Oshkosh Northwestern Claims Big Lead in 1902 Ad Rates
The Oshkosh Northwestern publisher asserts over thirty years of operation under the name The Daily North Western and claims a 12,000 daily paper print capacity, full Associated Press wire service, wide ad reach, and strongest local circulation with a Fox River Valley base, versus Milwaukee rivals.
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Associated Press
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Wisconsin
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New York
Deputy Game Wardens Under Fire in State Critics Attack Costs
The Northwestern defends deputy game wardens against claims the $40 618 90 spent on fish and game protection funded political activity for Governor La Follette. It argues deputies cover vast counties, travel far, and perform duties diligently, with no evidence of political meddling.
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la Fotletle
Vommion
Northwestern
Peogia
Investigation Clears Port Chalmette Mule Camp of Neutrality Violations
The president sent to Congress the Crowder report rebutting Governor Sleard of Louisiana on charges that British purchases and shipments from New Orleans violated neutrality during the Boer War. The study finds no base for the accusation, noting commercial charters and no coercion or recruitment, and cites Jefferson on freedom to trade arms and supplies.
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Hay
New Orleans
Thomas Jefferson
England
France
Goer Legislative Committee
President and coal strike move blocked by Congress act
The article notes that a proposed presidential arbitration to end the coal strike was blocked when Congress repealed the 1858 law. It discusses the potential of a temporary commission of two commissioners and a labor official to examine the dispute and report to the president and Congress. It urges replacing the repeal with a provision enabling presidential action in such labor conflicts.
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New York Board of Trade and Transportation
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District of Columbia
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Call for arbitration boards in transport disputes debated
The article discusses arbitration as a voluntary option for resolving conflicts between transportation companies and employees. It argues that a three arbitrator board with presidential reporting power would strengthen the process and enable full investigations, urging Congress to codify such authority for effective dispute resolution.
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Bryan Lobbying for Criminal Trust Prosecutions Letter to Roosevelt
A letter from Colonel Bryan urges President Roosevelt to switch beef trust actions from civil to criminal prosecutions under Sherman laws. The piece questions Bryan's motives, defends Roosevelt’s approach, notes party dynamics, and references editorials and other political figures, including references to La Follette and St. Louis trade concerns.
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Congressional party balance and global remarks from a late 19th century context
A reflective summary of the 1885 to 1889 U S congressional composition, noting a Democratic House while Republicans held the Senate, with references to Senator Quay and Don Cameron, Lord Kitchener and a Boer War funding, comments on public interest in speeches by Mixa Stone, and Prophet Dowle urging followers to grow whiskers.
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Wisconsin Politicians Split Over La Follette Factional Strife
Wisconsin editorials discuss Gov. La Follette and party rifts as 1900s Republican factions battle for control. Debates touch on leadership, reform, and potential dark horse candidates amid electoral tensions. Public figures named include La Follette and state officials, with mention of legislative dynamics and county concerns.
Fragmented 19th Century Dispatches on Social Scenes
A garbled collage of quotes from multiple papers includes snatches about golf dangers, courtly manners, liquor laws in the Capitol, and flirtatious exchanges. The material hints at social anecdotes, a convict remark, and a mockery of manners in Philadelphia Detroit and London society.
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London
Congressman Crowley Praises Peruna for Catarrhal Ailments
Illinois Congressman Joseph B. Crowley from Robinson cites Peruna as a swift remedy for coughs colds grippe and catarrhal complaints. He and many other lawmakers endorse Peruna as a tonic and cure aiding nervous affections and public life strain with numerous testimonials from various senators and representatives.
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United States
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Taylorsville
N.C
League six weeks from state convention faced with fading issues
The piece critiques the league foretelling the governor La Follette's election, noting a string of abandoned stories from old soldier to mill tax and Frost bill. It argues the campaign lacked substance, cites wasteful spending and a failed press bureau, and concludes attacks only strengthen the governor.
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Milwaukee Free Drees
Taft’s Philippines interview and a Vatican gift noted as informal
Dispatch recounts Governor Taft presenting a set of President Roosevelt’s works to Pope Leo XIII during an interview about the Catholic church in the Philippines. The exchange is described as informal with no international significance since the U.S. has no diplomatic ties to the pope. The item ends with a light remark about children fussing over Bible reading on Sundays.
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The Event of the Day Ping Pong Dinner
The poem notes a dinner gong and guests thronging to the dining room for Ping-pong rather than dining. Frank M. Bicknell signs the piece for Smart Set, capturing a playful social moment.
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Governor La Follette Faces Off Over Special Session
Opinion piece from Neenah Times arguing the special session would not help state and railroad interests. It accuses the bolt ers' league and opponents of politics and defends Governor La Follette as sincere in reform, asserting consistency with Republican principles.
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State Board of Control Faces Self-Resignation Call
Milwaukee News laments the board’s failure to hear prison abuse charges before governor revealed them and urges resignations to restore public confidence. It argues the board’s inaction reflects incompetence and suggests a more capable body replace it. Breweries supplement summer entertainment.
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The Gerrymander Origins and the Salamander Coinage
A Special Contributor traces the term gerrymander to 1811 Massachusetts politics. Boston Centinel editor Russell and Gilbert Stuart coin the name after Eldridge Gerry’s district reapportionment, with a salamander outline drawn by Stuart on an Essex County map.
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Northwestern paper praised by Waupaca Record
In Oshkosh the Northwestern is lauded as a strong publication, delivering reading matter for the city. The note notes Kenora and local business men, while praising its timeliness and value as an evening paper.
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Oshkosh Northwestern
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Northwestern
Waupaca
Candidate Chrix Sarau Seeks Nomination in District
Worn for sarin: Agnemblyman Chrix Sarau of Orhkoah now seeks the nomination for state senator in the district. He won in Menasha this week while calling on friends and interviewing politicians. Sarau is among residents who have served the public trust and urged voters to confer the higher honor and responsibility.
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Chrix Sarau
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