Wellman Abandons Pole Flight Plan After Disastrous Test
Walter Wellman, head of the Wellman expedition, arrived at Tromsø aboard the Frithjot from Spitzbergen and announced abandoning this year’s attempt to reach the north pole after a disastrous test. The airship descended southeast over land. the balloon was cut loose but recovered after two days. He will try again with a new craft in 1908.
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Explorer
Splitbergen
Bat
Associated’ Press
Rondhjem
Norway
Walter Wellman
Wellman- Chicago Record-Herald
Tromsoe
Spitzbergen
North Pole
Wellman
Guard Captain Complains About Camp Attendance
A Milwaukee Journal special from Manitowoc notes Company H of the Wisconsin National Guard failed to gain a top ranking due to employers keeping men from camp. Capt. R T Buerstatte urged business leaders to cooperate to restore the unit’s standing. Special reports also highlight Company C of Sheboygan leaping from thirty‑third to eighteenth place statewide, aided by strong performance in the Second Regiment.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Manitowoc
Wisconsin National Guard
R. T. Buerstatte
Fecia
Company C
State Guard
Milwauke e broker buys Manitowoc stock at low figure
Harold Bruss of Brillion purchased the Manitowoc Cooperative stock, long in financial trouble, with plans to move the stock to Brillion. Sale price reportedly under 310,000 though inventory exceeds 15,000. Stockholders must approve. bankruptcy court may oversee. Creditors would likely realize about 46 cents on the dollar.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Ajanitowoc
Harold Bruss
Brillion
General Merchant
Manitowoc Cooperative Company
Woman Struck by Milwaukeebound Train Near Edgerton
Mrs Zaha, 35, wife of a laborer and mother of two, was hit by a Milwaukee bound passenger train near Edgerton yesterday. Doctors say her injuries will likely prove fatal.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Janesville
Zaha
Edgerton
Fires mystery on Devil Mound farm investigation opens
Special to The Northwestern reports Fire Marshal Thomas M. Purtell is officially investigating several fires on Devil More farm north of the city. Witnesses are being examined behind closed doors at the police quarters.
Richmond Home Featured in October Council Meeting
A fashionable home in Richmond is highlighted as part of the October 7 city council sessions. Pierpont Morgan funded the project and monthly rent is listed as 3.909 dollars.
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Qwark
Pierpont Morgan
Epix Epal
Brittain Injury Report From Automobile Accident
Walter BL Pritam sustained injuries in a Wednesday automobile accident near Belettinia. Walter Hyde and Freaver attended as observers. Brittain’s condition was reported as improving with recovery expected.
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Speriay
Tomy Maisotkes
Walter BL Pritam
Ibn Hyde
Ferittain Benk
Belettinia
White House Gold Service Operation Details
A garbled report mentions a presidential jewelry issue and preparations in New York and Philadelphia for an operation by federal agents. It notes officials and cities involved in what seems to be logistics or supply work, with references to assessments and travel.
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York
New York
Philadelphia
Coat Falls From Hook Wounds Worker in Wisconsin Yard
A coat with a thirty eight caliber revolver knocked from a tent wall used as sleeping quarters by Northwestern Railway bridge builders in Janesville injures Edward Murdock in the upper right thigh. The wound measures eleven inches. A husky stranger named Wentz was jailed in Alderman Jones' touring car after refusing to walk. Patrolman Fanning called the councilman to assist.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Janesville
Edward Murdock
Northwestern Ralway Company
Wentz
Arthur Jones
Patrick Fanning
La Follette and Stephenson Split Over Republican Hopefuls
A Milwaukee Journal report says Senator La Follette rejects any plan tying his presidential bid to Isaac Stephenson. The Daily News notes calls for La Follette to run, with Wisconsin backing likely as circles discuss a formal acceptance. A conference with Cary Upham & Black was noted but details unclear.
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Milwaukee
Wis
The
Milwaukee Journal
la Fallette
Isaac Stéphenson
United States
Wisconsin
Stephenson
la Follette
Marinette States
Tran
Italy
la Foetelle
Stephanson
Daily News
Robert At. la Fellette
Senator la Follette
Lafllette
Naopal
Copper stock drop as Amalgamated hits 58 1 2
Associated Press reports stock exchange opening showed some copper support but broad selling pushed Amalgamated to 58 1 2, with over 40 600 shares traded in half an hour. London spot copper fell a pound. Utah Consolidated Mining declared quarterly dividend of 1 plus 25 cents extra for last quarter. Rogers cruises near Buzzards Bay aboard Kanaha with friends en route to Martha's Vineyard.
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Associated Press
New York
Stock Exchange
Amalgamated
Boston
London
Utah Consolidated Mining Company
Rogers
Fairhaven
Mass
Henry HA. Rogers
Standard Oil and Amalgamated Copper
Kanaha
Buzzards Bay
Martha's Vineyard
Mr. Roger
Roosevelt Cup Taken In FP Class Yacht Race
The Sue won the second FP class race at Jamestown exposition and earns the Roosevelt cup after winning the previous class P race on Wednesday. Capsicum won the Queen Edward cup clare race with Little Rhodr second and Eleanor among the top finishers. The MinyvaFest won the earlier King Edward cup race on Wednesday, with the next King’s Cup race scheduled Monday.
