Boer War Ends as Peace Likely Restores South Africa
The article notes the official end of Boer hostilities with Britain poised to grant concessions. It describes surrender of Boer forces, anticipated terms including independence loss, farm restitution, property compensation, and equal citizenship. It argues peace will boost prosperity in South Africa and global stability.
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Great Britain
Boera
South Africa
England
Aime
Lord Roberts
Kitchener
Theorld
Ublics
America
Philippines fate rests with American will and duty
The article cites speeches by Senator Spooner and President Roosevelt stating the United States has assumed responsibility for the Philippines' future. It argues the timing of independence depends on future actions by the Philippines and the U.S. will withdraw when convenient for American interests and Filipino welfare. It notes natives’ pursuit of social and business progress under U.S. guidance.
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United States
Philippines
Spooner
Senate
Rooevelt
Arlington Cemetery
Islands
Ells . Usher
Washington
Roosevelt
Mr. Usher
Britain cheers as peace ends Boer War in jubilant mood
English observers report a nationwide maffick in May 1900 celebrations across London and other towns following General Kitchener's news of the Boer War peace. Churches rang bells and crowds sang and waved flags while officials urge restraint to protect the coronation ahead.
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South Africa
London
Mafeking
Kitchener
War Department
Edward
England
Mebauch
Extending Free Postal Delivery to Smaller Cities
The Nelson bill to extend free mail delivery to cities with 5000 population or $5000 in receipts would add about 920 offices, expanding a policy to include more small towns. Proponents argue it boosts postal revenue, aids trade, and serves citizens, while maintaining the service’s non profit-making aim.
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Congress
Nelson
Ciiies
United States
Senator Nelson
Poet Office
Postoffice Contests Stir Political Tensions in Districts
Washington correspondence reports Rep Mudd of Maryland and Rep Davidson battle White House over federal appointments. Mudd warns he will fight the president if a district appointee opposed to him is named. In Utah Payne pressure to appoint favors the district representative mirrors the same conflict.
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Representative Davidson
Congress
Representative Mudd
Maryland
Roosevelt
Mudd
White House
Utah
Payne
Davidson
Washington
Milwhukee Free Press
Madison and Omro Cradle Quirky State Capital Banter
A Madison Journal letter mocks Madison as a slow state capital unable to host events and ridicules Omro as a northern town reshaped by Angora goats. The writer lampoons local life with wordplay and regional quirks, noting strained relations between the towns.
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Qomre
Madison
Omro
Madison Journal
The Poets Aprial Guide Noted Rule About Consent
A fragmentary excerpt discusses a rule about consent in social situations and the paradox of actions. It critiques improper conduct in society and notes a caution about a lady holding the purse and the need to distinguish intent from action.
Wisconsin Editorial Snippets Mix in Capitol Talk
A compilation of party and political commentary from Wisconsin papers notes Madison state convention moves, La Follette, Spooner, and Whitehead discussions, plus critiques of campaigns and editorial stances. Authors warn against harmony with machine politics and lampoon the tariff debate and street railway policy.
Fragmented Comic Snippets From Colonial Era Papers
A jumble of quoted missives and banter from various papers includes lines about progress, health costs, ancestors, gender in law, saloon economics, political safety, poet critiques, parental excuses, and a railway station mix up. The excerpt stitches together voices like Indianapolis News and Chicago Post.
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New York
Peter
Indianapolis News
Chicago Post
Pat
Columbus
State Journal
Lessalature
Porter
Baltimore News
Mandor
Washington Star
Mwthar
George
Jack
Harry Hansom
New Fork
A Chance to Get Even in Republican Nomination
A defeated Republican candidate on July 20 may seek a comeback by appearing on stage. The candidate, a well-advertised figure, typically led opponents who had limited access to the newspapers.
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Fond du Tac Reporter
New Vets for Corporation Tax Bill urged by Sen McGillivray
The Daily News prints an interview with Senator James J. McGillivray who says he would back railway tax bills to raise $600,000 yearly if Governor La Follette calls a special session. McGillivray, a re election candidate, opposed similar taxes before and may not back them at the regular session. The piece argues urgent special action could advance general tax revision and curb railway opposition.
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The
Daily News Today
James J. McGillivray
la Follette
McGillivray
Senate
Tax Commission
Renator McGillvray
Ta Vollette
Wisconsin
Milwaukee News
For or Against the Governor La Follette renomination
The Antigo Republican argues Governor La Follette should be renominated, praising his taxation and reform stance and his steady leadership amid attacks. It urges Republicans to study the situation and support his continued service and re-election.
