Western Emigration and Railroad Bond Vote Reflected in Portage News
The Portage edition reports on a city vote approving $75,000 in bonds for the Madison Portage City and Lake Superior Railroad Co. The piece contrasts western growth with eastern hardship, arguing railroads unlock land value and wages. It also covers a Masonic Ball in Fort Winnebago and local debates over the Fox and Wisconsin Improvement Company, urging legislative remedy for settler grievances and corporate practices.
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Madison
Portage City
Superior Fairroad Co
State Legislature and the threat of monopoly power
A historical commentary warns that granting sweeping powers to a railroad or trust could create an uncontrollable monopoly harming settlers and state prosperity. It urges legislative action to regulate such corporations to protect farming lands and future growth. The piece emphasizes distrust of monopolies and the need for lawful, restrained corporate authority.
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Contested Election Rules and Arduous Court Path
In a lengthy defense of contesting the governor election, the piece argues an immediate Supreme Court challenge is impractical and would delay until a final certificate, or later decide through state canvass disputes. It notes Barstow’s oath upon certificate, potential returns, and inevitable appeals, while outlining the multi‑year, multi‑court process and the unlikely quick resolution.
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Supreme Court
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St. Croix
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Fragmented notes mingle with funeral notices and prices
An eclectic and fragmentary page mixes philosophy flavored prose with notices. It mentions two fashionable women in St. Louis who died suddenly from suspected cosmetic poison and previews a piano festival plan. It also publicizes a meeting for Wisconsin resources and a donation party for a Baptist minister, plus market prices for wheat, pork, eggs, and more. It invites births, marriages, and lodge events in a late 19th or early 20th century community paper tone.
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