Fond du Lac County caucuses favor La Follette in state convention
The Fond du Lac county Republican caucuses show La Follette leading in the Second district with at least forty three delegates to the assembly convention and the governor's renomination likely. Whitehead supporters carry the First district with ten delegates, while Ripon and Waupun back the governor strongly. The Madison Journal had predicted a different split, but Fond du Lac shifts the balance, signaling the governor’s growing traction before the state convention.
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Fond du Lac
Feault
la Follette
Milwaukee Sentinel
Jold
Frochitch
Assembly
Whitehead
Ripon
Waupun
Walworth
Marathon
Calumet
Waupaca
The Growing Pension List Surges Past 998000
A report by the commissioner of pensions shows 998,303 pensioners as of April 30 with 355,269 claims pending, including 33,611 from the Spanish war. The piece notes steady growth since 1878, questions validity of some claims, and urges stricter screening to keep the system trusted.
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Commissioner of Pensions
Spain
Rist
Spanish language study urged for ambitious young men
The Hartford Courant argues that ambitious youths should begin studying Spanish early, reading and writing with fluency. It notes broad opportunities in business, engineering, and international roles across the Americas, Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Philippines, with demand for engineers, managers, and diplomats where Spanish is essential. It stresses that proficiency could open many doors and enhance career prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford Courant
Mexico
Amefca
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Spaniarh
Thealandea
Costs of automobiles raise doubts on $150 affordable car
A prominent manufacturer argues true cost to build a quality car exceeds $900, factoring wheels, tires, gear, body, motor, wiring, and instruments. The piece contrasts hopeful cheap-vehicle forecasts with reality, and veers into opinions on local politics, social habits, and Wisconsin game protection debates.
Bernie Starks Receives Praise for Trombone Solo at Chicago Coliseum
Bernard J. Starks, known as Bernie, earned high praise from Prof A Laffey, director of the Chicago Coliseum orchestra, for a special trombone solo in If I But Knew. Baume was surprised by the rendition and began composing another solo for the Wisconsin artist, who reportedly learned his instrument by natural talent without formal schooling.
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B. C. Starks
Bernard J
A. Laffey
Chicago Coliseum
Bernie
Soto
Professor Laffey
Bernice
Baume
Wisconsin
Laffey
Stu
Chicago
Arions
Oshkosh
Winneconne
The Ocean and the Poet's Longing
A reflective poem excerpt by Franklin Hamilton appears in The Outlook, contrasting high tides and sunlight on waves with clouds and weathering rock. It frames youth and love against aging, doubt, and death, pondering why pure love remains rare as life and time flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Franklin Hamiltn
Wisconsin Papers review La Follette era campaign tales
A compilation of editorials and notes from Wisconsin papers discusses the gubernatorial race and factions within the Republican party. It covers claims about La Follette allies, Whitehead support, and opposition perspectives, with references to Oshkosh, Madison, and Green Bay reporting.
Bits and Bobs From the Nation’s Comic Pages
A collage of brief gags and wisecracks from columnist chatter and urban wit. Snippets include wedding banter, wise remarks about autographs, a joke about a wrist spot, and playful exchanges from various mock conversations, with a dash of character sketches and quips.
Hatton Candidacy In Re Election Endorsed
The Marion Advertiser notes Senator H Hatton as a deserving incumbent with honor in office and countywide esteem in Waupaca. It observes E F Steiger of Fremont as an active contender but unlikely to win the nomination due to Portage County support for Hatton.
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H. Hatton
Waupaca County
Portage County
E F. H. Steiger
Fremont
Marion
Taxation problem and railway tax fairness debated
The article argues taxation extends beyond corporations to real estate and personal property. It critiques The Sentinel for underestimating this, cites state tax commission findings that railways pay too little, notes legislative defeats of proposed tax increases, and claims corporate money influences Wisconsin newspapers.
