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Newspaper

Weekly Wisconsin

Location

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1885

Page

4

Advertising and notice rates in Weekly Wisconsin 1885

The page lists advertising rates and terms for the Milwaukee Weekly Wisconsin dated June 24 1885. It notes postoffice entries, pricing per line, space measurements, and subscription options including one year six months two months and three months. It also includes a disclaimer from the WEEKLY WISCONSIN publishers about advertiser reliability and a notice on address changes.

Wisconsin Postpalc Cramer

Portrait portraits and a subscription offer in Wisconsin paper

A long fragment describes portraits of Gen Grant and others by Bogardis, plus a photo portrait of Qun O na tulor. It advertises subscriptions to the Evening Wisconsin and a postal offer for two portraits with framed prints, detailing prices and delivery, mentioning Milwaukee and the post office display.

Gronox Wrin Crn United States Pabushe Aps Pramas Express Tish Wingonstn Cramer Allens Milwauere

Weenry Wisconsin seeks subscriber letters on its success

Our aim is to be the best newspaper of the state and Western country. We request private letters from subscribers giving opinions on the Wisconsin. Names and Cramer request commendations or criticisms from readers and contributors.

Weenry Wisconsin Sta Claas Wisconatx Cnamen, Ainens & Cramer

Stall-Feeding Plains Cattle and Wheat Enemies Hint at 1885 Outlook

Samples of the Wisconsin Weesay indicate readers may doubt a single copy reveals quality, yet the paper argues this periodical is strong. Articles discuss stall-feeding western plains cattle for winter before live export to England and inform on wheat losses from Hessian fly and other pests reducing 1885 yields by about 160 million bushels.

Wisconsin Themelves Plains England

Gladstone and the commoner reformer in English history

The piece lauds William Ewart Gladstone as a peerage rejecting commoner and a model of public service. It contrasts him with royal titles, recounts peers accepted by others, and notes his stance against a peerage. It also discusses the Statue of Liberty gift and a world view of republican friendship between France and the United States, ending with a report on England’s weak May trade.

Wm. Ewart Gladstone England Queen Victoria Mr. Gladstone Ewart Gladstone Pitt Earl of Chatham Disraeli Robert Walpole George II Walpole Thomas Pultney Tennyson John Brown Wm. Gladstone Gladstone France United States Teer New York Chamber of Commerce Europe Marquis de Lafayette Lafayette Brandywine

Deaths of Frederick Charles and Courbet signal era ends

June notices report Prince Frederick Charles of Prussia dying after a stroke at Castle Glienicke with Crown Prince present. Also Admiral Courbet dies aboard the Bayard after long service in the French navy and governance in New Caledonia. Field Marshal Baron von Manteuffel dies in Qarrézap. Multiple lines on wills and executors follow amid unsettled succession issues.

Admirsal Courbet Siron von Mantenffeld Porrsnast Frederick Charles Glienicke Crown Prince Germany Denmark Austria Benedek Sadowa Koniggrats Prussia France Froissart Speichern Marshal Bazaine Metz Paladines Orleans Paris Chamber of Deputies Admiral Galiber Marine Admiral Courbet Bayard Courbet New Caledonia Tonquin China Millot Lane-Son Alsace-Lorraine Edwin Hans Carl Manteuffel Magdebure St. Petersburg Bourbaki Order of the Black Eagle Berlin

The International Park On Niagara Falls

The land beside Niagara Falls on both sides will become public property for use and enjoyment. New York law transfers American side from private owners to the state after July first, with ponds issued to raise park funds. Canada’s Ontario Legislature advances, appointing a commission in talks with American officials for an international park dedication planned for summer.

International Park Niagara Falls New York Ontario

Can the Silver Act Be Suspended

The 1878 Silver Act requires coining no less than 2,000,000 silver dollars monthly. Treasury chief Gordon argues surfeit silver burdens the treasury and coinage should halt, possibly after July 1, without new legislation. Manning and the Attorney General hold the act is mandatory and a permanent annual appropriation.

Treasury Gordon New York United States Tilden Congress Manning

Tragic Balloon Accident Lands Local Aeronaut

In Crankston West Virginia on June 19 a hot air balloon inflating stove caught fire, the balloon rose rapidly and collapsed. Aeronaut William Patterson, 22, of Wellsville Ohio, fell to the ground and died, leaving a wife and family. The incident occurred at the Richards and Leon circus grounds just before the show.

Crankston W. Va Circus Richards & Leon William Patterson Patterson Wellsville

Frost Damages Wisconsin Cranberry Crop Outlook

Frosts across Beruo Claire and northern Wisconsin devastated cranberry fields. The crop is expected to be down about 25 percent from last year with small marshes ruined while larger marshes may yield a fair crop. Authorities forecast a 30 cent per bushel drop in this section due to late frosts and accompanying dry weather.

