Northwestern Wisconsin newspaper notice and masthead from Oshkosh
The fragment shows a June 6 192 issue in Oshkosh Wisconsin from The Northwestern. It lists publication schedule four and five oclock editions daily except Sunday, pricing 40 cents a month, 1 00 for three months, 2 00 for six months, or 4 00 per year in advance. It notes Associated Press membership and leased wire service and provides office and editor contact numbers.
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Ke Printing Company
Oshkosh
Wisconsin
Stamoz
Winnebago County
Lareo
Northwestern
Associated Press
Allen
Mwinconsin Telephone Company
Editoris
Board of Control Criticized Over Warden McClaughry Incident
The state Board of Control faced sharp scrutiny for not knowing the alleged abuses by Warden McClaughry before his reappointment decision. The governor's affidavits accusing neglect and mistreatment prompted questions about the board’s duty to investigate prison conditions and respond promptly.
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State Board of Control
McChaughry
Nynith
School Board Sets Simple Dress Rule for Graduations
Milwaukee High School board adopts a rule limiting attire and banning on stage floral bouquets at graduation to prevent jealousy and expense gaps. Principals urge avoiding extravagance, with tokens kept in an ante room and distributed after the program. The plan aims to include poorer pupils and could spread to all public schools.
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Milwaukee
General Miles Under Fresh Senate Scrutiny
United States political and military tensions surface as Senator Culberson reads a Philippine letter accusing General Miles of war department secrets. An investigation is ordered, Miles summoned to explain, and potential punishment looms if guilt is proven. Other items touch on labor strikes, finance, and international affairs in a broad wartime era context.
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General Miles
War Department
Senator Culberson
Texas
Senate
Philippines
Arnold
Nigo
Weat
Culberson
Miles
Milea
O'Grady
Political talk and public notices in the era’s column
A parade of quick, opinionated notes covers politics in the sixth district, reciprocity bills, and rural delivery, alongside anecdotes about automobile fines, a Panama Hat buyer, and the ice man’s mood as public life runs its course.
McClaughry Case Analyzed by Board of Control Opinion
The Milwaukee American notes the board’s official statement dismissing charges against the governor’s opponent as unfounded. It portrays the board as honorable, criticizes Republicans, and argues against further attacks harming their party and public trust.
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Ca Lollutte
Str
la Follette
Household News Note on Marengo Case and Beer Trust Probe
AEWS notes report Mrs. Alice Hanger of Marengo Ind whipped by whitecaps over treatment of stepchildren. Grand jury witnesses refused to answer about beer trust operations. Lemon Ballet of Dex Moines convicted for using the mulls to defraud and profiting from White Swan mince stock schemes. Chicago packers to ship meat by train amid a teamsters strike. Roosevelt cites legality of the British mule camp at New Orleans and U S policy on exporting arms and supplies.
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Alice Hanger
Marengo
Ind
Loulalana Grand Jury
Beer Trust
Lemon Ballet
Dex Moines
Chicago
Roosevelt
New Orleans
United States
A Boont for Me Saran
Assemblyman Saran of Winnebago county announces candidacy for the Republican senator seat representing the Nineteenth district. He is a lawyer with two terms in the assembly and is praised for fidelity and public service to his constituency.
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Saran
Winnebago
Eig Uday
Christian Sarau
Sarax
Saraw
Winnebago County
Neenah Newa
Tax measure debated by Milwaukee Neves cited in article
The piece discusses delaying equalization of taxes until next year and potential repeal by corporations, noting political maneuvering before elections. It mentions publicans claiming compliance with pledges and relief for honest taxpayers, plus a Janesville dentist who killed a cat after being bitten and dislocated a wrist during the event.
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Tax Commission
Rivera Chronicle
A. H. Palmer
Janesville
Wisconsin Republican tussles and state convention focus
Wisconsin newspapers relay national and state political currents as factions form around La Follette and Whitehead. Editors note caucuses will decide the governor race while other races and partnerships unfold across Dane, Milwaukee, and Ashland regions.
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la Follette
John MM. Whitehead
Janesville
McClaughry Controversy Over Wiscon sin Prison Management
A Wisconsin letter-writer defends warden McClaughry and attacks Deputy Warden Finherty and the state board of control over reports of harsh discipline at Waupun. It argues McClaughry’s methods were extreme, compares him to a tyrant, cites sworn testimonies, praises earlier milder practices, and urges the governor to block reappointment. The piece claims public and officer revolts stem from punitive treatment and insists reform is needed.
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Northwestern
Atate Board of Control
Finherty
McClaughry
McChaughry
Waupun
Michigan City
Milwaukee Free Press
Devery
New York
Art
Dr. Jekyll
Hyde
Umder MacClaughry
McCaughry
Nalson
Atta Boari
Officara
Tote
Wisconsin
State Board of Control
McClaure
War Punt
The
Sentinel
Gibe Oddities and Jests From Dailies Across The Nation
A collage of humorous exchanges and cartoons from newspapers includes snippets about a portrait being judged by a country cousin, a dog fed chocolates to wag its tail, a workman chewing ham, and a doctor advising a patient to quit cigars after meals. The items reflect lighthearted editorial voice and everyday scenes without graphic detail.
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Harry
New York Sun
Detroit
Emerson
Tve
Washington Post
Poster Culture versus Indecent Advertising in Milwaukee
A Milwaukee discussion contrasts artful posters with indecent advertising in city streets. Debates on whether citizens should endure shocking displays raise questions about legality and public morality amid a broader cultural context. The fragment quotes Madge and De Garry from Reckanne.
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Paris
Miwaukes
Jawa
Lega
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
The Real Fight in La Crosse Caucus Fund
La Crosse Chronicle reports on funds raised to back Pfister’s candidate in Wisconsin. Questions arise about legitimate use of thousands, possible vote buying, and league financial troubles. The piece notes PFister’s contingent allegedly profits from railroads and tax relief, with more details expected before winter.
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la Crosse
Pfister
Milwaukee
Pfister League
Wisconsin
Wandering Fragments and Local Dialect Oddities
A garbled assortment of slang and clipped quotes from Milwaukee and Chicago papers shows diners debating fish names and menus, with stray lines about advertising a farm health factor and a chemist changing wells. The pieces hint at humorous regional speech and fragmented newspaper chatter.
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OTTER
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Memeror
Board of Control
Frst
Miles Acuin
Wall Street
Banker Moran
Abe Brethen
Kruger
Patton
Princeton
Balzac
Davidson
Callengela
South Africa
Ireland
Fond Au Lac
Commonwealth
Post Office Department
Haberdasher’s
Pihul Et Wilkesbarre
Iso
Mr. Morgan
Bank of England and Westminster
Hanna
Ice Man
Aews Notes
Milwaukee Neves
St. Pierre
Martinique
Pers
Congress
Neenah Thnes
Prairie du Chien
Klondike
Cape Nome
Marx
Nilwaukee
Society Belles
Sheboygan Journal
Dane County Republican Committee
Madison
Miwaukee Prey Press
Amos P
State Journal
Dane County
Chippewa Herald
Whitehead
Rock County
Rattroad
Flo, Tarbox
Ashland
Rice
Winslow
Fond du Lac
Anould
Ut Ja
Miwan News
Mount Vernon
Appieton Post
McCha
Ugury
Owe
Madge
de Garry
Reckanne
Winnecenne
Adelade King
Milwaukee Sentinel
Domini
Squash
Chicago News
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, Ga
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