Rational Conventions Endan gered by Voter Choice Plan
A political polemic argues for abolishing National Conventions in favor of direct presidential voting. It claims conventions manipulate nominations and favor party insiders, proposing a system where voters choose presidential and vice presidential electors directly, with the ticket attracting the most support in each state. The piece urges the press to scrutinize the idea and report reader opinions.
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Pety
Cie Taws
Minin Cabals
Sulbeeckers
Te Imistimende
A Tackson
Clay
Websster
Calliou
Entinob
Towhia
Awa
Caert
Hel Atin
Politicanephy Apts
Stati
Kieatovia
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Ani
Abela
Esc
Carte Stata
Cand
Cael
Kansas
Minnesota
Indiana
Oregon
California
Union
John C. Fremont
William L. Dayton
Wiliam S. Seward
Fran P. Blair
Salmon P. Chases
Edward Stanly
Weaded
Charles Sumner
Cassius M. Clay
Republican National Committee
Fremont
Dayton
Berenat
Daytoon
Nuinber
Yourselv
Republicans
Lion Africains
Poonsylynia van Avommen el
Tigket
Bremont Oy
Fillmore
Bremont
New Jersey
Illinois
Buchanan
Aed
Wil
al Pritivs
Pis
Zribwine
Sweden
Nic Teanle
State Assumption Plan for Milwaukee Bonds Adopted in 1838
A convention of citizens in Milwaukee on November 10, 1838 endorses a state plan to assume city county and town bonds. It proposes issuing six million dollars of state bonds at five percent interest payable semiannually, redeemable within thirty years, exchange for state lands, and cancellation of prior mortgaged debts. It calls for a constitutional amendment and legislative steps to submit the proposal to voters.
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Newhill Blones
Milwaukee
United States
New Yor
Ard
Phcot
Iran
Allies
Hadrmean
Walter C. Bandera
George Beatty
Thomas Pritchard
Sante
Conaser
Wisconsin
Nwiukes
Wie Court House
Baraboo
Daouary
A.D
Souk and Gluta
Supenares
Anc Conti
JE. Donovan
County Tax and Valuation Report From Sauk County
A condensed statement from Sauk County shows state and county tax allocations, total equalized property valuation, and rising assessments despite decreased overall valuation. It notes a protracted legislative session as a major tax driver and cites debt, bonds, and school funding figures, with remarks on public meetings and local news developments.
Sauk City and Sauk County Growth and Debate
Sauk County and Sauk City are described as a unified village area with a valuable riverfront site, rising population, and new infrastructure including a bridge. The region attracts settlers from Kansas and Nebraska, praises the prairie, and notes strong German communities and commercial growth. A political discussion on electing the president by popular vote contrasts with preserving state sovereignty and the Electoral College, highlighting fears of overbearing larger states and the need to maintain federal balance.
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Sauk County
Jalnt
Sauk City
Losger
Gan Soliton
Promedix
Allen
Prairie
Sauk Prai- Vit
Kansas
Nebraska
Suik City
Ling
Sauk
Young Men's Mutual Improvement Society Debates
A village group forms the Young Men's Mutual Improvement Society to promote mental exertion through debating. Officers named President Fr. Avery and others, with dues and initiation details, plus a proposed constitutional amendment and election plan. News notes include telegraph operator J G Wells leaving, and local county seat moves in Iowa County and Sheboygan County.
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Atottom
Young Alen
Iylioates
Association Dutine Aly
Fr. Avery
D. D. Doann
H. A. Pougass
Wit Hiraw Laxanox
Education reform notes from a 19th century letter
A local writer argues for active parental involvement in public schools. He condemns passive trust in teachers, urges frequent visits to classrooms, and stresses evaluating moral character and teaching ability beyond formal certification. The piece also reports a bridge incident and several short notices on politics, industry, and local life.
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Eprrom
Wwe
Drake
Tye
Uns
Wien
Neglocta
Lufk
Hore
Lenin
Advertisements for Sale and an Estray Notice
Fragmented ad text describes sale offerings at a depot near Milwaukee and Mississippi, with lot and price details, payment terms, and contact names. Also includes a boys’ select school estray notice dated November 1, 1866, requesting owners to claim property with a description and terms.
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Rerington
Mertens
Milwaukee Lily
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Madison
Barnboo
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Beaver Dam
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Hartford
Tuncan
Olive Branch
Boston
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Anid
Sam Ryan
The
Appleton Crescent
Clark
Free Democraté
Conree
New York
Lane
Getig
Herpldane
Yates
Iti
Young Men's Mutual Improvement Society
J. G. Wells
Ile
Iowa
Mineral Point
Dodgeville
Apatis County
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Quincy
Friendship
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N. Shafter
Assembly
Sheboygan County
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Miron
London
Paris
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Blair
Barrett's
St. Louis
W. Ry
Florence’s
Philadelphia
A. W. Johnson
French
Maine
Williamson
Sickles
N.Y
Westhouse
U.S. Senate
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Murphy
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Milwaukee Railroad
Laa Leen
A. W. Lathrop
P.M
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Venice
Comsat
Cecilia Bergy
Dlarxkou
Misehsipp
Nwez
St. Laosny
Tenga
Town & Range
Con Harni
Smarts
Kensington
Truhan
Ta Bay
Drisbon
Sak Co
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Boys' Select School
C. R. Newcomd
David Sutton
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