Immigration trends push returning workers and Western ports
The piece analyzes why thousands of alien workers have left the country to return home, driven by job shortages and rising costs. It notes steamship lines cut Europe rates to lure migrants back, risking a temporary relief in unemployment while potentially hampering domestic business recovery.
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Ube
Europe
Trane-Auantle Steamship Companies
Merih
Tmge
Huropeda
Ana i
Hughes Fight Splits New York Republican Committee
The New York Republican state committee debated the presidential candidacy of Governor Hughes. Anti Hughes members argued for clarity on Hughes stand before endorsing him, while Hughes supporters pressed for action. A near unanimous vote postponed further Hughes resolutions to the February meeting as divisions persisted.
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Hugh
Republican Courty Committee of
New York
Hughes Peistionx
Hughes
Chalr
Othe Hughes
Eivo
Job Hedges
National Republican Platform
Repubtican
Els
Nix
Bis Doorn
Unis
Taft
Sudmure Hughes
Wuttl Hke
Kuechermann Debate Sparks Candid Views on Law and Lawyers
The article reports on discussions criticizing excessive legal influence in lawmaking and arguing for business leaders to oversee duties. It notes Congressman Kuestermann as reasonable and worthy of watching for the right approach. It comments on sentiment and public reaction to political roles.
Strange Prepewtiss Explores Self Sacrifice For Money
A man proposes to swap places with Harry Thaw and take his punishment to win money. He writes offering to die or endure hardship for a price, arguing that loved ones would be spared luxuries if the swap succeeds. The piece ponders how many would trade life for pay and whether rational beings might accept such a bargain.
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Toma
Harry Thaw
Ubi
Tanner
Culay
Size of Canals Locks and Future Vessel Growth
Secretary Taft proposes widening canal locks from 100 to 110 feet to accommodate future vessels. The article notes that while 100 feet would fit today’s ships, ship sizes have grown beyond expectations with dreadnoughts and Cunarder giants surpassing earlier records. It argues for planning canals to meet long term needs and mentions Lawson urging public investment in anticipation of value restoration.
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Taft
Oregon
Indiana
Campania
Facanta
Murchest
Gelo
Pansina
Invaluable Whisky Glycerine Cure Advertised Compound
An old advertisement touts Invabuasle a whisky glycerine tonic mixed with Virgin Oil of Pine claimed to cure coughs. It instructs one ounce oil and two ounces glycerine with half a pint whisky, taken every four hours, and notes a Clochena tincture substitute from Leach Chemical Co. Cincinnati.
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Leach Chemical Co
Cincinnati
Notable Figures Highlighted in Fragmented Early Notes
The text mentions Private John Allen, Benatwor Moses Bo Clapp of Minnesota, and late John A. Hogan as striking figures. It notes the Wakenses tribe in Uganda, explorer Ambassador Tower, and German deputies. George X.S. Wade arrives in New York to study forestry, Frania Willard in Chicago, and M r. McGlachiin serving in the Philippines. Frank Pixier and Gustave Luders honored. Phadey named chevalier in the Pontuxuye society.
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John Allen
Livia
Mae Ile
Tower
Arion Seciete
Ista Armifia Fest
Gaffard Pinechot
Weriice
George XS. Wade
Seelinoe
New York
Francia Willard
Chicago
FL McGlachiin
Stevens Péint
Philippines
General Wood
Frank Pixier
Gustave Luders
Pottuxuyeye Society
chevaHer
Mir
Phadey
Notes by the Funny Mex and Other Vignettes
A collage of humorous quips and brief sketches from London Tit-Bits style, including card room banter about marriage, military maneuvers, and a witty priest anecdote. A man frets over a wife’s cooking, a rustic questions road distance, and a millionaire admonishes a reader to cut his books.
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Siburbante
George
A& Regiment of Foot
London
Political chatter and editorials across state papers
Wisconsin papers discuss the gubernatorial scene and party strategies. Editorials and letters cite delays, candidate prospects, and distrust of trusts. The Madison Journal questions premature campaigning while La Crosse Tribune notes farmer focus and trust issues. Local merchants are urged to advertise more effectively.
Army signals eye balloons as bids for flying machines rise
Washington Jan 17 The signal corps details a push to test airships and airplanes for military use with two man craft likely required for payloads and navigation. Hydrogen filling stations and a new phot Camera system are discussed as part of evolving aerial warfare plans.
