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Newspaper
Mineral Point Tribune
Location
Mineral Point, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1905
Page
2
The Mineral Point Tribune cites Governor LaFollette and President Roosevelt as examples of reforming leadership addressing lobbyists and public welfare. It urges readers to study his special message on secret influences and calls for stronger immigration control and tariff revision amid national political maneuvers.
The text portrays Mayor Weaver as breaking from the corrupt old machine, surprising both the public and machine managers. It notes his personal honesty, his willingness to oppose graft, and his readiness to stand against entrenched powers in Philadelphia. It also mentions his advisory circle including Elihu Root and Judge Gordon.
The mayor moves to resign several high officials tied to the machine and threatens to cut jobs, leveraging control of about 20 000 city workers. Reform factions, once barred, now find access at city hall as alliances realign and the machine’s grip appears to weaken.
Senator James A. Frear argues ten years of reform in Wisconsin, highlighting bans on passes for officials, strict primary voting with strong secrecy, and the new railway taxation and commission laws. He credits Gov. LaFollette’s leadership, notes a potential half million dollars in back taxes, and praises honesty, integrity, and sustained political will behind the reforms.
The piece lauds Robert M. La Follette as a representative of reform and faithful to Wisconsin interests. It notes his proven conservatism and public openness to argument, predicting strong support if he advances to the U S Senate. It reflects pride in his achievements and expectation of continued impact in national politics.
District Attorney Jerome declares that four men Roosevelt, Gov Labollette, Gov Deneen, and Gov Folk command national attention and support from plain people who trust their honesty at a Missouri society banquet in New York City last Wednesday.
Uncalled letters include Mrs. H Carpenter Swift Co Hans Hollerud at Mineral Point post office. Callers should say advertised and give date May 24, 195-N. T Marrin P M.
Homeseekers' excursions offered by The C. M. & St. Paul Railway operate to Iowa Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Wisconsin Michigan Colorado Arkansas Indian Territory and more on select Tuesdays from May through October with additional trips on the first and third Tuesdays monthly. Further details available from N. H. Snow, agent.
Mrs. H. Lindsay of Fort William Ontario news she suffered years with dyspepsia and stomach pains. Her doctor advised Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets and after using them she reports no further suffering. Vivian's Pharmacy sells them.
The report notes Japanese losses valued around 58.61 million dollars plus about 11,000 men, calling it the greatest naval victory in history. Admiral Rosetsvensky is captured and badly wounded as his flagship sinks.
The Mineral Point Tribune and the Milwaukee Daily Free Press can be had for $3.60 for one year. A single home paper deal gives both papers at a first class daily rate.
Morris Proctor proprietor operates a daily stage except Sundays from Mineral Point at 7 45 a m and from Dodgeville between 1 and 2 p m. It connects at Dodgeville with the C N RY train to Madison Milwaukee and at Mineral Point with the 430 p m train on the CM St P Ry to Platteville Darlington Shullsb urg Monroe and Janesville. Salis left at the Hotels Mineral Point receives prompt attention. O Farr We Phow 136.
A vivid scene unfolds as Elizabeth Ware, elegant and spry at fortyish, contemplates time and marriage while strolling in September sun. Fergus Blynun returns after years, teasing her about age and marriage as Elizabeth navigates memories, flirtations, and a life lived with choice and independence.
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