Army militia reform plans gain national attention
An article discusses efforts to improve the militia and National Guard, including plans suggested by General J Charles Crain and Major General Charles P Roy. It notes funding, equipment, armories, and a push for state and federal cooperation to raise a more capable force. Wisconsin is highlighted as a model with room for improvement.
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Army
National Guard Service
National Guard
Je Ie
J . Charles Crain
New York
Charles P. Roy
Wainwright Communaion
Union
Wisconsin
Congress
One Effect of Heets Trip and Latin Relations
The piece argues that the American bat net’s visit across the United States will strengthen friendly ties with South American republics. It criticizes the secrecy around entering wars and asserts better understanding through education while noting political fuss over Gladys Vanderbilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Hindaneean
Morera
Rail fare debate stirs Texas North Carolina look to adjust rates
The article reviews the impact of two cent fares on railroad revenue, noting Texas suspends universal rate plans after initial reductions, while North Carolina proposes raising the minimum to two and a half cents. It discusses broader public sentiment shifts, railroad responses, and effects on development in sparsely settled regions. It also memorializes Oshkosh settlers and hints at local issues and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
State Commission
Secon
Tehleh
North Carolina
Wisconsin
The Curse of Wealth and a Wisconsin Delegate Count
The piece reflects on wealth’s trials and political maneuvering amid winter’s end. It notes Wisconsin’s senator candidate claim of 223 votes at the national convention and hints at media sensationalism linking Japan to the story, while criticizing sensational reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Dream City and Mrs Campbell at Grand Opera House
Amusements note Dream City a clever near opera with Little Chip Mary Marble and a large cast to be staged at the Grand Opera House Thursday. Edger Smith and Victor Herbert supply music with Webers directing. Seats at Bauman's open Wednesday morning. Mrs. Patrick Campbell brings her company to town Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dream City
Mary Marble
Grand Opera House
Edger Smith
Victor Herbert
Jon Webers
New York Playhouse
Bauman
Patrick Campbell
New York City
Entira
Feidar
Sveburth
Yorner
Camsteil
Grand Opera de
Ategories of
New York
Trusting a Chinaman in China tale
A narrator recalls relying on a Chinese acquaintance to handle a $200 bearer draft in Taich Yuanfu. The account frames trust within a Chinese family and neighborhood context, noting risk levels and the role of interpreters amid fragmented textual garble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Ai Yuan-fu
John Araid
Aj Chinaman
Areca
Poutskin
Erwin Ja
Duccass Magazine
Buttonless Shirt Sag and Song of Lovers
Fragmentary verse describes a shirt without buttons and a restless singer near a drawer. The narrator mentions mothers and sisters, mothers-in-law and wives, and a plea to bury the shameful garment with a safety pin. Ev oceaux appears in the garbled closing line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gatlence
Evie G kuyUe
Roosevelt backs canal project while favoring reclamation scope
The article contrasts two Roosevelt era projects authorized by Congress in June 190? the Panama Canal and western desert reclamation. It notes centralized leadership and faster progress at Panama under one official, contrasts personnel changes, and cites cost and labor differences. It highlights Newell’s Panama visit as a sign of ongoing executive oversight.
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Congress
Roosevelt
United States
Panama
Reclamation Service
Canal Commission
Canal
War Department
Theaters and halls of London and other notes
The anonymous item lists varied facts from cultural venues in London to birth counts in Minnesota, literacy rates, railroad naming in the US, fire losses, and price changes in Germany. It mentions Spotted Hawk as a Cheyenne involved in peaceful pursuits in Montana and recalls 19th century kite carriage experiments reaching 25 miles per hour.
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London
Minnesota
Boston
United States
Germany
Spotted Hawk
Montana
Three miners rescued at Ely after entombment
Novembers rescue of three miners at Ely after forty six days entombed in a collapse is reported.
Notes by the Funny Mex in the City Grocery
A collage of humorous exchanges and slang in a city scene with mock dialogue about shoes poles pipes and fountains of youth. The pieces mix banter on laws food signs and everyday mischief highlighting quirky local chatter and a collapsed husband.