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la Follette
Milwaukee
Antigo
The Sentinel Attacks Taft Follette Veto Criticism
Former Governor Hoard's Paper accuses the Milwaukee Sentinel of gullibility and bias in denouncing the La Follette veto on the rose bill. The piece mocks claims that the veto harmed farmers and raised interest rates, noting local loan costs already ran high and calling the Sentinel's stance foolish.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Wisconsin
Ta Follette
Sentinel
la Follette
Jefferson County
Hoard
Endowment Gift Jump Starts Rhode Island School of Design
Rich Canfeld a New York Saraton gambling house owner donates 31000 to the RISD endowment fund. Rev Henderson from Chicago argues church limits amusements metes and bounds. Slusher arrested near Louisville for counterfeiting amid unsafe family mint. Dowle vows to amass funds to seize Jerusalem for apocalypse. May deaths hit Chicago with 50 by self harm and 34 by Bright’s disease. Bishop Spalding claims women commit most crime and marriage needs stricter enforcement. German tests flag borax as harmful delaying fat absorption. Armour Institute engineers stage Coeds Courageous operetta June 11 at Steinway theater about women exclusion.
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Richard Canfeld
New York
Saraton
Rhode Island School of Design
Johnson Henderson
Chicago
Sige” Slusher
Louisville
Dowle
Jerusalem
Christ
Bright
Spalding
Peoria
Chicago Armour Institute
Steinway Theater
Fires Ravage Rockaway Beach and Meat Shortage Follows
A devastating fire swept Rockaway Beach New York Sunday killing four people and destroying buildings. Chicago packers outwitted labor strikers while downtown restaurants faced meat shortages.
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Lord Kitchener
Chicago
Rockaway Beach
New York
James A. Anderson
Indiana
Cavalry
Helen Gould
L. Wolff Manufacturing Company
Otto Basel
Ferlay
Edward Hargreave
Peshtigo Lumber Company
Peshtigo
Ik. O. Hunt
Angelo Hedlphill
National Geographical Vockety
Petee
Martinique
Democratic prediction of Davidson in Wisconsin election
The Chilton Times analyzes Congressman Davidson of Oshkosh returning from Washington to mend his political fences. It notes Torrison’s delegation losses in Manitowoc and Calumet counties and doubts Davidson can command a majority in Winnebago. The piece urges reading the political signs.
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Davidson
Oshkosh
Washington
Thomas E. Torrison
Manitowoc
Calumet
Winnebigo
Chilton Times
Democrat
Wisconsin Republicans prep for July 16 convention clash
The Wisconsin GOP has held several conventions and endorsed candidates as it heads to a state convention on July 16. Conservatives and radicals show a strong determination to resolve state issue conflicts, testing political skill and tempers. The piece notes a burglary confession by 17 year old Herman Kronenburg of Madigan.
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Wisconsin
Madison and the Convent
The Waupun Leader argues Madison can host the state convention despite claims of insufficient facilities. It states Madison can support the legislature lobby and 2000 students and notes La Follette’s opposition and bitter campaign tactics mark the convention’s coverage.
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Madison
Milwaukes
Milwaukee
la Follette
Waupun
Stalwarts and La Follette Clash Over Ruling Claim
A Waupun Leader editorial defends Robert M La Follette against Stalwart attacks. It cites his alleged remark about delegates bribed in state conventions and argues corruption in politics is exposed when truth is spoken. The piece condemns efforts to silence honest reformers in the party.
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Kress-Paine
la Follette
Waupun
State Central Committee
Lawyer Loses Billiard Challenge in Small Town
A visiting lawyer with a reputation for billiards travels to a quiet town and tries a new billiard table. He asks John Jones, a local, how long he has played and is told that he has only recently begun, yet he proves to be the faster scorer, defeating the lawyer in multiple games.
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John Jones
Mtr. Jones
Cassell
Waupaca Hires Numerous Candidates For Local Offices
The Manawa Advocate notes Waupaca area candidates for city offices including Ralph Rowe and Frank Stout for sheriff Ru 8 Burbank for clerk of courts E E Brown for district attorney Bert Hermann for treasurer John Ekstrom and W L Evans for register B S Peterson for the assembly Superintendent Burnham from Lind but near the city four miles away The county balance may name the coroner surveyor and county clerk.
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Waupaca
Ralph Rowe
Frank Stout
Burbank
E. E. Brown
Bert Hermann
John Ekstrom
W. L. Evans
Register
B. S. Peterson
Assembly
Burnham
Lind
Manawa
Governor La Follette and the Populist Question
The eleventh story argues that La Follette is portrayed as a populist favoring the people over career politicians. It questions whether tax reform and election reform branded as populist will gain public support, asking if genuine reform aligns with populism in Wisconsin politics.
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la Follette
Waupun
Madison Journal To Use Sold Press From Oshkosh Northwestern
Adelaide King notes in the Milwaukee Sentinel that the Madison Journal will adopt a press sold by the Oshkosh Northwestern. editors in other state offices fear misalignment with Colonel Uicks and Dr. Wilters opinions.
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Madison Journal
Oshkosh Northwestern
Uicks
Wilter
Adelaide King
Milwaukee Sentinel
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Greedy
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