Before Democracy Was Born in America
Success Magazine traces Washington era politics from manhood suffrage to monarchy ideas. It notes Cincinnati primogeniture, Tammany’s rise, tavern debate as public forum, and founders meeting at Barden's City Tavern near Bowling Green. The piece ends with a quip on credit and debt.
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Standard Oil
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Goldsmith
Are You Seeking a New Location Are You Seeking a New Location
A brief item asks readers if they are seeking a new location for services or business expansion. It implies a relocation or move inquiry without detailing entities or dates.
Christmas Service Brings North Side Congregation Together
Children and many adults joined in a joyful Christmas program as a tree adorned with sparklers and electric lights highlighted the service. An organist received a silver gift and Rev. C N Moler was given a candy box containing 25 dollars in gold, with all children remembered.
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C. N. Moler
North Side
North Side Milwaukee yards whistle causes late night alarm
A switch engine whistle in Milwaukee's North side yards ran out of control overnight, sounding for about an hour and waking residents. Many feared a wreck or fire until officials explained the out-of-order whistle. Telephones buzzed as locals sought answers once central dispatch clarified the situation.
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Milwaukee Yards
Kingsley Sets Boundary Line Between Wisconsin and Minnesota
Deputy Game Warden George Kingsley returned from Lake St. Croix near Hudson Wisconsin where he helped define the state boundary. Fishermen on the lake urged the boundary decision. Ice measures six to eight inches in places and Kingsley says it may be a foot thick in several spots.
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North Side Bimefs Briefs Fare Visits and Homecomings
Local notes report Gifford, formerly of Vote-Berger on the North side, visiting Gettysburg after a stint there. William Stevenson, Major Stevenson’s son, returns to Dubuque to visit relatives. Prof H G Hayden and wife visit Milwaukee and plan to return before school opens. Ida Shepard leaves for Spring Valley to visit sister Mrs Jennie Fryer. Ed Wilsey and Latty, La Crescent youths tied to the Milwaukee road project at Butte, Mont, are home for holidays and will return next Sunday.
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Vote-Berger Company
North Side
Gettysburg
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William Stevenson
Major Stevenson
Dubuque
H. G. Hayden
Milwaukee
Ida Shepard
Spring Valley
Jennie Fryer
Wilsey
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la Crescent
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Butte
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Wood Street
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Topeka
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Loomis Street
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Frank Morley
Wausau
John Ortwein
Berlin
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la Crosse
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Hedgraph
Rubber Mills
Strike Looms Over Vote On Rail Union Demands
A potential 75000 railroad workers in the east of the Mississippi and eastern Canada may strike if wage demands are not met. The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors have secret ballots approving calls for a 19 percent pay increase, to be presented at a Chicago meeting on January 2.
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Order of Railway Conductors
Chicago
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Garretson
North Side Walks Cleared Promptly After Snowfall
North Siders quickly cleared walks despite deep snow, prompting comment. The Board of Public Works issued its usual notice that property owners must clear snow within 24 hours after it stops, or the city will remove it and charge the cost to the owners.
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Remodeled Tabernacle Church Postponed Services
Yesterday only Sunday school sessions occurred in the Tabernacle church basement due to the illness of Rev. Leslie Lee Sanders. His condition is slightly improved today and a full return to duties is anticipated soon.
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Tabernacle Church
Leslie Lee Sanders
Sanders
Guardsmen to Get Service Stripes
Enlisted men in the Wisconsin National Guard will be allowed to wear service chevrons of corps color. Cavalry wear yellow, infantry white, and artillery red. For each extra three years of service, an additional stripe is earned.
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Wisconsin National Guard
Quartermaster General
Cavalry
Infantry
Artillery
Funeral of Mrs A Muetzel Held After Lingered Illness
The funeral of Mrs. A. Muetzel who died Wednesday night at her North side home was held yesterday afternoon at the Evangelical Lutheran church at Twelfth and Vine. William Dwyer directed arrangements and the interment occurred at Oak Grove cemetery.
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A. Muetzel
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Twelfth and Vine Streets
William Dwyer
Oak Grove
Presbyterians Hold Christmas Tree Festivities
St. Peter’s Sunday School held its Christmas tree event on Friday evening with Christmas hymns and related activities.
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St. Peter’s
Community Members Travel and Visit During Holiday Period
Crescent and family plan to spend the holidays in Milwaukee area while workers continue on the Milwaukee road extension at Mo bridge. Local residents return from visits and recover from illness as several individuals travel between Minneapolis Wausau Berlin Canada and La Crosse for family stays jobs and rest.
