Nations Finances Our Bonds and New Currency Era
Treasurer Hillis H. Roberts outlines the 1900 act shaping government bonds and currency. He argues lower interest, wider bank note circulation, and currency parity bolster American wealth driven by agriculture and manufacturing, with strong export growth and a large trade surplus.
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Washington
Hllis H. Roberts
United States
Treasury
Germany
France
Russia
Denmark
Austria
Italy
Amsterdam
Paris
London
Hamburg
Berlin
New York
Europe
John Smith
Britain
Great Britain
Right in the Ring Kinley Mack Wins Brooklyn Handicap
Kinley Mack won the Brooklyn handicap in a tight race with a decisive finishing move. The event drew attention for the winner's strong ring presence and crowd reaction.
Obstacle to Trade Expansion Through Lack of Direct Steamship Lines
The article argues U S trade growth suffers from missing direct American steamship links to South America and Asia. It notes Argentina subsidies, Pan American pledges, and European lines dominating shipments via Liverpool. It urges swift passage of the Shipping Bill to create direct lines and reduce freight costs.
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United States
South America
Asia
Europe
South
Republic of Argentina
Buenos Ayres
Congress
Argentine Republic
Wilde
Brazil
Paraguay
Rio de la Plata
Liverpool
South American
Record 1900 April exports surpass forty million dollars
The Treasury Bureau of Statistics reports April 1900 exports of manufactures near 40 million dollars, the highest monthly total in U.S. history and signaling an annual figure above 400 million dollars. The rise outpaces Britain and European rivals, with U.S. growth exceeding 150 percent since 1890.
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Treasury Bureau of Statistics
Great Britain
United States
Campaign Orator Drops Prosperity Gag in 1897 Tour
The 1897 campaign cadence drops the old question Have you seen anything of General Prosperity a favorite trick of the 1896 Democratic speaker. The line highlighted the prosperity message but will not be reused this year.
No Cessation in Labor Amid McKinley Victory Faith
Western editor argues reelecting McKinley ensures ongoing daily labor, prosperity, and stability for workers, praises tariff policy, and portrays Bryan as divisive. It highlights Republican gains in Cuba, the Philippines, Porto Rico, and East markets, warning Democrats offer only protest and gloom. FRANK B. MOORE. Anti-Mob Rule. Democratic governors Idaho and Missouri face mob pressure in their parties.
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McKinley
William J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
United States
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Philippines
Cuba
Porto Rico
Orient
South
Porto Liio
Poe
Raven
Democracy
Bryan
Frank B. Moore
The
Daily Herald
St. Joseph
Idaho
Missouri
Ratigan Captured After Escape From Wisconsin Prison
Edward Ratigan, who escaped from a Wisconsin state penitentiary months ago, was captured in Springfield Illinois and is held on federal charges. He faces trial in the United States district court as Warden G C MecClaughrey of Wisconsin arrived in town.
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Springfield
Ill
Edward Ratigan
Waupan
United States District Court
CG. MecClaughrey
Wisconsin State Penitentiary
Springfield waits on Ratigan alias John Evans fate
Springfield authorities hold Frank Ratigan alias John Evans after arrest by a post office inspector. He previously served time for robbing Amherst bank and is accused of robbing multiple post offices. A strong case suggests conviction and possible transfer to Waupun custody.
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Springfield
Ratigan
John Evans
Waupun
Amherst Bank
McClaughrey
Fire at Wisconsin Carriage plant wipes out Janesville factory
Janesville reports a devastating dawn fire that completely destroyed the Wisconsin Carriage company factory. Loss about 30000 with 17000 insured. stock valued over 20000. Origin unknown. Nearby I R Baines tobacco warehouse narrowly saved as fire raged, wind and service questioned. The plant had produced over 900 orders since January and employed a night crew this week.
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Janesville
Wis
Wisconsin Carriage Company
I. R. Baines
Lontil
Morris
Elkhorn
Elkhorn Creamery Supply Company
Eau Claire
Markman
Commission to Review County Tax Equalization Ordered
Black River Falls Wisconsin June 15 Judge ONeill grants the citys request for a commission to review the counties state and county tax equalization for 1899 C S Stockwell Neillsville Ira Fife Chili Horace M Polley Augusta named to reassess The county board to meet in extra session to seek an equitable solution without costly commission.
