Debate on western railroad aid in State and nation
A letter from Barber argues against federal land plunder via railroad subsidies. It urges government support for a La Crosse to Milwaukee line, detailing farm mortgage burdens, regional rail needs, and public land grants while contrasting private interests. Milwaukee investors back bonds to build the road.
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Conpaca
Alleghanier
Pennsylvania
New York
Ion Yas Tas
Jeannally
Trea
Roewi Broughe
Gulivanion
Liege Nga
Crem
Abe
Beesing
Pias Barber
Portage City Rail Meeting Focuses on Milwaukie Line Progress
A February 25 854 Portage City meeting previews efforts to complete the La Crosse and Milwaukee Railroad. Speakers urge vigorous public support, citing regional gains for farmers and industry, with emphasis on connecting Portage City to Milwaukee and rival routes. A Wisconsin Central Rock River Valley Union and other lines eye the corridor, and a judicial convention is discussed for March in Madison.
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Ripon
Gerla
Popularon
Amerg
Unog
Pueye
Milwaukee
Portage City
Duarz
Thia
Milwauker Chicaga
Weap Prrton
Luerontor
Wisconsin Central
Rock River Valley Union
Below
Madison
Menna
Senate and
Assembly
Third Judicial Circuit
Membere
Officera
Nina Af
Ha Chooges
Citice
Wales
Thase
Janceville
Otter
Oshkosh
Portage City Maitland
Locke
R. Rion
Fond de Lac Ratreat
la Crosac and
Milwaukee Co
Weat Bend
Oshkowl
Lortage City
Oshkostt
Waupun
Horio
Fox River
Cammerte
Wisconsin Central Railroad progress and hotel plans noted
The Jeffersonian lauds the Wisconsin Central Railroad project with timely contracts from the state line to Elkhorn and 56 miles to Ikhorn, surveys to Columbia, and a direct future route toward Columbus. It also notes Oshkosh hotel construction at 312000 and Portage City’s need for a similar project, urging investors for profit and growth.
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Wisconsin Central Railroad
Jeffersonian
Central Railroad
State Line
Ikhorn
Elkhorn
Columbia
Columbus
Sre Praparing
Oshkosh
Portage City
Great West impressions from a traveler in Wisconsin and beyond
A traveler recalls his journey into the western frontier beginning October 26, crossing forests and prairies from Michigan to Wisconsin. He notes savage cold winds, vast plains, oak openings, and the beauty of unspoiled nature contrasted with cultivated fields and homesteads. He reflects on solitude, home longing, and the majestic yet harsh landscape of the Great West.
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Colorado
Sierra Nevaia
Coast Range
A.eiage
Renges
Lyin
Sierra Nevida
Weeaver River
Utah
Rocky Mountain
Tituntain
Cal
Advocate
Ti Genti
Great West
Michigan
Indiwon
Lake Michigan
Columbia County
Wisconsin
New York
Atlantic
Berna
Uae
Sistemas
Munsen
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York Daily Messa
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Otto
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la Crowe
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Altwaukee
Sturiage City
la Iver
Fic Rand
Portege
la Crosse
Ween
Milwaukes
Art of Columbia
Bouk
Adame
la Towe
General Land Office
Mieniaippi
Minnepoia
Minnesota
Miwaukee
Iscus
England
Raod
Tialter
Praist
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Badger State
Portage City, Wii
Verandail Tall
Portnge City
Wildcare
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Annnal
Rwiugh
Gresetat
Decuawen
Geola
Chem
Emile
John
Alma
Anit
Otrayn
Comary
Tacoma
Leite
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