State Printing bids expose fraud in folding and bids
Madison officials opened nine bids for state printing. Competing bidders from Madison and Milwaukee faced a false basis for folding and composition rates aimed to inflate profits. C T Wakley was named lowest bidder but the commissioners rejected the award and will seek new bids to prevent a contract fraud.
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Madison
Allgood & Rube
The
Madison Journal
Jermain & Brightman
Milwaukee Sentinel
Beriah Brown
Madison Democrat
Geo. Webb
Madison Argus
D. Carpenter
Madison Zytfots Chas
T. Wakeley
Journal
Futrict
Bb. E. Hale & Co
Beloit Tourist
A. Calkins
Madison Arguss
3. M. Booth
Milwaukee Free Democrat
Messrs. User
Quiner
Chosa
Isis
C.T. Wakley
Madison Fraternity
Namd
Jisye
Flaud
Webb
Sdryus
Wakeley
Asgus Aid Journal
Sendinet
Milwaukee
M. Booth
Wakeles
Waukesha
Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin Teachers at Portage City
The State Teachers Association convenes in Portage City starting Tuesday at 2 o clock, continuing likely to Thursday. Prof. O. A. Conover opens with remarks on schooling, with Rev. A. S. Chapin delivering an address and several members presenting reports on school law, normal schools, reading, elocution, phonetics, and a gyroscope lecture. A social gathering and hospitality by Portage citizens are planned, with rail fare for members expected to be reimbursed.
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Portage City
Tueaday
Pew
O. A. Conover
Madison
A. 5. Chapin
Beloit
A. A. Griffith
Wankesha
A. M. May
Ot Ripon
J. M. Angear
Portage
Railroada
Friends of Education
Badger State
Judie Cato
Kansas
U. S
Kanes City
Missoni
Point Coupee
Charleston
S. C
John Mitchel
Pittsburg Gazzette
Saya’ Forney
Douglas
Tennessee
London Times
Washington Irving
John Howard Payne
Virginia
Blackenship
Scott
Atlantic Seaboard
Washington Territory
Republican Convention for Wisconsin Second District
The Megabsic Republican Convention for Wisconsin Second District will be held on Wednesday, May 12 1858 at 12 o'clock in the forenoon for the purpose of nominating a candidate for Congress. Each assembly district will be entitled to two delegates. the Republican committee recommends meeting in the next week and selecting delegates. Committee members Davin Twoon Hamner Hobbs, Allen, Gibson, Colley.
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Wisconsin
Mecton Sines Uy
Arghep
Schob Dulo
Hanmer Hobbise
Allen
Gibson
Colley
Diet
Congression
Prairie du Chien
State printing debates reveal flaws in Madison defense
A Waukesha Republican column critiques the Madison and Milwaukee press defense of state printing bids. It argues the bid basis matters for cost accuracy, using a house shingling analogy to show how miscalculated items inflate totals. It also notes tensions with the Madison Argus over Treasurer Hass and Governor Hastiness.
Quivaran and Far Western News from Another Era
Five young ladies drowned in the North River while breathing. Crowds pack San Francisco on Frazer mine news. State excitement shifts labor up 20 to 30 percent. Around 8000 people have left for the diggings with six steamers and ten sailing vessels in service. A Leavenworth fire destroyed property worth 190000 with only 40000 of jugs insured. Our Mesivo minister to close his office and return home. Gen Quivaran, veteran of the Mexican War, dies at Nutches.
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San Francisco
Frazer
Leavenworth
Mesivo
Quivaran
Iast Congress
Nutches
State University and political criticisms headline
The piece critiques Chancellor Larmor's report and its language, questions the justice of university actions, and mocks English grammar. It also covers political editorials, proposed highway routes, frontier Indian tensions, and upcoming Republican and Democratic congressional conventions at Prairie du Chien.
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Pree Dema
Larmor
Lindley Murray
Debate and accusations ripple through Baraboo Republic letters
A turbulent letter exchange criticizes the 1858 Legislature and an Investigating Committee report. The writer denounces corruption claims, defends journalistic witnesses, and attacks a rival paper mirror, referencing figures like Mr. Norrixny and editors. The piece also mentions a governor’s trip and a secretary’s financial misconduct alongside reflections on the River Thames in Parliament.
Varied 19th Century News items and notices
A compilation of brief items notes trades and tradesmen in Wisconsin towns, meteorological events, political moves, local incidents, imports and exports, and curiosities. It mentions a mill explosion in White Lake Michigan, thistles in Janesville, a blooming Century Plant in Philadelphia, and shipping/rail developments toward Sparta and La Crosse. It also covers figures like Gov. Randall, Andrew J. Mackey death, and Lord Derby’s racing loss with other miscellaneous items.
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Chicago
Kenosha
Sparta
la Crosse
Petarch
C. Washburn
Mineral
Persia
England
United States
White Lake
Michigan
Canada
Janesville
Charles H. Stuart
Philadelphia
Taunton Gesette
Columbia Co
Portage
Milwaukee News
the Argus
Andrew J. Mackey
Common Council of
Sheboygan
Randall
New York
Washington
Biggs
Earlvile
Minois
London
Howe Journal
Benedict Arnold
Switzerland
Lord Derby
Toxophylita
Tampa
Florida
Paris
Rustios
Wheeling Intelligencer
Wason
Springfield
Manxsachusetts
Alexandria
Caio
Willey
White Mountain Notch
Hews from the Atlantic Telegraph at Lent
Report from the Telegraph Fleet describes rough seas delaying cable laying off Ireland then from Boston dispatch dated July 16 1858. Details relate to June 27 sighting of two ships Miagare and Gorgon and two failed attempts to lay the cable before 40 miles of line were laid on the 24th or 26th with weather causing further delays. One sailor injured by a loose coal banker.
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England
Boston
J. Cummings
Alice Bouree
Liverpool
Lass
U.S
Miagare
Ser Majesty
Gorgon
Agamemmon
Valorous
Mr. Field
Sweece
Hialer
Railroad Progress Westward Toward Wisconsin River
Columbus signals growing work on the Milwaukee Watertown and Baraboo Valley line with plans to relocate the depot, extend toward Milwaukee, and connect with the Lake Shore and Madison Portage branch. The route is expected to shorten Madison Milwaukee travel and shift business away from rival lines as the Land Grant road nears completion.
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Muowavxay
Thone
Ow Vendas
Milwaukee
Albany
Grand Flaven
Port Saruin
Suspension Bridge
Watertown
M. W. and
Madison
Baraboo
Tag
Columbus /ournad
Milwaukee, Watertown and Baraboo Valley Company
Wisconsin
D Jackson
Milwaukee, Watertown and Baraboo Valley Railroad
Wisconsin River
Jackson
Columbus
Lake Shore Railroad
Mill
Mississippi
Madison and Portage
Todi
Madison and Watertown
Watertown Democrat
State Fair Grounds Site Described as Ideal for Fair
The State Journal reports on the proposed fair grounds in the western city area. The site, three quarters of a mile from the railroad depot and about a mile from the Capitol, offers dry, well-drained land with live water and good pasturage. Plans include enclosing about forty acres with a central elevation and a Mall of Fine Art, a potential half mile trotting track, and space for tents and parade if a military encampment is desired. The grounds promise an excellent vantage for spectators and a convenient layout for stock landings served directly from the rail line.
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Capitol
Ldr
Mall of Fine Arte
State Journal
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