Independence Party cries and Bryan era echoes in nation debate
The article surveys the 1890s political scene with a focus on Willard Hearst backed Independence Party, its clash with the major parties, and William Jennings Bryan as a central figure. It notes Farmers advances, finance debates, and public calls for reform amid party realignment. The piece critiques wealth influence and the push for monetary change while outlining party strategies and voter appeal.
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Willan H. Hearst
Vote Jow Journal
Chicago
Elearet
Ben
Henmist
Independence Party
Movencol
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Independence
Undi
Phear
Wisconsin fare cuts eyed amid state fair plans
The piece notes discussions of a two cent fare reduction to boost patronage for the state fair and Milwaukee trips. It mentions Wisconsin readers, anticipated rate changes, and political figures like Attorney L. J. Nash, with references to campaign prospects and opposition ahead of the November election. It closes with commentary on Mrs Glynagit and public reactions to misunderstood works.
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Awa
Wisconsin
Prague
Milwaukee
L. J. Nash
Manitowoc
Gland
Congress
Nash
Loss of Money Sparks Warnings on Hiding Cash
A Milwaukee woman Miss Mead Hiden Adnnts reported $1600 missing after dropping funds on the street. The article warns readers against hiding money at home, noting many lose cash to theft or bank failures. It mentions the protestant parties and election-finance debates amid ongoing local concerns.
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Sears
Rome
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Gadrems
Reney
Fool
Murder confession clears path to prison for August Eberhard
New Jersey case details July murder of aunt by August Eberhard at Little Ferry near Paterson. He admits guilt after failing alibi claims and says money stolen from aunt totals 2259 dollars. He claims no premediation and blames Italian attackers, cites relationship with Carolyn Walde of Five Typewriters.
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New York
Viridans
August Eberhard
Lila
Robert 1
Laine
Little Pail
Paterson
Hackensack
Hackensack Poiice
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Carolyn Waldé
Five Typewriters
Miss Walde
Morrieson
Rockaway Beach
Blonde Typewriters
Eberhard
Hubbard
Eucalyptus cultivation touted as economic boon across West
A biased federal forestry circular praises eucalyptus trees for arid regions, claiming high long term profits from eight to ten foot plantings. Estimates show potential values reaching millions over thirty years, with figures citing per acre yields and national desert forestry prospects amid political commentary and other news items of the era.
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National Forestry Department
California
Arbarad
Ua Tet Forester
Patys
Balers
Vlalmal
Gwen
Milionaires
Tas Morrow
Peasons and Things and Progressive Ghilw Clubs
A garbled header listing travels by W. F. Lucas in an 8 000 mile automobile trip via California and Pacific states. a Kenosha group forms a Progressive Girls club to educate factory girls in morals and arts. Capital invested in Canadian factories hits 835 million dollars, wages up four percent. Ayanese cement dividend reported, Mrs. Nicholas Longworth promotes buttons and fashion. Quoted quotes discuss gender traits and earthquakes in New York. Philadelphia restricts married women from teaching unless husbands cannot support them. abandoned husbands’ two-year condition allows teaching.
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Lucas
Wausau
Jouletana
Penan
California
Pacific Coast
Kenosha
Hendo
Nicholas Longworth
Goinville 3
Hall
New York City
Long Ist
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Forest Hotel in Fond du Lac Reported Robbed
Fragmented notes report a robbery at the Forest hotel Fond du Lac Sunday evening with unspecified loss. Other items mention Wisconsin reunion in Stevens Point September 24 25 and various regional incidents and notices from Milwaukee Janesville and Beloit.
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Fond du Lac
Wiscnsin
Stevens Point
Appleton
New York
Chicago
Beaver Dam Lake
Americcan Society of Entity
Milwaukee
J. W. Stone Hig
Janesvie
Albert Timm
Grant
Charles Lowery
Trempealoan
Beyer House
Oronto
John Broomer
Broomer
Milwaukee Police Department
Eugene C. Grawet
St. Louie
Port Washington
St. Louis Children's Hospital
Mina Ret
Wiaconwin Delta Company
Hae
Dela Fac
Madison
Summer school scene ends with few injuries and disruption
Women students swayed and some toppled during a summer school event with minimal injuries. A prominent Democratic politician, intoxicated, tried to enter Mayor Rose’s private office with a revolver but was disarmed and expelled. Samuel B. Todd leaves a Chicago hospital and plans visits, while other incidents include a cement worker smashing a storefront glass and a Milwaukee widow losing $1,500, now carried in a bag.
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Noife
Rose
KHL
Samuel B. Todd
Wisconsin
Chicago
Bir
J. M Dillman
Winnetka
Pennsylvania
Sharpe W. Todd
Noll Hardware Company
Marsheld
Louis Larson
Palmer Kohlisaut nuptials at Chicago quietly solemnized
Potter Palmer Jr. wed Pauline Kohlisaut in Chicago on Monday in a quiet ceremony. Separately Democratic Chairman Mack vows strong effort to carry New York for Bryan. The Interstate Commerce Commission serves notice it will investigate railroad fare advances despite complaints. Wall Street anticipates George Gould's removal from the railroad leader list with WL Hareiman set to succeed. Mrs. Don Farnsworth, newlywed four weeks, dies of a brain blood clot after bravely signaling to kin.
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Pauline Kohlisaut
Chicago
Mack
New York State
Bryan
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wall Street
George Gould
Hareriman
Don Farnsworth
ROTES BY THE FONNY MEN
A string of humorous vignettes and quips from a periodical feature. Dialogue snippets cover daily life scenes from a stove of characters including a housewife, a canvasser, a doctor and patient, a driver, and a barber. The sketches touch on manners, miscommunications, and light social satire.
Wisconsin Letters Reflect Campaign Echoes Across State
Wisconsin editorials comment on campaign finance debates and party dynamics. Notes from Milwaukee, Madison, Eau Claire, Fond du Lac and other papers discuss liquor laws, soda factory shipments, La Follette Cook pairing, and GOP confidence. Also a dig at A. Hoyt for Bible quotation at the Democratic convention.
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Hatton
Cook
Stephenson
McGovern
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
Fond du Lac Commonwealth
Milwaukee Free Press
ML A. Hoyt
Hoyt
L‘ond du Lac Reporter
Stockingless Mermaids Brigade Causes Beach Embarrassment
A Milwaukee visitor at Brighton Beach rented a bathing suit but learned stockings were not provided. She wore her own stockings, planned to dry them after swimming, and they slipped during the lake scramble. Onlookers noted the sartorial slip as the Stockingsless Mermaids Brigade chief officers would approve.
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Milwaukee
Mermaids Brigade
Brighton Beach
Neenah News
Indorses Cook for Senator from Wisconsin
Kilbourn Events reports Cook of Neenah Wisconsin gaining support as others praise his honesty and leadership. The piece notes his Civil War veteran status and magnetic personality. It cites a coroner’s report showing ten fatalities in Chicago over the past six months.
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Nees Nah
United States
Valley of the Fox
Cook
Wisconsin
Mr. Cook
Kilbourn
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