Oshkosh Chamber Plans for Major Local Projects
The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce unveils three major initiatives. A Chautauqua assembly is planned to attract outside visitors and boost local revenue. A life insurance company is proposed to provide solid employment and fuel growth. A model factory district near Grass River would ease site access, utilities, and taxes to attract manufacturing firms and expand the city’s economy.
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Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce
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Chamber of Concmerce
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Tammany
New York
Anniversary of the Republican party at Jackson Mich
A fragment discusses the 1904 semi centennial anniversary of the Republican party in Jackson Michigan with speeches by Totin Mos and references to the party’s history, leadership and future prospects. Also mentions remaining political concerns and public policy themes ahead of the next presidential election.
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Jackson
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Republican Party
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Kuriar
Republan
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Oomalison
Gagic
Camp Pug
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Neulta
Bhig Pieppert
Laders
Crongress
Washington
Illiteracy in America Seen As Wider Problem
The American Journal of Education reports census findings on illiteracy in 1900, noting 407 per 1000 people over ten could not write in any language. Rates vary by country and region, with southern states and immigrant groups disproportionately affected. Compulsory education is urged as essential citizenship, while enforcement gaps and social factors are discussed.
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Panama
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American Journal of Education
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England
Scotland
Holland
Switzeland
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Germany
New York
Bath
Largo Celtics
Minnesota
Towa
Nebraska
Kansas
Washington
Utah
Oregon
Ohio
Wyoming
Htinoia
Michimiun
Colorado
Indiana
Idaho
Wisconsin
Louisiana
The Awful Je sgle Meadow Dandelion Tales
A fragment poem depicts a fantastical meadow scene with vivid creatures and strange imagery. A white tiger leaps, a Turk and a demonish figure loom, and small beings wield tools and weapons. The piece blurs peril and play in a surreal landscape with crawling creatures and companions glimpsed.
Notable Snippets From a Turbulent Era
A garbled batch of historical items mentions Tibetans and a gold find at Mount Morgan New South Wales yielding 247.20 oounces worth $9 per ounce. It cites German diversity studies, shifts toward medicine as a profession, and remarks about Thomas Nelson Page and William Nelson Cromwell. It notes Cortelyou’s wealth of piano tones, Vienna’s electric fountain exhibit, and Gustav Kerlein’s sculpting visit to cast likenesses of Roosevelt and J P Morgan.
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Mount Morgan
New South Wales
Thomas Nelson Page
United States
Wiliam Nelson Cromwnett
Cortelyou
Vuokca
New England Conservatory
Vienna
Gustav Kerlein
Sevan
Inperor— Witten
Roosevelt
J. P. Morgan
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Farriman
Prohibition Wins Statewide Victory and Other Farflung News
Prohibition carries North Carolina by about 40000 votes. David B Henderson, veteran theatrical manager, dead in Chicago. Franco English alliance touted by party tempers. Federal government to purchase mall Tybee in Chicago and other cities. Congressional conferees agree on emergency currency measure. President ousted the public printer, reported savings. Mrs Corrie Nahoo arrested in Pittsburg for disorderly conduct after paying 33 fines. Paper investigating committee reportedly split on inquiry results into high product prices. James F Cressiton of Port Huron Michigan killed his wife and two stepdaughters then killed himself. W S McConnell, Texas attorney and legislator, shot and killed by T J Parson at Wells, Texas. Shooting followed property conference exchanges.
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North Carollon
David B. Henderson
Chicago
Corrie NaHoo
Pittsburg
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James F Cressitton
Port Huron
Algo
McConnell
Texas
T J Parson
Ue Lalter
Stinoral Wells
Ranch King western comedy dazzles Grand audiences
Carl Burgess company drew capacity crowds with The Ranch King a western comedy drama. Madame Gertrude shines at every performance inspiring patrons to buy more articles and attend daily matinees with an Indies only show on Thursday. Lipby Prison set during the Civil War promises elaborate scenes and spirited action tonight.
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Carl Burgess
Gertrude
Lipby
Public Insists on Full Innings Despite Delayed Start
Local readers decry incomplete innings and long delays at games. The Manitowoc Herald notes patrons will skip future crowd support if visiting teams riding the 4:20 train force late starts and shortened play.
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Manitowoc
Eyewitness recounts a string of odd deaths and disasters
A chaotic, fragmentary notes parcel reports accidents and crimes from a midwestern town. An electrician’s death after contact with a live wire. a dog bite outbreak and stray canines declared mad. a forest of petty thefts, domestic incidents, and a man acquitted after graft accusations surface.
Starlight Owner Trainer and Jockey Enter Paddock
A group of men dressed to pose as Starlight’s owner trainer and jockey gain entry at the paddock gate. The first claims ownership, the second as trainer, the third as jockey, and the fourth, who is shabby, declares “I am Starlight” in a meek, brief reply.
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Biffin
Doebson
Figgers
Jobson
Dobson
Bork
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Goma
Tommy
Carnoustie
Starlight
Landon Tit
Wisconsin Newspaper Snippets Roundup of Political Ink
A collage of commentary from Wisconsin papers cites editorials on governance, primaries, lobbying, church manners, road improvements, and national politics. Mentions Madison, Green Bay, Fond du Lac, Milwaukee and Racine with references to Roosevelt, Taft, and Wellman observers.
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Statehouse
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Madison
Fond du Lacs
Gity
Green Bay Gazette
Proug
Waugau Record- Herald
Whitewater
Congregational Church
Chrch
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Daily Northwestern
State and
Otter Streets
Manuarripta
Inieas
Courty Rasen Reed
Aeheechere
H & Felt
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Cerrier
Winconalo Telephone Company
Tolionsas
Saheariay Heoma, AG
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Platt
Hood’s
Regublicen Prospects
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Armissary Department
Seniter Triman
Ebanes
Reidentis
Remus Johnson
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Uhyyey & CO Tatras
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Sears
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Marvin
Toleto
Hall
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Bryan
Pallttes
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Safe Bet
Thele Turk
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Ersone
Siam
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Amel
SSS
Deitwiaken
Zee
Eusian
Wauman
Chariea Frits
Girend Bapits
New
Mise Fseremce Archibald
Soxkem
Meerby
Eau Claire
Joan F. Dietz
Somteron Dam
Fondy
Diets
Fred M. Althies
Uvel
Ben Vermaas
Familly
Broushton
Walter
Thomas Finnerty
Oconome
Finney
Milwaukey
Joseph Marusek
John Tarawsinski
Dominic Geninski
Ee Polish Loan and ‘Building Society
Eau Cisire
Senator la Forletta
la Follette
Lake Mendota
Fred Hansen
Racineouns
Wer-Piren
EBA. Graf
Hortonville
New London
G. F. Adams
Stevens Point
Appleton
Grand Rapids
John W. McDofald
Elizabeth Hannifin
Superior
the Funny
Sen
Fond du Lac
Ike
Milwaukee News
Racine Journal
Menasha
House of Representatives
Post Office
Appleton Rt
Walter Wellman
Foraker
Winla
Taft
Levy
Main Street
National Union Bank of Oshkosh
National Union Bank
City
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