Contests at Chicago shape Taft nomination battle
The Daily Northwestern summarizes political strategizing as contested delegate seats in Chicago loom large for Taft. It notes two major factions in the Republican Party, the growing hotel and apartment living trend, and debate over campaign finance disclosures. It cites Governor Johnson, Taft silent after Panama trip, and calls for reform in publicity of campaign expenses.
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Japanese Exposition Fund Aims at Global Friendship
Congress approved 31 million dollars for a Japanese international exposition to be held under Japanese governance. The article argues the fair will surpass all others and strengthen trade, urging the United States to lead in the Orient market and noting a one million dollar goodwill display as proof of friendship to ease tensions with Japan.
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Paper tariff inquiry split with two congressional reports
The Investiating committee presented two reports to the House of Representatives. The majority exonerates paper manufacturers from price‑fixing charges and urges no action until further study. the minority, signed by two Democrats, accuses a price rise and hints at a manufacturer cartel in violation of the spirit of anti‑trust law. They support the Stevens bill to repeal the wood pulp tariff, but adjournment limits action this session. The public awaits a fresh look by the next Congress.
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Waste Paper Dilemma Sparks Oshkosh Civic Plan
An article highlights the vast waste of newspapers and magazines and the need to increase collection and reuse. It suggests kids collect waste paper at home and at play areas, delivering it to depots for mills reprocessing, while linking civic improvement to a larger Oshkosh growth goal and critiquing do nothing congress imagery.
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Fragmented Global Folio on People Places and Professions
A scrambled newspaper snippet mentions Shanghai lacking quarantines, a London directory for 198 wives and 3,000 Smiths, California rose scent strength, Augusta Maine matriarchs, a Texas native married to a British statesman, desert irrigation skepticism, Henry Buvoen's move from whipmaker to jeweler, and a Goldanger England burial registry listing ages totaling 1403 years.
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General Education gifts noted as Sw. Dh. total noted
The General Education Board has given collegiate gifts totaling Sw. Dh. The Greek inhabitants of Samos revolt against the Turkish government. A will case finds the testator insane and invalidates the instrument. Washington anticipates passage of emergency currency bill and adjournment. Interstate Commerce Commission expects no freight-rate rise. Inge Peter Gresseup to retire, Solomon H. Bethea to succeed. Radical reforms urged for New York and New Orleans cotton exchanges. Severe rain and windstorm hits Chicago causing extensive damage. J Ogden Armour influence lifts May wheat to 1.84 at Chicago, mills closed, shorts threaten default. W. W. Patterson abducted Afra J. N. Sargent, shot dead by a posse. family motive speculated.
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Tragic double act ends with Brooklyn man’s suicide
In New York May 29 a Brooklyn man, Lippman Kessler, 23, killed Nina Doane whom he had courted, then shot himself in Pineapple Street after leaving a cryptic note and a taunting card. Police recovered the body and traced the scene to a narrow lane used near Popplauley. Eva O’Connor identified the corpse at the station house. The note hinted Nina’s betrayal and warned that faith in a woman could cost dearly.
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Concerns Over Boys Gathering For Papers And Confection
A reader warns that crowds of boys near a building attract moral danger as they wait for papers and snacks. The letter laments temptations of ice cream and peanuts and argues that youths may steal, urging caution and vigilance to protect the area from mischief and maintain order.
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Notes by the Funny Men from London Tit-Bits
A humorous montage of quick quips and sketches from a variety show style setting. Bits feature Mrs Hamilton's party, remarks about wages and theft, stage banter, and exchanges with a magistrate, capturing a bustling theatrical mood and playful social satire. The piece threads through multiple performers and sly wordplay.
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Wisconsin News Notes and Local Court Actions
A collage of Wisconsin items reports losses from counterfeit silver dollars and other frauds affecting Fenimore and Waukesha businessmen, plus a Shawano hospital care note. It covers a La Crosse board dispute over public works and tobacco trade in Chippewa county, a Milwaukee man sent to reform school, a farmer robbery warning to railroads, and a Maritowoc recluse mortality. Also included are Edna Wheelock’s custody case, a Holy Fumper jail cruelty suit ruling, the Alexander McMillan signature dispute over a certificate of deposit, and pool room gambling arrests in Janesville.
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Fragmented OCR text hints at thefts and political notes
The readable lines reference small thefts tied to pools and stakes, names like Rubin and Donald, a Green Bay pollinator, a clothing store robbery, and various quotes about freight rates, transport, and policy. It includes scattered remarks on contracts, Hearst syndicate, and a Metropolitan Magazine figure, with fragmented opinions on humility and success.
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