Be wary of unequal freight tariffs on rail line
A Beaver Dam paper criticizes a railroad for charging farmers 13 cents per bushel to ship wheat 60 miles while La Crosse to Milwaukee 200 miles costs 8 cents. It calls for legislative action to establish fair rates and warns against the rail line’s charter renewal. It also condemns the Quake City Insurance Co for failures and offers practical tips to avoid bogus insurers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Minnesota
la Crosse
Quake City Insurance Co
Contee
e@ Mutual Insurance Company
Giail
State of Wisconsin
Dodge County
UBR Goulding
Plainti
William T. Bidwell
Sarah M. Bidwell
Hiram W. Mapca
John MjStowell
Hezekiah Mills
Manning
George W Campbell
John J Williams
Dodge
H.W. Lander
Beaver Dam
Wisconsin
Rodge County
Sheriff's Ofice
Wis
G. W. Brower
Sherif
Bogart
Forace D. Patch
Cynthia N. Patch
County of
Sevelt
Hicknell
Office of the Register “of Deeds
Coercion and Civil War Debate Across Papers
A Chicago Tribune piece from January 25 argues for coercion and conflict as the country’s path, while the Albany Evening Journal, a Republican counter, answers with a call for peace. Both reflect stark partisan tensions over directing national policy and civil conflict.
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Chicago Tribune
Albany Evening Journal
Tribunesi
Aniggell
Milwaukee City Hall narrowly escapes fire on Saturday
A Saturday fire scare at Milwaukee City Hall prompted quick evacuation. Notable deaths include Edward Corning of New York, father of Milwaukee’s Rev. Gorning, and Major George Middleton of Syracuse. Bishop Beninat incurred a shoulder dislocation near Appleton but has returned home. Parliament eyed 1.2 million for a Texas mounted regiment, with Sam Houston to name officers. Steam fire engines movement grows in Milwaukee and a proposed tax to fund them.
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Edward Corning
New York
Mr. Gorning
Milwaukee
Beninat
Appleton
House of Representatives
Asth
Texas
Sam Houston
Paris
Tuilleries Garden
George, Middleton
Syracused
United States
New London
Decatur
Fhrat Place
Fort Griswold
Benedict Arnold
Stand firm for the Constitution amid looming crisis
The Albany Evening Journal urges Union unity and steadfastness against coercion. It condemns abolitionist rhetoric and calls on Congress to meet reasonable Union terms to avert civil war, stressing duty to the Constitution, laws, and eternal rights while warning of future dangers for the country.
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Albany Eventing Journal
Republican Party
Senator Johnson
Etheridge
Tennessee
Stephens Johnson
Hill
Georgia
Gilmer
North Carolina
Gov
Hicks
Davis
Maryland
Congress
South
North
John Brown
Cardinal Wolf
Terrible Conflagration in Milwaukee Alley Fire
A large five story furniture warehouse of Seaman and Co. on Huron Street burst into flames around 6:30 pm, destroying extensive stock and causing a wall to collapse at Milwaukee and Huron. Loss estimated at $60,000 with $44,000 insured. Fire cited as the worst in state history, with coverage for building and stock. The report also includes President Buchanan’s Virginia secession message and a list of state capitals from Washington distances.
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Medras
Seaman & Co
Huron Street
Huron
Milwaukee Streets
Shipment of Arms to the South sparked police clash at pier
Police attempted to seize muskets hidden on the Savannah steamer Montgomery at Pier No 12 North River. Firearms were loaded as officers boarded. captain Berry ordered the fasts cut and the ship cast off, escaping with the contraband as the crew and police scattered amid jeers and a tense standoff.
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New York Times
Savannah
Montgomery
Berry
H B. Cromwell & Co
Broadsteat
Custara
Pelice
North River
Peraons
Anzious
Olice
Wemyss
Lion Rampage at Crockett Theatre Ends in Death
A lion attacked an unlucky man named Jarvey during a Crockett show, fatally injuring him. Crockett, wounding the lion with a fork, freed the man as the beast attempted another leap. The other three lions were captured with great effort, including a lioness forcing entry to a private box before Crockett secured it. By morning the theatre was calm, but the incident caused widespread alarm.
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Adley
Royal Ampitheare
Jarvey
Mr. Crockett
London News
Arrival of the Steamer Ztna and Fugitive Case in Bench
Telegraphic dispatch reports four days later from Europe. Changes include release ordered for Anderson, fugitive slave in Toronto, and cannons shipped from Liverpool to Charleston. European political and military maneuvers are summarized, with notes on France, Prussia, Italy, and financial signals. Key figures and places include Cockburn, Garagnan, Frances II, Gaeta, Venice, and Trieste.
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Jura
Borussia
Queen’s Bench
Edwin James
Anderson
Toronto
Andereon
Liverpool
Charleston
England
Persigny
Empire
Lnst
Gaeta
L-Ch
Prince Garagnan
Naples
Victor Emmaausel
Carragnan
Italy
Frances
Heperor
Austria
Croeta
Prussia
France
Afiina
Spesia
Queenstone Coun
Montelrone
Don Carlos
Spain
Trien
Trieste
Bank of Fresco
Florence Nightengale
Pos
Pans
Francis II
Pays
Opinione Nationale
Laly
Vennica
Turin
Cavour
London
the Morning Chronicle
America
Georgia Secession Debate and Washington Conspiracy Rumor
The article reports on Union and Confederate tensions with Lincoln era politics. It notes allegations of a conspiracy to overthrow the government in Washington and mentions a rising anti secession movement in Georgia's mountains, alongside Georgia officials' stance on secession and future state cooperation.
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Congress
Mexico
Él Ring
Lincoln
Elbridge
Howard Select Committee
House
Prominest
Washington
Mountains
Georgia
Pickens County
Milledgeville
Liberal Terms of the Sentinel publication rates
The Daily Sentinel and Tris Weekly Sentinel announce subscription options with multiple copy discounts and yearly pricing. Weekly Sentinel notes Monday, Wednesday and Friday issues with light copy formats and low prices, promising the latest news up to press.
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Daily Sentinels
Tris Weekly Sentinel
Weekly Sentinel
Lincoln to Washington on Feb lth in the Weekly Sentinel
The Lincoln letter item notes subscription offers for the Weekly Sentinel and a post from Milwaukee. It mentions Lincoln’s journey to Washington on February lth and references a club deal with multiple copies and years. A correspondent cites discussions of the present state of affairs and a pledge to resist any required consent.
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Lincoln
Washington
Weekly Sentinel
Harald’s Club
Myr
Springfield
Shange
Jermain & Brightman
Milwaukee
The Cheech Ss Leads, bans worm
The article reports The Cheech Ss taking a stand against the worm issue, implementing bans and policy changes to curb its spread. It notes actions by the group and outlines local or organizational responses to the problem.
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Iowa
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Staten Island
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Raid
Leonard Mertz
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Milwaukee Sentinel
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Sentinel
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B. W. Curtis, & CO
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