Republican county convention to be held in Dodgeville Wisconsin
The Republican county convention of Iowa county Wisconsin will be at the Dodgeville court house on Friday July 11 1902 at 1 PM to elect 13 delegates for the state convention in Madison July 16 1902. Ward and town caucuses for delegate selection will be July 8 1902 at designated times and locations across arenas townships and villages as required by statute.
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Republican Party
Iowa County
Court House
Dodgeville
Wisconsin
Madison
Arena
Town Hall
Brigham
Dodgevile
City Hall
Town of Eden
Highland
Lynch Hall
Village Hall
Mineral Point
Council Chamber
Moscow
Pulaski
Ridgeway
Waldwick
Wyoming
King Edward III Coronation Postponed After Surgery
On Tuesday the 24th a surgical operation was performed on King Edward of England. His condition is highly critical with some fearing death. The coronation ceremony is officially postponed indefinitely.
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Edward
Enosary
Professor Johnson Killed Moving Goods in Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin engineering professor J. 2. Johnson died in Michigan while moving household goods to a summer residence near Pier Grove. A wagon wheel passed over him after he fell from the load, killing him instantly. He left a wife and three children and was highly regarded in his field.
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J. 2. Johnson
College of Engineering
Wisconsin University
Pier Grove
Mich
LaFollette Slate Denied by Bolters League Critique
The bolters league press claims Governor LaFollette dictates state ticket nominations, a charge described as a falsehood used to weaken the administration. Supporters argue many candidates deserve positions and would be aggrieved if he tried to impose choices. Delegates loyal to La Follette will likely split on other nominations, remaining unbound to his will.
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Bolters’ League
LaFollette
Tlowine
Labollette
Effort Ramps Up to Defeat La Follette in Wisconsin
The Jefferson County Union reports stalwarts devise strategies to beat La Follette. Whitehead is favored in some regions for serving a purpose while Froelich is discussed in others. Scofield is floated as a counter in another area.
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Jefferson County
Full Assessments and Taxes Governor LaFollette Not Responsible
The article defends Governor LaFollette and criticizes Whitehead for opposing a limit on the one mill school tax. It states the tax commission enforced full valuation increasing property assessments, which should not raise taxes if rates drop accordingly. It notes Whitehead introduced and supported the earlier bill that would have capped the school levy.
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Bolters’ League
LaFollette
State Tax Commission
Scofield
Tax Commission
Whitehead
Wand
Committee On Taxation
John M. Whitehead
Taux Cominsto
La Follette Defeat Seen as Spooner Danger
The piece argues that La Follette's renomination defeat would greatly diminish Republicans in the legislature and threaten Spooner’s chance to return to the Senate. It warns that even modest GOP majorities could fracture and that defeating the governor would be unwise, noting the Tribune’s view of the danger and the low likelihood of La Follette’s defeat.
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LaFollette
LaVollette
Spooner
Senate
la Pollette
the Tribune
Labollette
Rockwell J. Flint Nominated for Secretary of State
A card announces Rockwell J. Flint as a candidate for secretary of state. The writer, who describes Flint as a soldier, editor, state senator and assemblyman, and a longtime friend, asserts he measures up to the full stature of a man. He served in the war in the ranks of the army.
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Rockwell J. Flint
Rock Flint
Wisconsin Republican Principles Highlighted by Editors and Judges
A review notes Dunn County News editor and editorials champion republican principles in the northwest counties. Delegates backing Rock Flint for secretary of state are praised. Judge Jenkins in Chicago emphasizes government by injunction, drawing mixed criticism from various papers including the Madison Journal.
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Wis
Menominee
Dunn County
A.S
Jenkins
Chicago
Preas
Madison Journal
Reynolds and Croft Sell Land Across the Midwest
Reynolds and Croft plan land sales this season in central and northern Wisconsin, northwest Minnesota in the Wheat Belt of the Red River Valley, and eastern North and South Dakota. Prospective buyers can arrange reduced rates by visiting the Reynolds office opposite City Hall. railroad fare will be refunded.
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Wisconsin
Red River Valley
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
J. B. Reynolds
La Follette gains in delegate race, Journal notes
The Milwaukee Journal, staunch against La Follette, presents delegate results showing La Follette stronger against Whitehead than Scofield in 1898. It lists county by county changes, noting Whitehead trails Scofield by 53 votes in eleven counties and argues a statewide shift could give La Follette a large majority.
