Socialist Speech by Racine Candidate for Governor
Harvey Dee Brown of Racine addressed a local audience at the Opera House Tuesday on why he is a Socialist. He argued social ownership is the remedy for industrial injustice, noting 48 Socialists in Wisconsin offices and detailing harsh conditions facing workers, children, and the unemployed.
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Harvey Dee Brown
Racine
Opera House
Europe
America
Massachusetts
Florida
Wisconsin
New York
Thes
Teachers Hired by Washburn School Board
Washburn School board secretary Carl Schwartz reports at a recent meeting district teachers for the coming year. District 7 Miss Etta Duffy and Miss Jennie Anderson. District 11 Miss Rhoda Thorsen. District 12 Miss Lena Bartness. District 13 Miss Alma Kinney. All are city graduates or residents.
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Carl Schwartz
Washburn
Etta Duffy
Jennie
Socialist Ticket Picks Full County Slate for Election
The Socialist Party plans a full county slate to boost turnout from 90 last year to at least 150 this year. E Bryan will run for Clerk of Court, Frank Skuhra for Registrar of Deeds, J N Kinney for Member of Assembly, Frank Robillard for County Clerk. Sheriff and Treasurer will be Bayfield party members.
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E. Bryan
Frank Skuhra
Regis of Deeds
J. N. Kinney
Frank Robillard
Cornucopia
Bayfield
Public Notice on July 4 Barber Shop Closures
All city barber shops will close for the day of July 4th. Shops will stay open late Friday night to accommodate the public. Also noting that despite 300 American lobsters shipped to Europe last week there will be enough here to benefit the summer girl.
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Europe
Beavers Convention Pleases Washburn with Grand Events
Delegates and visitors to the Beaver convention praised Washburn for entertainment and hospitality lasting from Tuesday to Friday. The event featured a grand banquet for nearly 300 with over 400 served, a high school glee club, vocal solos, and a well organized program in the court house. Officers were elected including Grand Commander A. D. Campbell and Grand Secretary Ben E. Waite, with salaries and pay details outlined for officials and directors.
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Beaver
Washburn
Court House
Grand Colony
Order
Mabel Pedersen
Campbell
Richland Center
R. H. Burns
Ladysmith
Ben Wait
Stoughton
H. W. Adams
Beloit
W.H. Woodworth
Neillsville
P. McKittrick
Eau Claire
FE. C. Alvord
George A. Calder
Nels M .Oscar
S. A. Oscar
A. D. Campbell
H. L. Gardner
Viroqua
Ben. E. Waite
Albert Heineman
Mauston
Dr. P. McKittrick
Reserve Fund Board
M. £. Larson
McFarland
J. B. Bailey
J. R. Beckwith
Barron
Board of Directors
Washburn Ladies Attend Summer Normal Course at Superior
A large delegation of Washburn young ladies left Saturday for Superior to enroll in the summer course at the Normal school. They aim to better prepare as rural teachers. Attending are Rhoda Thoreson Minnie Kinney Alma Kinney Margaret Maher Anna Jacobs Victoria Musolf Anna Christianson Grace Swain Cecil Lowry Eva Morris Jennie Anderson Pearl LeaQuee Hannah Lowe Mabel Seilstad Effie Sweezy Hazel Geisert. They will stay in Superior most of the summer.
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Washburn
Superior
Rhoda Thoreson
Minnie
Alma Kinney
Margaret Maher
Anna Jacobs
Victoria Musolf
Anna Christianson
Grace Swain
Cecil Lowry
Eva Morris
Jennie Anderson
Pearl LeaQuee
Hannah Lowe
Mabel Seilstad
Effie Sweezy
Hazel Geisert
Beavers Reserve Fund Fraternity Holds Grand Colony Meeting
The Grand Colony of the Beavers Reserve Fund Fraternity adopted resolutions thanking Washburn citizens for hospitality and Brother S A Oscar for efforts. They praised Washburn Colony 360 for growth and Central Colony for organizing the Beavers Fraternity. The session closed with a Friday excursion to Apostle Islands on the Steamer Skater, stops at Madaline, Bayfield and Wilson Islands, with Bergmann’s orchestra and a white fish dinner at the Knight Hotel Ashland.
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Grand Colony
Grand Colony of the Beavers Reserve Fund Fraternity
Washburn
S. A. Oscar
Washburn Colony
Beavers Reserve Fund Fraternity
Sylvanius Ames
H. J. Barry
F. F. Ascher
M. E. Bruce
Dr. Kirkpatrick
Apostle Islands
Madaline Island
Bayfield
Wilson Island
Bergmann
Knight
Ashland
Limit on Bass Fishing Enforced by Deputy Warden
Deputy Game Warden Craig issued a reminder of a new bass fishing law. It limits a fisherman to no more than 15 black, Oswego, or yellow bass at any one time and requires all fish to be at least 10 inches long. The statute will be strictly enforced to prevent violations from unfamiliar anglers.
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Craig
Explosion at Colorado plant destroys building
A blast at the E I du Pont de Nemours Powder plant in Louviers Colorado killed one worker Peckman and shattered nearly all windows in the facility. The 3000 pound nitroglycerin explosion occurred last Saturday and left only his head and a finger. Nearby Washburn workers and families feared casualties. Other news notes report social visits church meetings and local fishing plans.
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E. I. duPont de Nemours Powder Company
Louviers
Denver
Colorado
Peckman
Washburn
Brisk Coal Trade Drives North Western Fuel Dock Busy
North Western Fuel Company docks report strong coal shipments with two vessels, the Ketcher carrying 7 400 tons and the German 3 200 tons, unloading swiftly. Two 8 000 ton ships are expected before July 4, promising a busy period with no idle days.
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Northwestern Fuel Company
Washburns Listed as Open for New Industries on NP Line
Northern Pacific issue highlights Washburn as seeking a tannery woodworking plant and brick yard. The note urges others to explore Washburn’s natural advantages as locations for various industries along the railway route.
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Northern Pacific Railway Company
Washburn
Treaty Hall Open On Madaline Island
Ed Pedersen of the Hotel Washburn in charge of Treaty Hall dining room announces the hall is prepared for business on Madaline Island. Opened Tuesday afternoon visitors may be accommodated and expected to bring good business through the tourist season.
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Ed. Pedersen
Washburn
Treaty Hall
Madaline Island
Washburn Loan and Building Association Meeting Notice
Notice to stockholders announces annual meeting at the secretary's office in Washburn Wisconsin on Tuesday June 380 1908 at 8 oclock p m Secretary L N Clausen to preside.
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The
Washburn Loan and Building Association
Washburn
Wisconsin
Medford Wood Visits Duluth During Short Stay
Medford Wood traveled from Duluth for a brief visit lasting a few days. He planned to meet local contacts and tour the area before returning home.
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Medford Wood
Duluth
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Thorsen
Lena
Bartness
Miss Alma Kinney
Bugs
Creolin
Kresso
Parish Green
City Drug Store
W. A. Loveland, Prest
T. A. Loveland, Cash
Lovel
Oneida Building
ND Company, Minnerapot
TS Minn
Beavers
Tory of
Convention City
Pederson Orchestra
aeeieGiaia Tina
EE. Bergmann
Lien’s
Bertha Reyburn
Maud Ford
Eau Galle
John O’ Sullivan
Congregational Ladies Aid Society
K. C. Alvord
Jessie Elerinson
Emma Blexrud
Missionary Society
Alvord
J. A. Sheridan
Richard Pengilly
Barker
Washburn’s
M. A. Poppe
Meehan
Segal Bros. Department Store
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