Spooner backed for Senate as Wisconsin GOP debates renomination
The Wisconsin Republican scene focuses on Senator John C. Spooner, with opponents urging a clean renomination and party workers forming clubs to support his return. A letter from George A. Buckstaff and J. H. Stout asks Gen. Bryant to investigate a suspected corruption fund tied to defeating Supt. Harvey, arguing the matter harms the party and warrants early scrutiny before the next election.
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Spooner
John C. Spooner
Menomonee Falls
George A. Buckstaff
Oshkosh
J. H. Stout
Menominee
Harvey
G. E. Bryant
Republican State Central Committee
Qshkosh
Wis
George Bryant
Madison
Republican Organization
State Central Committee
Republican Party
G. A. Bucketaff
J. H. Bron
Wipperman Named Republican Nominee by Ninth Senatorial Union
The Plainfield ninth senatorial district convention comprising Adams, Marquette, Waushara and Wood counties nominated H C Wipperman of Grand Rapids by acclamation. Delegates pledged support for the Republican platform, with resolutions endorsing McKinley Roosevelt and La Follette programs and urging a primary election law and proportional taxation. The convention also praised Senator Spooner and urged his reelection.
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Plainfield
Adams
Marquette
Waushara
Wood
H.C. Wipperman
Grand Rapids
Wipperman
Republican Party
Wisconsin
William McKinley
McKinley
Roosevelt
Thomas Fearne
Madison
Robert M. la Follette
United States
Congress
Johan C. Spooner
Senate
Republican Party of
Freight train ditching near Wisconsin Central station reported
News item notes an extra northbound freight derailed near the station on the Wisconsin Central line about 10 PM last Sunday. Twelve empty cars rolled down an embankment amid ongoing grading work. no injuries to trainmen.
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Wisconsin Central
Christian Crusaders
Saenger Park
Crusade Band
Kansas City
Wenzel & Wenzel
Labor Day Proclamation by Wisconsin Governor
Governor Robert M. La Follette proclaims September 1 1902 as Labor Day. The text urges closing establishments and cooperation between employers and employees to honor the dignity of honest industry and Wisconsin’s prosperous industrial conditions.
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la Follette
Robert M. la Follette
State of
Wisconsin
Commonwealth
Rosert M
Newspaper Laws Clarify Subscriber Arrears Rules
Courts rule that subscribers in arrears cannot stop delivery until all arrears are paid and they remain liable. Refusing post office delivery does not release the subscriber nor compel publishers to halt papers until debts are settled. Also notes land sale in Fort Worth area near city hall.
Liszt Performs For Seven In Tiny Town
In a small Freec province town Liszt faced seven listeners as he joked about a portable room and air stiffing. He invited the audience to his hotel for a full program and supper, then the next day drew a large crowd for a second concert.
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Weil
Lisast
Liszt
Liazt
Appetite and Hunger Essay by Doctor on Fasting
A doctor with long experience explains that most people confuse hunger with appetite and that hunger is felt only in the mouth and throat. He cites examples of prolonged fasting by a Brooklyn physician and notes that many illnesses arise from overeating rather than underfeeding. He argues for eating only when truly hungry and in moderation to avoid disease.
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L. E. Colvin
Pittsville
Prince Rupert
Cleveland Bay
Chiago
M. C. “Lueckenbach
Appleton Business College
Wisconsin
Vilhe
Brooklyn
Greatest Men Debate Across Historical Figures
A fragment debates who among famous figures ranks as the greatest. It cites Lord Brougham on Tullus, Gardiner on Cromwell, Shakespeare as the greatest poet, Milton as a leading poet, and Mackay on Burns and David. The passage notes wide disagreement across eras and nations.
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Pogether
Lord Brougham
Tullus
Professor Gardiner
Cromyrell
Stakespeare
Lord Lytton
Milton
Scotland
Charles
Mackey
Berna
le Wax
David
Leslie
Fortemouth Harbor and the Port of Portsmouth History
A brief look at the harbor at Porta mouth England later known as Portsmouth. The Romans used Portus Magnus the Great Port and the site shows continuity through Saxon and Norman eras. The town rose in importance from Henry II onward as royal and commercial activity expanded.
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Fortemouth
Portamouth
England
Simea
Portchester
Portus Magnus
Portsmouth
Town council buys town hall planks in Scots report
In Scotland a town council recently acquired a plage for the town hall and appointed three members to tour, observe, and report on the purchase. One councilor, not a music expert, leaned over to check the boards and quipped that he could judge music but would warrant the boards were plumb.
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Preeticat Naulty
Scotland
No Satisfying Her in Philadelphia Record Fragment
A brief fragment from the Philadelphia Record captures a humorously tense exchange about understanding women. The dialogue centers on aging and perceived charm, ending with a muted offensive note and a muted response from the woman.
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Philadelphia Record
Protanity of His Profession in 157 Room
A fragment from the Chicago Tribune recalls a scientist in room 157 addressed by a scrub lady. The gag centers on his swearing over mold on ink, exclaiming “B’cillus! just hot, way” in a humorous observation of his profane habit.
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Chicago Tribune
Cornm Nickname Confusion Reported in School Tale
A fragmentary exchange shows a pupil nicknamed Cornm and referenced remarks about nicknames in school. The dialogue hints at teasing or naming conventions but offers no clear event or outcome.
Fragmentary Thought on Aging and Love from a Bulletin
A garbled snippet references aging love and a distant sentiment from a bulletin style source. It mentions being old and unlovely and a tone of inevitability. The passage alludes to Roman history and welfare themes in a fragmented way.
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Tolstol
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Sheerin’s Hardware
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Oneida
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W. R. Loomer
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Kamps’ Drug Store
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Richard Cecil Hughes
Ripon College
W. H. Schultz
Merrill
F. E. Doty
Sparta
C.C. Parlin
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J. H. Nattrass
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Bsan ‘Francisco Bulletin
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