Charity and Kindness in Salvation Army Bureaus
Philadelphia Record recounts General Booth on anti death by own action bureaus, noting two kinds of charity and extra caution about charity’s true spirit. A parable about a Warnack deacon and barber highlights reminders of genuine aid.
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Salvation Army
Warnack
Philadelphia Record
Rev J K Fowler to Leave City After Four and Half Years
Rev John K Fowler D D pastor of the First Presbyterian church since September 1903 resigns citing family health reasons. He urges public understanding as he plans to move to a milder climate and assists the congregation in transition while thanking members for years of support and noting the church indebtedness resolved.
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Dr. Fower
la Crosse
Wheat and stock market notes from Chicago and New York
The report lists gains and losses for major equities and commodities with figures for open high and low prices. It covers U S Steel Amalgamated Copper United States Steel pfd and grains including wheat corn and oats with May and July contracts and world shipment totals by region.
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St. Paul
So. Pac
U.S. Steel
Miner & Co
Chicago
Minneapolis
William Cotter Named President of Pere Marquette
William Cotter, a lifelong railroad man, becomes president of the reorganized Pere Marquette after serving as general manager during receivership. He leads the revived system as stockholders finalize a plan to restore the line from financial turmoil.
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Pere Marquette Railroad
Mr. Cotter
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From Men a Thief Could Snatch Purse Not Good Name
A reflective line notes that while purses may be taken from some men, their reputations and good names remain untouchable. The saying underscores integrity and social standing as harder to steal than wealth.
Crank Describes Another as Crank by Definition
A crank is defined as a person who thinks you are a crank. The statement uses circular logic to label individuals as cranks based on perceived perceptions.
Bullish Sentiment Rides Through Wheat Corn and Oats Markets
Traders express bullish stance in wheat with expectations of higher prices amid domestic factors. They plan to buy on dips in wheat and extend the same approach to corn, while oats look weaker with prices likely to rise only in sympathy with grains.
Liverpool cables Opening Wheat and corn rise
Opening shows Wheat up %d and corn up %d. Close markets finish Wheat 4d higher and corn 14d higher, reflecting gains during the session.
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Liverpool
Market Report Highlights Grains and Livestock
Carrots and wheat numbers show 42 9 and 233 9 with oats at 208 15. Hog receipts estimated at 2000 with 2863 left over and prospects steady to higher. Cattle receipts around 23,000 with prospects steady. Sheep around 15,000 with prices steady and higher.
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Broomhall
American
la Plata
United Kingdom
Market sentiment mixed as bulls rise in Minneapolis and New York
In Minneapolis traders report a bullish mood with little decline. New York opens firm and moderate with gains echoed from London. Commission houses show steady buying though not sensational. Anticipation grows that rates will move to reasonable levels as the period ends. Bullish bets on B R T increase as politicians seek a reelction rebound.
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New York
London
Mighty quake recorded today in Washington
A distant earthquake of great intensity was recorded by weather bureau seismographs starting at 12 33 this morning and lasting over an hour. The first tremors lasted 4 minutes 55 seconds, with the strongest motion at 12 45 when ground movement in Washington reached about five millimeters.
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Washington
Siesmographes
Weather Bureau
Dubuque Girl Arrested in Chicago
Acting on a telegraphic request from William Brown of Du buque Iowa police arrested Inez Brown 14 at 203 East Sixtieth street Chicago She was employed as a servant and held awaiting her father's arrival
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Chicago
William Brown
Cleveland Avenue
Dubuque
Inez Brown
East Sixtieth Street
Egg prices fall on wholesale and retail markets
Eggs dropped 5 cents on the wholesale market this morning and are selling at 10 to 18 cents per dozen. Eggs on track dropped 69 cents per case and are selling at $5.40 per case. Holiday fruits and goodies are on the market at calculated prices to please.
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ODEF
Hawley ¢ Creamery
Vaentahloc
Prices on fruits vegetables meats and supplies
The listing covers apples oranges cranberries oysters and lemons with per unit and per box prices. It includes potatoes onions cabbage flour and various grains, with livestock and dairy items priced per ton or per pound. Amounts reflect wholesale and retail rates from multiple suppliers and regions.
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Blue Point
Henry Andreee
Brother of Mrs Foster Dies in Wisconsin
Mrs L W Foster of 118 South Eighth street received a telegram Friday announcing the death of her brother Clarence Fuller of Lone Rock Wisconsin after a brief illness. The telegram gave no cause. She left for Lone Rock to attend the funeral and has not yet returned.
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