Tax on unimproved land values and road laws debated
A Wisconsin discussion outlines reform toward taxing unearned increment and shifting road funding. Proposals include phased changes to land value taxation, the rise of franchises and parks assessments, and a state aid plan allowing counties to fund main highways with town levies. The measure would compel counties to cover half improvements after town grading.
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thenMau
Tabor
Abbott
Henry George
Wisconsin
Board of Supervisors
Hirthwaya
Oder
Town Board of Supervisors
Ely
Bernhardt in Rostand Play Captures Moonlit Dignity
A reader reports Bernhardt’s portrayal of a fragile yet forceful young duke in Rostand’s drama. The performance blends masculine stage presence with a vivid, troubled memory of Napoleon, Metternich, and court intrigue. The actress conveys longing, defiance, and heartbreak as the boy confronts his inherited lineage and fate.
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Metternich
Paris
Bernhardt
Napoleon
Mme. Bernhardt
Milwaukee Launch Delayed by Spars Arrival
Oshkosh builders push to complete the Milwaukee for a water launch next week on the Fox river amid incomplete orders for hollow spars from Spaulding-St Lawrence. The program aims to debut in Chicago area trial races, with William Davis of Neenah as skipper and a crew drawn from Oshkosh Neenah Milwaukee.
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Jones & LaBorés
Oshkosh
Milwaukee
Neenah
Menasha
Fox River
Nunnemacher Syndicate
Spaulding-St Lawrence Company
New York State
Lake Winnebago
Neenan
William Davis
Illinois
Chicago
Orion
Yankee
Benjamin Carpenter
Detroit
Prairie
Merriman lauded as census head prompts fusion idea
Ex-Governor Merriman of Minnesota receives praise for modern census methods and prompt results. A Washington writer suggests unifying all information bureaus under Merriman to streamline citizens access to data, proposing Merriam as head of a unified information department.
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Merriman
Minnesota
Washington
W.A. Croffut
Census Office
Bureau of Atatistics
Labor Bureau
Burea of Education
Bureau of Corrections and Charities
Geome
Sean
Croffwt
Merriam
Wisconsin notices and incidents from Chippewa Falls and Marinette
Colonel L J Rusk reports receiving 1626 78 from Chippewas Falls Lumber and Boom for legislative counsel during the recent session. E Smith of Duluth Bridge Co says 65 for his services. Clifford Olin of the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Waupaca fatally shot in the groin while talking with Warren Kindler. Coroner's jury likely to deem accident death. Marinette Elks adopt blue uniform for Milwaukee grand lodge convention. Dana's Third Regiment Band joins a large lodge procession. special train to be chartered.
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L. J. Rusk
Chippewa Falla Med
Chippewas Falla Lumber and Boom Company
Ble
E Smith
Duluth Bridge Company
Clifford Olin
Wisconsin Veterans’ Home
Waupaca
Notebook of scattered jokes from 19th century newspapers
A collage of humorous quotes and snippets from a Philadelphia Press Exchange Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph Ohio State Journal Indianapolis Press and Chicago News. It parodies social foibles politics and everyday chatter with ironic asides about marriage mad generals and dime menus.
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Pailadelphia Press
Maude
Clara
Pitt
Dewet
Penn
England
Pitteburg Chronicle-Telegraph
Bkeemer
South Pacific
J. Pierpont Morgan
Ohio State Journal
Het
Boston
Chicago
Biter
Insianapolia Press
Chicago News
Welcome Home Prank Delights Neighbors At Newlywed Home
Friends of a bride and groom played a prank on their return from the wedding trip. They entered the Monroe street house, painted a sheet with Welcome Home, then hung it between windows with rope. A crowd of children and neighbors roared with amusement as the couple arrived to an extraordinary reception. The paper notes the groom’s remark and the bride’s reactions cannot be printed in full.
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Napoleon
Parla
France
Flambeau
Coquelin
Duke
Monroe Street
New York
Special Trains and the London and Northwestern Railway
The article notes that specials are common in Britain and the United States with an engine kept ready at Huston station for emergencies. Americans use more specials to catch ships from Liverpool, with Boston to Liverpool trips costing about 3 and extra charges plus regular fare paid in advance. It cites Victor Smith and describes eager travelers rushing to stations to secure berths aboard steamers.
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New York
England
United Kingdom
Victor Smith
London & Northwestern
Huston Station
Liverpool
Boston
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Victoria
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