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Washington, D.C
Signal Corps
Army
Gab-Mit
Profesor Belt
Wright Brothers
Cald
Ohio
Signal
Letter About Reform and Awakening the Nation
A fragment reflecting on two years of reform as the country wakes from a long period of changes. The writer argues voters have removed many evils and will direct their energies to maintaining a clean government, warning politicians not to abandon the reform path.
Wisconsin News Briefs From Fond du Lac To La Crosse
Milk pedlars licensed in Fond du Lac. Dover church near Racine dedicated. Public school skating ponds planned in Eau Claire. Glidden buys tin waterworks for 1300 dollars. Bonds to Maccabees. Grandma Schilling dies at age 10. Robert Dillon sentenced to eight months for abandoning family. Marathon county government land gone. Gambling paraphernalia seized and burned in Waukesha courthouse yard. Wisconsin Central surveyors lay out town sites Ladysmith to Superior. Mount Calvary Holy Cross to add a two story building for 3 pupils costing 13600. Beloit charter says mayor is chief of police during good behavior. State Horticultural Society meeting February 4-6 in Madison. Straw berry industry to be promoted. Beloit Falls grows to 486 members. Arthur Sanderson survives bear attack with aid from companion. Wausau capitalists eye Quier Island. banker Maxcy owner. Sophia Cameron tried for alleged theft of setting hen and 23 chicks. H. Linderman marries Miss Frances Nimitz at Sheboggar. Henry Anchester arrested in Milwaukee for embezzlement. amount 105. Fred Sayers stabbed aboard City of Racine in harbor brawl. Schneider and Dettler arrested in Chicago. Rev Eli L Mirland, Sweden Baptist missionary, dies in La Crosse. age 57. Father Rev Lars Ofruland, pioneer Norwegian preacher, was also a Baptist clergyman.
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Fond du Bac
Dover
Racine
Eau Claire
Glidden
Maccabees
Grandma” Schilling
Eau Claire County
Robert C. Dillion
Madison
Marathon County
Holy Cross
Mount Calvary
Fond du Lac
Beloit
Wisconsin State Horticultural Society
Belott
Central
Milwaukee
Arthur Sanderson
Sampson
Whd
Wausau
Kreutzer
Quier Island
Maxcy of
Washburn
Sophia Cameron
la Crosse
Creart Court
H. Linderman
Grand Rapids
Frances Nimitz
F. A. Nimitz
Sheboggar
Henry Anchester
Stock and Mintns
Carl J. Hesgard
Orfordville
Ered Sayers
Goodrich
Lars O. Ofurland
Wisconsin
United States
French troops win but ten hours of fighting with rebels
FEWS Xorces reports French troops victorious after a long ten hour battle with rebels. Admiral Evans to offer prizes to battleship engineers to boost efficiency. New Washington railroad station to include a bar amid protest by Senator Thiman. Walter Wellman says New York bankers oppose the Aldrich currency plan.
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Bate
Admiral Evans
Washington
Senator Thiman
Walter Wellman
New York
Aldrich
Syd K. Bradley
Bradiex Polytechnic
Cead
Peoria
William Rhinelander
Pantel
Sully
Catton
King
Sumner
Record-Herald
Senate
Foraker
La Follette Declines Military Committee Amid Brownsville Furor
The Brownsville affair looms as a political issue and Senator La Follette refuses the military affairs committee citing no interest in military matters. The move appears aimed at avoiding potential losses and enemies, while observers see it as political gamesmanship. The Oconomowoc Health Resort at Delafield will be rebuilt after the fire.
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Senator la Follette
Little Bob
Brownsville
la Follette
Fond du Lac
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Kaat
Aouke Fermer
Senator la Folletter
Aguaher Keuck
Kuechermann
Catarriets
Lawson
THE
Funny Mex
AMGNG
Feb” Evans
Shepoya
Das
la Srippe
Ras
Werauwega
Taiea
Waukesha Freetan
Ain
Madison Journal
McGutrrar
American Society of Equity
Bau Cistre
Wnion
Laat
Wei Keven
Limula Beachy
Shere
Béachey Bres Carrice
Lincoln Beachey
Henry Farman
France
Chandler
St. Louis
Uncle Sam
Omaha
Switzerland
War Department
Resevli
Pacific
Hampton Roads
Stort
H. C. Stevens
N Products Mré.ce
Waukesha County
Wisconsin Central
Ladysmith
Superior
Bears
Wrepper
Bob Qalt
Oconomowee
Bburien Down
Delafeld
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