Terrible Accident in Milwaukee Building Collapse
A Milwaukee disaster at 4 pm yesterday buried four workers in the A. Cordell & Co. building on Brae Street. Charles Ewer died. Haymond Weiskirk was severely injured. Louis Howe and Otto Kye survived with injuries. Emil Weirkerk escaped. Fire followed but was quickly controlled. the 40-foot, four-story structure, valued at 16,000 dollars, collapsed after a possible construction defect. The scene drew a huge crowd as rescuers and a nearby firm battled flames and searched for survivors.
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Milwaukee
Hyom
Tue Vista
Haymond Weiskirk
Rhony
Louis Hwe
Otto Kye
Emil Weirkerk
TL Cordes
Kiniirk
Ile
Macleay
Have
Imnediata
Wila
Quita
Mormons Receive U S Authority Reports Amid Transit Moves
Ansel Kellogg notes conflicting recounts but supports earlier reports that Mormons would submit to U S authorities. A heavy storm in New York collapses buildings, with transit closures and emigration directives from Panama to Salt Lake. George Diver dies in Chicago from a stroke while Captain Marey’s command reaches Camp Sol with safety assurances.
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Tah
U. S
New York
Guy
Hute
United States
Caloris
Salt Lake
Wen
Panama
Iis
Sot
Debates Over Kinnores Editorial Morality in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Mirror editor defends Kinnores and questions moral lines in railroad grant lobbying. It traces La Crosse and Chicago Company roles, district influence, and bond distributions to sway Wisconsin’s grant, arguing moral complexity in offering funds to secure the deal despite broader corruption concerns.
Morality and Bribery Under Scrutiny in Public Debates
In a reflective critique, editors condemn the amoral use of a popular rhetoric to defend actions by the La Crosse company and state grants. They argue directors may be excused by motives yet acknowledge possible corruption, urging vigilance against bribery and subversion of civic principles.
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la Crosse
Cnre
Corban
Uulies
Arran
Ibs
Ronson Pigaings
Epen
Raity
State Editorial Convention Adjourned and Dissension Lingers
The Wisconsin Editorial Convention adjourned after informal talks in Madison about rescheduling for October, with some discord observed from Milwaukee’s cub-editor remarks. The note discusses lies of money in New York and a U S land taxation decision, plus Congresses’ adverting letters and local paper costs.
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Taney
Wisconsi Melitore and Publishers Association of Wisconsin
Madison
Weir
Milwaukee
Tot Tower
Tho
Wisconsin
Stave News
Madison Mirror Critiques Assembly in Wisconsin Editorial
Detroit, June 19 1858. In a Wisconsin Mirror editorial the Madison Assembly is harshly criticized for its handling of investigations and alleged frauds. The writer accuses the Legislature of advancing local interests over state good, defends investigative work, and warns Republicans against tying to Democratic factions.
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Assembly
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Madison
Milwaukee
Madison Naus
Legtalasneo
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Strong
Belivou
Directora Ofcomseo
Gar- Met
Mmi Sanond
Detroxa
Loricon Angas
ITA. Texsary Eyq
Neenah Conservator
Vague 19th century dispatches recount disasters and politics
A mixed colonial era summary reports a possible voyage to Trinity Bay and a government steamer escort, Vesuvius eruption rumors, Pontier and Cairo flood damage with extensive property losses, and a swathe of political notices. It notes local candidates in Portage and Rock counties, libel concerns, athletic feats in Milwaukee, and the launch of a new Wanpaca newspaper.
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Trinity Bay
Castleman
Pontier
Notable Fractions of News from the Era and Europe
A mosaic of brief items mentions Morphy the chess prodigy traveling to Europe, a murder conviction in New York, Rufus Choate as Massachusetts governor candidate, a birth in Queen Victoria’s circle, a new Wanota school house project, rumors of Walker’s expedition against Nicaragua, Mississippi plantation damages, and a string of assorted political, technological, and natural world notes reflecting mid-19th century concerns and curiosities.
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Worcester
Meu Jae" Pan
Morphy
Europe
Concemi
New York
Rufus Choate
Massachusetts
Mig
Goldschmidt
Jenny Tand
Queen Victoria
Telegraph
Wanota
Walker
Nicaragua
Mississippi
Wasco Pass
Tennessee
Yasco
Albert
Tay
Tiventy
York
Cape Cod
Montreal
Convict Escape Ends In Reward Offer At State Prison
A convict named Charles Pender grasa escaped from the State Prison after feigning illness. A $100 reward is offered by Commissioner Mac Graw for his capture and return to jail. The prisoner is described as about 21, with a tight build and 5 feet 8 or 9 inches tall.
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MacGraw
Prinan
Weepon Limes
Thandee
Streight
Wanpan
Shing Accounta
Dr. Davis
Treasury
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Robert Carden
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Los Angeles
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Leicester
England
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