General Election definition disputed in Wisconsin apportionment debate
A letter to the editor argues the correct meaning of general election for state apportionment, disputing a representative’s claim and noting bank law wording. It cites Wisconsin Constitution section on terms, revised statutes, and a 1858 amendment, urging correction of the record and highlighting the role of judicial elections and population changes.
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Wisconsin
Bank Department
Supreme Court
R. Buna
John Nicholls
The Head of Oliver Cromwell Head Relic in London Home
An 1860 Post letter reports the veritable head of Oliver Cromwell, long hidden in a Bromley residence. The skull, preserved since the Protector’s era, is described as matching known portraits, with the iron pike end rusted and a distinctive wart. The relic has passed through several hands, now guarded by Hon. Wilkinson’s family, rarely shown to the public.
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London
Westminster Abbey
Oliver Cromwell
Tybun
Ireton
Bradshaw
Westminster Hal
Cambridge Russel
Wilkinson
Cromwell
Waxman
Bromley
Kent
Myr Wilkinson
Lambeth
Crystal Palace
England
Fractured Skull Injury Reported After Incident
A report describes a fatal or near fatal injury with a skull fracture and a couple of inches remaining above the skull. The text notes trauma details and the surrounding circumstances, but provides limited names or locations. The description emphasizes the severity and medical response.
Baker's Pain Panacea Gains Noted Popularity
A journalist endorses Baker's Pain Panacea amid warnings against quack remedies. The piece cites its reported success and widespread use, noting agents sell it widely and that it has become a household necessity for pain and disease.
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Baxer
Paty Payacea
Vast Hyde Park review flags volunteers for Queen Victoria
In Hyde Park London on the 28d ult Queen Victoria reviewed 20 000 volunteers. Michigan Farmer pegs the wheat crop at 9 000 000 bushels. Garibaldi receives a French armorer gift coat mail dagger and bullet proof. Two Ohio boys fall from a swing and break their necks. Everett cites alcohol costs to U S at 120 000 000 in ten years. Fremont crushes about 200 tons quartz daily netting about 1 000. Albert's speech draws sharp British press critique. Bible translated into 260 languages for 600 800 000 inhabitants though only 100 000 000 reached. Syria insurrection persists with Britain and France agreeing to abstain unless Turkey fails. Druses kill over 2 000 unarmed villagers at destruction of villages. Beyrut alarm prompts exodus to ships of war.
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Michigan
Garibaldi
Peter Johnson
Dennis Hutte
Toledo
Ohio
Edward Everett
U. S
Col. Fremont
California
Syria
Fand Pacha
England
France
Turkey
Beyrout
Printing era contrasts with tobacco spread across ages
Four hundred years after printing began, books fail to circulate worldwide while tobacco spread universally within fifty years of discovery.
Casson Axexrar Clerical Quip Provokes Mrs Partington
On hearing a clergyman remark that the world was full of change Mrs Partington doubted the claim noting how little ever found its way into her pocket. The quip reflects a humorous Victorian-era street scene and the popular Mrs Partington persona.
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Casson
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Queen Victoria
Hyde Park
Prince Albert
Earth
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