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Sentinel
St Horn
The
State Tax Commission
Tax Commission
Gilson
Curtis
Anderson
Assembly
Senate
Whitehead
Republican League of Wisconsin
the Sentinel
County Supervisors of Assessment
Board of Equalization
Iaft Railway
Electric Light and Power Company
Telegraph and Telephone Company
Commission
Apat
Milwaukee League
Lo ¥ Follette
Corporation Money
Republican League
New London Republican
End of the Whitehead bid and Scofield push debated
The Antigo Republican notes the Eleventh Story league wavering over Whitehead as Sentinel and Superior Telegram back Scofield, while Whitehead letters fail to spark reader enthusiasm. It warns that desertion to Scofield or La Follette could topple the faction as Governor Watcham remains popular.
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League
Whitehead
The
Sentinel
Scofield
Leaguers
la Follette
Watchamisec
Between Editors and Madisonites A Curious Controversy
A satire on Madison residents mocks their customs and attire. It ridicules local traditions, noting pantalettes and umbrella-like garments, brass rings, and a tavern-driven social scene. The piece hints an anti native relief bill may come in the next legislature.
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Wilder Orst
Omro Herald
Noted Figures Discuss 1904 Presidential Bid and Honors
The text references Senator Hanna resisting a presidential bid in 1904 while noting few electors in Chicago. It mentions John D. Long to receive a law doctorate at Tufts, and Grover Cleveland earning a Doctor of Jurisprudence at Augustine College, the first in the U.S. to do so. It also notes stage workers backing higher pay and Milwaukee rural mail carrier appointments, plus college president appointments and a scholar’s language skills.
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Chicago
Hanna
John D. Long
Tufts College
Medford
Mass
National Alliance
Ligette Cooney
Mfilwaukee
Wisconsin
Grover Cleveland
Augustian College
Thomas
Villa Nova
Philadelphia
Cleveland
United States
Milton College
Wis
W. C. Datend
D. D
Leonardshire
Daland
Multiple Wisconsin society events noted across counties
A state federation of Catholic societies forms in Oulagamte and the Knights of Pythias meet in Madison. Clover post office near Mani tower quarantined for smallpox. Waukesha lightning damages Middleton area injuring three churches. Milwaukee businessmen tour south for wholesale trade. Milwaukee Downer faculty retained. East Farmington theft of church goods. Racine officials challenge Kenosha in tug of war. trophy silver service offered. Thomas Pearson to head Riverside Fibre mill. About 100 Sisters attend five day retreat at Kemper hall. Mrs. Lowry suffers convulsions aboard streetcar. possible poisoning probe. Frank Foster and Mabel Frick wedding meal at Racine water works pumping station. Kellogg National Bank Green Bay declares 100 percent dividend and raises capital. Corlies hotel and saloon opens. later fights with multiple arrests. James W. Rose arrested for larceny and embezzlement by his father-in-law over funds misappropriated through his name.
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Oulagamte Catholic Societies
Grand Lodge of the Knights of Fpythias
Madison
Clover
Manitower
R. B. Snyder
St. Paul
Middleton
Dane County
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Downer College
East Farmington
Thleven
C. Kleihiein
Father
Kemper Hall
Kenosha
Canon Barry
Fond du Lac
Robert Lowry
James Neill
Eau Claire
Frank £. Foster
Birmingham
Ala
Misa Mabel Frick
Antigo
Wis
Racine
Kellogg National Bank of
Green Bay
Corlies
James W. Rose
Batire
David Levy
Levy
Bews Notes On Political Finances And Controversies
Chicago political finance notes include Joan H Dalton fined 4000 for running 8 letters and Senator Maron seeking 1,000,000 for a Chicago Negro exposition in 1942. Erie Railroad plans 20007 in improvements with extensive double tracking. A Chicago mass meeting endorses redress by force as Bishop Walton cites white outrages. Reward offered for Eli R Sutton, Detroit, for involvement in state military frauds. he is missing. Cuban reciprocity bill faces Senate machinations led by Elkins of West Virginia. Major Waller, back from the Philippines, may be punished for a San Francisco interview critical of superiors.
