Northern Wisconsin farm lands boom attract settlers from multiple states
The Times notes a rapid rise in farm land settlement in Bayfield and northern Wisconsin with hundreds of families expected to occupy lands this season. Buyers from Iowa Nebraska Minnesota Illinois and southern Wisconsin can obtain land for three to seven dollars an acre, far cheaper than in their current locales. The piece highlights strong agricultural potential and a booming regional real estate outlook.
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Three House Members Die In Quick Succession
The House mourns the deaths of Congressman Amos J Cummings and Representative Joshua S Salmon. A mourning ceremony and resolutions are set by Speaker Henderson with a committee including Major Peter J Otey and others.
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House Met On Tuesday Noon the Death of Mr. Salmon
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Ashland Mayor Wins Brawl Over Police Chief Depose
Mayor Burt Williams of Ashland ousted Police Chief Tanner after a year and a half effort. He forged changes to the three member commission and secured a hearing on Monday where Tanner was deposed. Opponents call the panel a plugged commission and rail at the political maneuverings.
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Senate Purge Urged Against South Carolina Senator Tillman
A national voice calls the United States Senate to expel South Carolina Senator Tillman for years of supposed violence and depravity. The piece notes political explosions in Wisconsin and Martinique disasters, praising relief efforts and criticizing beef pricing, ending with a playful line about the cow and the moon.
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Pennsylvania coal strike fuels blame game among consumers
A current coal miners strike in Pennsylvania stirs public opinion about who is at fault. The piece argues that if miners are to blame there should be no sympathy, but if mine owners are responsible measures must curb labor troubles that raise annual product prices paid by consumers nationwide.
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Menomonie Ladies Win Spell- ing Contest
In Menomonie a local spelling match was won by the editor’s wife. The event featured words such as Warrior bluish lenient tamable martyr erroneous intelligence imposition essential fugitive receipt lieutenant proprietor gratuity permanence geyser manence maintenance perceptible inseparable acquittal supersede inauguration fieriness impressible desiccated.
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Jenkins Likely to Head Judiciary Committee in Congress
Dispatch reports Congressman Jenkins likely to be advanced to Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, with strong district support across St. Croix and Chippewa Falls. Newspapers praise his legal acumen and argue for renomination, urging unity in the Jenkins delegation and noting expert commentary on his Cuban reciprocity stance.
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Jenkins Seen as Best Pick for 11th District
Fon Du Lac and Hayward letters praise Judge Jenkins as a shrewd Republican with strong cabinet ties and broad support. They urge loyalty to the incumbent, noting his long service, development work in northern Wisconsin, and trustworthy conduct. Chippewa Falls hosts the May 29 convention where Jenkins is expected to seek renomination.
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Wisconsin
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Hayward
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John Jenkins
Jenkins Renomination Expected in District Battle
The district leans strongly to renominating Mr. Jenkins with little chance for rivals. Rumors say Mr. Rice withdrew, praised for popularity, while Chippewa Falls sets May 29 for a convention showing backing for Jenkins. Barron County delegates likely to favor Jenkins for another term.
Roberts joins bid for Congress in district race
The text notes Roberts announcing a congressional run this district and mentions a judge casting his castor in the Morning bar this morning. It also cites Rice Lake Leader reporting John J. Jenkins securing 175000 for a Superior public building and a harbor project, amid local tension.
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John J. Jenkins
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