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Milwaukee Journal
la Follette
Whitehead
Scofield
Journal
Beofield
Calumet
Eau Claire
Fond du Lac
Langlade
Waupaca
Buffalo
la- White
la- Sea- Follette
Head
Follette
Jane
LaFollette
Political Controversy Over Governor and LaFollette
The piece accuses a Fenni political figure of shifting to oppose Governor LaFollette after repaying a $200 loan from the balters' league. It notes the Darlington Republican Journal refused space for a deputy game warden's reply, forcing him to seek space in the Darlington Democrat. The author predicts further attacks on the governor’s alleged Democratic ties.
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Darlington Republican Journal
Neck of the Woods
LaFayette County
LaFollette
Darlington Democrat
Milwakee Free Press milestone celebrated in 28 page edition
The Milwaukee Free Press marks its first year with a 28 page edition amid opposition to replace the Milwaukee Sentinel. It reports a regular daily circulation over 19 000 and notes strong advertising and patronage. Editors H P Myrick and A Huegin guided the paper, trained by Gamaliel Horace Rublee.
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Milwaukee Free Press
Free Press
Milwaukee Sentinel
Republican Party
Charley Pfister
Milwaukee City Railway Company
Northwest
Igen
Milwaukee
H. P. Myrick
A. Huegin
Gamaliel
Horace Rublee
Vindication for Commissioner Jones Faces Public Letters
Washington correspondent notes Jones invites The Outlook and others to explain the senate subcommittee inquiry findings. A letter from William V. Wade of North Dakota to Senator J. K. Jones prompts Wade to clarify he was not knowingly connected with any railroad lease or land dealings regarding Sioux reservation.
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Washington
The
Milwaukee Journal
Jones
Senate
William V. Wade
North Dakota
J. K. Jones
Senate Committee On
Wade
W. A. Jones
Washington, D. C
Senator Jones
Chicago, Milwaukee and
Wade Letter Expresses Personal Responsibility from North Dakota
The writer William V. Wade from Wade, North Dakota dated June 2 explains the letter was never meant for public release. He takes full responsibility and asks others not to hold any hard feelings, seeking exoneration by superiors for the harm caused.
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Tean
Boy With Bad Carer
Sheriff Dickenson of Grant county moved to Darlington to seize Wm. Brone a youth from Lima on horse stealing charges. Brone hid then was found in Darlington jail for mortgaging a Montfort team for a new buggy and buying a livery stake. he sold the mortgaged team leading to further arrest. His father and Sheriff Dickenson secured custody and took him to Lancaster jail. Brone had a check drawn on a non existent bank.
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Dickenson
Grant County
Darlington
Wm. Brone
Lima
Brone
Montfort
County
First National Bank of Lancaster
LaFayette County
Lolh
Lancaster
Deaths and notices from Argyle and surrounding area
William Day aged 67 died at his Argyle home on June 18 after a long life began in Durham England. Survived by wife Fanny Curry and nine children. Funeral held Friday with Rev. J E Webster and Rev. J Vincent. Also news of Ellsworth Allen injured on C M & St P railroad, H S Snow leaving Mineral Point for Mason City, Hoyt A Winslow campaigning for railroad commissioner, and Henry Baker recalling the Baker Settlement founders with descendants across several states.
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William Day
Argyle
County of Durham
England
Fanny Curry
Mineral Point
George Day
Mary Lowl
Emma Conrad
Eva Powell
Fanny Adams
Marshall Day
F. L
Cecil Day
Esther Wiesen
Helena
Montana
Argyle Atlas
J. E. Webster
J. Vincent
South Wayne
Browntown
Ellsworth Allen
Platteville
Snow
Mason City
C. M. & St. P. Railway
Henry Baker
Henry
John U
Iowa
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dale
Ogle
Diggory Baker
Linden
Eden
Tribune
Lancaster
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Mineral Point Tribune
Phil Allen
R. Monny
King Edward Dangerously III
Goveror LaFollette
Secretary OF State
John. R. Tory
Mineral Point, Wis
Iowa Co
J. J. Hanscom & GO
Kentucky
Lew
Gratton
Wharburton
Geulph Boy
Harry Wilkes
Gratton Boy
Palmyra
Penbe
Rthy
Fred Whiess Ster R
Mkt
Sol High
J Gorgen & GO
Fennimore Times
Balters’ League
Lik
Madison Medicine Co
Rocky Mountain Tea
Eastman & Meserole
A. Jones
N. Dak
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