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Br Associated Press
Norfolk
Sue
Clare Q ‘Erin
Capsicum
Little Rhodr
Manharrrt
Eleanor
Dorethy
End Dorothy Q
Hionday
Stock Market Delivers Mixed Signals On Philadelphia Trades
Prices of men i millwar stocks rose today after a dip yesterday on the local stock exchange. Philadelphia Rapid Transit company and Union Traction company advanced about $2 amid light trading, while an electoral showing suggested Philadelphia Rapid Transit may remain solvent with better prospects ahead for some time.
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Avecciaien Rex
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
Union Traclian Company
Gand Anattar
Conference Near England Chooses Interim Leader
A near complete report notes a conference near England selecting an acting judge to preside at a major harvest ceremony. Brigadier General Georges BR Dosis, a member of the American division, is named to lead with authority from the army.
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Geeron
Tay
Maier Parte
Atiarate
Oor
Army
Brie
Georges BR. Dosis
Anti Oriental Riots Threaten Vancouver, B C
Riots flare in Vancouver B C with mobs arming Chinese and Japanese quarters. Police restrict firearms, summon workers and set up 1000 special constables as $20000 in damage looms amid threats of military involvement.
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Vancouver
RB. C
Dominion
Vancouver, B. C
Change is radical proposed in Brooklyn teachers report
A Brooklyn Teachers Association committee reports that U S educators favor promotion by subjects over grades in high schools and call for a liberal education path extending fifteen years. A national discussion is likely and the plan envisions a three year intermediate school between primary and grammar, changing the current sixteen year four stage system.
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Brooklyn Teachers’ Association
National Association
Associated Press
New York
United States
Truesdale Chosen For West Wisconsin Delegation
In La Crosse, during the West Wisconsin conference, Rev. S. W. Truesdale of Madison was elected as a delegate to the general conference in Baltimore next May. The session continued to one o'clock and aimed to select three more delegates. The laymen's association organized, and ministers from Free Methodist and Congregational churches joined. Dr. J. M. McNear was transferred to Frankfort Ind. Mrs. H. Olins-Cady spoke for China at the Women's Foreign Missionary Society meeting. Tonight Rev. Edmund Mills was to deliver an address.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
la Crosse
West Wisconsin
Baltimore
S. W. Truesdale
Madison
J. M. McNear
Baraboo
Frankfort
Ind
Free Methodist
Congregational Churches
E. Dehr
Minnesota
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
H. Olins-Cady
China
Edmund Miils
Hoard Elected President of Wisconsin Good Reads
Former Governor W D Hoard of Fort Atkinson was elected president of the Wisconsin Good Reads Association at a fair grounds meeting. Officers include Fitel Viee President Major M Becker Milwaukee, Senator E L E Breene second VP from Wauparoo, and others. County vice presidents were chosen, including Charn Nelizel for Winnebago County.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
W. D. Hoard
Fort Alunson
Wisconstate Good Reads Association
Livestok
Janesville
Amth View Geopenent
J. W Sieat
Merimenb
Trrnscrer
Richard Warner
Milwaciker
Hotchkiss Madieon
Presient
Aeencdation
Charn
Nelizel
Winnbages
Tax protest lines spark sidewalk painting plan
An obscure reference depicts a confrontation over a levy and a plan to paint the protest message on sidewalks at every street corner. The wording hints at political tension and potential confrontations as authorities weigh responses to the demand.
Prof T L Wright to Return From Europe September 21
Milwaukee report from Beloit states Prof T L Wright head of the Greek department at Beloit College will return from his abroad stay on September 21. He has been absent since February 1 on a college leave and has lectured for the University Travel club, travelling through southern Europe and Egypt.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Beloit
T L. Wright
Lost College
Hie
Wright
University Travel Club
Europe
Egypt
Two Die of the Plague in San Francisco area
The Associated Press reports two plague deaths in San Francisco and nearby. a Greek laborer died on Green Street near the waterfront. Dr. Robert Blue, in charge of the plague response, says there is no alarm or plan for quarantine despite a total of twenty four cases and thirteen deaths to date.
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Sas
Catac Egsiarm
Associated, Press
San Francisco
CBAY
Mon Wo
Sacramento Street
Gimatown
Green Street
Water Front
Robert Blue
Booth Leaves London For Canada Sal Army Chief
General Booth sailed from Liverpool aboard the Allan Maers steamer Virginia for Quebec to begin a campaign across Canada and the United States. Uniformed Salvation Army members and city officials farewelled him at London station as Booth urged regeneration of individuals by the power of God on his long voyage.
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Old England
Ane Booth
4Ition
Salvation Army
Commiesantr Nicol
Col. Lawtéy
Od Pinadier
General Booth
Canada
Attendance falls off at the fair event near Milwaukee
An incomplete Milwaukee report notes attendance at the city event declined compared with prior years, with sparse details in the fragmentary text. The piece references weekend dates and local interest but lacks full context or exact figures.
