Primary Campaign Activity in Wisconsin State Elections
The piece discusses the forthcoming primary in Wisconsin with two weeks to organize campaigns for statewide and local offices. It notes candidates rely on personal appeals, posters and cards, paid agents for larger contests, and the short time frame to build effective field operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thie
Ti Po
Mont Visioners
Jan Bales
Atlaene
Trim Y Espana
Pharest Granet
Eden
Wages and Living in Japan As Seen By An Economist
A Japanese economist reports Japanese wages for workers such as mechanics and textile hands, with living costs for a five-person family. Housing costs about 2.60 to 3.60 monthly. food and fuel show rice at 2 dollars per month, vegetables ample, sugar 70 cents per pound, beef 33 cents, and bread 2.5 cents per pound. The piece contrasts Japanese living standards with American conditions and argues tariffs influence global competitiveness.
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Orient
Interstate Commerce Commission
Japan
Lie Poye
Sim- Har Industries
Emile
Amberlen
Aido
Janess
Crostal
Fietayy Cin
Hitle
Atveriant
Armerican
Fire losses and calls for reform across nations
A discussion on rising fire losses and the need for stronger prevention measures. Comparisons show the United States suffers far higher per capita losses and fire rates than European countries, prompting calls for better water systems, modern fire departments, and updated building codes. The report also notes social tensions and political campaigning shaping public concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natonal Board of Fire Underwriters
Atallantiosa
Austria
Denmarks
France
Germany
Italy
Switzerland
United States
Europe
National Board of Underwerker
Des Moines Mayor Faces Divorce Amid Domestic Strife
Janis Brenton, former Des Moines mayor, faces divorce actions amid broader social tension. The filing cites alleged neglect, including refusal to sew and failure to prepare meals, while the surrounding commentary condemns racial violence and calls for legal action to curb outrages.
Labor Leaders Split Over Endorsement and Vote Tactics
The article details discord within the labor movement as Gompers and other leaders weigh how to influence the 1900 election. It notes frustration with outside advice from the presidency and discusses efforts to keep union deliberations independent while shaping labor votes toward Bryan. Political tension rises as fund-raising and party strategy are debated.
Wisconsin voters rally behind Cook square deal
The article surveys Wisconsin political coverage as supporters push J A Cook for the U S Senate on a square deal platform. It notes Cook's long record of reliable service and clean conduct aimed at consumer protection and fair treatment, with endorsements counted from multiple papers and counties.
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Nee- Bah Ia
United
Roosevelt
Cook
Desines
Congress
Imferesta
Wisconsin
Mantello Express
W. D. Connor
United States Scnator
McGovern
Hatton
State Central Committee
Stephenson
Connor
New London
Marion Advertiser
scattered 19th century notes on education and travel
A jumble of facts mentions U S colleges with small and large male enrollments, Paris underground rail status, a peculiar nest found in England, Harace Beightman and Northern editors, deaths in New York, and remarks on fish species and water subsidence at Sandusky. Also notes rising Tokian Chinese students, Fukushina military schools, and emperors William Francis Joseph handwriting habits.
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United States
Paris
Ladaworth
England
Harace Beightman
Milwaukee
The
Sentinel
W.G. Roberta
Janesville
Tokio
Fukushina
William
Francis Joseph
Dean's Kidney Pills touted as cure for backache
A testimonial from Mrs. H. A. Hathaway of Oshkosh Wisconsin endorses Doan's Kidney Pills as effective for backache linked to kidney issues. The letter claims long lasting relief after prior failures with other medicines and notes husband praised the product. Sold everywhere with Buffalo New York agents Foster-Milburn Co. Remember the name Dean's ant.
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H. A. Hathaway
Matt St
Oshkosh
Wis
Dean
Doan
B. A. Hera
Price
Gecenta
Foater-Milturn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Various Probes and Incidents Reported in City and World News
Reports from the era describe a grand jury convened by Governor Daneen to probe the Spring field clots.Turkey’s new war minister Redjeb Pasha dies suddenly of heart disease. In New York Capt Peter C Haines Jr is shot to death as William Annis deceives the former’s wife. The Bear revenue cutter captures two Japanese vessels off Alaska. The Cincinnati Enquirer editorial notes Bryan’s slim chances. Gospel hymns profits drew no direct benefit to Sankey or Moody. Cincinnati mayor warns of a posse to detain Greenwood’s colored residents amid a stabbing and riot. Judge Gott denies a name change petition for Lichtenstein to De Luman advising marriage as a remedy. Richard von Arkovy, Hungarian baron ally of Szecheny, dies by gas inhalation in NYC. Leo Tifetrichstein, actor, duels Major Frederick Chavior after an accusation about an anonymous letter.
