Wise quips and campaign notes from a Milwaukee debate
The excerpt features sharp political jabs about mayoral figures and an assertion of Becker's alleged anti trust tobacco business claims. It includes praise for Timlin, a Milwaukee candidate for supreme court, highlighting his Wisconsin birth, Mequon origins, and family background, framing him as a capable, independent lawyer.
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West
Milwaukee
Arizona
Becker
Western Tobacco Works
la Crosse
Wis
Self-made lawyer Timlin pressed for Milwaukee Supreme Court seat
An obituary style profile recalls the career of a self educated lawyer from Kewaunee to Milwaukee Timlin who rose through firm partnerships and major Wisconsin litigation. He has avoided politics, earned respect in Milwaukee, and is viewed by The Tribune as a strong candidate for the supreme bench despite other contenders. The column also notes local race chatter on sheriff and a judge-like political critique.
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Milwaukee Free Press
Becker
Koy
Sherbie
Timlin
Milwaukee
la Follette
Supreme Court
Milwaukeean
Kewaunee
Wisconsin
Sedgwick & Timlin
Sedgwick
Manitowoc
Timlin & Mianseau
Green Bay
Turner & Timlin
Timlin & Glicksman
Corporation
Wisconsin Reports
Supreme Bench
the Tribune
Foraker
Hoodoo Johns Haunt Europe As Americans Seen As Honest
The piece riffs on the name John across history from England to Bohemia and Constantinople noting rulers, popes, and assassinations. It contrasts European suspicion with American perceptions, hinting at social and political tensions as outsiders and strikes unfold.
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John
Europe
England
John II
France
Bohemia
John I of
Arragon
John I
Constantinople
John IV
John V
John VI
America
O. K
Colonist Low One Way Second Class Rates Listing
Low one way second class rates to Tennessee Kentucky Nebraska Wyoming Kansas Colorado Missouri New Mexico Mexico Texas Western Louisiana Arkansas and Oklahoma and Indian Territories via the North Western Line in effect on Tuesdays March 6. For tickets and full information apply to agents Chicago and North Western Ry.
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Tennessee
Kentucky
Nebraska
Wyoming
Kansas
Colorado
Missouri
New Mexico
Mexico
Texas
Louisiana
Arkansas
Oklahoma and
Indian Territories
North-Western Line
Chicago & North- Western Ry
French miners reject 10 percent wage increase proposal
A wide range of 1900 era items include the French miners congress rejecting a 10 percent wage rise, notable deaths such as W C Arnold of Dubois and others, storms on the Atlantic coast with ship losses, sugar price hikes, a Reno era fire in Colton South Carolina, and political notes from Roosevelt and McClellan.
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Congress
W. C. Arnold
Dubois
Muskegon
Mich
Brooklyn
Miss
Henry G. Wheeler
Duluth
Minn
Civic League
Quinn
Butte
Mont
Walter Scott
Death Valley
Tireteu
Joan King
New York
Sires and Sons Portraits Power and Wealth Across Figures
General John C Bates as first army bachelor to reach high rank prompts view from Congressman Olmstead that office life requires four terms. Senator Harris negotiates Linwood farm repurchase. Richard L Ashurst born in Naples becomes postmaster of Philadelphia and Penn Law graduate. Admiral Dewey remains a gleaming figure in Washington. Alfred Bell and Kimberley wealth rank high in South Africa. Sir Walter Gilbey displays vast collections at Elsenham hall with a grand library and hunting art.
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John C. Bates
Congressman Olmsted
Pennsylvania
United States
W. A. Harris
Kar
Linwood
Richard L. Ashurst
Philadelphia
Naples
University of Pennsylvania
William R. Brooks
Smith Observatory
Geneva
N. Y
Brooks
Admiral Dewey
Washington
William H. Magennis
Albany
Fanny Crosby
Senator Knox
United States Senate
Alfred Bell
Rockefeller
South Africa
Kimberley
Walter Gilbey
Elsenham Hall
Essex
The Box Car Tourist Wanderlust Poem
A nostalgic verse traces box car travelers riding coast to coast seeking freedom. The narrator rides doors flung wide with friends, sharing cheap meals, pipes, and songs while a brakeman fines the fare. They wait at water tanks for a through freight to keep moving against the watchful copper.
Oyster in a Snowball Prank Stuns Passerby
An amiable old man questions Johnny who returns with a snowball containing an oyster. Johnny declares it as an oyster and shows it by tossing it through an open window at a passerby’s tall hat.
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Johnny
Should Have I Been a Corn Sheller
A weary boarder muses on wishing to be a country newspaper while debating comfort against meager meals with a wary landlady. The exchange hints at poverty and daily hardship in a rural setting.
