Bankers as Patriots in 61 A Flat Financial Crusade
A sweeping critique alleges bankers exploited Civil War needs by restricting government notes and pushing gold payments. It claims Lincoln issued lawful currency, but Congress and lawmakers redirected credit, demonetized silver, and converted debt into gold at high cost, harming the economy and labor. The piece accuses bonds, notes, and treasury policy of formulating a vast robbery by the money power, harming workers and industry.
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United States
Lincoln
Senate
House
Shaddeus Stevens
Committee On Ways and Means
Tis
Congress
Treasury Department
Treasury
McKinley
Wilsons
Tabor
Mits
Peopleiois
FragmentedOCR Reflects Unclear Military Notice
Incoherent OCR text mentions an officer or unit and a succession of numbers, with garbled names and phrases about soldiers and transport. The readable fragments reference a maintenance or inspection event and a rapid sequence of figures, but no coherent action or outcome can be established.
Wadli Th Proportion in Production Compared to Old Century
A fragmented note discusses proportions of svar production in the Wadli region, referencing Tinshoon at 14 percent to 1 and a nearby oil catia figure of 1444 toi, aiming to compare historical outputs and ratios.
Prosperity Claims Debunked by Gold Standard Critique
The Mississippi Valley Democrat reports a mixed view of prosperity with critics arguing that huge wealth and stock market excess hide a lack of real productive investment. It cites bankers and farmers facing scarce money, high rates, and barter conditions under the gold standard as the true economic scene.
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Russell Sage
New York
Aries
Lonis
Mississippi Valley
Money Surplus In Banks Sparks Goldbug Debate
The text argues money is plentiful in Topeka banks after a public agreement to stop paying interest on time deposits. It blames gold standard policies for business stagnation, predicts wage cuts and higher unemployment, and warns of future political shifts as trusts tighten control and money remains idle in banks.
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Topeka
Kanieve
Controversy Over Alger And Beef Investigation
Albany Argus cites Tribune editorials on Secretary Alger amid beef inquiry. It notes Republican leaders doubt Alger’s influence and question the president’s handling, as editors call the dispatch a rare governmental concern and warn of further political fallout.
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New York Tribune
United
McKintey
Phomas Collett
Fiaelibien
Mckinley
Shewitar
Tribune
Whitelaw
Bern Tyle
Washington
Alger
Alpers
War Department
Boganta
Miles
Kkielement
Scylla
Charybdis
Algerist
Albany Argus
Reed Attacks Reed in House Rant Over Civil Service Reform
An angry House floor scene features Speaker Heed and Senator Reed discussing party rivals. The text accuses Reed of political obstructionism, likening him to a barnacle on the state and a promoter of agitating schemes, with broad charges about national progress and public opinion.
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Hanna
Maine
Ohio
Esk
Reed
NcKinley
Meg Reed
Ugsuils
John Sherman
Ste
Tae
Wats
Tiesaingshn
Woworthy
al Hadsgaods
Trusts and Protection Critique in Republican Debate
The Chicago Democrat argues that Attorney General Griggs should curb trusts by removing protective duties and placing all trust controlled goods on the free list. It questions heavy tariffs on borax, knit goods, print cloth, tin plates, sugar, steel, and lumber, urging a single amendment to the Dingley bill to relieve consumers from trust oppression.
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Griggs
New York Journal
Journal
United States
Trou Pipe and Foundry Company
Capital
National Lead Company
Western Lumber Pool
Sugar Trust
Steel Trusts
Tg Nat
American Tix Plate Company
Michn Fristration
Chicago Democrat
Hanna's Decree Shapes Fifty sixth Congress Speakership
The St Louis Republic notes that Hanna will consult on Fifty sixth congress leadership and predicts a speaker aligned with the Hapna Payne subsidy plan. It accuses Marcus of using influence for personal gain and suggests a bill to extract forty million dollars from the public, turning the speaker’s choice into a political instrument.
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Flanna
Spinkerstiy
Lilely
Nusna
Hapna-Payne
Hanna
Senate
Marcus
Mark
Standard OU Trust
Hanne-Payne
United States
Gianna
St. Louis
Rumored political shifts blur lines on church ministries
The piece parries rumors about Siger possibly becoming a minister, jokes about misprints, and comments on political figures like McKinley. It hints at public debates, party loyalties, and the era's tension as leaders face scrutiny over policy and integrity.
Wisconsin Senate Passes Anti Pass Bill In Conference
Wisconsin legislature reports the anti-pass bill becoming a felony, conference committee succeeds, and a companion tax and education measures pass or await governor's signature. The senate and assembly push reforms, assign officials, and note rising appropriations and budget concerns ahead of adjournment.
Prize fight death triggers manslaughter inquest ruling
An inquest in Pittsburgh Virginia returns a verdict that Tucker Townsend dies from brain injury suffered in a prize fight at Momen stead last Friday. Jury holds principal John Cavanaugh and several others as principals or abettors and recommends the grand jury pursue manslaughter charges, with most bound for bail except Moseley and Kennedy. The panel also recommends prohibiting prize fights and boxing in the county.
