Senator Jones Lauded and Mocked as Campaign Figure
The piece condemns Senator Jones as a Democratic campaign head and contrasts his Southern Arkansas origin with alleged past slave ownership and imperialist sympathies. It cites farm value statistics for Ohio from 1896 to 1900 to argue Arkansas lags in wealth while other Southern states rise, portraying Jones as a symbol of calamity for American industry and progress.
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Republican Party
Union
Democratic Party
Fman
Senator Jones
Arkansas
Aguinaldo
Philippines
Jones
United States Department of Agriculture
Division of Statistics
United States
Cleveland
McKinley
Stewart Supports McKinley in New York Visit
Nevada Senator William M Stewart announced from Republican headquarters in New York that he would vote for President McKinley. He blamed the Democratic party for urging war with Spain and noted Bryan joined the army. he cited the war’s success and treaty terms including a $20,000,000 payment and U S sovereignty.
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Nevada
William M. Stewart
New York
McKinley
United States
Spain
Bryan
The Ten at the Rear and Front
A 1900s era column quotes William J. Bryan criticizing Republican policy in the Philippines and urging restraint. It includes a Democrat lieutenant’s note lamenting civilian politicians’ role in prolonging the war and calls for ending involvement.
Agricultural wealth in Arkansas declines in four years
The article critiques Arkansas agricultural wealth citing USDA figures showing Arkansas loses in animal counts and livestock value from 1896 to 1900 while the nation grows. It notes reduced horses mules cattle sheep and milk cows and highlights omitted swine data for 1900 as a supposed charity to Senator Jones. It also recounts Bryan’s Washington trip and anti imperialist tensions over the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Jones
Arkansas
Department of Agriculture
Fitzsimmons Knocks Out Sharkey in Short Coney Fight
In Coney Island Aug 25 Bob Fitzsimmons landed a swinging left hook to Tom Sharkey's jaw near the end of the second round after a furious exchange that began in the first round with Fitz being floored by a Sharkey left. The bout was brief and decisive.
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Coney Island
N. Y
Rublin
Bob Fitzsimmons
Tom Sharkey
Fitz
Sharkey
Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons Triumphs Over Sharkey in Two Round Bout
The bout ends in round two as Fitzsimmons lands decisive blows to body and jaw, sending Sharkey to the canvas twice and yielding a knockout. The crowd erupts while police clear the ring and Fitzsimmons celebrates with his team and fans.
Greatest Find Yet Made Tablets at Nippur
Scientists at Field Columbian Museum discuss a reported discovery of 17 000 ancient tablets from the Nippur excavations by the University of Pennsylvania. Curator S C Simms says if true it is the most remarkable discovery. he notes their own seventy five unread tablets and hopes to centralize the collection for easier translation.
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Nippur
Field Columbian Museum
University of Pennsylvania Archaeological Expedition
S. C. Simms
Nield Museum
British Museum
Smithsonian Institution
Heilprecht
University of Pennsylvania
Simms
Chicago Tribune
Chinese vegetables grown near Bristol by Willie Sing
An Americanized Chinaman named Willie Sing farms one and a half acres near Bristol Connecticut producing lettuce beans squashes citrons and ginger root of distinctive Chinese varieties for his countrymen in the area.
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Bristol
Conn
Willie Sing
Kenosha Probes "Blind Pigs" In Illegal Liquor Crackdown
Kenosha Wisconsin August 25 Special District Attorney A E Buckmaster launches a crackdown on illegal liquor sellers amid reports of blind pigs operating in stylish clubs. First arrest Mary Tuerke faces charges for keeping a blind pig while claiming government license allowed liquor sales to her boarders.
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Kenosha
Wis
A. E. Buckmaster
Mary Tuerke
Sawmill Worker Killed in Accidental Head Wound at Merrill
Joseph Sandhofer head sawyer at Gilkey and Anson sawmill in Merrill Wisconsin was fatally injured when a trapdoor jammed the hand mill and the saw struck his chin at 8:30 am. He died fifteen minutes later after medical aid arrived. Sandhofer had worked for thirteen years. his wife and three children mourn his loss.
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Merrill, Wis
Joseph Sandhofer
Gilkey & Anson
Sandhofer
Elis
May Free Lonergan Case Goes to Supreme Court
James Lonergan, serving a life term for the murder of Fond du Lac policeman Prinslow, seeks appeal to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. His relatives have hired John C. Slater to file a bill of exceptions against the district attorney, arguing conviction was based on circumstantial evidence and that Lonergan, present near the crime, maintains his innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fond du Lac
Wis
James Lonerge
Waupuna
Prinslow
Supreme Court
Lonergan
Kenosha
John C. Slater
Waupun
Racine Steel & Iron Manufacturing Incorporation Formed
Articles filed in Racine Wisconsin reveal the Racine Steel and Iron Manufacturing company with $50,000 capital. G N Prentiss of Milwaukee and Chicago partners John B Benson and Frank M Taylor hold the venture to produce wagon skeins. Two buildings totaling 200 feet will be erected within sixty days, employing one hundred men.
