16 Jul 1875
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Newspaper
Dodgeville Chronicle
Location
Dodgeville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1875
Page
1
The Mineral Point Democrat notes Wm. H. Stith as a Republican Governor candidate and asserts Harrison Ludington holds broad support across Wisconsin. It mentions Dr Vivian’s refusal to run for Secretary of State and praises party discipline for future ticket balance.
The Wisconsin State Convention at Madison unified the Republican ticket with no factional splits, contrasting the Democratic portrayal of infighting. The platform is clear, the ticket strong, and statewide support rises as November approaches. The St Croix land grant ruling favors the Madison and Portage Railroad, potentially delaying the North Wisconsin Road and prompting further appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Madison Democrat asks why the Republican convention did not attack the current Democratic State administration in its platform. The La Crosse Republican and Leader suggests the omission was due to a desire for a short, pointed platform. It argues numerous alleged misdeeds exist, including prison expenditures, timber graft, attorney general costs, and nepotism, all to be charged against the administration.
Judge Mills mocks Marquette and Congress grants for the Wisconsin river, noting pensions and political pledges tied to the water. The piece also reports Warren Allen barely escaping injury after being struck by a moving hand car on the M P R R, suffering bruises but no serious harm. Warren Allen is related to S. 8. Allen of the village.
A survey of free banking explains that true free banking would allow any person to issue promissory notes backed by property, though current law requires United States bonds as security. A health official praises Turner for deodorizing Chicago, while Milwaukee Sentinel lauds a plan general scrutiny of Longfellow, and editorials discuss consistency in Wisconsin politics and the Gubernatorial race.
The advertisement claims Boscnrn s German Syrup cures severe coughs colds chest and throat diseases. It offers a sample bottle for ten cents and a regular bottle for seventy five cents with three doses said to relieve any case, sold by James Roberts, Dodgeville Wis.
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