Campbell Insanity Claim Drives Defense in Harris Murder Trial
In Chicago the Campbell trial for killing Dr. Benjamin Harris in Antigo last December saw the defense press insanity, arguing Campbell remained insane and that unwritten law was rejected. The case revealed divorce papers accusing Harris of letters forged by his wife for blackmail, with a Milwaukee detective hired to recover them. Evidence suggested Dr Harris’s attentions to Mrs Campbell and possible affairs sparked the conflict.
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Specia
Chicago
Til
Msa
Campbell
Antigo
Wis
Benjamin Harris
Northrup
Ill
Amasa C. Campbell
Windes’ Court
B. F. Hartle
Block Exchange
Hariig
Harrix
Campi
C.c. Campbell
Bt Paul
Herita
Harcla
Antizs
Aria
Apa
Trial testimony links handkerchief clue to Campbell insanity
Dr Moyern testified Campbell believed his wife signaled him with a white lace handkerchief on the porch and a misaligned window shade as love signals. Prosecutors and defense witnesses described Campbell as erratic and increasingly disturbed, with several noting a belief his divorce and Dr Harris’s chastity affected his mind.
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Harris
Campbell
Dr. Harris
George Roth
South
Hiis
Lis
Haris
Hurris
George
Oshkosh
William J. Wagstaff
Wis
Ato H. Herman
Antigo
G. W. Parker
Tedgar Brown
August Holtz
Stensland Denied Pardon After Eleven Months Served
Joliet Sept 13 The pardon board denied Paul C Stensland's pardon request for his sentence tied to the Milwaukee Avenue Savings Bank case in Chicago He must serve his full term with no petition filed this time as allowed after eleven months served.
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Associated Press
Joliet
Paul C. Stensland
Milwaukee Avenue Savings Bank
Chicago
Conyrets
Probate Court Records Reveal Multiple Estates Actions
Probate court admitted Matthing Himebaugh will and named George M Paine executor without bonds. Cordelia Goodell appointed administratrix of Richard N Goodell estate, bonds $3000. Goodell died intestate October 15, 396, personal estate at least $2000. William S Kapiske final account as administrator of Ewall Kopiske estate retired and allowed. residue assigned to widow Ida Kopiske and five children. Ida Kopiske named guardian of children with bonds $1300. Final accounts of Joseph J Fiencerr as executor of Melchior Resnardt estate settled. Heirs include brother, sister, four nephews, three nieces. Estate taxes and distributions referenced. details fragmentary.
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Matthing Himebaugh
George M. Paine
Cordelia Goodell
Richard N. Goodell
Goodell
William Skapiske
Ewall Kopiske
the Wolf
Ida Kopiske
Bert
Childeer
Joseph J. Fiencerr
Melchior Resnardt
Merah
W Sitter
Brether
Tae Walio
Augieta
Nectad
Bou Sotogg
Adesed
Colonel Wing's Will and Beneficiaries Revealed
Fragmentary will text shows Colonel Wing, named heirs and a cash bequest. The document lists Mrs. Alvain of Epokans, Wash, and other relatives or friends as recipients, with a total cash amount of 1190 dollars mentioned among the bequests.
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Ashland
Waoan- Sarna
Heeay van Einte
Roan
Aiter
Alvain
Epokans
Pulse of Trade Report Reveals Market Trends this Month
Analyzed figures show field of markets shifting as developers and retailers adjust to new policy. trade sector activity framed by consumer demand, pricing, and regional performance. Officials note momentum in housing materials and durable goods amid cautious optimism.
Lusitania Sets New Queenstown to New York Record
The Lusitania arrived at Sandy Hook at 8 03 a m after leaving Queenstown at 12 10 p m on Sunday clocking five days and fifty four minutes for the transatlantic run. It surpasses the Lucania by six hours and twenty nine minutes though per hour speed lags behind Kaiser Wilhelm II and Deutschland. Pilot Kramer guided the liner through the Ambrose channel amid flags and cheers from passengers and shore.
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Beutschland
Kaiser Wihelim II
Havre
New York
Lavitania
Sandy Hook
Dun=ard line
Queenstown
Plymouth
New Channel
Marine Observatory
Lusitania
Ambrose Channel
Tepire
Newy York
Thes
Frank Kramer
Associaton
Kramer
Europa
Cunard Line
Atlantic
Liverpool
Great Western
Cunardine
Lloyd
Southampton
Paris
St. Paul
Steyd Company
X. Yareet
Rane
Deutsch
Krom Painy
Wiiketa
Arrose
Dave
Flaen Heave
Ergen
Miata
Mlich Ache
Peer
Degtest Organ
Witelm
Provence
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Marshal Purtell
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Stephene Ca Core Eetere
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Eng
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Peeple
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Taz Collertor
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L & Marn
Fages
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Manitowge
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Vandreulivers
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Stair School For the
Learth
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Aentin
Aera GC
Vanta
Tad
Mariner
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Stays-Ur-Gell
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