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Newspaper
Daily Courier
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1854
Page
1
A fragmentary notice from a Raw Nothing daily sheet at Waal hints at an indictment and outrage surrounding a Civil War era steamer Michigan. The report mentions a ship’s crew missing and a morose bearer’s letter, with the full tale remaining doubtful and uneven in detail.
A strange blend of tech speculation and political appointments appears in this fragment. It mentions an Australian inventor, a machine for heaving ore, and a curious device with a four hundred barrel daily capacity. It also lists presidential appointments in the Oregon Territory and comments on Sir John Franklin, English chronicles, and a Springdale Ohio state fair cattle show with prices ranging from three hundred to three thousand dollars.
A questionable 1853 missive from Wall Street outlines a plan to fabricate an Indiana bank note issue to profit from circulation. It estimates costs for printing plates, commissions, and note distribution, detailing premiums, timelines, and methods to evade detection while stressing large profits from a fifty thousand note batch.
A letter discusses naming a bank in the western region and urging a cautious approach to its branding. It suggests names like Merchants Bank or Farmers Bank, and cautions against any exotic names. The writer offers to provide further information on banking matters and stock prospects.
The Commissioners selected a site by Fourth Lake for the Lunatic Asylum. Groundfinishing and foundation work are to begin next spring, with materials procured and contracts set. The location offers a view of the town, Capital, and University, away from bustle, to provide a peaceful environment. Gen Noyard of Baltimore attended, applauding the project as a vital measure for the state’s vulnerable populations.
An English man named William Waits was found dead in his bed yesterday morning with head marks. An inquest by Toland of the third ward, a resident, concluded the deceased was an habitual drunkard and returned a verdict of death by misadventure. He was last seen drunk Monday night before being put to bed.
A Racine News item quotes a speaker discussing political finance and hard money in the Van Buren sub-treasury debate. It mentions small changes in money, debts, and preferences for “spelter” and “brads” while criticizing a local figure as an old fool. The piece uses humorous slang about payments and credit amid a broader financial dispute.
In mid September a pair of men were found shot and robbed near Volcanoville California. Papers suggest the victims were Augustng Rellogs of New York and A Soalbetter of Wisconsin. Their bodies and belongings were recovered, prompting police to investigate the double homicide.
On Monday the stock lock was opened and Hon ME Darling headed the contribution with a ten thousand dollars subscription. We commend Dr D for liberality and noble spirit and urge imitation by others who can donate similarly. Messrs John Bannigter and I F Moore have subscribed 25,006. ch. Good for them. Fand du Lac. Unies week.
The Detroit Tribune reprints eye witness Meagher’s harrowing account of a catastrophic collision on the Great Western line near Chatham. He describes crowding, darkness, collapsing cars, cries, and shocking injuries including severed limbs and fatalities among passengers and crew, with improvised rescue by conductor and bystanders.
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