Eye and Camp clash over district school history in republic tale
A writer calling himself Eye denounces a Republic article on district school management as false. He recounts editors securing notices, disputes with Camp and Purdy over school beginnings, a spelling school incident, a candle altercation, a ripped hat, and a chaotic exhibition, defending their conduct and claiming five new subscribers since the confrontation.
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Camp
Smith
Indies
Iwa
Portage
New Goods and Stock Arrivals At Local Shops
Warner fills his store with groceries including oranges and lemons the first in town and offers ready made clothing. Grotta debuts a Spring and Summer stock in a brick storefront boasting one of the town’s largest assortments sold cheap. Read both advertisements and call.
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Wh. C. Warner
H. Grotta
Grotta
Newspaper changes across local offices and management shifts
Benton Brown sells Argus and Democrat office to Calkins and Proudfit and moves to Waukesha County to pursue farming. Col Arwoop transfers Journal Office to Rublee and Gary who will run it. Caartas Coneirr buys Fox Lake Times and will control it. Beaver Dam Sentinel and Republican offices unite with Haddock of the Republican taking editorial charge. Montello Young America now run by Hon. E B Kelsey after recent improvements.
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Benton Brown
Argus & Democrat
Calkins
Proudfit
Brown
Waukesha Co
Col. Arwoop
Journal
Messrs
Rublee
Gary
Caartas Coneirr
Fox Lake Times
Beaver Dam Sentinal & Republican
United
Republican & Sentinen
Haddock
Republican
Montella Young America
E. B. Kelsey
Temperance Lecture by S M Hackett May 18 at EB Church
Grand Temperance Lecturer S M Hackett will speak to citizens on Saturday evening May 18 at the M EB Church. All are urged to attend.
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S. M. Hackett
M. EB Church
Divine Service at School House Next Sabbath in Grahams
Spiritual program announced with 8 PM service led by Elder Crawford and a reply to Reverend Searles lecture. Local notices include May Grahams Magazine advertisement from Abraham H Lee Philadelphia, train schedules between Madison Milwaukee and connections, and brief notes on theater troupe Atwater's. A. G. Dodge appointed new minister to Spain sails from New York.
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Searles
Grahams. Magazine
Abraham H Lee
Chestnut
Philadelphia
A. G. Dodge
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Spain
New York
Pacific
Letter to the Republic attacks district school coverage
A reader rebukes a Republic article about the district school, labeling the writer’s charges as wholly false. The letter praises a man named “RYE” for confronting an open opponent under cover, and condemns the use of violent, vulgar language in the piece.
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Stancano
Republic of
New Paper Material From Bamboo Promise in Mississippi
The St Louis Republican notes a sample paper made from basswood is rivaled by bamboo as an inexhaustible raw material. The article suggests canebrakes may yield a high quality paper, turning a common resource into a useful universal product beyond poles or pipe stems.
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Beardsley
St. Louis Republican
Mississippi
River floods Wisconsin as spring thaw bursts banks
The Wisconsin River overflowed on the 28th from snowmelt alone, burying drift with logs and boards, sweeping cribs and rafts downstream. Meanwhile the Northener steamer nears trial after being launched, and temperance notes critique Maine Law effects amid local weather and politics reports.
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Northener
Old Wisconse
Beny
California and New York News Summary from May 3
The Star of the West arrives with 300000 dollars in gold as California trade faces coin shortage. Sacramento Know Nothing ticket sweeps mayoral race except one alderman. Fire destroys about half of Jackson, losses near 200000. Utah reports discontent with Brigham Young successor talks. New York letters note a slave trade vessel found abandoned in Key West after voyage from Africa. Jersey City mayor vetoes Prohibitory Liquor Ordinance, attempted override fails.
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Thanaston
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Matin
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Common Council
Philadelphia Election Returns Stir Conflicting Reports
Philadelphia May 2 election results suggest a reform ticket for treasurer and commissioners with a 150 vote majority, backed by Democrats and Whigs, while Whig papers favor Morton American for Treasurer and slightly adjust council figures. Other items note a wreck during Passaic bridge testing, Halifax distress, and a 1300-pound Toledo hog headed to an exhibition.
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Philadelphia
Reform
Morton American
Neil
Outrage Over Cuban Arrest of Dr Peck Sparks Protests
The Oshkosh Courier reports Dr. Charles A. Peck of New York arrested by Spanish police in Cuba. His papers seized and he imprisoned without charges. American officials demand explanation, with New York meeting urging Washington to act promptly. Public mood strong against Spanish outrages on citizens and commerce.
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New
Charles A. Peck
City
Stde
Sfordign
Treowaa
Dr. Peck
Vin
New York
Washington
Peék
Uia
Pinto Execution Chronicle in Havana Report
A Havana dispatch on March 25 1955 details the death of Pinto amid malice and intrigue. It describes official orders to suppress disclosures and the body being searched stripped by the Caridad hospital staff while the Captain General resisted burial in Campo Santo. The doomed man allegedly refused to name others before his death as the priest and authorities pressed for revelations. Pinto’s family, especially his eldest daughter, is portrayed as devastated by the tragedy and public scandal.
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Havana
Concha
Pinto
Fletiandad Dela
Caridad
All That Sair
Campo Santor
Narcisso- Lopes
Pino
State of Affairs Spain and U S Ties
An excerpt recounts Cuba and Spain relations amid U S interests. It notes press coverage of recent actions affecting American vessels and international law, and hints at financial and political tensions shaping policy. The fragment underscores a period of diplomatic strain and scrutiny.
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Washington
Union of
Spain
Vienna Conference Rejection Stirs Russia Fight Doubts
Fragmentary report claims Atlantic origin issues new stance amid Soviet caution as tensions rise over Sevastopol and allied defense. Readers should weigh unspecified sources and ambiguous wording for clarity.
Russians Fortifying Baltic Ports Amid War Turmoil
Fragmentary Atlantic New York report notes Russian fortifications around the Baltic and rising tensions. British naval activity is restrained as Parliament reconvenes on May 8 amid high wartime expenses and shifting alliances with France and Turkey.
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New York
Baltic
Ihii
Neily
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