The McClaughry Case Again Exposed by Public Press
The Milwaukee Sentinel accuses The Northwestern of shallow coverage while defending its own view on the McClaughry affair. The Northwestern argues the governor correctly initiated a quiet inquiry, sent evidence to the board of control, and sought a full, fair investigation without tipping off under officials. The piece defends the governor’s actions as prudent and necessary to avoid intimidation and preserve testimony, while criticizing the Sentinel for selectively omitting key facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thewie Printing Company
Oshkosh
Wisconsin
Stamrs
Winnebago County
Northwestern
Associated Press
Mull
Northewestern
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Milwaukee Sentinel
McClaughry
Sentinel
The
Board of Control
Balzac
Hugo
Secused
Hissignation
Accret
Residents push asphalt pave on Algoma Street row
The Northwestern urges a quick asphalt decision for lower Algoma Street, arguing patchwork would hurt the city. Delays threaten completion before October. bids show brick and tar macadam costly, asphalt offers a ten year guarantee at a low annual cost to property owners.
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Algoma Street
Lower
Algoma
Alsoma Street
Therselves
Filot for Secretary of State Aims at Republican Nomination
R J Filot of Menominee Dunn county seeks the Republican nomination for secretary of state. He edits The Dunn County News and has been a Madison figure for 25 years, serving in the assembly and as state senator, county board chair, and mayor, after wartime service and an early printer’s apprenticeship.
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R. J. Filot
Menominee
Dunn County
Fint
Madison
Gamat
Portage
Jock Turner
Assembly
Rock Fiiut Earns Favor Across Wisconsin Press
The Northwestern and Wisconsin newspapers generally support Rock Fiiut, noting his capable leadership and the intelligence he has shown, while acknowledging occasional disagreements on certain issues. The press consensus hopes he secures his desired position.
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Northwestern
Wisconsin
A Political Candidate's Odd Campaign Tactics
A Missouri candidate uses a farm hand to let voters rest as he discusses politics, courting support with shrewd, playful tactics. The piece notes contrast with La Follette and mirrors national debates, criticizing caretaker governance and urban improvements while wryly commenting on local stances and public works.
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Missouri
Lamy
Political positions and public notices in Green Bay Gazette excerpts
The Green Bay Gazette endorses Former Governor Scofield and urges his name be used at the coming state convention. The piece notes public interest in his potential return and reflects on political expectations amid broader civic and national issues.
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League
Green Bay
Scofield
Customs of the Moros and Omros Compared in Odd Notice
A brief, humorous account contrasts Moro and Omro customs. It notes garments and social norms, mentions goats and odd diet quirks, and cites The Herald editorial complaining about bathing near a wagon bridge. It references Madison Journal and a public railroad station and library as less public bathing spots.
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Omro
Herald
the Herald
Madison Jour
Wisconsin political chatter across papers 1900s
Wisconsin editors mock Milwaukee bias while debating where national party conventions should be held. The clamor centers on Madison versus Milwaukee for Democratic and Republican gatherings. References to Roosevelt, Taft, and Scofield frame a broader critique of state politics and municipal independence.
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Madison
Milwaukee
Fond du
La Follette Tax Fight Divides Wisconsin Republicans
In New London Republica, a sharp editorial argues Governor La Follette champions tax equalization against corporate influence. It warns that defeating him would revive the corporate lobby and a two-year return to lax reform, urging voters to support party pledges and primary reform.
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Wisconsin Republican League
Whitehead
State Tax Commission
la Follett
Tle Corporation
Scofeld
Sconeld
la Follette
Gilson, Curtis and
Haugenere
Vetera
Andy
Phils
Wisconsin
Stevens
New London Republica
La Follette Endorsement Backed by Broad Support
In La Crosse, supporters state no Republican challenge to Robert M. La Follette’s honesty or ability exists and accuse Pfister’s faction of personal hatred. They credit La Follette with high rank among state executives, noting unproven charges fail to shake voter opinion and urging a triumphant party endorsement at the Wisconsin Republican state convention.
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Robert M. la Follette
Gov. la Follette
Pfister
Wisconsin
la Follette
Republican Party
la Crosse
Adelaide canard and theft report in Green Bay village
A Milwaukee Sentinel staffer, Adelaide King, was allegedly seen in a village amid overheard chatter by two peddlers. In Green Bay, Elizabeth Le Sage of Crooks Tree Green Bay had her home ransacked in daytime burglars, with money and jewelry stolen.
