Political and tariff era reflections in The Marshfield Times
The piece critiques Robert La Fallette and Hoxie, notes a two year disbarment, mentions proposed currency reform and a currency commission, and reports on Democratic and Republican maneuvers around tariff bills. It discusses Secretary Wilson's dairy trade aims, Gage's favorable trade outlook, stock taxes, and beet sugar subsidies, concluding with coal market shifts after Wilson law.
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Democratic Party
Senate
Dones
Democratic National Committee
Nova Scotia
Virginia
West Virginia
Snd
Coal miners' wages tied to Wilson tariff cuts amid rail and coal price wars
The piece links falling coal wages to the Wilson tariff reductions from 75 to 40 cents per ton, noting early 20th century wage declines for miners and a looming 4th of July strike. It suggests the Dingley tariff may reverse the downturn, forecasting renewed prosperity for miners and other workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Chicago
Ratchford
Wes United Aline Worker’s Association
Romanunidae
New York Herald
Crop Outlook Promising Harvest Ahead in Northern Wisconsin
Favorable weather drives rapid crop growth. Wheat rye oats look strong. corn and potatoes improving. Farmers can expect good yields unless unforeseen destruction disrupts natural ripening. Readiness from farming centers supports an optimistic outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Dissolution of Empey and Smith Partnership at Milladare
The co partnership of Empey and Smith of Milladare Wisconsin is dissolved by mutual consent A D Empey retires and Charles D Smith continues the business authorized to collect due accounts and pay liabilities dated July 11 1397 A J Farr Gas BE Sarre
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empey & Smith
Milladare
Wissonsin
A. d. Empey
Chas. D. Smith
Farr. Gas
BE. Sarre
Annual meeting minutes of Marshfield school district held July 1897
The Marshfield school district No. 1 meeting at the High School approved minutes from the previous year, elected P. J. Upham as chair, set 9 and 10 month school terms, and arranged salaries for the clerk and treasurer. A committee examined the treasurer report and found it correct, and the district approved publishing the proceedings, with adjournment to July 12.
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Marshfield
Wood County
Wis
Severe¢Lack P.m
Direewr P. J. Upham
BR. Upham
Lagu
Charrman
J. C. Hayward
EB. E. Winch
3. G. Lousks
Jyear
Elérls
Vedder
G. Winch
Roe. Kraus
Ds Hy Beery
J. O. Haywarp
D. G. Locka
Sm Warren
Vepper
Clark
Birth and death reporting law and death certificate rules
A winter session law requires births and deaths to be reported within six days to the health officer under penalties of fine or jail. Parents and householders must notify births within 30 days, with detailed at birth data. Funeral permits require full death records and physician certification, with exemptions for absent physicians or delays. Also notes a July 1897 health board order and a separate travel notice page promoting a beverage and a rail excursion in connection with a fair.
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W. H. Bude
Board of Health
United States
Pri
Allen & Wing
Railroads and land ads entice buyers in 1910s notices
Rail lines advertise excursions and rates through Wisconsin Central and Chicago and Northwestern. Offer to obtain The North Western Home Seeker guide for aspiring farmers dairying and cattle raising. Promises dates of sale and information via agents at Marshfield and Mayville. Correspondence invited from prospective settlers.
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Wis
GIN Tim
W. L. Atewood
Ucent
Wisconsin Central, Railroad
Marshfield
Cutcago & Northwestern
W. B. Kniskern
Fifth Avenue
Chicago
Chicago& Northwestern Rails
Mavahfield
Excursion Tickets Offered For Monona Lake Assembly
The Northwestern line promotes reduced fare excursion tickets for the Monona Lake Assembly with Madison, Wis., as the departure point. Tickets dated July 19 are good for reeturn, at one third fare, with additional round trip options on July 20 and 29.
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Northwestern
Monona Lake Assembly
Chicago & Northwestern Ry
Whe C
Su. P.M OQ
Madison
Wis
Qoth
Uolw
Great Railway Promises Comfort and Modern Travel
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway boasts 0151 miles of track and own sleeping and dining cars. It operates first class service with steam heated electric light trains linking Chicago to Pan and Minneapolis and Chisago to Omaha and Sioux City. The railroad touts its absolute block system and modern appliances for patron safety and comfort. Its train crew is described as civil and obliging and the general passenger agent urges all travelers to buy tickets on the line.
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Chicago, Milwauke & St. Pagt Railway
Ind Fly
Illinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Iowa
Missouri
Minnesots
South
North Dakota
Chicago
Sa Pan
Minneapolis
Chisago
Omaha
Sioux City
Palace
Krarsag City
Tis
Agott
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Verdict of coroner jury on death at Hewitt crossing
A coroner's jury in Marshfield investigates Peter Multerer's death at the Hewitt crossing on June 25 1897 and finds he was run over by a Marshfield and Southeastern Railway engine with no liability assigned to the railway company or its staff Witnesses and jurors sign the inquest together with Justice Wm Hirth on June 13 1807
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Paver Moulterer
Hewitt
Marshfield
Wood
Wm. Hirth
Peter Multerer
Peter Male ‘Terer
Peter Multerer Cums
Aoclenwlly
Engie
Marshfeld & Southeastern Railway
Marsheld
Marshfield & Southeastern Railway Company
Wisconsin probate and foreclosure notices from Wood County
Proceedings show Nath Hazleton estate probate in Wood County with Frederick N. Hagoton seeking letters testamentary and public notice to interested parties via the Marsnight Times. Also foreclosure sale notice in Circuit Court of Wood County for Platnum v Codere with sale scheduled at the courthouse steps. Public corporate name change noted for Hattenborg Veneer to Roddis Veneer Company in Marsturbile, Wisconsin.
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Pirst
Good County
Coura
Promate
State of Wikeonyin
Wood County
Natan Hazleton
Nath Hilzelton
Shey
Woot Roun
Wisconsin
Hay Beer
Alice
Frederick N. Hagoiton
Ibie
Tad Rapids
A. D
Mort- Kue
Wigeonsiu
Conny
Platnum
Petey Codere
Rand Rapids
Wool County
Kale
Norkhavest
Waarver
Tyeney-Shres
Eastville
Wood
George H. Smite
Wily
County OF Wood
Marsturible
Steckholutrs
Hatteoess
Marukfeld
Isconsin
Hattebarg Vener Company
Roddis Veneer Company
Enksz S Scemtos, JrUbary
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the Marshfield Times
J. EH. White
Robert la Vallette
Judge Webb
Hoxie
Coxie
Tole
LaFallee
Robert
Dever
Congress
Byham
Cracy
Wilson
London
Towane Agricultural College
Wats
Sverntary Gage
Treasury
Gage
Grea
Anoum
Republic
Rarit Ilan
Gingley
Cangroas
A. L
Wu. Hirth
C. H. Doern
Orr ‘Poster
Jos. Thomas
Matt Wright
Tom. Mangold
Jaurors
P. A. Wilnrasts
Plains
Norte
St.p & Ming
Sun
Dal
Greenwood
Oypas
Stevens Point
Serena Point
Dra
Chicago & Northwestern
Wausau
Hind Junction
All Points
Freight
Pan
Centrale
Marshituk Tio Ain
John Therolf
Adtar
Geo. Seubert
Roommin Schauers Itock
Souther Schauer
Vollmar & Voelker Co.'s
Oxford
C.S. Sheerin
Sexton’s
Sexton Bros
Alugien & Wing
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