Local notes drift from Eau Claire to Fond du Lac
A mix of brief items: Leroy W. Merrick, Etthorn Democrat, dies at 68. Heirs of Cora Swarthout of Sparta cash a life policy for 35 003. Twin three month olds from Dominic Marcetta of Chippewa Falls die from coal gas. Portage Electric Light asks rate relief from the state railroad commission. Judge Goocland in Appleton denies setting aside a verdict over a Sunday contract. Jets of Dunn county stripped for hunting and lumber industry losses loom. Jaz Howard of La Crosse convicted of burglary stealing a teacher’s overcoat. A Hamacherk Works map near Kewan damaged by fire. Continuous machine production at Johns & Zimmerman. A Fond du Lac incident involves a Central car, Beince’s death and a snitch.
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Leroy W. Merrick
Etthorn
Cora FL Swarthout
Sparta
Dominic Marcetta
Chippewa Falls
Portage Electric Light Company
Permoim
State Railroad Commission
Appleton
Goocland
Dunn County
la Crosse
Jaz Howard
Hamacherk Works
Kewan
Oonsin
Johns& Zimmerman
Wisconsin Central
Fond da Lac
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Relief and Strength
Advert shows testimonials from Mrs Battsy of DeSoto Missouri and Mrs El Greis of Moose Lake Minnesota praising Hood's Sarsaparilla for digestion nervousness pain and fatigue. Mentions it as a promoter blood purifier and builders of strength with 300 doses for one dollar available in liquid or tablet form from G C Hood Co Lowell Mass.
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McComb
Hood
J.B Battsy
DeSoto
GCL Hood Co
Lowell
Mass
Crushed Worker Rescued as Victim Faces Likely Death
An incident leaves one man severely injured after being run over and crushed while another is kept alive for possible recovery. Former Congressman ES Milnor consults allies about his senatorial bid. Oak Hill Cemetery in Racine now has a three-body vault to handle winter burials. La Crosse unions pledge 3.50 toward an auditorium with 340 funding sought from the community. Upper Mississippi Brewmasters warn whisky and prohibition harm the trade and call for removal from drug stores. Mrs. John Lawrence of Sheboygan, aged 65, is saved from death by a grocer delivering man who extinguishes flames attacking her clothes.
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ES Milnor
Apule
Oak HE
Racine
la Crosse
Missisippi Brewmasters’ Association
Louis Silberschmid
Margaines
Wiisky
John Lawrence
Shebreggan
Philadelphia
Wisconsin
la Follette Hanky
Hig
Milwaukee News
Milwaukee Fish
Fondez Lac
David
Rose
Arizona
Milas
Tom le Fevse
Campaign quips and temperance notes across Wisconsin papers
A collage of snippets shows S A Cook’s senate bid drawing attention as papers jab at La Follette and temperance groups. A Milwaukee Free Press jab, a Whitewater notice, and satirical lines from Belair and Superior papers highlight political skirmishes, public sentiment, and local editorial voices.
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S A. Cook
Senate
Merasha
Milwaukee Free Press
Whitewater Register
Milwaukee Journal
Charming Gowns for House Wear in Society Fashion
The Delineator notes soft lace gowns with ribson and Tel buttons, featuring tight underdresses with lace insets and delicate scarves. Surfaces describe plaid fabrics, draped shawls, and plaited sleeves. fashion authorities praise variety, artistry, and stylish finishes for club society.
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Housewens DS
Trey
Tommy's Resolutions Diary Mockup in Exchange
A brief dialogue recalls a boy named Tommy presenting a blank diary as a record of his New Year resolutions. He admits he has kept them but has not used them as much as he might. The scene captures a quaint exchange about intent and habits.
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Tommy
Its The Matter With Americas
Analysis argues that Americas democratic flaws stem from distrust between government and people and from capitalist stability. It claims socialism follows capitalism’s ruinous path, and that American progress requires strong individualism before societal reforms, warning of worsening conditions before improvement.
Belescates to National Convention
The Milwaukee Sentinel notes Governor Davidson as a prospective La Follette delegate to the national convention. The piece hints at party loyalties and the contest among candidates, with political maneuvering and candidate support discussed in late 19th or early 20th century framing.
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Milwaukee Sentinels
Davidson
Jerse
Rabe
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