Wisconsin Enquirer Privilege Fight Sparks House Debate
The Wisconsin Assembly debated admitting the Wisconsin Enquirer to bar privileges amid claims of false reporting. Advocates argued for press freedom while opponents pressed limits, citing editorials as misrepresentations. A joint committee was later appointed to inspect library and public property as part of the session.
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Way
Kincorn
Rock
Gentemen
Veasuseroy
Tawaks
Hig House
Enquirer
MeDar
Iowa
Clork
Hogxexs
W. H
Afessis
Danuxe
Busters
Horning
Eaanoreux
Mfr
Crisenan
Wisconsin Enquirer
Bartlett
Capron
Hamilton
Hopkins
Judson
Masters
Olin
Palmer
Pit
Price
Prompsin
Tripp
Prowbridg
Walker
Pratt
Add
Messrs
Mulier and
Platt
House
Tie Sreanen
Wisconsin Territory House Journal March 7 1843 Proceedings
Territorial Librarian Shiekelford reports stationery delivery for Legislative Assembly and delays by clerks. Motions address Governor’s message discrepancy with joint committee findings, appointments to a committee on expenditures, and stationery purchases for the Council. Resolutions authorize newspaper allotments and editor supplies. the report on council stationery is approved and signed.
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Shiekelford, Esq
House of Representatives
Wiconsin
J. & J. Ward
Legislative Assembly
B. SI Ackelford
Danwine
Ltteo
Webster Stanley
Fox River
Tiree
Mosses
Dave Ning
Honking
Uamilton
Vanthax
Faise
Wisconan
Mer. Hamilton
de Mouse
Guary
Danuixe
Cormiltes
Messrs
Hamilton
Tripp
Darurre
Ulanereron
Catastrophic landslide disaster reports near Troy
A severe landslide near Troy destroys homes and crops. Nine bodies recovered within an hour, many buried beneath earth and wool. survivors scarce as residents missing or injured. Reports also note Oregon Territory occupation bill status and bankrupt bill prospects in Congress.
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Tvo
Troy
Governor's Message Sparks Heated Debate in Madison
A Madison City Express dispatch reports a Governor's message accusing Congress and the Legislature of missteps. The piece accuses the Governor of false statements about a supposed joint session and critiques peers who defend him as either trick or falsehood, highlighting public distrust in state leadership.
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Jack Mousa
Legislative Assembly
Thas
Congress
Wulved
Orantain
Sit
Enquirer Editor Biases for Territory Office and Governor
A Washington based pretended editor on readers in Wiskongan pushes for the Secretary of the Territory post and Governor’s continued tenure. The piece urges favoring Lambertini for appointment, claiming he’d abandon his party and act as Trier’s tool to control public money and influence.
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Edtator
The
Enquirer
Washington
Wiskongan
Mikeian
Dean Tithert
Lamberti
Jiko Aimeclf
Removal rumors and press clashes over Geo McWirstang
A Wisconsin press dispute centers on McWirstang removal reports. The Enquirer attacks the Madison papers for misreporting his removal and accuses the Green Bay Republican and Wisconsin Democrat of spreading false notices while the Legislature’s council bars its reporters.
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Enquirer
Geo. McWirstang
Esguay
Madison
Mg Wilkians
Doty
Snela Bare
Cateshood
McWtcians
Legislative Temperance Society Convened by House Members
A meeting of the two houses is held in the Council Chamber to organize a Legislative Temperance Society. Moses M. Strong presides as council president with J H Rountree as chair and J C Rounrase as secretary. Committees are named to draft a constitution for the society to govern its activities and preserve records in the Capitol for future generations.
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Baxxtorr
Washington
Monroe
Enquirer
Alo
Legislatus
Council
Moses M. Strong
J. H. Rountree
Earlor
Hicke
Grant
Ton. J
Rounrase
Legislative Temperance Society
Meese
Moeher
Ellis White
Hopkins
Price
Anciely
Toch
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