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Racine, Wis
Racine Steel & Iron Manufacturing Company
G. N. Prentiss
Milwaukee
John B. Benson
Frank M. Taylor
Chicago
Manitowoc County Fair Plans Big Event
Manitowoc Wisconsin August 25 special. Arrangements for the Manitowoc county fair are nearly complete. The fair runs September 6 to 8 with the Eastern Wisconsin Trotting and Pacing association. The 2 12 pacing or trotting race becomes a free for all. Secretary Edward Schaffland will visit Waukesha and President Christian Muth with Treasurer C. I. Fechter will go to Oshkosh to boost entries and interest.
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Manitowoc
Wis
Eastern
Wisconsin
Fond du Lac
Oshkosh
Plymouth
Appleton
Green Bay
New London
Edward Schaffland
Waukesha
Christian Muth
C. I. Fechter
Dam destroys Monticello mill dam. steam operation required
J H Staedtler owner of the Monticello roller mill faced hard luck as a new stone dam costing 1000 was washed out by Sugar River floods. The rapid rise undermined the wall causing a complete failure and forcing the mill to operate by steam until repairs are completed.
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Monticello
Wis
J. H. Staedtler
Hartman and Sprague wed in Manitowoc parlors
Edward H. Hartman of Minneapolis and Miss Gertrude Sprague were married in the Williams house parlors after a special decree from Judge Anderson. Sprague, a noted contralto, has sung with the Lyric ladies quartet.
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Manitowoc
Wis
Edward H. Hartman
Minneapolis
Gertrude Sprague
Forkes
Green Bay
Anderson
Williams House
Sprague
Lyric Ladies’ Quartette
Omaha brake man loses legs in Hayward accident
Harry Danner a railway brake man from Omaha had both legs cut off in Hayward Wisconsin early today. His condition is critical and survival is uncertain. He is survived by his wife and home in Eau Claire.
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Hayward
Wis
Harry Danner
Omaha Railway
Eau Claire
Drowning of Adeler Garon Near Wausaukee
Adeler Garon aged 26 drowned in the Menominee river four miles from Wausaukee while working on the drive. The body was taken to Marinette. His home was in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wausaukee
Wis
Adeler Garon
Menominee River
Marinette
Canada
Severe hail and lightning hit Janesville crops and high school
A powerful morning storm in Janesville Rock County caused extensive damage to crops especially tobacco with hail as thick as a man’s fist. The new high school building suffered roof damage and possible wall replacement. Storms also damaged residences and crops across the county.
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Janesville
Wis
Stoughton
Dane County
Rock County
la Crosse
Minnesota
Milwaukee Road
Boys' fire eating prank leaves two burned in Oshkosh
Charles Levisee and Orlando Quant, both 13, are seriously burned at their homes after trying to mimic a fire eater from a Midway show. They gathered in a barn and lit cotton soaked in gasoline, causing flames to engulf their mouths and clothing. Each boy blames the other for the dangerous stunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh
Wis
Charles Levisee
Orlando Quant
Skeleton uncovered behind Oshkosh YMCA building
Albert De Grote of the YMCA unearthed the crumbling remains of a full sized man at the rear of the Oshkosh YMCA. The skull and leg bones were intact and lay a foot beneath the surface in black earth. The area once housed a police office and a Masonic temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh
Wis
Albert de Grote
Robbed by rioters during Buffalo Bill show rush
J Scott Davis financial agent of Lawrence University was robbed of 10 dollars and his railroad passes at McGregor Iowa on August 20 by rioters who broke up the Buffalo Bill show at Prairie du Chien. The robbery occurred on a train as the crowd surged into a railroad car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleton, Wis
J. Scott Davis
Lawrence University
McGregor
Prairie du Chien
Boy Killed When Horse Unseated at Wisconsin Fair
Charley Silbaugh, 12, died at Viroqua fair grounds after a race horse he was riding bolted, driver’s buggy collided, and he fell. The incident occurred August 24 near the city, and the youth died shortly after.
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Viroqua
Wis
Charley Silbaugh
Fair Grounds
Father Richards Improves. Returns to Marinette Church
Waukesha Wisconsin reports Father Richards of Marinette has left Mt. Clemens after treatment and is improving. He plans to resume duties at the Marinette church in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukesha
Wis
Father Richards
Marinette
Mt. Clemens
Marinette Church
Hardware group to hold state convention in Milwaukee
Fond du Lac Wisconsin August 24 special the executive board of the State Hardware association met at the Palmer house last evening and arranged the next state convention it will be held in Milwaukee in February Those present were President A H Sheldon of Janesville secretary C A Peck of Berlin O P Schlafer of Appleton and D H Kusel of Water owa
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Fond du Lac
Wis
State Hardware Association
Palmer House
Milwaukee
A. H. Sheldon
Janesville
C. A. Peck
Berlin
O. P. Schlafer
Appleton
D. H. Kusel
Waterowa
Drowns While in a Fit at Wisconsin Lumber Yard
Frank Bur bey, employed by John R. Davis Lumber Company, drowned while at work on the logs in the river in Phillips Wisconsin. He suffered a fit and fell into the water.
