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Newspaper
Badger State
Location
Portage, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1859
Page
2
Fragmented, garbled political prose urging support for a state ticket in Columbia County. References to Republican and Democratic turnout and a hoped final victory appear amid unclear names and terms.
In the district a political note highlights Ursa Mess of Pores and Kater of Ladin as central figures. It urges voters to favor the familiar candidate with proven interest, warning against untested outsiders and stressing Mess’s readiness to represent and protect local interests amid upcoming elections.
A letter supports Angaw Wanna Le for the Third Assembly District, praising integrity and experience. It denounces fraud and corruption and pledges to defend residents’ interests with a competent, capable representative.
The text presents a garbled pledge asserting the candidate has no improper relations or personal connections to detrimental groups. It argues his time will be devoted to constituents and duties, praising Morngnora as the proponent. The fragmentary language suggests a local political advertising or endorsement note.
Voters face a choice for the office of Secretary of State between Alvin B. Alden or L. P. Harvey. The piece praises Alden for his legislative experience, oversight of state finances, and capability to audit claims and oversee state machinery while urging rejection of opposing candidate Lawrence Harvey as unfit. The article presents Alden as the qualified option and urges support.
A garbled report recalls a Milwaukee speech by Governor Haspatty asserting unity on withholding land grants and the La Crosse railroad. It mentions political alignments, Democratic prospects, and a decisive upcoming election, with references to Denver, Lake Shore and various counties amid Republican maneuvers.
The Brown treason trial at Harper's Ferry concluded with John Brown sentenced to be hanged on December 2. The defense by Ohio lawyers Gardner Grget, Griswold, and others claimed reasonable doubt while Brown maintained guilt. The proceeding ended amid the larger conflict over abolition and rebellion in Virginia, with Brown and several co-defendants found guilty and to die for treason or murder, marking a sharp turning point in sectional tensions.
A fragmented account mixes political controversy, court rulings, and farm mortgage issues. It references Alden, the Supreme Court, and a Democratic push for Farm Mortgage relief tied to the La Grange Railroad, noting supporters and opponents in the Legislature and confirming the bill’s eventual passage by mixed votes.
The debate centered on the Farm Mortgage issue with key figures Me. N. Murphy and candidates Hobart and G. Van Steenwyk. Hobart supported the reform while Van Steenwyk opposed, signaling a campaign where Farm Mortgagors may gain a vocal advocate in the next governor race.
A lengthy political appeal argues for the Republican ticket, urging adopted citizens to support the party amid debates over Massachusetts-style amendments and civil rights. It critiques Democrats and praises Republican positions, mentioning Governor candidates, national factions, and the October receipts of flour and wheat in Milwaukee with rising trade figures.
A Chicago and North Western excursion train derailed about 10 AM eight miles from the city, plunging cars into a ditch and spiking the lake, killing Dr Theta Minot and multiple passengers. The wreck left many injured, with witnesses describing a violent, chaotic scene as cars separated and collapsed into the water. Rescue efforts persisted with a large number of survivors and casualties, including several seriously hurt.
Fragmented OCR text shows a regional election note with references to a state core and constitution vote. Mentions Milwaukee, Mississippi, and Madison style terms, but much is garbled. Core idea: a wartime or constitutional vote with stated counts and months, lacking clear dates or outcomes.
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