Fall of Ed Coe Stirs Wisconsin Nomination Fight
The article reflects on Pension Agent Ed Coe and his attacks on Governor La Follette over tax reform. It notes Coe’s accusations about railroad tax deals and questions his credibility. It also discusses Republican state ticket contenders, highlighting Joseph R Farr for secretary of state and J J McCoy for railroad commissioner with decades of political clout.
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Wisconsin
Feaguers
Phillips
Price County
Bee
Joseph R. Farr
Farr
LaFollette
Whitehead
Corporation League of Platform
Tis
Hoard Urges Wisconsin Voters to Support La Follette and Spooner
Ex Governor Hoard writes to Jefferson county paper urging voters to back La Follette for re nomination and Spooner for the Senate in Wisconsin. He warns against price holding politicians and calls farmers and homeowners to attend Republican caucuses and elect delegates loyal to the Governor.
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Hoard
Jefferson County
Union
la Follette
United States Senate
John C. Spooner
Wisconsin
Chier
Bolters’ League of Milwaukee
Charles Pfister
Sentigel
Labollette
Spooner
Voter Urges Timely Caucus Attendance and Friendship
A fragment urges a voter to stand by a friend and to attend caucuses on time. It references Kee and a conspiratorial tone around political support, stressing punctual participation and loyalty among allies.
Darlington Journal Editors Question by Dartington Democrat
The Dartington Democrat asks the Darlington Republican Journal editors if they knew of a staffer’s plan to vote illegally at the First Ward caucus and whether they warned him or advised their party faction not to profit from illegal votes. It also questions alleged coordination with the Republican League to influence Lafayette county papers and editors, seeks discussion of potential consideration, and whether they sought to recruit others to sell editorial opinions to the League.
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la Follette
Darlington Republican Journal
Dartington Democrat
First Ward
Republican League
Lafayette County
League
New School House Plans Pushed By City Council
City attorney drafts an ordinance for a 30,000 dollar appropriation to replace the present school building in the 20th ward with a modern structure and site planning for a new city hall and bank building to link a larger public hall with a bank project. The council weighs options to raze or reuse the old building and calls for architect plans and public input.
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2Nd Ward
Common Council
Olty Hall
Fire Company
Bank
Mineral Point city notes on damages and school bonds
Damages claimed for a runaway team causing injury near Antoine street in Mineral Point. City considers a new high school building with bonds up to 30000 dollars. ordinances introduced June 8 1902. Public notices include bids, payments, and street concerns.
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State of
Wisconsin
Mineral Point
City of
Mineral Points
Staveley
Antoine
John Richards
Ieniiing
James Arp, Jr
Mineral Point High School Holds 24th Commencement
The Mineral Point High School 24th commencement drew unprecedented public interest as students presented a full program including chorus, readings, music, a Merchant of Venice scene, pantomime, diplomas, and a senior portrait of the class. About 400 attended each night with standing room only, reflecting broad praise for Principal Bergen and staff.
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Mineral Point High School
Italia
Ceee
W. F. Tomlinson
Eugene Burke
Pearl Harris
Millie Cox
Maude Grange
Katie Tonkin
Esther Bennett
Amy Bloom
Nellie Tonkin
Clara Fischer
Donizettil Delsarte
Merchant of Venice
Lena Thies Wai
PRB
Yes
Eecensk
Oy Sedi Eta
Clarence Power Pantomine
Preseyagesese
Quartette Mantle Adare
Marjorie Jackson
Harold Goldsworthy
Jas
W. Hutchison Music
Bergen
Jones
Fiske
Sprague
Death of Esther Harker Lovingly Remembered by Community
Esther Harker born February 9 1841 in Lafayette county died June 4 1902 at her Mineral Point home leaving James W Harker and six children. Rebekah Lodge 147 adopted resolutions mourning the devoted wife and mother and draped their charter for 90 days with copies sent to the family.
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Lafayette County
Bray
F. T
The Iron Brigade serial rights secured by Milwaukee Sentinel
The Milwaukee Sentinel has secured exclusive serial rights to The Iron Brigade, a Civil War romance by General Charles King, in the author’s best style. The article notes the legend of the tale and its publication promise.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Charles King
Book Preview: Wisconsin Soldiers Lead Tron Brigade Tale
The article previews a forthcoming book about the Tron Brigade led by a Wisconsin author. Critics predict it will be “the book of the year.” The opening chapters will run in the Sunday Sentinel on July 6, inviting Wisconsin readers to subscribe or order via dealers.
