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Milwaukees 19th Century Public Meeting on Canal and Bank
A long, dense report covers a Milwaukee public assembly debating canal projects, passage of a banking bill, usury laws, and county finances. It notes calls for a state bank system, opposition to western influence, and a push to secure loans and infrastructure funding. Names of local officials and advocates appear amid stressed concerns for the county’s welfare. The document records proceedings, motions, and remarks from multiple speakers, with emphasis on economic development and legislative action.
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