Rail road debate shapes Baraboo Portage City ties
Baraboo Valley push for a Wisconsin line across to Portage City faces La Crosse Company routing bias. Manitoba to Baraboo link would cross Wisconsin at Portage City, boosting Baraboo business and Watertown Milwaukee traffic while engineers settle depot plans near Newport and New Port.
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Baraboo Republic
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Presbyterians and Republicans argue reform ticket in Wisconsin
A Milwaukee clergyman preaches at the Presbyterian Church as reports note the Republican State ticket endorsed by Madison Stars Convention. The issue emphasizes ending perceived abuses of the current administration and pledges reform, with further convention proceedings and local political comment to be published later. An Albany or Beaver Dam meeting endorses a ticket, while disputed reports about Gibson’s chairmanship are challenged by the Journal and Somerby.
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Democratic Party
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Dewey
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Republican State Convention at Madison elects governors contenders
The Republican Convention met in Madison and elected officers including President Charles Birchard of Hodgeay. Ballots for Governor and Lieutenant Governor produced Coles Bashford as the nominee for Governor after formal and informal ballots. M. Gibson and C. Clement received votes before Sholes was declared nominee. The session adjourned to 7 PM and again at 8 PM.
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Hodgeay
Brian Park
Milwaukee
Jams Maxwent
Sauk
Bechetaties
J. GC. Coven
Grant
E. M. Raxvasec
Waukesha
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Patulyards
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Fox
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Holton
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Bashford
Canventian
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C.L. Shaley
L. P. Burney
J.A. Barber
J. A. Knowlton
G. W. Lee
D. Hastings
M. &. Gibson
Mr. Weleh
C.O. Sholes
BR. Wu
Clement
Woo Scattering
M.S. Gibson
CLC
Sholes
Till & O'Clook
M.y
Coles Bashford Nominated Governor and Sholes for Lt Governor
The State Convention announces Coles Bashford of Winnebago as Republican candidate for governor and Charles C. Sholes of Kenosha for lieutenant governor. The convention adjourned after nominating the remainder of the ticket with notable harmony and antiKnow-Nothing resolutions passed by unanimous vote. The Democrat notes Watertown’s railroad completion to Watertown early in September.
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Ford
Winnebago
Charles C. Sholes
Kenosha
Guv. Bower
Corvemion
The
Watertown Democrat
Ladies Fair at the M E Church Draws Crowd
The Ladies' Fair at the Madison Presbyterian M E Church last Friday drew a large crowd. Diners praised the abundant tables and varied confections while visitors enjoyed the overall delight and friendly greetings from attendees and organizers.
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M. E
The Free Whiskey Issue and Barstow's Re-Election Clash
The Barstow faction faces a split over temperance and the liquor trade as delegates court support for his re election. The Temperance side claims Barstow endorses licentious policy while liquor advocates praise him as anti temperance. The debate exposes duplicity in principle amid a looming Fall Campaign and calls for restraint of illegal liquor traffic.
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Tiquor
Trigan
Priidipte
Gov
Barstow
Teres
Tony
Bursiow
Poplar Sovereignty Crisis in Kansas Legislature Threatens Rights
A sharply worded critique denounces the Kansas Legislature for enacting a tenure bill funding state officials, curbing free speech and a free press, and claiming the power to appoint sheriffs, constables, and other local officers beyond upcoming elections, in a move described as an egregious overreach.
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Democratic Party Endorsement in Wisconsin Governor Race
The article reports on a Wisconsin political endorsement scene, praising Governor candidate LOW Ari Asylum and others, highlighting party unity, regional representation, and aggressive attacks on opponents. It includes a satirical Mar insville incident about a whiskey flag and a tense exchange on principle and courage.
Sectionalism and the North in the Civil Conflict Debate
A historical column argues slavery as the central national issue, condemning sectionalism and criticizing the Union, tariffs, and infrastructure acts as tools of Northern power. It asserts the North dominates presidential elections and favors “Northern Man with Southern Principles” for unity under slavery.
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Virginia
South Carolina
Henry Chuy
Prenaia
Albany
Rail and fever news mix in late August dispatches
A Crimea despatch notes prospects for jammed culture in Malakom and relating railroad accidents. Reports from Burlington and Norfolk detail death tolls from a railway wreck and rising fever cases, with several notable officials and physicians among the affected.
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Ly, N.S. Page
Jas, Henderson
Philadelphia
Commodore Riddle
Portsmouth
Weather and travel notes from early September report
Newdtrom tnt notes SS Lanis and Sept dates for Salt Lake travel to Angual. Asaovinie Justice W. We Drum mond and a lady arrived. Saevey or Gen. Dan HL. Bort, Vie wunther was dry and streams low. Prospects for crops remain gloomy.
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Asaovinie
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Dan HL. Bort
Telegraph Completed Wood's Tube Seeks Direct Line
The Cape Cod telegraph line is finished and will soon provide direct communication with distant parts of the country enabling faster shipping status reports. The New York press depots are connected through the Printing Telegraph office at Wall Street, enhancing regional information flow.
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Wall Street
Rise of Know Nothing sentiment and pardon controversy
The piece exposes a persistent Know Nothing influence and calls for a thorough public explanation of their principles. It cites a pardoning decision for Adler and critiques Governor Barstow for favoritism, arguing it undermines criminal justice and public trust. Local incidents and partisan tensions are described in blunt terms to illustrate prevailing political strife.
Fragmented dialogue clatters with quirky jargon and mock wisdom
A garbled exchange pours forth extravagant jargon and comic delusions about language. The speakers tease meaning, mispronounce phrases, and drift through absurd phrases about circumbentary cycles and ideality.
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