Beruo Wis Eat Claire

Confession in Poison Plot Ties Family Tragedies at Rose Hill

Mary Kle man, 22, jailed for attempting to poison Mrs Freres family at Rose Hill. She then confessed to killing her mother, father, and sister in Dubuque Sa, naming motive and claiming insanity. She previously denied guilt but admitted crimes including the Dubuque deaths.

Borgia Cmecaco Mary Kleman Michael Freres Rose Hill Dubuque Lena Michael

Milwaukee and Oshkosh Notable Deaths and Legal Wins

Reports across Milwaukee and nearby cities note multiple fatalities and legal rulings, including the accidental death of John P. Runkel struck by streetcars, a boy found murdered in river suspicions against a suspect tied to a robbery, and a two year old killed by a streetcar. Albert Bros, a Milawkee detective veteran, dies in Minneapolis. Tar patent suit favoring Sessions with $11,455 damages. A. Baver, prominent Milwaukee merchant, dies at 58. The court rules the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance payout limited to premiums paid. Miss Bertha Mann dies by gas inhalation after deliberately turning on a jet, leaving a note citing asthma and catarrh. Ebenezer Hubbard’s will reportedly benefits his wife’s children per Oshkosh Times.

John P. Runkel Tus Frank Morawetz Artest R. H. Passmore First National Bank Albert Bros Milwaukee Minneapolis John H. Sessions Ramadka Bros United States Circuit Apam Baver Second Ward Savings Bank West Water Street Mutual Benefit Life. Insurance Company New Jersey Katherine Salentine Mendel Bertha Mann Henry Mann Franklin Street Carn Scestrz Newton Manitowoc Davi C. Geary Lynn Clark County Anton Bischér Applet Wisconsin Pharmaceutical Association Janesville Wisconsin National Guard Appleton Alfred Taxcarr Caldwell Racine County Rygow Junius Griese Ft. Atkinson Turkey E. G. Homme Wittenberg A. Larun la Crosse Neenah Menasha Sagstetter John Ziegler Brillion Calumet County Gro. P. Jones Pewaukee American Nurserymen’s, Florists and Seedmen’s Association Louis Johnson Racine Aronck Chase Fond du Lac Charles Geidel Farmington Washington County Wate Center Outagamie Peter Decker William Nochets McPherson Hayward Carr L.D. Wappixarox Argyle J. H. Whitney Baraboo Louis T. Glass Neillsville Adjutant-General’s Office Wausau Casal John Edwards Supreme Court Geo. McAllister Geo. Spencer Department of State Carl Jonas Prague Jonas TREE Blue Earth Cross Plains MM. L. Sanborn Waukesha Mr.Sanborn G- W. Sanborn Iowa and Dakota Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Sherburn Sanborn Chicago & North-Western Road Mississippi River Walter Kempster Oshkosh Kempster

Gen Grant's Mount McGregor Journey and Diary Pace

Gen Grant travels by private Vanderbilt car to Drexel Cottage Mount McGregor near Saratoga New York arriving at 2 45 pm after passing West Point and Stony Point. Col Fred Grant narrates Civil War tales to a fatigued General whose health declines with a diary noting weekly changes from June 14 to June 20 including improving voice and pulse while amid mounting weakness.

Drexel Cottage McGregor Saratoga New York Wm. H. Vanderbilt Gen. Grant Mount McGregor Gen.Grant Grants Fred Grant Ulysses Grant Capt. Dent Wayne Ticonderoga Grant West Point Craim Col Post Wheeler Mountain Cottage Mt. McGregor Douglas

Wisconsin fires ruin several buildings with losses

Fire reports from Wisconsin towns detail lamp explosion at Bre Turner building causing $10,000 total loss with $4,000 insured. Thompson wagon shop and adjacent house burned in Manion with about $2,000 loss and $500 insurance. Rogers & Hutchinson paint shop rear fire in Janesville caused partial destruction and another two story building. uninsured stock and building losses around $2,000. A separate note: M Meahan brakeman killed near Evansville on the Chicago and North Western. Also appointment of Valentine Bingle as postmaster of Wausau, replacing suspended Robert H Johnson amid political controversy.

Wisconsin Wis Turner Manion Thompson Janesville Rogers & Hutchinson James H. Burns Wassixcox D. C Valentine Bingle Wausau Robert H.johnson Johnson Central Wisconsin, & Republican Ringle Wisconsin River Pilot

Wisconsin News Roundup From Manitowoc To Appletown

A crowded Wisconsin notice sheet reports multiple local incidents. Fatalities include Badger B. Carn Scestrz at Manitowoc, and John Ziegler in Brillion amid mental strain. Thieves seize $100 and a gold ring from Anton Bischer’s Applet residence. An armory, school location funding, and military camp plans feature, with clusters of steamy weather and storms.

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