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Daneen
Redjeb Pasha
Turkey
New York
Peter C. Haines Jr
William
Annis
United States Revenue Cutter
Bear
Alaska
Cincinnati Enquirer
Democratic
Bryan
Melber Ira D. Sankey
Dwight J, Moody
Cincinnati
Greenwood
Lichtenstein
de Luman
Richard von Arkovy
Count Szecheny
Gladya Vanderbilt
New York City
Leo Tifetrichstein
Milwaukee Day at state fair sparks large city showcase
Milwaukee prepares for Milwaukee day at the state fair with a plan to entertain 100000 visitors. Headlines note arrests, drownings, storms, and local civic events across Wisconsin as communities brace for homecomings and ceremonies.
Religious rites and organ dedication at Fond du Lac convent
Archbishop Messmer presided at St Anes chapel Fond du Lac for the feast of the assumption as fifty members received religious orders. A new pipe organ costing 2500 dollars was dedicated in the convent chapel. Exhumation of Jessie Rust’s remains near Mukwanago precedes a dispute over her husband William Rust’s burial site.
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St. Anes
Fond du Lac
Sebastian G. Messmer
Milwaukee
Messmer
Jessie Rust
Wiliam Rust
Muskogee
Oklo
Charles Rust
Notes by the Funny Men and Quick Wits
A collage of jokes from London Tit-Bits includes a chemist offering cream toned jokes about Queen Anns, a couple Miranda and Orlando debating economics of parting, a heiress’s father in a gaming gag, a camel barter with a Trish regiment corporal, and Paddy diplomatically answering Lord A with a dry potato reply.
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Jane
Queen Anns
Miranda
Orlando
Trish
India
Paddy
Lord A
London
Wisconsin Letters Highlight Primary Election Debates
The clipped items discuss voter power and public service, Wisconsin political personalities, and criticism of primary costs. Notable mentions include La Follette, Bryan, and Wisconsin universities, along with editorial quips from Fond du Lac, Madison, and La Crosse papers.
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Green Bay Gazette
Winnebago Traction Company
Fond du Lac
Mineral Point Tribune
la Follette
Bryan
la Crosse
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Madison Journal
Milwaukee Free Press
Stanley
Fond du Lac Bulletin
Republian
Hereman Ickern
Trempealeau
Mr. Ekertt
Mr. la Follette
la Crossa Chronicle
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Northwestern
State and
Otter Streets
Hicks Compans
Ochkesh
Twinnebers County
Eny Otter Parlor
Areoclate’ Press
Trincraph
Pentage Pata
Aly Menthe
Springfield
Springtie
Akso
A4 Ik
Tony Farmery
Igns
Apm
Rine Ning
Beloit NS
Empty Heart
the Winstor
Deebowy
Rele
Janis Brenton
Des Moines
Tieetigg
Coe
Opinien
Qderess
Fedemethoen
Aot
Friends of
Organized Labor
Gompers
Caroage
Denver
Conference of
Labor
Sun Tha
NASA
Lf Gompers
American Federation of Lawyor
Federation
Cnipaben
Art Greans
Moagy Street
Chin
Republican Party
A. Cook
Calumet County
Chilton Times
Free Press
la Follatte
Republicana
Ary Cook
Pepin County Couriar
Sam Cook
Caock
White Water Register
Ils
Gremeet Gacce
State News
George Cynover
Rock County
B.G. Pleuifer
Chicago
Sheboygan
Milhals
and du Lac
Germania, Insurance = society
Manitowoc
Ladies' Auxiliary
Hyacinth Guiski
St. Hyacinth’s
Techurch
T. H. Jacobs
Wausau
Farmers’ National Congress
Madison
F. W. Hadden
J. F. Woodhlen
Sun-Republican
Dodgeville
Dodgeville Republicans
Sai Follette Republican
Hadden
Daily Papers
Whtam Wilsman
Charles T. Lamos
Massachusetts
Harry Goodhue
Reedsvilla
Cate
Manitowoe Epunty
Paria Green
Mary Hargrove
Funny Men
Astoria
Contiee Castoria
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