Scofield's Message Aims at Wisconsin Reforms
Madison Wis dan 15 Gov Scofield's first message was read to both houses by the chief clerks. He praises Wisconsin's passage of welfare plans, notes school and library improvements, and urges funding for a state historical library building. He calls for an intermediate prison to reform young first offenders and stresses reform over punishment.
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Clarks
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Orernor
Wisconsin
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Habla
Ray Tima
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Rome
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Eise
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Repiblican Ecuune
Prison Labor Debate and Constitutional Appraisal in State
The writer voices concern over convict labor use and urges careful study of state policy. He cites New York’s 1891 act restricting convict-made goods, discusses apportionment and redistricting, and warns against rushed legislation that could hinder labor or provoke litigation. The long letter proposes constitutional revision, prison reform, and improved state administration while urging balanced, prudent action.
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Sonvict Inboe
Becnasary
Buainna
Hess
New York
Kunty
Piu
Conbrol
Gyzuem Aduptuil
Wisconsin State Board of Arbitration Report Sparks Debate
The 18th legislature considers amendments to the arbitration board, discussing its scope and personnel, with emphasis on clarified duties and salaries. The Independent topics include life insurance, industry, and the National Guard, plus plans for a monument at Mission Ridge and banking reforms.
Grant Letters to His Wife Before Battle
General Ulysses S. Grant wrote two letters to Mrs. Grant on the eve of battles, expressing cheer, faith in victory, and sorrow for the sacrifices to come. The letters, read as the war raged, show his concern for wounds, suffering, and enduring morale despite official duties. Historian Hoitier Porter notes the letters were frequent during campaigns.
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Dorior
Breaking the News Gentl y The Doctor And The Question
A patient anxiously asks the doctor if the outcome is good and whether to expect a boy or girl. The physician, after a pause, hints at no specifics. The scene shifts to a political note about the Indianapolis convention adopting a report backing the gold standard and gradual retirement of greenbacks with a monetary commission plan.
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Missy
Indianapolis
Monetary Commission
Solons in Session elect pro tem and party leaders
Wisconsin legislative factions convene with Thayer and Bawler vying for president pro tem, Larser and Puttipone chosen by acclamation. Governor’s message to be read tomorrow, joint caucus to nominate United States senator set for 4 PM. Spooner urged for unanimous nomination in the assembly.
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K. W. Larser
Mondovi
A. Puttipone
Esah
Ansuin
Youmans
Whitman
Whelton
Alvidat
Lesnevaux
McMullen
Phillips
Dennett
Wager
Fiacallea
Stout
Westworth
Mills
Philips
Mailer
Dennett, Lamorsaux
Youmans, Green
Austin
Woodworth
Conger
Thayer
Youmans, Whitehead, Mills
Finber,Tummie
Lamorsaux
Studtin
Assembly caucus selects Buckstail for chief clerk after ballots
Republican caucus in the assembly chamber conducted a ballot for key posts led by nominations for speaker and chief clerk. George Buckstail of Oshkosh won on the eighth ballot, with Anson of Milwaukee a strong challenger. the sergeant-at-arms race featured ex-assemblyman Hambright as a leading contender.
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Rowse
Edwin GC. Cot
John M. Ewltg
Ninty-One
Jesse Stone
Watertown
Mr. Ewing
George A. Buckataff
Oshkoad
Frank T. Tucker
Ome
Anson
Milwaukee
Monroe
James GO
Davidson
Soldiers Grove
Ray
la Crosse
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Buckstil
Backstoff
A. Nowell Ol
Muwaukes
A. Nowell
Willwanktee
G. Mills
West Superior
Charles B. Tross
Madison
Storms
Charles M. Hambright
O. M. Hambriga
F. Henke
Augusta
He Prefers Newspapers In Dispute Over Truth
A dialogue fragment shows a character leaning toward newspapers as a trustworthy advertising medium. Another person questions belief in newspaper truthfulness while the speaker asserts a preference for papers, saying they reveal more about them.
Spooner Nominated in 19th Century Wisconsin Rally
Col John C Spooner was nominated for United States senator at a public gathering in Spooner, Wisconsin. J J McGillivray of Black River Falls introduced the nominee, with Welton giving a brief endorsing speech. The crowd reacted with enthusiasm as Spooner spoke on protection, currency reform, and a conservative tariff. The committee named to find a nominee announced Spooner, who faced interruptions but remained pivotal, pledging support for Tremont’s backing and party principles. His formal election occurs January 35.
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Ohio
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Alma
Johnson
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House
Geo. W. Taylor
Marinetti
James 0. Davidson
Soldiers Grove
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Goddes
Viroqua
Delvert K. Smith
Big Band
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G Senaor
J. J. McGillivray
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John C. Spooner
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Dawn
Spooner
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Maternal instinct in Mme Dermont’s art captures birth’s influence
Tribute notes Virginie Dermont recalls childhood and maternal urge shaping her painterly vision. She reflects that motherhood prefigured many subjects in her work and that maternity, described by Mrs. Lee Bacon in Century, is the supreme feminine source of inspiration.
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Mme, Virginie Dermont
Lee Bacon
Power of Irrigation in California Progress and Debate
An 1890 census link irrigation to population growth and civ ilization in California. Proponents claim irrigation yields scientific agriculture and dense settlement while opponents warn of malaria and quality decline. Smythe notes the southward development under irrigation versus the north with pastoral wheat ranches. Dr Kirkpatrick of Rochester was acquitted in a case of impersonating an officer.
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William E. Smythe
Kirkpatrick
Rochester, My
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