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Pittsburgh
Coreoner
Tucker Townsend
Aid Lurelle
de Pugiliet
Tatrvella
Fry John Cavanaugh
Momestead
John Cavanaugh
James Mason
John Coates
Unclear text reports floods and railway changes
Fragmentary report notes rivers rising after spring thaws and summer heat amid flood warnings. Mentions deaths and personal obituaries along with weather and transportation news. Describes bridge closures on the Montreal River and railroads adopting a new shovel system to cut costs.
Dynamite Escape Attempt At Oshkosh Jail Reported
Wisconsin state news reports a failed escape from Oshkosh jail after dynamite and fuses were found in a vent near Charles Wheeler's cell. Parts of bars were sawed and a north wall section was dug to create a hole large enough for a person to pass through. An outside wall prevented prisoners from escaping.
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Seth
Ozhkosh
Charles Wheeler
Beloit Victorious in Bieloit Debate Over Philippine Question
Beloit College defeats Innox College in Bieloit debate on the Philippines question. Beloit speakers W H McMaster E A Ralph and E R Musser argued the negative, while Knox speakers Gilmer Fulton and Lancaster supported the proposition. This marks Beloit's third straight win over Knox.
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Winn College
Bieloit
Beloit
Innox
Philippine Islands
United States
Knox
Hf. Gilmer
I. I. Fulton
W.E. Lancaster
W. H. McMaster
E. A. Ralph
E.R. Musser
Knox College
Four Youths Killed by Train Near Baraboo
The Chicago and Northwestern f strike killed four young pedestrians about a mile from Baraboo. Miss Kitty Marshall of Valley and Benjamin Tibbs of Milton Junction died instantly, Nellie Welch of Elroy died hours later. Mrs Welch and Tibbs were soon to wed. Alf attended a surprise party at Dr Cousin's home and was returning along the track.
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Chicago & Northwestern
Baraboo
Kitty Marshall
Valley
Benjamin Yubbs
Milton Junction
Nellie Welch
Elroy
Welch
Mr. Tibbs
Alf Hed
Cousin
Turaleo
Tragic Railway Accident Near Neenah Claims Driver
A man named Theodore Hurieau of West Menushit died when his rig was struck by a Wisconsin Central train near Neenah at daylight. His lifeless body was found on the front end of the engine, seated upright beneath part of a carriage robe as the train traveled. The train crew were unaware of the collision at the time.
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Levin
Wisconsin Central Railway
Neenah
Theodore Hurieau
West Menushit
Wisconsin Regt Reorganizes Back to Service in La Crosse
The Third Wisconsin detachments B and AF, praised for service at Vorto Rivo, will be mustered back into state service in La Crosse on May 3 by Col. George Graham of Tomah. Most veterans return to the Wisconsin National Guard. state board of purity holds officers: President A Menges of Madison, secretary treasurer E B Helenstreet of Janesville. Exam dates set June 14 Oconomowoc, August 2 Janesville, October 11 Madison, December 3 Milwaukee.
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Senate
Assembly
Immigen
Ishusetts
Consin
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Wis
Wheeler
Congress
True
Ila
Madigan
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurdnee Company
Milwaukee
Michael Griffin
Eau Claire
George Curtl
Merrill
Scofield
Committee On Claims
Wisconsin
Vorto Rivo
la Crosse
George Graham
Tomah
Bcal
Wisconsin state board of putr+macy
Black River Falls
A. ¥. Menges
E. B. Helenstreet
Tanesville
Oconomowoc
Janesville
Damages Awarded in Milwaukee Railroad Suit
In Milwaukee a jury awarded Brakeman Frank Heins $10,000 for injuries from a collision at Appleton Junction. Heins sought $30,000 after suffering a severely damaged spine and a nearly broken neck, with the jury deliberating two and a half hours.
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Milwaukee
Frank Heins
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Appleton Junction
Died on the Way A Marinette Man Dies in Glasgow
Stener Stenerson a young Marinette man left for Norway last February. He fell ill on a steamer and died days after reaching Glasgow Scotland where his burial occurred. Public authorities reported his death recently.
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Stener Stenerson
Marinette
Norway
Itm
Glasgow
Scotland
Domestic Tragedy Ended in Double Attempted Murder
Michael Bartemus, resident near Phillips, attempted to kill his wife with a gun then shot himself. He died from self-inflicted injuries. Mrs. Bartemus suffered severe flesh wounds but is expected to recover. Domestic trouble was cited as the cause of the tragedy.
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Michael Bartemus
Phillips
Bartemus
Ingisistive Will Event Draws Wisconsin Officials Crowd
The biennial Ingisistive Will at the university gymnasium drew about 1000 attendees including state officials, members of the legislature, Madison residents and visitors from out of town, marking it as a highly successful affair.
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University
Wisconsin
Madison
Northwestern Saengerfest abandoned and farm sale near Sparta
The Northwestern Saengerbund festival planned for Milwaukee is canceled. A committee has purchased the Youngman farm north of Sparta for 11,000 to support a six‑week summer program at the University of Wisconsin. A Milwaukee music teacher Carl Kukla died during a lesson. Buildings valued 42,000 to 315,000 will rise. revenue cutters Morris and Ey senden to patrol Milwaukee carnival. Political and civic notes include social election results and school funding, with unclear local actions and dates.
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Milwaukee
Youngman
Sparta
University of Wis
Carl Kukla
Stalin
Menroe
Emimty Farm
Joente
Yhos
Morris and Eysenden
Milwankyy
Dune
Raraben
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