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Adelaide King
Milwaukee Sentinel
Indy
Malin Street
Milwaukee
Fizabeth le Sage
Crooks
Treel Green Bay
Unheralded changes and odd notes in public life
A collage of brief items includes Miss Genevieve Edwards marrying Frank Ostrander before his Joliet burglary sentence, a Princeton presidency shake with Woodrow Wilson, King Albert of Saxony at deathbed, Rostand denying plagiarism of Cyro de Bergerac, Bragg naming Joseph Springer Havana vice consul, and a Chicago shoe test by Florodora and Wizard of Oz casts ending with Marie Burnell wearing the famous shoes.
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Genevieve Edwards
Chicago
Frank Ostrander
Joliet
Princeton University
Francis T. Patton
Woodrow Wison
Albert
Saxony
Edmund Rostand
Kohlsaat
5S. E. Gross
Rostand
Paris
Bragg
Joseph A. Springer
Havana
Springer
United States
New York
Chicago Tribune
Florodora” Company
Edma Wallace Hopper
Petite Ole Young
Marie Burnell
Wizard of Oz” Company
Union to form all marine labor groups in Chicago
A union of all marine labor unions will be formed at Chicago on Sunday. Sunday school pupils of West Pittston refuse to be taught by Superintendent Davie, a non-union miner. The shipping combine proposed by Sir Alfred Jones faces slow progress and organizational doubt. Captain Lewis Bayley, British naval attaché, will return to England and command a hospital ship. A fire at St Luke's Society Hospital in Chicago yesterday afternoon killed twelve people including one doctor and ten patients. The house passed the anti-anarchy bill, punishing conspiracy against the president and potential successors and prescribing a death penalty for inviting murder.
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Chicago
West Pitston
Davie
Shipping Combine
Sir Alfred Jones
Morgan
Lewis Bayley
England
St. Luke's Society Hospital
House
Trt
Wit and Whimsy From Distant Letters and Local Hints
A collage of clipped quips and gibes from periodicals and cartoons. Snippets feature a Russian countess remark, poverty as blessing, a traveler waiting for a train, and light social gossip from The New York Weekly and Philadelphia Press reflecting playful manners and mistaken identities.
Night Kiss Echoed in Quiet Stairwell
A whispered declaration ends in a chiding voice from above as a couple shares a farewell kiss, the scene unfolding in a dimly lit home reflecting a dramatic moment from the Smart Set style.
Beloit pastors lead anti saloon drive across city
A crowded list of local notes: Beloit pastors spearhead anti saloon efforts while a Hudson Elks delegation joined a Minneapolis parade. Wisconsin towns report varied events from church services to political tensions and civic announcements.
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McClavughry
Ile
Milwaugee Sentine
Atnte
Janesville
John L. Sullivan
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Cook County
Rose
Trish
Sarah Reinhardt
Bjorsterne Bjornson
Satan
Lfe
Boston
Row
Eagles
London
Duke of Marlborough
Duchens
Uiat
Julia
Hood’s Pills
American Waterworks Association
Dewey
Schley
Funston
Miles
St. Luke's Sanitarium
Chikago
Hell
Jake
Sutin
Hamits
Ative Omros
Amoag Tre Newspfapers
Botto
Demacmey
Theodore Roosevelt
Schlitz
Earth
Fond du Lac
Ohio
Follette
Tietecaine
Board of
Controth
Offee
Racine Journal
Edward
Great Britain and Ireland
India
Bla
Winneconne
Marvey
Mall Country School
Dlatrictuy
Eau Clairy
Ian Pollette
State Municipal League
Grand Rapids
Appleton Post
Iime
Ta Follette
BA Follette Ck
Adelaide
Prios
Sens Notes
Aoten
Yonkers
Bridget
Gshkoshy
Nw York Weekly
Tansy
Court of Love
Sain
Arne Della
Herbert
Jennis
Philadelphia Press
Washington Star
L Cansidy
Kearney Xeema
Casay
Cassiiy
Caray
Philadelphia
Beloit
Hudson Elkn
Minneapolis
Green Bay Federal Building
Washington
Jack Morton
Prairie du Chien
Jack the Ripper
Appleton
Calumet County
Larimore County
N. D
Kenosha
Milwaukee Brewers
John Greenwald
Dowle
Marinette
United Commercial
Louis Menninger
Waukesha
Alma Wolf
John Wolf
Misswaukee
Wau+ Kesha
Fox River Electric Railroad
Duck Creek
Marinette Christian
Oconto
Mra
Anna M. Pegler
Salem
Kenosha County
Ferdinand Mullenbach
Ciffori Lavigne
Cadett
Chippewa County
Lavigne
W. F Allison
Oconomowoc
Louis Bruits
Manitowoc
Maryland
National Hospital
Baltimore
Kriegerfest
Plymouth
Sheboygan
A. Tandman
Peshtl-+ go Lumber company
K. O. Hunt
Harry Alling
Ciara Suk
F& Servant
Hunt
Racine College
Wittenberg Enterprise
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