Barksdale Potter fight in congress escalates amid chaos
The scene erupts as Barksdale and Potter clash with wigs torn and blows exchanged while Speaker and officers try to restore order. The melee draws in Washburn and others as party factions surge through a three minute disruption. Republicans stand firm under fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barksdale
Potter
Eli Washburn
Tarks- Gate
Elihu
Massa
Washburn
Wisconsin
Strogk
Congo
Alragco
Pather
Giddings
Fragmented Wisconsin Names and Atlantic Monthly Praise
An OCR damaged passage lists many quirky Wisconsin demonyms and place names with references to James Russell Towell and Chad Was ever, praising the Atlantic Monthly for wit and satire. It includes stray quotes about Kellogg’s deeds and a final, garbled note regarding Weathersha Rey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Russell Towell
Caulridge
Atlantic Monthly
Meo Tatas
Bislow
Chad
Lown
Steamship Leviathan Towed Through Thames Amid Turmoil
An 18th century style news column reports the steamship Leviathan being carted into the Thames on Sunday with confident outlook for future transatlantic ventures. It notes multiple accidents and disasters including hospital explosions, hotel fires, and casualties, alongside political dispatches about Kansas, Lecompton, and warnings of slave-state pressures. The piece adds a reprint of a 1750 New Hampshire Gazette with commentary on colonial governance and a brief literary promotion for a Mother's Blessing edition.
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Milwaukee
Thames
Frederick William
Prussia
England
Nehureh
Cheimali
Iyreng
Poeifle
At &E
Douis
Hames
Cink
Kansas
Gov. Robinson
People’s Government of
Solieib
Congress
New Nanpshire
Lomsmouth
Getoberith
Dasswin Fowns
Ol Power
Milwaukes
Lituhfield
Tennyson
Cuago
Ohie
Ehore
London
United States
Conimbus
T. TL. Doolitle
Nilers States
Michigan
John Mitehell
India
Europe
Gerard
Afvica
Mingara
Wredmil
Ordh
Cen
Beall
Calivorna
Utah
Waugh
Methodist Church
Moris
Ciintonati
Tarr
New York
Captain Kidd
Whiteusites
Anet
Wisconsin
California
Perey
Weel
Albany
Teverly Wietah
Senjay
Methodist
Episcopal C
Oeluck
Baltimore
Balom
Arass
Madison Priviot
Aras
A. D. Sonter
Columbus
Ohio
Indiana
Cuba
N.Y
San Duanwiser
Longs
China
Central America
Mthonsh
Vermont
Lan Estate
Sepa Sui
Ree. du Marion
Pr. Berdeil
Cunningham
Village charter debate sparks demand for town improvements
The Baraboo community debates incorporation to fund street grading and sidewalks, but landholders oppose. Residents, especially women, urge action to prevent ongoing drainage of water and sand hindering travel, hoping a charter may unlock needed town improvements.
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Tam
Mendares
Stara
Baraboo
Tuni
Africa
Mit
Adilovy
Arshoa
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Kellogg
Aretorus
Werhesha Rey
Ansel Ny Kellogg
Bours Baraboo
Bath
Eee Rae Ten
Baraboo Republic
Halaboo
Saliccolwad
Amd
Nyrch
Viti
Lea
Toxoder
Saivel
Coxon
Cartier
Dy Mall
Coxanns
Washington
Bras
Nusys
Tums
Tarver
Sruvans
Byaes Kennedy
Wat A. Bansvow
Supreme Court
Levan
Madison
Gonwy
Mane Cones Tong
Prite
Acateh
Derunkep Marren
Pha
Rowell's Mills
Spring Grove P. O
Castle Prai
Engieilor
Bank of Hegland
Mizers
Fary
Lotius
Rocky Sugar
Mus Rao Ougar
Teche
Hip Beaker
Savk
Judea
J. X
Daxoray
Ena
Minenss
Qlerk
Pinar Nay
Swap
Fol
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Jienes Goodwin
Willian
Mickey and
Wheeler
Chakid Wheeler
Guso
Mat
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Pelee
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Cathuune Oawd
Barlow and
BEW
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Offeni Ag Durara
Binnel
Thompson
James Steele
Andrew I Washibon
Remington
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Abfadan
Tor Eusts
Willian Gritt
Jacob Vuldt
Edwin D. Baber
Py. Isham
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J O ¥.Tate
UC Remington
Wells
Jesep Chandler
Ab Wort
Runtingsen
Bivens
Curtis Bales
Assignee
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Marenal
Papp
J.C. Stasavonth
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Henry
Badow
Binch
Remington Fir
Cauge
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Jha
Tin AW Olney
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Finness B. Didk
Wettigen
Birnes
Toren Way
Rineage Ag
Milwaukee and Mississippi Rail Rawl
T Fiyor
Perth
BIOWO
Seehon
Ringe
Town & Hunthys
Iine Ewes
Qantas
Seelion
Lwa Bo Oorsh
Tne
Counhy
West Giuter
Town
Tol Whening
David H. Wyman
Counwehel
Ghinge
Venny
Moody UY
Mickey
Pratt
Donita
Lark Fand
Wheeler Tie Phiintuy
Remington Turnefendind
Ganne Ted
Peter Loppla
Dante Pant
Prete
United Btatoe
Fount Bay
Charles &, Pratt
John E. Donovan
Clark and
Remington Fap
Cyuse
Enmnsel
Joseph Gutuian
Tita Biatos
Maxwell
Inia
Danavar
Clarke
D'Onhoy
Torney
Giuse
Margaret W. Woodwri
Warren J B. Quimby
Hy Glark
Eurre Dav
Ambinse Rabroy
Geo
W. Findlay
Alles
Pbminertt
Jwee Milea
Eluvens
United Sunes
Wiah A. Linshy
Robert T
Simean Oona
TS Vipp Tor Phadstil
Oanank Fur Pial
Lamy Corlett
Dul Taylow
Aka N
Sixdom Tur Fiskars
Martin
Phintil
Giark
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Alehwel Jiomir
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Jos
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Darius J
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Eye
Iis
Villaga
Tesa Russinele
Esq
Wood
Whees
Nancy Ac Lrown
Beown
Carpenters & Bailders
Long
Ping
Lyone
Baraboo Female Seminary
Ninn
M. Aa. Potera
Absie Ye Ae
West Gaunaf
Ad Music — Board
Manel
Friends of Aducation
Brusca Seuipinary
Eam
Gnc
Nswrence Capital
Charter Porputal
LO Ripley
Alexander
Thos
H Brach
J.B Bennett
Avoe
Jaavanea
Pvelngs
Kaya
Loscon Equiatity Adjustad Ans
Chuice
Hardwai
Weil
Hajieman Gretta
Wwe
Upan Tadhla Gaada
Bakaboo
Bauk County
Glock
Menor
Ud Wbove
Grotta
Anne
Costa
Nde
J. Adler
Burukao
Jan
A. Andrews
Sauk
Tyhort Cury
Carbary
Waldou NM
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Remington, Pitt, Atty
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