New Home for Books in Wisconsin State Historical Society
The Madison Wisconsin State Historical Society dedicated its new library building after three years of construction. Facing the UW campus, the $575,000 structure of Bedford limestone in Ionic style houses about 212,000 volumes with rare works and room for future growth to 1,240,000 volumes. A distinguished assembly attended the opening ceremonies as the building ushered in a culture oriented atmosphere.
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Madison
Wis
Oet
State ‘Historical Society
Waeder
America
University of Wisconsin
Test the Game Law in Milwaukee suit over seized fish
Chicago attorney Douglas Dyrenforth sues Deputy Game Warden Ziza in federal court for 5000 dollars claiming 20 pounds of his Wisconsin lake fish were seized. He asserts the box carried his catch with a true ownership statement. a partition held 20 pounds of another man’s fish. The case tests seizure authority and constitutionality of the statute and draws interest from regional fishermen and hunters.
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Milwaukee
Douglas Dyreanforth
Chicago
Hus
Ziza
Wisconsin Lakes
Mgr
Nyrenforth
Furte Lake
Wisconsin's Historical Library Building Seizure Report
A fragment notes a seizure of funds totaling several thousand pounds related to Wisconsin's historical library building. The text also mentions fish being seized and sold to dealers at the highest bid, indicating a concurrent related action or miscaptioned items in the notice.
Wisconsin Historical Society Dedication Addresses Focus on Reading
John Johnston and James H. Stout spoke on the society and building costs, noting volumes stored across stacks. Gov Scofield, Prof Adams, and Reuben Thwaites offered greetings and talks on the university, libraries, and the value of historical study in education.
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John Johnston
Johnston
James H. Stout
Board of Bulying Commissioners
Milwaukee
Edward Scofield
Siale
Society
Charles Kendall Adams
Reuben G. Thwaites
Charles Francis Adams
Massachusetts
H Rber Thistorical Societies
James Kendall Hosmer
Minneapolis
Andrew Cunningham McLaughlin
Michigan University
Mure Uni 2
Artisee
Lincoln
Lowell
Wisconsin
Indian lad’s daring escape and jail break sequence
Peter Naciosh a 15 year old Indian youth jailed at Wayward for horse stealing cut his way out. He escaped from the jail barn with Sheil Clark’s gown, was recaptured 40 miles away as the barn burned and a crowbar aremated. The post office was entered by night burglars taking stamps and letters. Adolph Korbush, 15, implicated in the crime. A gun accidentally fired killed a neighbor’s resident in Wabeau.
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Iniian
Peter Naciosh
Wayward
Sheil Clark
Ife
Fand du Tae
Spreniec
Vautt
Bird
Adolph Korbush
Awag
Tome of Wabeau
Mrs Plankinton Dies A Milwaukee Benefactor
Mrs. John Plankinton, widow of the Milwaukee banker, died after two days of unconsciousness. She was seventy four, had no children with her husband, and leaves William and Elizabeth from his first wife. A descendant of Gov. Bradford, she supported Calvary Presbyterian church and its charities with quiet, personal relief efforts.
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Milwyaukee
Wis
John Plankinton
Milwaukee
Worth a Million Estate in Milwaukee Probate
Appraisers report the estate of the late John Black in Milwaukee is valued at $638,464, with Pine lands in Florida and North Dakota and properties in the state totaling near $1,000,000. Real estate in the Third and Seventh wards is over $200,000, plus 450 shares of First National Bank stock and other holdings. The value of Chicago Packing and Milwaukee Chicago Brewing stock is not assessed.
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Milwaukee
Wis
John Black
Florida
North Dakota
First National Bank
Chicago Packing Company
Milhwwukee and
Chicago Brewing Company
Suicide and death shock Racine community
Sidney Kingsley son of a prominent Racine family died by his own hand near Mound cemetery after a poison ingestion. Kingsley had been arrested on an assault charge and pleaded guilty. Later, he claimed to be a victim of Mackinnall. Mareet, former city treasurer of Portage, died at 34.
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Racine
Wis
Erie Society
Sidney Kingsley
Jacine
Mound Cemetery
He City
Tris-ida Marning Kingley
Ife
Pri
Mackinnall
Colby Stove & Hewling Company
Colbyhurst
Chiuse Grrmagedon
Pam Polmer
Simmons Manufacturing Company
Kenosha
BZ. G. Simmons
Tolin Reynolds
Pleasant Prairie
Justion Neelen
Ailwookee
A. I. Thompson
Green Day
L K. Mirkhsuser
Divider
Fenty-fifth Infantry
Philippines
Tasine
Mianihi
VN. Gries
Beloit
Portage County
William J. Abrams
Muntington
Green Bay
Otto Carl
Northwestern Railway
Sheboygan
Hill Praises Bryax in Era of Imperial Debate
A Chicago audience at the Second Regiment armory on Friday night hears David J. Hill, New York governor and Democratic leader, urge unity against imperialist threats. He argues the campaign hinges on republic versus empire, pledging to support William J. Bryan and advocate a department of labor in the president’s cabinet.
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Second Regiment
Chicago
David J. Hl
Turner
New York
Narrison
Cook County
Ill
Thomas Jefferson
Pillky Organization
Kansas City
Oller
Eis
McKinley
Depen
Roosevelt
Platt Maul Quast
Philippine Islands
Porto Rico
Department of Labor
Wiliam J. Biyai
Am Mechanics
Tie
Hisidth
Bia
Naliog
Metals suitable for casting and their solidification behavior
The text explains that casting suitability depends on whether a metal expands or contracts during solidification. Iron expands as it solidifies, allowing it to fill the die, whereas gold and silver contract and are not suitable for casting.
