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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1898
Page
12
Notice to Republican voters in multiple wards and precincts of a county to gather for caucus meetings. The notice lists locations, dates, and procedural details for selecting delegates and possible candidates within the county. The text references several ward names and precincts and directs eligibility and meeting times.
A fragmented notice announces a Republican primary election in Brown County for the Wisconsin W district. It lists a meeting at noon on Tuesday and refers to delegates, nominees, and the congressional district structure with vague details and multiple garbled names.
The Times reports on a new caucus law detailing how primaries operate, the burdens it places on voters, and upcoming caucus dates. A Grand Rapids meeting on July 10 will select delegates to the county convention, with elections held four days earlier at ward caucuses.
Our war correspondent reports Cuannestus regiment halted after provisioning, two extra days in Charleston. Soldiers receive beer, cheese sandwiches, icu water, and a friendly reception from locals while some face shortages and illness. Camp Thomas becomes a busy scene with visitors and small rituals as morale shifts.
A reader letter from Combeston South Carolina lauds Wisconsin regiments under General Beast in Charleston. It commends Wilsons brigade for discipline and readiness while criticizing Massachusetts troops and urging other units to imitate Brasts command. The piece emphasizes patriotism, duty, and the country’s honor carried by Wisconsin soldiers in the ongoing conflict.
A published missive pleads for immediate war funds to aid Wisconsin troops in the field. It appeals to residents to donate for medicines and nourishing aid, praising the courage of the soldiers while noting harsh marching and fatigue. Gov. Svolald seeks information on military etiquette and proper authorities to address alleged mistreatment and seeks action if facts hold.
Wisconsin Central announces round trip fares and limited return dates for excursions to St Paul Minneapolis and other locations. Offers include $2.73 round trip to St Paul and Minneapolis with specific dates in July and August, plus special passes for conventions in Oshkosh Medford and Indianapolis. Tickets available via Wis. Cent. agents for selected states listed.
Robison Show Excursions arrange travel for the John Robinson Greatest of All American Shows in Grand Rapids on Wednesday July 27. Louis Cyr the Canadian strong man headlines a season with feats of strength and a huge menagerie, plus hundreds of horses and new acts in a grand circus program deemed bigger and better than ever.
Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin reports the glue deal is off as supporters abandon the plan. The public mood was never strongly in favor, leaving the agreement dissolved without a firm consensus.
Special train excursion to Wittenberg organized by Orphans Home and N W By will depart Marshfield at 7:25 a m on July Bist. Return from Wittenberg at 3:90 p m with stops at all intermediate stations. Round trip fare listed as 1.20 to 2.00 depending on departure city Stratford, Fenwood, Edgar, El Maen, lhot City.
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