Tribute to the Wisconsin Governor-Nominee Upham
Captain Charley King recalls West Point cadet days with Major Willow H Upham. He notes Upham’s war service and education first philosophy, recounting cadet class- mates, the 1862 appointment test, and Upham’s steadfast character. King predicts Upham’s election and steady governance for Wisconsin.
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Vilas Defends Cleveland and Sugar Tax Debate
The New York Sun recounts Willam F. Vilas as he moved to strike the sugar tax differential and later defended President Cleveland in the Senate. It cites figures on coal and iron ore production, employment, and capital, arguing the cost of protection and the toll of idle labor in a period of hard times.
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Lelk
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Ex-President Harrison Cheerful in New York Meeting
Eli Perkins recounts a recent encounter with ex President Harrison in New York. The noted lecturer says Harrison appeared happy and content while fondling his cherished grandchildren, portraying a warm family moment amid public life.
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Eli Perkins
Harrison
New York
SLOON BY CONSTITUENTS AND REELECTION FATE
Washington reports Congressman Stephenson of Michigan’s district may seek reelection despite not being renominated by his constituents. He cites an Escanaba convention with about 55 of 83 delegates pledged, and claims he has delivered several appropriations including for Deep Water Portage Canal and Lake Hoy. He notes Jay Hubbell’s prior tenure and contrasts his own record of funding for neighboring counties.
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Stephenson
Michigan
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Hoy Lake
Japanese war prep and China crisis loom in Yokohama reports
The steamer China from Yokohama brings Admiral Skeerert and family and Commodore Behr, with war notes on Japan's mobilization of 18,000 for Corea. Chinese troops reportedly hang themselves in despair as Japanese lines push forward. Kurino, new Japanese minister to the United States, travels aboard and voices confidence in Japan's cause.
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Cuina
Yokohama
Admiral Skeerert
Commodore Behr
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China
Japan
Corea
Hugh
Tlensiu
Coret
Cambor
Inessia
Kurino
Watson of Milwaukee Press Sketched in Obituary
W H Watson, once a Milwaukee resident, died recently in Lewiston Moat. He helped publish the Milwaukee Sentinel with Gen Rufus King from 1815 to 1887. He later served as private secretary to Gov Randall and worked for E P Allis. Langlade county fed tramps at a cost of 1500 dollars over the past five months.
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Watson
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Rufus King
Milwaukee Sentinel
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Langlade County
Drought Worsens Across States Hit By Dry Weather
The weekly US weather crop bulletin for August 13 reports drought and variable rain across Illinois Indiana Iowa Minnesota Kansas Missouri Nebraska and other states. Prospects vary with corn and potato yields damaged by dryness in the central and western regions while parts of the South and Ohio Valley show improvement or normal to strong yields in places.
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United States
Illinois
Indiana
South Dakota
Kansas
Praire
Warner
Michigan
Arkansas
Io Central
Northwest
Nebraska
Cora
Pacife
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Virginia
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Tennessee
Drouth Ban Boed
Towa
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Maindy
West Virginia
New York
New Jersey
Kentucky
Cuttan
Carolinas
Florida
Utah
Montana
North Dakota
Napoleon and Madame de Stael in the Emperor's Eyes
Excerpts from French translations reveal Napoleon Bonaparte's sharp judgments of Madame de Stael. He describes her ardent opinions, flirtations with court favor, and turbulent influence, noting his own practice of silence and eventual curiosity about Corinne. He recalls their estrangement and her persistent attempts to provoke, plus a remark about reading Corinne to its end.
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Napoleon
France
Mane
de Stael
Italy
Moy
Baris
du Souss
Mme. de Stuel
Exiile
Mme. de Stael
Geneva
Joseph
Corrinne
Mme. de Stacl
Serschf
Cleveland 18 Letter He Will Return to Washington
Ruggards Bay Mass Aug 20 Pres ident Cleveland refused to see visitors but Gray Gables reports health improvement Mrs Cleveland took a short lighthouse tender trip in the afternoon Cleveland plans to return to Washington on Tuesday
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When Jim Plays On Violin and Fred’s Banjo
A poetic column recalls Jim on violin and Fred with an old banjo. Neighbors gather to hear sweet folk tunes like Coronation and Praise Be, with images of children, cows, bells, and a distant church night. James Rowe, the Blyckswith Poet, signs the piece.
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Vanisi
Hotorscore
Seth Foolishk
Junge
Freddie
Fred Biy
Jungie
James Rowe
Love and Cherry Temptation Poem by Charles Mollvane
Nan stands in a playful scene as the speaker admires her cherry bursting lips and blushes. He admits desire to take her picture while resisting the temptation to join the kiss with the fruit. The verse conveys flirtation and longing in a whimsical tone.
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Nan
Charles Mollvane
Fire destroys Globe Flouring mill at Water town
Water town witnessed a total fire consuming the Globe Flouring mill with origin undetermined and estimated losses near 100000 dollars. In Springfield the Tivols Centra strikers from St John Bldns and St Midiln were committed in default of a 25 dollar fine.
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St. John
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Prof — Strassmans
All Drogglsis
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