Republican National Convention Call Circulated for May Meeting
A 19th century notice invites delegates from every state to the Chicago convention on May 16 for presidential and vice presidential nominations. It lists leading figures across parties supporting a platform of limited government, anti slavery expansion, fiscal restraint, and state rights, with delegates named from several states.
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Oconto
National Republican Convention
Chicago
T’cople
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
United States
Kansas
Washington
Jefferson
Edwin D. Morgan
New York
Joseph Bartlet
Maing
Georgh G. Fogg
New Hampshire
Lawrence Bralnard
Vermont, Inc
Qoodrigie
Musganchusetts
William M. Citase
Rhoiesand
Gideon Wells
Thos. Williams
George Wells
Maryland
Alfred Caldwell
Virginia
Thomas Spooner
Ohio
Cassius M. Clay
Kentucky
James Echo
Indiana
Norman G. Judd
Illinois
Saci
Chandler
Michigan
SH. Tweedy
Wisconsin
Alex
Ramsey
Andrew J Phens
Iowe
Asash JO
Missouri
Martin F. Conway
Lewis Clepiane
Dist
Columbia
Doubtful Result for Chief Justice Race Across State
The state wide chief justice outcome remains uncertain as Hobart's last vote leans toward Sloan. Milwaukee Wisconsin reports relief at a snail majority but final results may take two to three days to be known.
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Dison
Hobart
Milwaukee
Sloan
Legislature Adjourns Amid Sparse Accomplishments
The Legislature adjourned last week with little done and members returning to their homes. The district has been well represented in the Senate by Mr. Ducexen, who is praised as indefatigable and meritorious, though the overall body is deemed fruitless.
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Senate
Ducexen
Milwaukee and neighboring towns vote in local races
Milwaukee voters elect William P. Lynde mayor by about 1200 over Otis H. Waldo. City Attorney and Comptroller go to Democrats by small margins. Tesch over Dougmnan for Treasurer by 500-plus votes. In Madison and other cities Republicans and Democrats split across several offices with narrow margins.
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Gruen Bay
Tholmes Ellis
N. Goodell
Philip Kliut
Osukosa
Geo. B. Smith
Madison
Presentation to Speaker Lyon and Assembly Remembrance
The assembly awards a portfolio to Hon. Winwan P. Lyon containing a photograph and autographs of all members, praising his firm impartial leadership. Lyon expresses heartfelt gratitude and recalls shared days in the halls, while remarks honor friendship and future prosperity among colleagues. A local Democrat newspaper note follows, praising BA. Canian’s daily paper start and editorial promise.
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Winwan P. Lyon
Paruun
Milwaukee
Russia
Sreaxzn
Intercouyse
Senhai
Esau
the Assembly
Palmer
Hms
Manison Ancusaxp Democrat
Manison
Wits
BA. Canians
Berish Brown
EvaAalicia
Senator Doolittle Speech Sparks Federal Response
A Wisconsin senator's remarks in Washington provoke strong reactions as readers request copies by mail. Report notes the speech is seen as a display of sterling leadership and copies are being distributed to interested parties.
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Washington
Doolittle
Federal
C’ Y
Thréuzhitt
Wisconsin
Powe
Municipal election results and political shifts in multiple towns
Reports detail April municipal votes with Republicans gaining in several districts and Democrats retaining mayoral posts in others. Highlights include Potter winning Lafayette mayoralty by 400, Buckingham victorious for Governor by 571, and varied council outcomes amid regional tensions and civil discourse.
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Lafayette
New Hayes
Buckingham
Murderess Executed After Poisoning Her Husband
The article reports the execution of a murderess named Paul after she poisoned her husband to gain his property and live with her paramour Walker who she claimed as her nephew. The governor approved the death sentence and protest persisted this week.
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Angel
Amratine
Val
Betig
Walker
Abe
Priest Held in Contempt as Watch Theft Trial Opens
In Durham England a man is tried for stealing a watch. Father Kelly a Roman Catholic priest testified the watch was returned through him via the confessional. He refused to disclose the confessional details and was jailed for contempt. The prisoner was found guilty on other testimony and sentenced to six months.
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Durham
England
Kelly
Athy
Justice Mail
Yeas
Fudge Moone Speaks on Constitutional Relations in State Assembly
A large audience in Assembly Hall heard Judge Howe discuss constitutional relations between state governments and the Union. The extemporaneous speech drew mixed views on its soundness while notes will be published later. An altercation with Van Weyck at a Wyck meeting preceded a violent incident at the Commercial Hotel where O. P. Prewitt fatally shot Dr. Carrow during a proscription writing.
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Tudgé
Union
Rentertitin
Howe
Seston
Ius
O. P. Prewitt
Sparta
Dr. Carrow
Trewitt
Carrow
Manin Pote
Democratic National Committee Seeks Unity Across States
In Washington on April 5, the Democratic National Committee stated a commitment to unity across twenty seven states. The remarks emphasized solidarity under current circumstances and outlined ongoing efforts within the party.
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Washington
Democratic National
Beleaguered Citations and Local Election Report
A beliv Miller was served with a writ of habeas corpus this afternoon by the sheriff and U. S. Marshal Lewis. The case ties to a repressi vele conflict and election returns in Milwaukee and Prairie du Chien areas. Sloan leads Dixon in county totals with Sloan's margin around 195 to 305, suggesting a small Republican gain and possible county majority.
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Cassius M. Clay
Madison County
Revolutionary Committee
Hanson
Frank Bland
Googe
Harley
George West
West
Clay
Ffall
Craiffoad
Prairie du ‘Chien
Dixon
Sloan
Sloan i
Michigan Charter Election Results by City Majorities
The report covers municipal elections on April 2 with Republicans winning mayoral races in Adrian Grand Rapids Jackson and Flint areas by large margins. Amos Gould in Owasso, Follett in Ypsilanti, and the Democratic ticket in Niles and Pontiac show clear gains. Overall Republicans favored by typical large majorities in Coldwater Hillsdale and surrounding cities.
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Detnort
Ann Ay
Adrian
Grand, Rapids
Street
Jackson
Owasso
Amos Gould
Mayée
Excitement in Boston as Sanborn Arrests Rock Town
Reports describe U S officers arresting F B Sanborn in Concord under Senate requisition. A writ of habeas corpus is issued. Sanborn is escorted amid a violent scene with crowd resistance and town bells tolling. Also noted are disparate state school fund allocations and a morality tale of a boy’s quarter-to-flock rise.
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Boston
F. B. Sanborn
Concord
U. S
Senate Committee
Hard
U. S. Supreme Court
Laven — Watson
Freeman Jr
U.S
Silas Carlton
U. S. ‘Senate
Sanford
John B. Moore
Not All Here We Are In Hearth and Memory
A dated verse and brief notices mix nostalgia with mortality as a man lies in a grave and memory rekindles. The verse reflects on death and reunion with the dead around the hearth, while local notes report land deals in St Paul and rapid urban growth in Aurora, Colorado.
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Fisher
Fini
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