Seven Days to Decide Milwaukee Mayor Race
A local editorial urges Milwaukee voters to choose a clean government in seven days. It condemns opponents for attacks and religious insinuations, says tax and water light issues are avoided, and predicts a city hall cleansing of those tied to municipal mismanagement. The piece supports the independent candidate and argues for change in city business policy.
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Water and Light Commission
Milwaukee
Marshfield
Asia Minor
First Stratford Journal Debuts Under McQueen
The Stratford Journal appeared Friday under manager Wm J McQueen former writer for the Wansaa Record Herald replacing The Stratford Reporter published by FL Currin Best writes for success Mr Mc Queen.
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Stratford Journal
Wm.j. McQueen
Wansaa Record-Herald
Stratford Reporter
Currin
McQueen
Wonderful Stomach Remedy Promoted in Local Letter
A letter from Roanoke praising Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy claims to cure stomach and intestinal disorders without surgery. It endorses the product, cites testimonials, and lists address for Geo. He Have in Chicago and R. J. Strauss druggists.
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T-A.neall
Roanoke
Suilarets
Onerinanor Ag
Mayr
Whiting St
Wausau Man Recalls Spirit Lake Bottle Tale and Political Yarns
A visitor from Wausau recounts a tale of a bottle filled with writings sunk in Spirit Lake near Rib Lake by figures including WN Allen and Judge L W Halsey, now found after decades. The recollection leads into a Washington Star anecdote about Congressman Campbell and a humorous kitchen-table mischief involving a husband buying a dozen reed quills and the witty wife reply. A shop scene adds a humorous exchange about language as Hanford struggles with the boss’s verbose hash remark.
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Wausau
Hans Andersen
WN. Allen
L. W. Halsey
Milwaukee
Spirit Lake
Rib Lake
Doubts Rise Over Whelan and Connor Links
A letter questions whether Whelan acts as a public critic or a press agent for Connor. It cites Carl’s admission of guilt to District Attorney Briere, requests access to vouchers and books, and questions why Carl objects to visiting Roddis office amid a mayoral campaign dispute over an embezzlement charge.
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Connor
Carl
Briere
Lexington
Whetlon
Mr. Carl
Hind
Railroads urged to curb wrecks and save lives
The passage advocates stringent measures by railroad companies to record wrecks and reduce the vast annual losses of life and property in the United States. It stresses that railroad workers must maintain constant vigilance and unremitting watchfulness to prevent disasters.
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United States
Pittsville debate over Skunk Hill name and train service
The Pittsville Record corrects confusion over Skunk Hill being Powers Bluff and notes a longstanding memory. It attacks the St. Paul road for cutting train service to one daily trip, arguing Pittsville’s central role in an agricultural shipping district requires better service.
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Pittsville
Skunk Hill
Powers Bluff
St. Paul
News Snippets Mix of Hunting Reports and Prizes
Over two weeks papers fill with hunting and accident notes, a remark on brighter days, and a note that justice may come in Russia. Wisconsin cheese wins top prizes at Chicago show while alfalfa flourishes in state agriculture reports.
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Wisconsin
Chicago
Wisconsin Board of Agriculture
CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR IN REPUBLICAN RACE
A lengthy report from across the state notes a strong field of Republican candidates for governor, with Democrats not worrying. The piece likens the scene to prior senatorial contests and hints at optimism for the Republican side in the next state campaign. It also touches on Great Lakes shipwrecks and President Wilson's Mexico policy, and questions the agriculture department's focus on irrigation beasts.
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Mr. Huerta
Uncle Sam
Mexico City
Thhe
United States
Republic Politizians
Great Lakes
Wilson
Mexico
Trainmen Co Operate To Prevent Railroad Wrecks
Railroad worker groups including the Order of Railway Conductors Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Brotherhood of Engineers and Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen issued a joint notice holding officers of each order responsible for wrecks caused by careless signal use and display. This action signals a shared push for stricter accountability among railroad employees.
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Order of
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Brotherhood of Engineers
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Enlarged and improved Intertype added to Marshfield Times
The Marshfield Times installed an Intertype, a modern type setting machine, expanding their office capabilities this week. Since acquiring the paper about a year ago E B Bates and Anson J Campbell have enlarged and improved it, making it one of the best and neatest exchanges arriving at desks in Northern Wisconsin.
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Marshfield Times
Wisconin
E.B. Bate
Anson
J. Campbell
G. W. Campbell
Park Falls
Wisconsin Apples and Worm Loss Highlight Dairy State Tone
Wisconsin readers learn of large Washington apple production yet heavy worm losses at North Yakima, contrasting with a 40 percent crop and prompting thoughts on dairy Wisconsin. The piece also comments on dancing trends, favoring proper tango over the bear-dance now out of style.
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Wisconsin
Washington
Yakima
Milwaukee and Rose Mayor Comeback Talk Sparks Debate
Milwaukee papers discuss whether David Rose can return as mayor amid speculation. The topic draws local interest as voters weigh the possibility and potential impact on city politics.
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Milwaukee
David $. Rose
Bata
The Inquisitive Person and Secret Keeping Advice
A Milwaukee Journal excerpt warns against inquisitive people who pry into private affairs and reveal secrets. It urges discretion, warns of gossip's harm to business and trust, and notes the value of restraint in speech, ending with an advertisement for want ads at a 3 issues for 25 cents rate.
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Milwaukee Journal
Lo Jong
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