Statewide campaign debate dominates Northwestern letters
The piece surveys political campaigning with focus on senatorial and presidential race dynamics. It discusses candidate support, voter behavior, and the impact of campaign messaging on undecided voters while noting California earthquake chatter and Sherman's vice presidential acceptance speech themes.
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James
Tues
M. Y
Nations
Roosevelt
Theo Ly
Duphthees
Fogle
Birvan
Dia
Oradle
Haneveile
Teertikin Party
Nestler
Coreas
Pommel
Debate on smoke vapor bans and auto emissions reform
The article discusses proposed restrictions on smoking and vapor devices in operation on city streets. It notes authorities may bar certain automotives and riders if habits threaten public health. It questions enforcement, public reaction, and potential privileges for compliant owners amid ongoing policy debates.
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Verkoetl
Stena
Corti
Sonny Nok
Cor
Thong
Mow
Sana
Dds
Henn
Mick
Government Agency Sells Failed Machine After Tests
The article notes a government decision to buy an unspecified machine but rejects the setting of the price. The owner laments selling at 717 units after tests, as the government offered more initially. The piece hints at public sentiment and a tense market reaction.
Pittsburg suitor races for daughter's hand in wager
A Pittsburg man accepts a suitor challenge to a foot race to win his daughter's hand. Even if the suitor wins, the father may demand another race. Rumors claim Senator La Follette funds the backing, but locals doubt that report. The public reportedly subscribed for Count 2 to lift an airship and for a telephone line.
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Pittsburg
la Pollette
Miz Hattan
Admiral Evans Retires After Long Naval Service
Rear Admiral Rolley BP Evans retires at age sixty two after a distinguished career. The obituary notes his discipline, courage, and loyalty to country, praising his conduct and leadership while hoping for a speedy rest to a life of honor.
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Rolley BP Evans
Phil Mond
Thera
Contested Senate Vote Sparks Age Debate in Virginia
Voters face choice between a younger candidate and an elderly incumbent in a high stakes race. The Virginia Democrats tout political independence, while observers wonder if the electorate will favor experience or energy. The piece notes rising beef prices and ongoing efforts to suppress a beef trest, with the leopard continuing to carry its spots as a matter of course.
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Pho
Wight
Yale
Tha
Lhlea
Dil
Aun Yuan
Gaoea
Mrook
Abe
Ehe
Dreas
Trama
Grean
Womin
Prez
Agnes
Ir Defrom
Sthouk
Betocennek
Stephenson
Romi
Milwaukee
Wausau Record-Herald
New York
Milwaukee Sentinel
Senate
Menasha Record
Madison Journal
Arnel
Portraits and crop fortunes in 1890s political notes
A Lincoln portrait hangs at Democratic headquarters in Columbus. The piece notes Garfield, McKinley, and a California apricot crop of 120000 tons valued at 1550000. Secretary Wilson may adjust crop figures after returns. Wisconsin voters will elect Candidate Cook, a progressive reformer, to the Senate.
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Abraham Liicoln
Democratic Aliie
Columbus
McKinley
California
Wilson
Cook
Wisconsin
Murder at Bayside Yacht Club name and suspects
At Bayside Yacht Club in New York William Annis was killed. Captain Peter C Fains Jr and his brother T Jeaking Hains are implicated amid claims of real estate talks and meeting with an agent. Members say the club was chosen as the killing site long ago.
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New York
Bayside Yacht Club
William GG Annis
Peter C Fains Jr
U. S
T Jeaking Hains
T Jenkink Hains
Annis
Edward Rogers
Adulteration and oddities in 19th century trade notes
A fragmented report discusses rising living costs in New York and tobacco nicotine content, mentions Connecticut tobacco, and cites vast agricultural outputs in Europe. It notes an adulteration paradox, an Irish legal-educational dispute, and stray references to London tram tickets and a curious fishing find.
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Connecticut Tobacco
Amarvon
London
France
North
London County Council
Xllale
Fragmented notes outline political unrest and crime glimpses
The text lists actions by officials and citizens amid political tension and erratic events. It notes a state commission demand on railroads, retirements, hostility de-escalation attempts, insanity assumptions, public fatigue, and a receivers' report on Metropolitan street railway losses. It mentions a New York ambassadorship, a beating, a presidential candidate's lack of notice, troop movements, an unofficial restoration claim, social figures in Chicago and Eston, and a customs incursion with penalties for attempted smuggling and confiscated property.
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Tnciina State Commission
Trst
Peter Claus
Ots
Ta Ofrland
Fama
Tulwiy
New Yale
May Crewford
New Yorks City
Chiago
Springent
Hid
Cipfilal Alty
Lelinafa
Emily Crone Chadbanine
Chiktage
Jatik Geaydar
Eston
Amuggie
Big
Haa
State News Briefs from Wisconsin District
The article reports a September homecoming week, the American Ability of Dgulty planning a tuberculosis eradication site at Exu Claire, and a series of tragic deaths including George Limes, Polly Dolan, Victor Durk and Henry Leissel. It notes a drowning accident and a fatality from a pitfork attack, plus a plan in northern Wisconsin to cooperative prevention of forest fires. The piece ends with a mention of the Supreme Lodge Knight of Pythias.
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Exu Claire
Geors
Phillips
Bis Tami
Pulty
Dolan
Oneida
Rhinelander
Victor Durkh
Bridgepory
Flenrs Leissel
Coleman
Rukoeuls
Wisconsin
Cooperse Don
Knighty
Fythias
Milwaukee Man Charged with Misappropriation Faces Long Delays
Former Milwaukee resident now in Chicago stands charged as misappropriation case lingers. Weathered rail plans near Chicago and Milwaukee progress eyed with completion set for September 15 and operation by October 3.
Newspaper Snippets Sketch Voter Mood And Social Headlines
A mosaic of editorial blurbs notes dairy industry pride, politics, domestic life, and reform. Items mention Milwaukee dairy optimism, a New York divorce case, inspectors praised for hygiene, and Wisconsin primaries on September 1 with voters expected to participate.
Neenah Sows Hay Fever Remedy Debate
An Angl o Journal notes Neenah's plan to cut goldenrod and ragweed within five miles to ease hay fever. Critics call the goldenrod theory of hay fever origin refuted while supporters push the remedy as a medical concern for sufferers and doctors.
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Anligo Journal
Neenah
Quotable Household Quirks From London Tit-Bits
A collage of humorous vignettes from a London Tit-Bits page. A mother debates fire mysteries with her child, a family quip about a popinjay suitor, an Irish worker’s early promise failed by sleep, a convicts dinner order, a staff joke about a batten, and a father’s late-night alarm bell critique.
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Gaylord
Softleigh
Ifo
John
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