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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1900
Page
8
A fragmented poem recalls a Valentine's Day scene with Cupid imagery and a boy Jack, a seven year old girl, and a line about a letter found in a pocket. The text evokes sentimental roving rhymes and golden age nostalgia.
Hetty Dryden receives a secret Valentine. Jared Lawson, a meek bookstore owner, may be the author behind the disguised note. Hetty hides the clue in a volume of Tigra n’s poems as she weighs who sent the confession of affection and contemplates a possible proposal.
A reader William J Uryan voices opposition to military enthusiasm and imperial policy. The piece argues against annexation aims and highlights tensions within the Republican ranks over foreign policy and Philippine questions. The author notes growing support for Uryan and critiques current party directions.
Fragmented and archaic prose discusses political principles and party progress, opposing centralized autocratic rule and favored classes. It contrasts republican imperialism with a democracy aimed at universal welfare, urging national autonomy and broad inclusion over elite control.
A long political defense argues that Republicans push imperial ventures and Philippine retention under divine justification, while Democrats claim genuine liberty and warn delegates to unite behind Chicago platform and 1908 principles, urging vigilance against money power and specious arguments.
The write up surveys assorted press opinions on American actions in the Philippines and broader political stakes. It notes Gen Otis presence in the Philippines along with debate over expansion and party lines. It references Stephen B. Eling as a VP candidate hopeful and mentions various newspapers in discussing current events and political alignments.
A Wisconsin report notes booming binding and mercantile activity with new firms forming while three fail. It cites total resources and loan discounts, a supreme court admission in Milwaukee, a plucky girl alarm incident at Stuyvesant Point, a fatal Dane County child, a Wisconsin Central railroad derailment, and unexpected inheritance of $100,000 from an Omro estate.
Ex Gov George W Peck of Milwaukee to replace John Johnston in Milwaukee. George F P Merrill to replace J A Van Cleve of Marinette. James L M Stout of Menominee to succeed himself. Rev William M Forkelly resigns from Green Way First Methodist. News Condensed reports murder verdict for Emil Lieber in Lake County and county board decision to build insane asylum at Waupiea costing 10,000. Charles Tewileton named US marshal Western District of Wisconsin. Col Gerritt Thorn dies in New London at 86. Three foresters arrested for labor law violations. Kingeley Sr dies at La Crosse. Charles Tewiston named state labor commissioner. Stilson arrested for attempted murder in Stevens Point. Bridget Madagin marked 100th birthday in Marinette. State Bank of Wisconsin opens, succeeding Kyloge Banking Co.
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