Whitewater Press faces closure amid political storms and fraud claims
The contested editorial page criticizes Governor Bashford and the Journal for alleged corruption tied to the La Crosse bonds, urging patience until the Investigating Committee report. It condemns state printing abuses, calls for a careful Kansas constitution debate, defends normal schools funding, and notes local civic concerns about financing and governance.
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Watertown Rail Fight Ends in Amicable Resolution
A Saturday riot at Watertown involved Do Q. Freeman leasing the Watertown Division from Ta Grosse Railroad Co. and crews from Madigan, Bond da Lag, and Michigan BR vp Go. Police intervened as arrests were made, including Rose, President of the MoT. du. & M. Day. The dispute over lease validity caused brickbats and sticks before the conflict was settled. Freeman surrendered the road and new owners resumed operation.
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Wisconsin News Briefs From Oshkosh to Milwaukee
A collage of late week incidents including millstone bursts injuring one person, a fire destroying Vidiegar Factory at Oshkosh, a fatal fraternal dispute in Geneva Woods, and a domestic tragedy. Also reported are a Stevens Point blaze, railroad consolidation plans, a child’s accidental death near Buck Creek, a bank opening rumor in Berlin, and notes on the Wisconsin Central Railroad Company finances and stockholder calls.
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