Man with Red Mustache Seeks Saw in Cartoonish Store Scene
A New York Sun style tale shows a man with a red mustache entering a hardware store to buy a saw. Clerks parade a parade of saws and prices from simple kitchen models to high end tools as the buyer asks what he needs. The clerk jokes about choices while the buyer admits uncertainty and the shop staff conclude the wiser plan is to consider options.
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Ray
Ule
New York Sun
Epnl
Clurk
Buzz
Saul
Jones Opinion on McKinley Reelection and Alliance shift
A Democratic National Committee chair comments on public opinion against McKinley in the 1900 campaign. The speaker cites Republican defections, imperialism fears, and potential gains from Bryan, highlighting African American support trends and the influence of Trusts. The letter stresses constitutional concerns and calls for Democratic triumph to curb corporate power.
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Teteer
New York
Uncke Dale
Ctairan
Dinmivs K. Dunes
Ue de Uaerie
Bryan
Mehiniyy
Caine pAish
Yandler
Perteiarel Partivine
George S. Loutwell
Machuswlts
Wellington
Sours
Beatty
Ossie
Mani Atahid
McKinley
Republic
Glalie Dy
Goldenucrats
Wincy
Wiasell
Great Wellain
Great Britain
Republican Party
Tlinitis
Indiana
Ohio
Ulinois
Ohlo
Indhink
Reyuhitean
Washington
Conventona
Peyan
K_INKES
Democratic National Commiittee
Not Up In That Grade
A humorous dyspeptic rustic scene shows Willie counting walnuts at the kitchen table while Tessie nags and the matter cultivates a stubborn dispute about numbers and subtraction, illustrating a playful slice of family life and the child’s grasp of education.
Pickling Advice From A Historic Kitchen Note
A kitchen excerpt advises washing and drying prep items before handling vegetables. The text describes stacking stone jars with sealant layers, cooking sweet spiced vinegar, and packing pickles into jars while hot vinegar is poured over. The tone mirrors old domestic notes on safe canning practices.
Denouncing McKinley Wary Speech Sparks 1845 Campaign Echoes
A garbled 19th century screed recalls McKinley era disputes linking imperialism and silver coin debates. It cites Patrick Ovarrell, Washington farmers, and purported quotes about tariff plans, national service, and manipulating commissions to favor relatives in a heated political row.
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Lroquois Club
Chicago
Patrick Ovarrell
Washington
Widerie Giyndard
Tegan
Steypason
Campain
Penmnsylvani Avenue
Luwadars
White House
Elomi
Mulinley & Coy
Rapalican Bluster
Sidy Plug
Erhey Bik
Tryvan P
Marett
Burvet
Gage
Oliver Nwish
McKinley
Latus
United States
Wisconsin State Candidates Show Wide Field Of Names
Wisconsin voters face a broad slate of state office candidates listed by party. Republicans nominate Lafell for governor and Helsa rich for governor on the Democratic side with numerous running mates and titled roles including attorney general and secretary of state. A sharp cross-section of offices and contenders reflects a crowded race preview from Milwaukee to Appleton.
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Wisconsin
Republcan
Robert M. Lafell Tete
Jesse Stone
Willa E. Freeden
Treaurer
James O. Davidson
Emonl R. Hicks
Lorenzo D. Harvey
Iuner
Emil Giljohn
Graham L. Rice
Louis G. Helsarich
M. J. Neves
W. Chalin
H. C. Sena
J. M. Wocks
T. R. Derrick
Social Democrat
Howard Tuttle
George Dickey
Charles C. Meer
Treaserer
John Dochler
Richard Dusner
August Bucham
Max Goceves
Franklin
Frank L. Wilke
Frank Morsing
Roaches Babinck
Robert Wille
James Nelson
Merits Sehot
Wile Vans Tuas
Marriages and events amid Wisconsin tales
Blopours finally married in Sheboygan after delays with a special permit. A monster war dance near Turtle Lake celebrated cranberry season. A Colby mill accident killed Chiuse Grrmage don and injured Pam Polmer. The Kenosha Simmons factory plans bold hires and a new alabaster house. Various obituaries, travel notes, gambling suppression efforts in Madison, and other local items fill the page.
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Blopours
Visa Anna Lehvite
Charles Smith
Kenosha
Sheboygan
Tudge Gilbertson
Pear Turtle Lake
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The
Wisconsia Historical Society
Wee Sylendia
Eserciver Close
Av Eloquese
Charles Feasels Adams
Wisconsin's
Jobin Diack
Stuiciie
Hite
Maret
Treasuer
Yortage
Hill
Bryax
New York Democrat
Ureiares
Uaemquilee
Jones
Democratic Committee On the Outlook
Govers
Bittle
Williets
Mathersm
Muuics
Willie
Tessie
Willie Bowet
Wussie
Thanes
IW Kinley
Captain O'Farrell
Farmer Republican
Stintipeal
Cave of Moherts
Devin
Wisconsin State News
Taidwiy
Emilie Koerner
Hernan Koerner
Sie
Osukosh
Appleton
Fond du Lire
Neenah
Wollister-Ames Lumber Company
Diamond Match Company
George Challoners' Sons Company
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