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Newspaper

Washburn Times

Location

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1902

Page

4

Wisconsin editors clash with Milwaukee Sentinel

A Northern Wisconsin press war with the Milwaukee Sentinel is dismissed as undignified and out of place. The piece defends Northern Wisconsin editors and condemns the Sentinel’s tone while recounting local grievances and a historical billing dispute involving Ashland and Washburn. It also notes Palmer family hotel lore and posthumous tributes to Potter Palmer, ending with hopeful Holland royal news.

Wisconsin Milwaukee Sentinel Ho. le “Peet Association Menomonie Wisconsin Press Association Milwaukee The Sentinel Northern Wisconsin Press Association

Senator Whitehead Critiques Primary Election Plan

An open letter in the Milwaukee Sentinel quotes Senator Whitehead arguing the primary election scheme adds no real improvement over the current convention and caucus system. He cautions readers not to be swayed by appealing phrases like purer election methods and reform.

Whitehead Stalask Veoh Andata Fop Milwaukee’ Sentinel Gast Apuetel

Roosevelt to Tack Down Beef Costs and Trusts

The piece praises President Roosevelt for aiming to curb high beef prices and trusts. It argues trusts monopolize markets and blame lies with the Republican Party unless Congress acts swiftly. It urges quick Republican action to avoid voter backlash in upcoming elections.

Roosevelt Republican Party Congress

Seaman Taken Ashore With Smallpox on Tug Jim Pullar

The Ashland Press reports a crewman from the Tug Jim Pullar, docked in this city, was removed to Ashland sick with smallpox as health authorities investigated the case.

Ashland Jim Pullar

Wall Street Flurry Sparks Reactions and Local Candidacy News

The article notes a sharp market drop with plungers failing, drawing no sympathy as cornering markets is criticized. It reports Graham L. Rice not pursuing a congressional candidacy against Jenkins and suggests Douglas County delegation support for Jenkins may be strong.

Wall Street Wall West Superior Graham L. Rice Rice Congress Jenkins Douglas County Jenkins Wittfohtod

Ambition cited in bid for higher state posts

Wire notes Secretary of State Schmidt aims to succeed his chief while R T Hazelwood seeks to become Commissioner of Insurance. The passage claims ample evidence of merit as a basis for promotion among the gentlemen.

Schmidt R. T.’ Hazelwood Insurance

Admiral Sampson Dies After Naval Service

Admiral Sampson, famed for the Santiago battle, died Tuesday. The obituary notes his long naval career and suggests his life was shortened by the ingratitude of his countrymen.

Admiral Sampson Santiago

Jenkins Poised for renomination in weak opposition

The Chippewa Herald predicts Congressman John J Jen kins will be renominated this year and that any opposition will amount to little. Jenkins has built a strong reputation as a lawmaker.

THE Chippewa Herald John J. Jenkins Jenkins

Ashland Man Thomas Bardon Named in Gubernatorial Drive

The name Thomas Bardon of Ashland is prominent in the Democratic nomination efforts for governor. Observers judge from reported wealth and influence that he is a strong Democratic contender.

Tur Thomas Bardon Ashland

Wisconsin General Bragg Named Consul General to Havana

Semi official notice cites General Edward S. Bragg of Fond du Lac to be sent to Havana as consul general. A lifelong Democrat and veteran Wisconsin statesman aged about seventy five, he aligns with the party’s gold wing.

Edward S. Bragg Fond du Lac Havana Bragg Wisconsin

Queen Wilhelmina in Critical Condition Report

The Netherlands Queen Wilhelmina has been described as in very critical condition during the week as latest press reports note continued serious health concerns and unclear prognosis.

Wilhelmina Netherlands

Judge Parish on the South and health value of Biloxi whee

The Biloxi Daily Herald quotes Judge Parish praising the Souths flourishing prosperity and waning racial politics while recounting his winters there for health. He notes ozone tests near Ocean Springs and Pass Christian, pure artesian water, seafood abundance, and Biloxis appeal to tourists and health seekers.

Arthur Atlantic Seaboard Gulf Coast Ocean Springs Pass Christian Bilox Biloxi Republican Party McKinley

Congressional Convention Notice Reapportions Wisconsin Districts

Notice details the 1901 act reassigning the former tenth district into the eleventh, lists Republican committee members from each county, and notes the August 15 1900 convention in Menomonie Dunn County for nominating a tenth district candidate. The text also recounts a separate 1901 Wisconsin Legislature act and includes unrelated local clippings on Lieut Oscar Durfee and miscellaneous ad-like items.

Gates Eleventh Republican Congressional Committee Wisconsin Chippewa Falls County of Chippewa Barron County Bayfield County Burnett County Chippewa County Douglas County Dunn County Gates County Pierce County Polk County St. Croix County Sawyer County Washburn County Washburn Bayfield A. D Menomonie Congress Republican Party P. H. Swift J. E. Jones F. J. Dahlberg H. ©. McRae H. P. Peterson John Kelley W. T. Churchill John Howe St. Croix W. EB. Webster J. H. Williams H. Mead Ohio

Do you want to borrow money and pay back in monthly installments

The text asks if the reader wants to borrow money with monthly installments and directs to call for details. It presents a simple loan offer without specifying lenders, terms, or amounts.

Liversta Pills Sold by Fox Bros Washburn

Advertises Liversta the up-to-date Little Liver Pill in 5¢ boxes with 15 pills 10¢ boxes of 40 pills and 25¢ boxes of 100 pills. Sold by Fox Bros. Washburn in Wistf.

Liversta Fox Bros. Washburn, Wistf

Genuine Cascarets Candy Cathartic Alert

Public notice warns consumers to buy only Genuine Cascarets Candy Cathartic tablets sold by druggists. It cautions against fraudulent substitutes and counterfeits and notes the genuine stamps 1-C.C.C. Never sold in bulk.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic C. C.C C.C.C

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