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Joan H. Dalton
Chicago
Senator Maron
Erie Railroad
New York
Eli R. Sutton
Detroi
Elkins
West Virginia
Fee
Major
Waller
Philippines
Secretary of War
San Prancisco
Lamer
Paine's Celery Compound Restores Chicago Lady's Health
A Chicago woman testifies Paine's Celery Compound banishes summer ailments such as neuralgia rheumatism and dyspepsia. She credits the medicine with restoring strength after a surgical illness and a period in bed, noting renewed vigor and daily life improvement.
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Paine
Mra
A. T. Lermond
Chicago
Core
W. Cc
Avor
Jealous soldier kills woman then self at Columbus army barracks
In Columbus a private, Harry W. Bragg of Company F Twenty first Infantry, shot Mrs Lizzie Tibbits through the heart killing her instantly then killed himself. Bragg a former Philippines veteran from Pelican Wis had become infatuated with Tibbits who came to Columbus from Chicago to work for Major Augur. Spectators saw the couple at Little Lake in the barracks yard after a pistol shot killed Tibbits and Bragg turned the weapon on himself. Both died before help arrived.
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Columbus
United States Army
Harry W. Bragg
Twentieth Infantry
Lizzie Tibbits
Bragg
Pelican
Wis
Philippines
United States
San Francisco
Editorial Trip for Wisconsin Press Association Outing
Baraboo Wisconsin hosts a Wisconsin Press Association editorial trip with editor participation invited by President Luckow. The voyage on the Diamond Jo Dubuque departs June 24 for St. Louis with stops at Redwing Lake City Winona La Crosse Dubuque Davenport Muscatine Burlington Keokuk Quincy Hannibal and returns via Alton Road to Chicago arriving June 29. Cost is $16 per person with an orchestra aboard for the journey.
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St. Louis
Redwing
Lake City
Winona
la Crosse
Dubuqee
Davenport
Muscatine
Burlington
Keokuk
Quincy
Hannibal
Editora
Fair Ground
Wisconsin Woman on Trial in Arson Case in Rochester
Ely May Reid of Racine and Milwaukee faced arson charges in county court with Judge Sutherland presiding. The trial linked a Buffalo House fire to a lamp explosion claimed by Reid and uncovered insurance claims of 1500 dollars later adjusted to 1000. Detectives noted similar fires in December linked to Reid’s identity with Mary L. Taylor.
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Rochester, N
Ely May Reid
Racine
Milwaukee
Sutherland
Kempfer
Wis
Bufalo House
May
Catarrh Cure Claim Promises Internal Remedies
An advertisement promotes LOCAT as unable to cure catarrh and urges internal remedies. It touts Halo Catarrh Cure and Hell’s Catarrh Cure as blood and mucous surface acting formulas, claiming official endorsement, testimonials, and a Toledo address for Cranky & Co. with a note on Hell’s Family Pile remedy.
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Crenky & CO
Prova
Toledo
Gruggtaia
Tc. Hell
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Erare
Ftv
Hicks Printing Company
Nec
Eaming Posta
Winnebago County
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Wee
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Wich
David Bennett
Marinette
New Jersey
Kris Ciwerd
Will & Messure
Mr. Dooley
Milwaukee Journal
Caty
Sewalter
London
Morgan
Elijah
Hélaon
Mount Peleeta
Panama
Adam
Neely
Rathbone
Dong So
Figh
Waushara
Nem
North Woods
Milwaukee Free Press
Roy Nashtan
Hood’s
FM Avswen
Moog
Madmon Journal
Marinette Eagle
Etka
Appleton Post
la Crosse Chronicle
Starkey
Scofeld
RL M. la Follette
Waadsaw
Montello Express
Fronman
Janesville
Gald
Barny
Neenah
Iivening
White
Leary
Old Town
Davidson
Prochuch
Meh
Lint Follette
Old
Indiana
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la Crossa
Funny Men
Dearborn
Yonkera
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Miss Slim
Prince‘ton Tiger
Bangs
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Comnell
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Pepperhole Pytecas
Columbia
Ohio
State Journal
Chicago News
Hatton
Senator Quay
Pennsylvania
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