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Newspaper
Oshkosh Republican
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1925
Page
3
The sad Christmas season arrives with great preparations for festive events next week. City streets and shop windows glow with displays. Our paper overflows with Christmas suggestions, greetings, and well wishes. Hope for joyous celebrations for all. let goodwill fill homes, stores, factories, and every heart.
A fragmentary Wisconsin political piece notes representatives in the lower house in a minority stance, undismayed despite persecution and patronage loss. Speaker Longworth blocks committee assignments. Cooper is not spared. The piece urges unity to oppose unfavorable laws and hints at future rallies supporting progressive aims amid Washington opposition.
A historical column argues unions rise from broader industrial law aims, not mere wage gains. It credits labor protection efforts, including compensation schemes, with uplifting workers and pressuring employers to improve service and standards in transportation and manufacturing sectors.
A 19th century political commentary critiques a pocketbook congress as lawmakers push tax hikes and business fees. It laments oligarchic influence, claims insurgent factions in Wisconsin and other regions will shape the session, and warns of heightened fiscal pressures on industry and voters. The piece frames the era as a clash between reform rhetoric and entrenched interests.
The passage argues that kindness shapes newcomers’ understanding of America and its history. It stresses that Americanism is a matter of the heart, not statutes, and notes immigrants become good friends to saved America by learning American history and the privileges of citizenship from those they meet.
Washington presses debate the treatment of Florian Lampert a Wisconsin Republican as the House Committee on Committees moves to strip Lampert from the District of Columbia District Committee for independence. Supporters say punishment is petty party discipline and harms the District’s interests while Lampert is praised for long service and advocacy for Great Falls development and Washington franchise rights.
Fragmented debates show Tory Republicans fearing to continue the fight against constitutional Republicanism. Reports trace divisions to leadership, party committees, and a push from William Campbell and allied factions within Wisconsin to shift toward compromise. The piece notes defections to third parties and calls for discipline as election pressures mount.
A fragmented debate outlines how a farm relief bill may challenge the Coolidge administration. Key senators and representatives push for direct aid and price supports while opposing fiscal strain and policy shifts. The discussion centers on implications for federal authority and economic stability.
Editorial condemns forced reading and mental teaching of immigrants by Milwaukee volunteers. It questions if patriotic leaders truly have heart to require foreign born residents to study a prescribed section daily, urging humane, voluntary learning over coercion.
Amid calls from President Comlinge and officials, federal departments were asked to trim expenses and speed up production. Experts warn that a third of total costs could be saved by tighter control and better cooperation with state and local governments.
A survey of official reports shows costs rising to 1 234 088 000 for ordinary expenses, 82 183 000 in customs refunds, and a 27 400 000 postal deficiency. Revenue totals 1 275 724 000 year to date, with reductions mainly in national defense. The War Department saved 3 000 000 and Navy cut exceeded 40 000 000, while President Coolidge trimmed executive expenses from 142 954 to 134 852.
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