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Black River Falls
Wis
O'Neill
C.S. Stockwell
Neillsville
Ira Fife
Chilia
Horace M. Polley
Augusta
Telephone Wires Spark Explosion at Racine Street Car
In Racine Wisconsin on June 15 a telephone wire fell onto a trolley wire causing an explosion that knocked female operators from their seats. Two hundred telephones were disabled but operators were not injured. The strike sparked an electrical display and caused two horse teams to run away and damage nearby property.
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Racine
Wis
White Woman Elopes With Colored Man in Wisconsin
Clara Pappau, a white resident of Viola, Richland County, eloped with George Carpenter, a colored man, in Baraboo on June 15. Viola police could not prevent the marriage since the girl is of age.
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Baraboo, Wis
Clara Pappau
Viola
Richland County
George Carpenter
Waukesha Woman Injured In Eagle Visit
Mrs. Thomas Hill of Waukesha aged 71 visiting Eagle Wisconsin this morning fell from the sidewalk and suffered a dislocated shoulder joint caused by the mishap.
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Eagle
Wis
Thomas Hill
Waukesha
Chicago contractor dies aboard Northwest train in Kenosha
John H. Denlin a well known Chicago contractor died in the dining car of a Northwest train arriving in Kenosha at 6 15 last evening Heart disease listed as the cause. He was en route to northern Wisconsin for a fishing trip with a party of friends.
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Kenosha
Wis
John H. Denlin
Chicago
North- Western
Wisconsin
Tragic Drowning of Aikens Household Helpers in Wisconsin
Louise Boisclaire a 20 year old Milwaukee maid and Josie Preuss a 24 year old Milwaukee cook were drowned in deep water at Gifford's in Oconomowoc Wisconsin. The pair had gone swimming with permission from Mr Aikens and were found later in the bath house area. Both bodies were recovered near shore and the coroner was notified.
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Oconomowoc
Wis
Gifford’s
Louise Boisclaire
Josie Pruess
A. J. Aikens
Milwaukee
Oconomowoc Lake
Mr. Aikens
Twenty Fifth Street
Josie Preuss
Pittsburg
Hospital Cornerstone Ceremony In Appleton Set For Sunday
The laying of the cornerstone for the St. Elizabeth hospital will occur Sunday afternoon at 2 30. Mgr Fox of Green Bay will perform the stone laying and the choir under E S Schuelle will provide music. Addresses will be delivered by Mayor David Hammel Judge John Goodland Rabbi E Gerechter Dr Rush Winslow Thomas B Reid Peter R Thom Rev Klein Hans Rev F T Rouse Rev Benjamin Schlung and civic groups from the Fox River valley invited all faiths to attend.
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Rush Winslow
Thomas B. Reid
Peter R. Thom
Kleinhans
Neenah
F. T. Rouse
Benjamin Schlung
Fox River Valley
Bryan in the Woods
Minocqua Wisconsin June 14 Special William Jennings Bryan and party arrive and plan ten days at Col Wetmore’s cottage. The group includes Bryan and Mrs Bryan with daughters Ruth and Gracie and son Willie, Col Wetmore, Hazel Thompson, James J Hogan, Senator J K Jones, Justin J Wenmore and family. They will fish hunt and rest.
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Minocqua
Wis
William Jennings Bryan
Col. Wetmore
St. Louis
Col. W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Ruth
Gracie
Willie
Coli. Wetmore
Hazel Thompson
James J. Hogan
la Crosse
J. K. Jones
Justin J. Wenmore
Family
Philadelphia
Woman's suicide attempt with carbolic acid in La Crosse
Mrs. William Grosser attempted suicide by taking carbolic acid in La Crosse on June 14. Found by her husband in a chair, she suffered severe burns to face throat and hands but is expected to recover.
Policeman William Horsehair Faces Removal Action
La Crosse Wisconsin June 14 Patrolman William Horsehair of the night detail is again in trouble after the father of 17 year old Frank Weigel filed a complaint with the police and fire commission. He must show cause why he should not be removed. Horsehair was fined 1 dollar and costs by Judge Brindley and the case was appealed to the circuit court by City Attorney Wolfe.
Villatte appoints agent and plans fall return
Archbishop Villatte driving Old Catholic church plans from Paris to return to Green Bay this fall. He names Rev. Oppen formerly of Cherry street Lutheran church as agent now located in Milwaukee and directs correspondence to him through Elie Martin.
