Observations on Child Labor by Milwaukee Factory Inspector
Williams of Milwaukee spoke at Pilgrim Church on child labor, praising the state law as strict and effective. He cited figures showing 1,790 children under 14 relieved from work and 1,080 under 14 among 4,550 total ejected from factories and other places, urging continued enforcement and philanthropic support.
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Williams
Wnce
Milwaukee
Insprome
Wesrits
Lokou
Teamo
Wreuy
The Jury System and its Reform Proposals
The piece argues jury deliberations are prone to influence by personal biases and sympathy, urging openness of deliberations and clearer rules, while noting risks to judicial authority. It also reviews the musical comedy Bell Boy, praising its songs and dancing, and announcing its run at the opera house March 2 with seats at Henry Born's.
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Prack H. Hamilton
Minneapolis
Yd Jenva
Beoendone
Ton K
Uoique Ana
Percepole
Opera House
Elopement in Harden County Leads to Jail Stay
In Harden County Illinois boiler maker Lew Swabb eloped with Mrs. Mary Wilkins and was pursued by her husband. Swabb was fined twenty dollars and costs by the earth judge, with the affair described as a brief marriage chase. Attendance is noted for an event at the opera house on March 15.
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Barden County
Lew Swabb
Harden County
Illinois
Mary Wilkins
Indy
Fiood
Opera House
Nature's Good Roads Lesson for Farmers and Teams
The piece argues that good macadam highways prove beneficial by allowing year round hauling and faster marketing of products. It claims sleighing limits and poor roads waste time, urges upgrading road surfaces as weather-proof and cost effective, noting farmers’ dependence on reliable transport and the advantage of snow substitutes like macadam during poor conditions.
Legislative Doings and Tax Bills In Wisconsin Assembly
The Lenroot resolution to raise bonds to ten percent of valuation failed on Monday. Assemblyman Cady opposed, arguing municipal ownership is a debt issue and warning against eroding bond values. The Life Insurance tax bill passed both houses and the governor, cutting retaliatory tax for mutuals and setting a nominal license fee. The Northwestern company faces a $100,000 retaliatory tax. Bills on divorced remarriage wait one year. Matrimony calls for restraint, not encouragement. New bill counts show 1,000 measures reported to date, higher than prior sessions. Gil Vandercook’s expense bill totals 9280, presented by Cady.
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Asemblyman Cady
Bonda
Wisconsin
Task Commission
Tas
Northwestern
Han
Gil Vandercook
Assemblyman
Cady
High School Wins Debate Over World Power Question
The high school team defeated the Philolethian society in a Thursday evening debate held in the assembly room. The affirmative speakers were Arthur Leahy Vera Vollmar and James Vedder, while Tessie Rowe Maud Brooks and Frank Baker argued for Philo. Five judges including W P D Gunner and Mrs Hayward ruled for the affirmative. Maud Brooks faced a Heather but recovered before the close. Eugene Reily presided.
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High School
England
Arthur Leahy
Vera Vollmar
James Vedder
Tessie Rowe
Maud Brooks
Frank Baker
Eugene Reily
Mecviog
Frightened Child Dies After Hog Attack at Unity Inn
A child of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kohlbepp died after being frightened by two black hogs on their premises near Unity Inn Triday. The boy suffered convulsions and died shortly after being brought to the house. his body was later moved to the city for burial. He was a grandson of August Raaz of the Omaha Addition.
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Unity Inn Triday
Henry Kohlbepp
Chelor
August Raaiz
Omaha
John Cashner Injured in Medford Camp Accident
John Cashner of Neillaville was struck by a rolling skidway at Cranmer's camp near Medford last Friday and sustained a bad fracture of the left leg. He was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital for treatment by Dr. Laturop and is progressing, though permanent crippling is possible.
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Verric Cranmer
Medford
Jobn Cashner
Neillaville
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Laturop
Unclaimed Letters at Marshfield Post Office
List of uncled letters up to February 25 1901 includes Marie Alimao Aupa Albrecht Daisy Babcock Daisy Babcock Sam Rant Katie Baine Pewr Becker Hy Deusinger Emil Mwukosky Emava Manniger Alex Peterson Johnny Shalsoka Inc PB Weber J A White Adolph Hecha Unclaimed letters must be claimed and paid as advertised for delivery at Marshfield.
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Marshfield
Stme
Marie Alimao
Aupa Albrecht
Daisy Babcock
Mrx
Anna Babcock
Sam Rant
Katie Baine
Pewr Becker
Hy. Deusinger
Emil Mwukosky
Emava Manniger
Alex Peterson
Johnney Shalsoka
Northern Wisconsin Development Opportunity Works
Rapidly developing northern Wisconsin territory offers vast prospects for capital, industry, and settlement. Resources include iron ore marl coal timber and clay beds with cheap land and easy terms. Pamphlets and maps describe the region and can be obtained by writing to the Land and Industrial Commissioner and associates in Milwaukee.
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Unual
W. HH
Kilien
Geo
T. Jarvis
Geo. Mere
Barton Johnson
GP A. Or Jas
C. Pond
G. PA
Colby
Abbot Building
Milwaukee
Wis
Watch and jewelry sale at Frank L’s shop
Local jeweler Frank L announces a new and complete line of watches clocks and jewelry offered at money saving prices. Call to inspect his stock and shop.
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Frank L
Sod
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Upham Wvf’g. Company
Frank B. Wing
Marshfield Brewing Company
The
Marshfield Brewing Co
Sexton Bros
Henry Horn
Berlins
Marsheerld
Louis Remes
Matshfield, Wes
Pilgrim Church
Milaukee
John Cashner
Wisconsin Central
Legals
Woop County Court
Torrovate
Andreas Dateiondorfer
Andress Dallendorfer
Maria Anny Dallendorfer
Andress Daliendorfer
Valy
Mab
Pirubals
Ciy
Grand Rapids
John M. Welch
Igger, Bescuter,etter
Lyman Twins
Merry Chase
New York World
Wisconsin Hoop Company
Wisconsin Hoop CO
Mans
Ebbe & Thompson
Ut— Wasserberger
Meihanda Meat
W. L. Tilton
Town of
Rock
Yellow River Bridge
Smith's Corner
ICE
Fred Bauer
City Hack
John Keealey
Alt Calla
Thomas
R. H. Schroeder
Mansion House
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