Wisconsin Debate on Capital Punishment in 1853 Remains Unsettled
In the Wisconsin legislature a heated debate over capital punishment unfolds after Washington's birthday. Supporters argue for reinstating the death penalty, citing Deterrence and justice, while opponents warn of miscarriages and question the economic and moral costs. The journal notes adjournment and reflects on ongoing moral and religious arguments.
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John Winn
Henry Republican
Madison
Wis
Washington
House of Representatives
Wisd
Lord
Badger
Michigan
Union
Indiana
Supreme Bench
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Supreme Lawgiver
Webster
Parker
Cambridge College
Mass
Ekater
Divinatore Man Society
Ingersoll Critiqued for Religion and Wit
The piece attacks Col. Ingersoll for mocking Christianity and its history, urging fair weighing of religion's positives alongside faults. It cites Mr. Koehler’s purchase of engine machinery and a planned carriage and buggy manufacture, signaling local industry and broader reform.
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T. Pain
Louis Globo- Demoocrat
Ingersoll
St. Bartholomew
Pittsburg
Israel Koehler
Henry
Ale Oartine Pess
Hela
Educational News and Notes by Grace Harwood Whitney
An overview on the impact of teacher quality and home training on child development. McLean county statistics show about 16 counties with 280 public schools, 15,000 pupils, 41 percent female and 86 percent male teacher certificate rejections, and annual spending around 25,000 dollars plus 10,000 dollars to the general school fund amid a call to reform distribution.
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Charles Kingsley
San Francisco
Molean
Marshal
Lasathan
McLean County
Sapport
MccLean
Gala Day At Clark & Co. Peoria Dry Goods Exposition
A Peoria display by CLAREE & Co. draws ladies all day with a vast assortment of lace fichus parasols silks brocades table linens and Japanese novelties. The store of 170 feet depth showcases the largest dry goods stock in the city and attracts heavy crowds and high praise.
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Peoria
Anl
Ixcos
Lyon
Clark & Co
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Relief
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best balm for bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with a 25 cent price per box and a listed Forsatob value.
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Bucklen
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