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Green Bay
Wis
Villatte
Elie Martin
Paris
Oppen
Cherry Street Lutheran Church
Milwaukee
Sauk County Old Settlers Hear Addresses at Meeting
North Freedom Wis June 14 Special There is a large attendance at the annual Sauk County Old Settlers meeting with speeches by John M True I R Beatley J F Bonham of Baraboo and other speakers.
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North Freedom
Wis
Sauk County
Old Settlers
John M. True
I. R. Beatley
Baraboo
Major Henry C. Strong Dies After Prolonged Illness
Major Henry C. Strong of Baraboo Wisconsin died this morning after months of nervous trouble indigestion and a war wound. Born 1832 in Bridgeport Vermont he moved to Reedsburg and served in Co H Twenty fifth regiment before later roles in the veterans reserve corps and as a major. He worked for the Chicago and North Western Railway and served as station agent. He leaves his wife and daughter Mrs Frank T. Brewster.
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Baraboo
Wis
Henry C. Strong
Pennoyer Sanitarium
Kenosha
Maj. Strong
Bridgeport
Reedsburg
Sauk County
R. M. Strong
Strong
Ripon
Co. H. Twentieth Regiment
Joe Hooker Post
Presbyterian Church
Elub
Frank T. Brewster
Trial of ex Banker Clements near end at Caledonia
Closing arguments proceed in the ex banker Joseph R. Clements trial in Caledonia Minnesota as the state rests on bank real estate value and Clements alleged partnership after June 1895. Judge Kingsley overrules defense motions for not guilty and discharge as Mrs Clements testifies on money matters.
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la Crosse
Wis
Kingsley
Joseph R. Clements
Caledonia
Minn
Willmore County
Preston
Clements
Losey
la Grosse
Webber
Bryant to resign as Wisconsin law school dean
Gen. E. E. Bryant dean of the University of Wisconsin Law School will resign his post soon after about eleven years in the role. He cites advancing age and Mrs. Bryant’s delicate health. Charles Noble Gregory favored as successor with Senator Vilas sometimes mentioned. Olin expected to return next fall.
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Madison, Wis
E. E. Bryant
School of Law
University of Wisconsin
Law
Bryant
Wisconsin Bar Association
United States Postal Department
Vilas
Law School
Charles Noble Gregory
W. F. Vilas
John M. Olin
One-Legged Man Arrested in Wool Theft Ring
A one legged man named John Miller was arrested in Portage Wisconsin after disposing of stolen wool. He is believed to be part of a gang that stole about 200 pounds of wool from farmers near Kilbourn. He was taken there for a hearing.
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Portage
Wis
John Miller
Kilbourn
Escapes Term of Prison Case Returns to Freedom
West Superior Wis June 14 Special Mark O Toole who a year ago was sent to Waupun for highway robbery and seven year term but the Supreme court held was not rightfully sent there is now free He has another case pending but is put on his own recognizance and the first case is dismissed The pending charge is robbery with claim he took a gun from Officer McMillan near here
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West Superior
Wis
Mark O’toole
Waupun
Supreme Court
McMillan Lere
Water famine threatens Fox River mills
Green Bay June 15. A water famine threatens paper mill men in the Fox River valley as Neenah & Menasha Water Power co cuts river flow to 25 and then 20 percent. The river may drop to 60 000 cubic feet per minute and water stands less than an inch above the Menasha dam. Navigation curtailment will follow unless the June rise comes soon.
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Green Bay
Wis
Fox River Valley
Neenah & Menasha Water Power Company
Menasha Dam
Buried Log Found at Casco Junction
Workmen digging a well at Casco Junction near Kewaunee Wisconsin uncovered a well preserved pine log twelve feet below the surface. The log measures about ten inches in diameter and its origin remains a mystery.
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Kewaunee
Wis
Casco Junction
La Crosse Man Drowned in Missouri River Work
La Crosse Wisconsin resident William Banker aged 2 years drowned at Peru Missouri where he worked for Fetter and Crosby on government Mississippi river improvement project.
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la Crosse
Wis
William Banker
Peru, Mo
Fetter & Crosby
Mississippi River
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M'Kinley
Amherst
Board of Supervisors of
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Appleton
Bryan IN the Woods
Major Strong
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