnout. Officials expected city totals by 10 50, noting a bright morning drew more early ballots.
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Stabs Sheboygan Man in Milwaukee Crowd
A reported stabbing in Pipmouh Bialt district leaves Gio vanni Marasee ald fatally hurt after a man named Peter Sta gouk attacked him with a knife in the abdomen. The assailant threatened a crowd of men and fled. Marasee is described as a married laborer employed by the Railway and Electric Company.
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Taft Homeward Bound After Chicago Stop
President taft left St Paul for home via Chicago after a brief stop in Illinois. He breakfasted at the Congress hotel and met a Chicago board of commerce committee. Norton joined him, and Chicago friends urged him to attend a banquet with Colonel Roosevelt Thursday night.
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Rooosevelt
Montt's Successor Dies in Chile
Santiago Chile February 6 Vice President Elias Fernandez Albano acting president since Montt's death died suddenly today from heart failure.
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Roosevelt Urges Conservation and Waterways Development
Theodore Roosevelt speaks at the National Conservation Congress outlining national efficiency, ending reckless private use of resources, and promoting orderly development with resource preservation. He urges river and waterway projects from the Gulf to inland terminals, rail and boat line cooperation, and continued forest protection efforts.
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