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Tron
Badger
Wisconsin
Sunday Sentinel
the Sentinel
Milwaukee
Sioux man fined for murder attempt in Crawford county
The Prairie du Chien Union reports O'd Jim Brown a Sioux Indian attacked his squaw near DeSoto, Crawford county. He stabbed her, beat her, broke her hip, and threw her into the Mississippi. Rescued by Indian youths, he was fined $10 and costs, with 20 days in jail. the case moved to circuit court for murder.
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Prairie du Chien Union
Jim Brown
DeSoto
Crawford County
Mississippi River
Jim
Dr Wilder to Speak at Grant County Reunion
The Grant county Soldiers' Reunion committee at Bloomington has secured Dr. A Wilder editor of the Wisconsin State Journal to deliver an address on the 12th and 18th. He is known as a forceful public speaker and the event offers full value for the time. The address and most attractions are set for Friday the 18th.
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Grant County
Bloomington
A. Wilder
Wisconsin State Journal
Wilder
Woman's Reading Club Elects Officers for Year
Officers elected at the June meeting include President Miss Martha Cummings Vice President Mrs W S Ross Secretary Miss Lydia Stephens Treasurer Mrs N H Snow and three year directors Mrs W H Prideaux Mrs W S Ross Miss Ruth Spensley and Miss Lydia Stephens.
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Woman's Reading Club
Martha Cummings
W.S. Ross
Lydia Stephens
N. H. Snow
W. H. Prideaux
W. S. Ross
Ruth Spensley
Farmers Institutes for 1902 1903 in Wisconsin
Farmers and business leaders in Wisconsin are urged to apply for a winter 1902 1903 institute. Any farming district town with a suitable hall can host one. send for an application blank and information to Geo McKerrow Supt Madison Wis.
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Wisconsin
Geo, McKerrow, Supt
Madison, Wis
Quarry Sale of Stone and Sand in City
M. J. MrInor advertises sale of building stone lime stone and sand from quarries. Delivery available anywhere in the city. Inspection invited and black dirt for lawns offered.
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M. J.mrinor
Reynolds and Croft Announce Regional Land Sale
Reynolds and Croft will sell land in Central and northern Wisconsin this season, plus lands in the Wheat Belt of the Red River Valley across western Minnesota and eastern North and South Dakota. Prospective buyers may obtain reduced rates by applying at J. B. Reynolds office opposite City Hall, with railroad fare refunded to purchasers.
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Wisconsin
Red River Valley
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
J. B. Reynolds
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ED. Coe
Coe
New School House School Board
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City Business Affairs
D. D. Martin & Co
National Meter Co
HS Weil
Fleet Co
Jenkins Lumber Co
Amer
MJ Minor
Lds
City Hall
John Jenek
N Hartert
J. Thrasher
Ed Brown
Mo. Sal
Arthur & White
Mdse
Geoil
Henry Louie
Bambrough
Ino Tredinnieck
David Brown
Rock
Geo Quier
Mr Burns
Common Council of
Second Ward
Madison Medicine Co
Rocky Mountain
Eastman & Meserole
John. R. Tory
Mineral Point, Wis
Iowa Co
J. J. Hansgom & GO
Kentucky
Lew
Gratton
Wharburton
Geulph Boy
Harry Wilkes
Gratton Boy
Palmyra
Sol Gratton
Penberthy
Fred Kessler
Dodgeville
High St
J Gorgen & GO
Eugene M. Burke
Paul J. Brewer
Osther Bennett
M. Anna Bloom
Mary E. Curry
Clara B. Fisher
Otto Gillmann
Maude I. Grange
Pearl FE. Harris
Charles L. Ivey
Madge KE. Jacka
Marjorie [. Jackson
Henry G. Kislingbury
Franklin H. McCabe
Clarence E. Potter
Catherine C. Tonkin
Nellie C. Tonkin
Lena J. Thies
James W. Harker
The
Iron Brigade
Dr. Wilder
Trras
Public Library and
J P. Hawkins
Vane Vaccavases
WACO
SL Binding
State Federation
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