Million Dollar Country Echoes in Budget Debate
The article notes rising federal appropriations from about 1 billion in earlier decades to an estimated 1.05 billion for the current year and discussions of possible deficits. Senators Aldrich and Payne warn of tightened spending, while the prospect of new taxes is discussed amid looming fiscal challenges. The piece reflects on government growth and the need for restraint in congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tawney
Wong
Foster
Congress
Tolery Department
House
Senate
Aldrich
Tnanca Eutamilias
Sunita
Theirinnn "Pawney
Semnater Atedrich
Theo
Marchy
Broughton Brandenburg
Russia’s Duma Visible in Foreign Policy and Internal Calm
The article argues the Russian Duma proves its practical role in diplomacy and state planning, noting its influence on Macedonia settlement plans and naval buildup authorizations. It also describes the Duma’s limited impact on quelling revolutionary unrest, while acknowledging continued royal concessions and cautious revolutionary activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Affsira
Amoor
Gill
Reichstag
Duma
Revolutionary Party
People seek representative government amid contested reforms
Imperfect and incomplete reform efforts spark mass hope for greater power to the people. Aristocracy resists each step, yet the populace feels a beginning toward representation and is willing to let the experiment unfold to see its ultimate outcomes.
Panama Canal progress faces French legacy contrasts
The article compares French and American efforts on the Panama Canal, noting French expense and delays and American gains in four years, with 1908 progress and plans for the Gatun dam. It cites Taft returning from Panama and references U.S. engineering leadership and project outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Panama
Vanei Cone
Xoven
At & Coat
Culebra
Ude
Nomere
Wallace
Untitled Fragment Reflects Political Skepticism and Delays
A truncated passage questions congressional workload and transparency, noting long spans since the trans continental railroad and speculating on looming Panama Canal era shifts. The text hints at public payroll scrutiny and stalled disclosure of private letters amid civic fatigue and speculation.
Various notable mentions from a historic newspaper page
Reports include Gladys Owen joining a German club and Ming Brown earning honors at Waukesha, a Dresden postcard project with royal artists, a Great Eastern road milestone in London, William J. Riley earning a bronze medal and prize money, Jeanor Dune purchasing Cappont polies near Florence, and a noble Italian landmark set for an evening visit.
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Waukesha
London
Great Eastern
Colchester la
Whitechapple Road
Tor
Wiliam J. Riley
Darlington
Carnegia Hero Commission
Jeonor Dune
Cappont Polies
Florence
Italy
President Walllores visits England amid world affairs
A jumble of brief notes reports President Walllores's visit to the king of England while other items note a Camden ship launch, potential attendance by Hoover, a deadly trolley collision in Philadelphia, and fires injuring Chicago plant workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walllores
W. WG. McGraw
Kenderson
Walter Wellman
Roosevelt
Patt
Minneapolis
Laporte
Treels
Notes by Tite Funny Mex and London Tit-Bits Snippets
A collage of gossip and humorous exchanges from a London Tit-Bits page including clergyman rebukes, flirtatious remarks, and theatrical asides. Conversations touch on fashion restraint, marriage, literary work, and travel with playful misprints and social quips.
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Notes BY
Tite Funny Mex
Wisconsin State News Action and Accidents Report
Randolph hosts a girls band and a Berlin Blue Ribbon fair scheduled for September 22. A Rhinelander sawmill burned, insured loss about 40000 dollars. A Milwaukee man died after a home run attempt when his heart failed during a bail game. Several local incidents include arrests, operable fires, and a plan to move Milwaukee street yard drainage due to safety concerns. The eleventh Wisconsin Association of the Deaf reunion is set for Milwaukee on September 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph
Berlin
Milwaukee
Mason & Donaldson Company
Rhinelander
Albert Parker F
Hancock
Grand Rapids
Joseph Duvall
Kewaunee
W. G. Malolm
Chetek
Ashland
W. L. Lewis
Whitewater Congregational Church
Hativsa
Leopold Werner
Teutonia Avenue
Theatore
Purtell
la Crosse
Welded and Parted to Headline Grand Opera House Week
Earl Burgess company brings the domestic melodrama Welded and Parted to Oshkosh with new Mays for the week. Madame Gertrude the renowned seeress appears in special engagement, predicting wartime outcomes and answering questions. Matinees daily unveil vaudeville between acts as the troupe tours a wide program.
