Capitol Building to be Razed in Madison Warning
Fragmented 1844 Wisconsin notice reports a prophetic warning about Madison and a plan to raze the Capitol Building. The letter by Benjunda F. Hunter of Washington cites divine judgment and urges Gov. Pook to take warning, mentioning widespread destruction and fear among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Benjunda F. Hunter
Washington
Gov. Pook
Eart
Teuke Say
Maj
Upham
Wisconsin Bank Inspector Proposes Stronger Safeguards
A Wisconsin bank examiner urges tougher oversight of insurance companies doing business in the state. He warns that lenient spans could threaten depositors and public trust. The call centers on vigilant supervision as the surest defense against unsafe financial institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieatiner
Dante
Wiscingin
Banks
Belyas
Wisconsit
The Eau Claire Case Rumors and Salem Witch Panic
A report from the Minnesota Tribune discusses wild accusations of hypnosis like the Salem witch trials in Eau Claire. Doctors, witnesses, and local citizens question the sensational tales, urging cautious, scientific inquiry and the elimination of superstition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens
Salem
May
Ugguiline
Ray Claire
Minn. Tribune
Treatment of Colds and Lung Diseases
An article notes the season’s bad colds and coughs and highlights a November New England Medical Gazette piece stating that the disease is often hidden within the mucus linings of the body. A cited family case underscores the need for effective remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahrowi
Beglind Medical
Cold theories and election results in a local paper fragment
The fragment discusses cold theories arguing heat and clothing affect susceptibility, cites Benjamin Franklin’s air-bath ideas, then shifts to political results noting Auturney General and Secretary of Treasury races. It reports vote tallies, describes record turnout, and mentions Governor and lieutenant governor figures, with a personal note about a cough remedy advertisement.
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Fuera
Vhce
Upham
Shotly
Boeneb
Liruteant Governoe
People’s Party
Speaker Burrows Aids Assembly Selection In Macl District
Report notes Ex-Senator Geo Burrows of Macl as ripe for speaker selection by Assembly new members. Burrows, with long legislative experience, expected to preside. hometown and party roles referenced. Also mentions local town events and a mix of historical notes and brief crime report fragments from the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay
Assembly
Country Journal
Lual
Geo. Burrows
Maclabout
Ght
Amnan
aLttle
Burrows
Hue
Anu
Nts Akan
Lor
Eluan Hulays
Spe
Notable visitors and locals seen in the city
A long list of residents state officials and visitors including Rev Rollo Bewich in Wausau, Gov Upham in Milwaukee, Col DeGroat at Fond du Lac, J U Ebbe Lincoln and J Williams in Madison, and many others from Richfield, Grand Rapids, Stevens Point, and Necedah. The notes mention attendances, travels, weddings, funerals, and civic roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph R. Furr
Pohillips
J. U. Ebbe
Lincoln
Gov. Upham
Milwaukee
H. Vedder
Waukesha
J. ©. Davis
Richfield
Col. DeGroat
Fond du Lac
J. Williams
Hardware Nano
Madison
Peele
Stevens Point
Upham
Mantteapalis
Clerke
Court County
Myndises
G. E. Vandercook
Prentice Garniet
Bila Canfield
Necedah Yast
Grand Rapids
Garrie Upham
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Marshfield
J. W. Degroes
Sailor
Wis
Waller
Capitol Building
Benjamin Franklin
Medical Gazette
Tribune
Milford
Plainfield
Wisslek
Toa
Jose bin
Chamberlain
Shaw Sieng
Teury Morn Druge
Durapen
Waupuo
Alexander Til
Peter Vv
Alxa
Dr. Lessep
Gurgineer
Rollo Bewich
Wausau
F. N. Wood
Wood County Bank
Will Kellogg
Hon. J. & Marsh
Spokevile
Sam Boardman
H. M. Withee
C .B. Stockwell
Noilisville
Ohe
Awa
Babectk
Applet
JW. Beattie
J.A. McLeod
Ironwood
Nich
Marshfield Chase Co. Ig
M. Stadford
FW 2
Byerly
Nusllaville
Lindsay
Rh. G. Marghall
Workman
Stevens Poins
Tdge Wilson
Winho Ig
A. C. Gartow
Oregon
Geo. B. Ingalls
Yehildren
Old Wickery
John Gardiner
Spencer
Anideew Mays
Andrew Mess
Uhik City
Wy GB. Gray
Wii, Wager
Uw Thorpe Courieej
Harvey
Andrew Claigs
Cyiby
L. R. Toter
A. Delap
Hy Lee
Potsford
A. J. Peavey
Denver
Col
Pudliy
Joy Clark
BE. B. Ober
James McCabe
H.C. Hope
Welearmohy
Omar Rose
Wpen
Charley Wadak
Warham Station
Great Northern St. Ka
Blackfoot
Montau
Gad Brothers
Frank
Tony
Maple Struet
Charley
Arrent Northern
G. B. Woodin
Minneapolis Daily Tribune
Wisconsin
Woodin
Thieribune Ac
Tosslyn
Russell Jhouse
Ab Beepgp
Wanayer
Soasiya Iar
Us Thas le
Gill
Pitcher's
Castoria
Abe
Miss
Tremont House
the Times
Sexton
Sheerin & Williams
Barker
Joh Merten
Ntlal Awe
John M. Stauber
Woulvasses Stud Getall
Wisconsin Central Lines
Ciy
Wien
Henry Mueller
Tcgore
Nouth
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