Republican District Convention Tragedy and Farce
An account of a Lewiston Portage meeting to select delegates for the Republican State Convention. It alleges mismanagement and deceit by the convention organizers, naming Randall, Steenyh, Vin Steele, and Portage officials. The piece claims confusion over delegate awards, accuses opposition forces of obstruction, and labels the process a farce with calls for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agis Tousen
Lewiston
Randell
Soferul Ballon
Alva Stewart
Poriags
Guy
Rundalt Ona Malate
Ge Vin Steeiwsh
Brewport
Steennyh
Hum Amin
Sulin
Arverdt
Loubh
Morgan
Republican Party
Eastern Assembly District Convention report in Portageville
At a Democratic Convention in Diamond Hall Portageville on the 17th, delegates elected included Courtland Converse and John Sawyer. announcements of credentials and delegates to the state convention were made amid partisan resolutions urging adherence to a platform. The record notes financial figures and remarks on railroad policy, with adjournment and comments on press coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Assembly
Bell
Pordeeville
Jos Corvense
Chaiy
Andrew Sweany
Messy Gunthy
Warren
Comemattes
Courtland
John Converse
Griffin Wyocena
Jun Tarlton
Phillips
Randolph
Frederick Sonverse
A. Warren
Port Winnebago
Juhi Hagan
Charles Bahu Scart
John Sawyer
Marevlion
S. A Knapp
Mohon
Chor
Nouart Sawyer
Wagan
Tellas
Julin Converse
IW Grn
A Sworny
John Conserse
T A Swenny
J Warren
John Comene
James ‘Iarleton
Andrew Swanny
Ladrowstat Paliot
Janie Porteton
Antiow Saeiny
James Parleton
Deedur
Wisvonaina
Otto Cependitarca
Dewey
Malaig
Conte
Northeon Watronna
John Glons
Letter from Hon James T Lewis declines Governor run
A Madison Daly letter from Aug 10 1859 prints Ex Lieutenant Governor Lor 13 of the County declining a governor bid. He cites duty to public good, favors a quiet private life, and thanks supporters while urging the Democratic party to select capable men and measures. The piece commends his nobility and public esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Lewis
Madison Daly
Cotoways
Canpryira
Asry Taying
Necesaus
Teneo
Oftvo
Democratic Party
Pat
Liffe
Madison delegates seek to open state convention for governor
Fragmentary report describes Madison in state political maneuvering as delegates from the Demogentic Convention discuss nominating Col Farrchuld for Governor and Androw Prowdhit for Secretary of State, with talk of funding a statewide convention and potential madison leadership. The piece also mentions local legal and social disturbances, drought concerns in Ohio, a grain elevator fire, and various odds and ends from political and social life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imall
Col Farrchuld
Androw
Madison King
Madison
The Great Race in England Frosa Upsets Turf Elite
An American import named Sdurde defeats favored English horses in a high profile meeting. Owner Mr Tea Brovel celebrated a bold risk as the crowd watched a dramatic race with lifelike stakes and a grand prize around £5,000 with additional payouts. Spectators from France Germany and America filled the stands as Broseh reportedly won about £25,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sdurde
Tea Brovel
Hia
Hills & Lifeboat
Eghy Aithin
Lrordham
Ot Fhimpeon
H Muirsea
Dys
Inchuiling B.ex Tea
We III
Saba
Sta
Agst Blue Jacket
Lagat Compromiac
Agst Gaspard
Gagat Starke
Agst
Melson
Tocher
Locher
Stake
Hewes
Libbou
Horace
France
Germany
Amerws
Astol
Mt ‘Len Broseh
Dark Ride of Pike's Peak and Gold Diggers' Fever
Fragmented report describes Pike's Peak mining excitement with gold prospects, crowds and money on the move. It notes high hopes, large quantities said to be en route, intense fever, and precarious pay dirt as workers endure tough conditions and rising stake prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Ti) Daily Register
E B Clark
Liather
Mer
Dian
Jane
Snl
Cherry Crook
Hairs Lever
Gregley
Tse
Andit Costas
Lena Sk
Boand
Iveren
Counce Bluff
Fragmented note on aging and reflection across names
A garbled report fragment mentions aging, memory, and reflection with scattered references to people and places. It reads as a collage of names, terms, and phrases, offering no clear event, date, or location, but implying a discussion or remembrance theme from an older publication.
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Badger State
Democratie Ste
Shah Os
Ita
Milwaukee
Boothip
Inyshi
Crah
Ani
Tostan Thoverraal
Republican Papera
Booth
Crine
Milaukee
Yours Truy
James L Lewis
Daramek Buviaenm
Sean le Crosay
Laut ‘Luesday
Devaisan
Lig
Bia Crosse
I Tye
James Bo West
Mila
Crty
Shefira
Tao Girly
Set
Hogson West
Dennyon Dennison
Thei Lather
Dennison
Gln
Tim
Ian
West
Mr West
Denmaon
Knesse
Arenow
Ng Lia Crogan
Tir
Ohio
Onwego
Prever
General Grand Chapter
Royal Arch Masors of
United States
Chicago
Grays
Cinema Mide
Gfiy Doulwa
Van
Regi
Cuba
Frosa
London Times
England
Pike’s Peak
South Bend
India
Paris
Mr Wison
Enmperor
Dan Manisoy
Landa
Columbia County
Anne Well
Porehan
Tee
Hastings
Lantis
Samon T
Walter Cronger Fees
George SY
Iain Iyhor
Jy Mongar
Dimsten
Mansi
Bass
Sui Paward Pridge Anne
Padmiytar Bk
Toxiad
He ' Aoki
Phin Arbok
Trier
Nlao
Tyre
Orion
Ooore
Allon
Sonal & Warmer
Lenghin
Prismipelit Atelier of
Secotal Biel
Mike
Miles & GO
Way Heesty
Tad Pruggaoaissts
Satiraar
Lee Bor
Hepurlte
Prine
Calon Lin County
Wascellain
Cohimtin County
Furwauefield
Waemer
Gwikee
Juneau
Anna Alphm
Arnaud Jan
Malu
Byron Kaltynrn
Menrieten
Fae
Wisconsin Revar
Buttase
Surindon Cou
Planta
Joly
Foh Saixt
Pirie Wad Ramey Hare
Crockery
J.H. Winn
Wisconsin
Badger Block
Arunid
Martyare
Granite
Yigetiver
Miles & Co
Wichsils
Ruta
Patage
Miles & Coo
N. H. Wood & Co
Tn van Winter
Bane Blocee
Portage Cary
Parmers
Vapmlf Farmers Mane Los
Eclkp
Monda Mall
Lortage City
Budiens
Hamstex
Abies Seo Yannes Arsuet Gy
Ae & T
ELLE
Durch & Lew
Burch A Lewis
Columbia
BANK
Portage
Wis
Tustey
Cosbies
State Bank
Fiewaar
Marshall &Ilsley Banker
Milwaui
Fister
Weynebago Lodge AG
Cork
Riiot Gioten Kg
Soun
A.M
Arathereof
Farmers’ Home League
Lorkich
C. M. Berrie
Willinzet
Henry Fink
Haker& Confectioner
Kerepse Studs Orion
Eure
Lee Prive PV
Alvon Groceries & Provisions
Fahey
Moya Hart & Nglon
Witrani
DiMatranr
Wistonsin
Wisconsin Street
Chachkers
Otto Wild
Weobonts Funk MT
Tur Rats Horrang
Fiat
Wintpower
Brass & Wood
Sriram
Atuc
Uaverretearm
Merri
Pav Ian Thikeler
Ckene
Baer
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