Sure to Happen Poem Reflects Winter Dawn
A verse depicts the coldest hour as the sleeper awakens shivering. Sleep eludes the narrator until the day’s bustle begins, forcing bare feet to press on the polished floor and curses the failing dawn in a somber mood.
Jones Boasts of Wife's Cooking and Stingy Hiring
A quarrel over domestic help emerges as Jones defends his wife’s cooking while a second speaker mocks him for being too stingy to hire a servant. The exchange highlights household tensions and social expectations.
Man Turns to Auto Repair After Horse Doctor Training
A man shifts careers from veterinary horse medicine to opening an auto repair shop. He explains limited automotive experience but plans to apply practical skills learned through hands on training and client service.
Humorous Exchange Cites Jag and Jug Cures
A brief quip contrasts a jag cure with a jug cure, reflecting the era’s slang. The line hints at attitudes toward alcohol and reform without naming individuals or events.
When he was single he had views on politics and life
Now when he has opinions He gets them from his wife.
Paraphrased Proverb Pack From A 20th Century Column
A collection of wry maxims on money love work luck and social fate. The lines joke about ten dollar bills romance freelancing landladies and fortunes while noting human foibles and odd beliefs. The tone mirrors a humorous column of pithy sayings from a bygone era.
Global Industry and Resource Notes From A Periodical
The article surveys major projects and facts including Kiel canal upgrade costs and dimensions, the deepest gold excavations at New Chums Australia, Africa oil prospects cited by American consuls, U S iron production, European outputs, Waredales sorrel export and curing requirements, and crop rotation practices.
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Kiel Canal
New Chums
Australia
Africa
United States
England
Germany
Waredales
France
Congregation De Hirsch Names Rabbi Samuel Koch in Seattle
The Seattle congregation De Hirsch selects Rev Samuel Koch as its new rabbi to succeed Rabbi Theodor F Joseph. The First Congregational church in Jersey City has its pastor sworn as a special policeman to enforce crowd rules during events. Cardinal Rampolla retires from Vatican political activity to focus on history and archaeology. A China Protestant missions milestone: 1807 Morrison sails, 1843 twelve missionaries six converts, 1863 under 2,000 converts, now 150,000 with 3,270 missionaries.
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Seattle
Wash
Congregation de Hirsch
Samuel Koch
Theodor F. Joseph
First Congregational Church
Jersey City
People’s Palace
Vatican
Cardinal Rampolla
China
Morrison
Defense as sole purpose for naval strength, per papers
The Denver Republican urges strengthening the navy and coastal fortifications, but stresses defense as the sole legitimate purpose. The Cleveland Leader warns that in war with a formidable power the nation would be crippled, lacking enough ships to transport troops beyond short distances.
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Denver Republican
Cleveland
Political pointers urge reform in campaign donations
The San Francisco Call and Washington Star quote on campaign finance reform noting that public disclosure by law will curb money in politics and reduce ballot corruption, predicting Congress will require transparency to limit political spending.
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Washington Star
Congress
San Francisco Call
Regu
Vanity's Visions for Summer Fashion in Gray Tones
Fashion writer Judic Chollet notes a trend toward harmonizing costume parts with striking hats and gray tones. Summer fabrics favor silk linen blends and heavy linens. caraco coats return in linen and silk. organdies show blossoms while empire dresses use gray cloth with silver buttons.
Attractively Trimmed Hats and Accessories Steal Spotlight
Fashion notes describe current trends with ostrich feather ensembles and jeweled accents. Silver bows and ospreys replace jewels for budget wear while deep red roses complement high hats and fur stoles. Marabou neckpieces and feather boas finish gray and panne outfits with plain skirts and elaborate bodices.
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Adam E. Forschler
THE
LA Crosse Tribune
Main St
Tribune Publishing Company
W. V. Kidder
Payne & Young
Chicago
Marquette
New York City
Potter
Becker and
Red Feather
William H. Timlin
Mequon
Ozaukee County
Edward Timlin
Washington County
Ozaukee
Cavanaugh Cavanaugh
Cookie” Woodward
Haps
al Wilson
Jones
Bones
Billy
Hartwell
Hoodoo
International Association of Fire Engineers of America
Dallas
Tex
John Hovde
Steunenburg
United States District Court
Rochester
Susan B. Anthony
Alton B. Parker
Theodore Roosevelt
George B. McClellan
Robert S. Osgood
Waldorf-Astoria
J.p.cushner
Oklahoma
Sires and Sons
By Duncan M. Smith
Animal Kingdom
Labor and Progress
Naval Views
Political Pointers
Vanity
Henery
Dame
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