Wisconsin Editorial Association Convenes in Sparta 1867
The Wisconsin Editorial Association met at Sparta with Charles Seymour presiding and a formal opening invoking God. Proceedings covered officer elections, resolutions, and plans for next meeting in Milwaukee, plus remarks on press freedom, with evening addresses by Senator Wilson and David Atwood.
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Wisconsin
Willworth Thor
Swith
Crandall
Milwaukee
Lanner
Lonse
Andywerg
WeiBalton
J.T. Bohan
A. Paylor
Cation
Tel Lo
Vinit
Ptagch
Rexpentivaly
Puxteeadtion
Wixconnin
Fort
Boeialys
Wisconsin Editorial Association
J. Watrons
Ds W.ballon
A. T. High
David Atwood
Nul. HN
Rees
Fox
Chear
auMonr
Bohan
Ginty
Gre
George' C ‘Bay
Waldo ‘Brown
Chien Unionrs
James Ross
Jurge
Towin
A. Proctor
Milwauuke d’ Ai
JD Ballou
Boban
Congress
Seymour
Migh
Smith
Bolin
Mulion
Allwhod
Wyeasurer
Wisconsin” Editorial Association
Ida
Yessee
Dinie
Dirvurkraenth
Aboud
Balsee
Wisconsin Libel Law Resolutions Urge Stronger Publisher Protections
A Wisconsin editorial convention unanimously adopted resolutions urging a new libel law. They call for publishers of newspapers to be shielded for printing public meeting proceedings, require plaintiffs to post bonds and pay costs and attorney fees, and allow the court to require publication of statements to clarify trial outcomes.
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Wisconsin
Witereas
Hibel
Jibel
Dudge
Buried Alive Rumor In Rives Township Sparks Outcry
In Rives Township a sensational report claims a woman, given chloroform during childbirth, was buried alive after doctors believed she died. The coffin was opened on approach of burial, life signs appeared, and physicians delayed the interment. Public interest grows as exhumation is planned to resolve the mystery.
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Jackson
Mic
Rives
Hollenbeck
Printing Rule Mixup Sparks Baseball Association Concern
Mr A P Gorman president of the National Base Ball Association has received a communication from Dr Jones chairman of the Rules Committee noting a printing error in rule 10. The correct rule allows bases on certain called balls and outlines when a strike is not recorded. The correction awaits presidential authorization to replace the published version for the current season.
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A. P. Gorman
National Base Ball Association
Dr. Jones
Committee On Rules
Tne
Ein Mora
Halle
Bataman
Tome
Tragic Mine Disaster and Suspect Bribery Incident
A coal mine disaster at Washington Colliery in Weir, England, on May 31 killed ten men and boys, trapped in Maudlio seam then drawn into a cage accident with the engine. The wire rope broke, bodies recovered next day. a brakesman was arrested for fault. In another event a streetcar incident in Bufile led to a bribery confession by Lamar O Scott, a New York forger. Aspersions about Austrian minister telegraph ransom discussions also noted.
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Washton
New York
Fourth Street
Virginian
Washington
Ogland
Maudlio
Casa
Tudor
Enginaman
Gateshead
Jesquin
Lamar.o. Scott
London Swell Neb. reports mob riots and street crime
The Times June reports seven pages detailing outrages and robberies in Urak city during a militia display. Mob violence, pickpocketing, and assaults occur in broad daylight with no police present. Other items note old presses, a South Carolina printer, and curious historical methods of quelling dissent.
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London
New York Tribuns
Trondon
Times
Urat
A. Dduntrys
Europe
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Prospect Ad
An old ad promotes Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance of Milwaukee urging patronage and capital investment to fuel western development. It highlights the need for money to develop prairie cultivation, mineral wealth, water power, and manufacturing capacity for wool wood iron and grain. The piece stresses investable funds to support life insurance promises and fund distributions.
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Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Ilwaukee
Menderes
Asamts
Kellogg
Sasson
Anil
Ania
Mir
Medtemeg Remedies Promised For Consumption Cure
A dated advertisement touts three remedies including a tonic, pills, and syrup claiming to cleanse the system, purify blood, and build vitality to treat consumption. It promotes frequent pill use and a “permanent cure” by preventing cold and improving appetite, with notes on stomach, liver, and digestion and a Milwaukee piano shop promoting new music at 410 Main Street.
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Sol
H. N. Oempsted
Main Street
Milwauks
Olga
Tia
Tye
Ian
Neily
Wuleycara
Boy
Chaura
Orolz Ant
Rodin Anu
A. B
Peitica
Prike Agm
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Sail
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Eoarin
Mesury
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Sparta Eagle
Jay Whipple
Sparta Democrat
D. W.wilson
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Maing
Ivy Fix
Citizer
Darrel
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Assimilian
Conposrion
Robert McKnight
South Carolina
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Dallas County
Hazis
United States
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South
Carolina
Alabama
Mareh
Sipuperius
Jackson Naini
Major MéeKnight
New Orleans Times
Ian Hartz
Perihas
Howard
St. Louis
Dad
Japan
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Weath
Gratlemann
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