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Earl Burgess
Grand Opera House
Oshkosh
America
Gertrude
Manan
Gertrude Teceivea
Malame Gertruds
Fampire Theater
Milwaukee
Rureess
Juices Waters
Skle
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement testimonial note
One hundred dollars reward for any catarrh cure failure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo endorse F. J. Cheney with 13 years of honorable business, backing the firm’s obligations. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and claimed to work on mucous surfaces. testimonials offered free. Sold by druggists. Ball's Family Pills mentioned for constipation.
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Hall
J. Cheney & Cr
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding
Ragadottis
Trke Ball
Prayer to Spring by Frederick Truesdell
A lyrical meditation on beauty and artistic longing. The speaker seeks comradeship to perceive rare beauty in nature and art, hearing a Pan’s music beyond ordinary ears and yearning to capture and drink in beauty before aging and death.
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Kim
Frederick Truesdell
Appleton’a
Prohibitionists Nominate State Ticket in Indiana Campaign
Wisconsin newspapers mock, editorialize, and argue over primary laws, campaign strategies, and Taft connections as they comment on political maneuvers, rivalries, and reform debates across the state. Observers note campaign rhetoric, endorsements, and the public tone as elections approach.
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Indiana
Sheboygan Journal
Milwaukee Free Press
Wisconsin
Glenwood Tribune
Fond du Tac Commonwealth
Marcion Advertiser
Senator Spooner
Colonel Spooner
Judge Taft
Whitewater Register
Willam Alen White
Taft
Houston Post
Millenium
Janesville Gazette
Nature
Beloit News
New Faces Among Indians Shake Up Roster
Several new faces appear on the Indian squad with Fleming added as outfielder after a trade to Madison for Curtis who was Oshkosh center end. Hartford from Chicago played second base Sunday and intrigued with tricks. Saveland, cut by the Cubs, shows promise but draws praise and groans for his red temperament. Loveland hits a two bagger late as Dolan’s leg falters and he leaves the game to block for Rainey.
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Fleming
Madison
Curtis
Oshkosh
la Crosse
Chicago
Hartford
Sundey
Gragmon
Graggions
Converse
Rainey
Grasgion
Groth
Aly
Saveland
Chicago Cubs
Loveland
Dolan
Lee
Indians Hold Center Field Amid Varied Spring Trials
The report covers Cubs and Indians style play with Warren catching, Groh at short, and Rabbitt Warren praised. Oshkosh pitchers include Eubser Converse Werner Seaton Farrell Brink and Burwell with Newall released to Rockford. Bauer from Iowa league reports to Bubser while Barrete released.
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Curtis
Dolmen
Scanlon
Johnson
Lvst
Indians
Warren
Rabbitt Warren
Kid
Oxshiegh
Bubser
Freeport
Artiherty
Rockford
Newall
Oshkosh
Barrete
Bauer
Iowa Teague
Western Association
Texas
Bids Opened for Tar Macadam Pavement and Sewers
Public works bids shown for Winnebago street pavement and alley brick pavement near the post office plus sewers on Mt. Vernon Central and Harris avenues. Low bids include J Rasmussen for tar macadam on Winnebago and Chris Johnson for pavement, Doyle Strey for sewers. Bid details cover pipe sizes branches manholes basins and curb and gutter costs. An adage closes the article noting husbands’ late hours and the value of charity at home.
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The
Board of Public Works
Winnebagg Street
Bowen Street
Rosalia Street
Post Office
Mt. Vernon Street
Harris Avenue
Central Avenue
Myrtle Street
Mt.Vernon Street
Harrison Street
Johnson
J.rasmussen & Sons Co
J. Rasmussen & Sons Co
Chris Johnson
Doyle & Strey
Ffteen
Be as Little Children in Spirit Says Rev Ayers at First Presbyterian
Rev A M Ayers preached on the text Except you become as little children and urged that the kingdom includes present and future life. He argued the child spirit of faith confidence and love leads to entry into heaven and noted distrust harms spiritual entry. A musical program led by C D Breen featured a violin octet and the choir sang Mozart’s Gloria.
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Ticks Hoe Company
Postarn
FAO
Mentha
Talaphone Company
Faltornet
Publisher's Nesidence
A. M. Ayers
First Presbyterian Church
Jesus
Kingdom of Heaven
Nazarene
Abraham Lincoln
C.D. Breen
Presbyterian
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