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Phillips, Wis
Frank Burbey
John R. Davis Lumber Company
Burglars Enter Rio Wisconsin Residences
Burglars broke into several Rio Wisconsin homes last night seizing a solid gold watch and chain and $80 from David Robertson. No clues yet as to suspects or motive.
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Rio
Wis
David Robertson
Green Lake to Host Inland Lake Yachting Regatta in 1901
Lake Geneva Wisconsin August 24 Inland Lake Yachting association chose Green Lake for the 1901 regatta by a 10 to 8 vote over Pewaukee. New officers include President J W Taylor and Secretary Treasurer Benjamin Carpenter. Professionals barred from annual regattas. next meeting set for October in Chicago or Milwaukee to discuss rules on sailing area and boat specifications.
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Lake Geneva
Wis
Inland Lake Yachting Association
Green Lake
Greenlake
Pewaukee
J. W. Taylor
St. Paul
Benjamin Carpenter
Chicago
W. L. Gilbert
Neenah
W. H. Lyford
C. D. Peacock
Nome dispatch from Arthur Noyes reports Alaska court and Nome conditions
Baraboo correspondent notes Arthur H. Noyes newly installed Alaska district judge writes from Nome and St Michaels. He describes tent life, frame buildings, slim gold output, remote mining camps with sluicing and salt water pumping, and telegraph work along the Yukon under Gen. Randall. He cites milder epidemics among Eskimos, and an unusually sunny season with little rain.
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Baraboo
Wis
Arthur H. Noyes
Alaska
McKinley
Col
D. K. Noyes
R. E. Noyes
Nome
St. Michaels
Grand S’erks
Gen
Randall
Yukon
Noyes
Bold Daylight Burglary Strikes Kaukauna Home
A bold daylight burglary occurred yesterday afternoon between 4 and 5 at the residence of Herman Pauli in Kaukauna Wisconsin. The thief seized $106 in cash a gold watch two revolvers and several pieces of jewelry from a bureau drawer after forcing its locks while Mrs Pauli was away.
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Kaukauna
Wis
Herman Pauli
Fleeing Burglary Suspect Shot by Officers in Wisconsin
An elderly Colby resident wanted for breaking into and robbing houses near Depere was shot as he fled into the woods by Wrightstown officers. He lost two fingers but was captured and taken to Green Bay for custody.
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Wrightstown
Wis
Colby
Clark County
Depere
Brown County
Green Bay
Knights of White Cross elect officers at national convention
The Knights of White Cross held a national convention in Manistee area with officers elected including John Gran Milwaukee. Ol sen Menominee. Ghares Lake Hudson. Hedvig Chicago. Lid Menominee. Jens Scheldrup Chicago. von Hellesvig Manistee. Langland Milwaukee. Jonson EB S See O. John Erickson Manistee. Carl Carlson Chicago. Chicago and Manistee seek next convention.
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Menominee
Mich
Knights of White Cross Society
John Gran
Milwaukee
O. Olsen
F. J
Ghares Lake
E. L
Hudson, Wis
O. A. Hedvig
I. K
Chicago
T. A. Lid
Jens B. Scheldrup
Residence Fire Destroys Manitowoc Home
In Manitowoc Wisconsin fire destroyed the residence of Robert Othersoll at 3 am. An exploding lamp started the blaze causing about 1500 dollars in damage with little insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Othersoll
Manitowoc
Wis
Potatoes Open Market In Plainfield With Stable Prices
Plainfield Wis Aug 24 Special The potato market opened yesterday with L Starks the sole shipper. Prices run 20 cents per bushel for good ripe stock. Early crop looks good and the main crop is growing well promising strong harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
Wis
L. Starks
Bid opens for Tomah Indian school superintendent home
Proposals were opened in the Indian office for the construction of the superintendent's home at the Tomah Indian school plant. Phil Yeager of Danville Illinois was the low bidder at 3350 dollars. Will of La Crosse bid 3475 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Tomah
Phil Yeager
Danville
Ill
Will
la Crosse
Falls 160 Feet. Elevator Rope Breaks Kill Man
Emer Finstadt of West Superior fell 160 feet from the side of the Great Northern steel elevator and died three hours later from injuries. He was being lowered when the rope broke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Superior
Wis
Emer Finstadt
Great Northern
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Why Jones
Ohio
Stewart
M’kinley
Philippine Islands
William J. Bryan
Indianapolis
States
Oliver P. Robinson
Fortieth
United States Volunteers
Carbondale
Philippine Archipelago
Washington
Pacific Coast
Pacific Ocean
Luzon
Dewey
Manila
Admiral Dewey
Anti-Imperialist League
Tagal Junta
Hong Kong
Mr. Bryan
Kansas City
Cuba
Orient
Propose Sa
Hitz
Sailor Sharkey
Merrill Mill
Racine Steel and Iron Manufacturing Company Incorporated
Manitowoc County Fair
Monticello Miller
E. EK. Hartman v
J. S. Davis
Viroqua Boy
Hardware Men’s Convention
Knights of the White Cross
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