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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1899
Page
8
A long recollection recounts Jim Murray, famed for reading Plutarch by lamplight while milking, and the boys’ marsh trek with false guides. Jim’s wit, schooling, and a vanished path home lead to a tense reunion as a mother calls from the kitchen. the tale ends with a lesson on trust and family antics.
The article argues that falling prices harm production and that monetary reform, especially restoring silver as money, is essential. It links protectionist tariffs to price declines and US McKinley tariff policy, urging adoption of bimetallic or silver-backed money to stabilize the economy and curb gold hoarding. It cites New South Wales and France as examples of protectionist pressures and warns that without monetary reform the industrial system will deteriorate.
Gen Warner denies involvement in recent financial controversy amid claims of a mysterious printer error. The report notes ongoing debate over the money issue and calls for decisive steps by authorities while emphasizing uncertainty over any concrete price or outcome.
A historical overview of the 19th century silver coinage issue focusing on the Windom proposal, the four and a half million ounce bullion purchase, and the conference committee actions that shaped the free coinage debate. It notes the shift of policy, the role of silver parity, and market expectations amid Republican and administration opposition.
A wartime column questions U S strategy in the Philippines. It critiques Gen Otis and Manila operations, discusses reinforcements and typhoid sickness rates, and argues for clear public disclosure of plans and troop levels during the ongoing conflict. The piece urges admitting needs and raising forces to uphold sovereignty.
The State Register discusses Japan’s rapid modernization, noting harsh factory conditions, rising wealth inequality, and the transfer of ownership from large properties to richer elites. It contrasts current trends with earlier times, highlighting Westernized manners and increased monopolies as industrial growth accelerates.
A collage of dated editorials and column snippets critiques Alger's cabinet status and President McKinley's renomination. It notes treasury concerns, party machinery, and labor tensions, with various papers weighing presidential legitimacy and political strategy.
Readers report a bustling Wisconsin carnival with a grand parade and court of honor. A murder in Custody case linked to Freddy Hill unfolds as investigators chase leads and a witness shielded by state authorities.
The state board of control orders the tuberculin tests for all cattle at the state penal and reformatories and for all animals tuberculosis afflicted in the 26 counties. Officials estimate about 2000 cats in county asylums and phoutbyo head of cattle at state institutions. A Racine clerk received a 1904 silver dollar for $1,000 worth of goods, sent the coin to Chicago for appraisal, and it sold for $1,000. the purchaser remains unknown.
The second annual Wisconsin municipalities meeting in Pond and Lac was lively with about 30 delegates. Monroe was chosen as next meeting site. officers elected: President Mayor Leitsch Columbus, Secretary S F P Sparlings Madison, Treasurer A J Roach Waterloo. William Botiolfson rode 62 miles Milwaukee to Racine and back on a bicycle without handlebars in 3 hours 27 minutes. The Outlook notes crop bulletins report damage from hail along the western border but a dry warm week overall, with corn vigor, good calay, weeds rising, and oats lodging.
The condenses report lists ex mayor David Austin of the northwest dying in La Crosse at 78, ex congressman Daniel Wells of Milwaukee as the oldest living in the west, and Artemus Vesper dying of heart neurabiea at Rolling Prairie. It notes Governor Scofield ordering Milwaukee as a National Guard post, and various local leaders including Jimaillon College, A V conferred pandaphedia Marina, Jenny Vilas son of a former senator visiting Vilas home. Also mentioned are deaths of George Wy Peck in Fort Atkinson, Joseph Tangraf in Sheboygan, and Mrs. Detin Fines seeking divorce, plus references to a furniture company fire and western shipping groups meeting in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
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