People's Convention in Wisconsin Faces Party Clash
A Wisconsin paper from Oshkosh in 1860 discusses a Fourth Judicial District People's Convention to nominate a circuit judge irrespective of party. The piece questions legitimacy, notes expected party involvement, and cites recent local judge nominations and remarks by Sam Ryan. It also reports on a new mail route contract to Berlin with twice weekly service, detailing arrangements and officials involved.
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People's Convention
Fourth Judicial District
Wisconsin
Winnebago Hotel
Oshkosh
Circuit Fudge
Enoch County
Oshkosah
Sinn
Democratora Whig
Judge Brown
Buttrick
Curtis Reed
L. P B. Crary
Republican
Sheboygan Mercury
Wale
Cecaune
Sam
Ryan
T.O. Howe
H.C. Castle
Berlin
Wis
Waukau
Orn
Bloomingdale
Algoms
Tom
Nicholas Halter
M. G. Hon
J. D. Dory
House of Representatives
Milton C. Lyman
Ve. Yennah G. Lyman
Winnebago
Elamah G. Lyman
Leonard P. Crar
Gall Ny
Crary & Witney
Tlannal
Wannebage
Hannah && Lyman
Dartford
Connecticut
Oshkoch
Jebediam Brown
Winnebago Ur
Ting
Cnany & Wartisny
News Tailors on Teaching Idiots and Health Reform
J G Whittier from the National Era discusses France and Massachusetts efforts to educate intellectually disabled individuals, favoring open air and health regimes. The piece notes Harding and Waite Mellin, praising progress and a new intelligence office, urging readers to study the evolving approach.
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J. G. Whittier
France
Whittier
Massachusetts
Harding
Oshkosh
Jand
Iron Houses Offer Furnished 16 by 20 Foot Dwellings
An advertisement in the New York Tribune offers to furnish iron houses measuring 16 by 20 feet with four sash windows and one door for 100. The units can be erected in one day and packed for shipping in 44 cubic feet. The note questions the legitimacy of iron houses but suggests future cheaper, nicer, faster dwellings.
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New York, Tribune
Burial plan for drowned victims at lake shore vault
The Cleveland Plaindealer reports a decision to buy a half acre opposite the Griffith s burned site to raise all bodies from the vault, examine each, prepare memoranda on identity, and bury them individually in the ground so surviving friends can learn full details later.
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Cleveland Plaindealer
Madison Brick Makers Claim Superior Clay Brick
The Madison papers announce Mesers Tibbetts Geridon & Co. have succeeded in making brick from Madison clay of superior quality. The bricks are whitish, akin to Milwaukee brick. The soil here is not generally suited to brick making, but good clay nearby is celebrated as a major opportunity. It urges investment to exploit local clay deposits.
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Madison
Mesers, Tibbetts, Geridon & Co
Milwaukee
Timber depredator prosecutions urged by federal dispatch
A Sentinel dispatch from Washington dated the 20th ultimo states the U S District Attorney has received fresh instructions to prosecute all depredators on public timber. If carried out, it is hoped Gov Doty's bill will pass in time to shield the region's lumbermen from harm.
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the Sentinel
Washington
U.S
Farmer Wary on Cellar Health and Ventilation
Read in this week’s paper the farmer’s communication on the health of cellars. He argues ventilation is scarcely considered in home construction and urges serious contemplation of improvements to air flow and storage conditions.
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Fiealtis
Wael
Boy Jump From Ship Mast For Fun In River Incident
The Sentinel reports that on Saturday a lad named Theodore Slocum jumped from the cross trees of the schooner Perry into the river near Helfenstein's warehouse. The height was about 80 feet with a plan to jump 90 feet from the mast on the fourth, all for fun.
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the Sentinel
Theodore Slocum
Perry
Helfenstein
Connecticut Senator Election Postponed Amid Party Split
The Connecticut Legislature resolved to adjourn the session after failed attempts to nominate a candidate who would support the Wilmot Proviso. Both Whig and Democratic parties showed weakness, delaying the senatorial race and reflecting party divisions.
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Connecticut
Whig
Wilmot
Petition for permission to remove ambocopy at Tal
James J. Strang and others petitioned counties for permission to remove ambocopy at a listed site. The readable fragments indicate legal action seeking authorization for a specific land or property process. Further details are unclear in the text.
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Counitess
California News from the Gold Country in May
News from Crescent City and San Francisco papers reports a May fire consuming many buildings and vast property loss. Emigration surges across Yuho and Feather rivers as gold is found in abundance. new placer discoveries unfold near Sonoma and San Antonio. A mining licensing act and county mining collectors are proposed, while counterfeit currency circulates and prices rise. Legislative and maritime notes cover papers, harbor sites, and overland wagon travel toward Fort Kearney.
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Crescent City
San Francisco
Yuba City
Yuho
Feather
Butics
Oregon
San Antonio
Sonoma
Sonome
United States
Auburn
Stecktas
Times
the Pacific News
Alta Californias
Sacramento Transcript
Placer Times
Journal of Commonrce
Pacific Courier
Ottinger
U.S. R. Marine
Meredith
Ita
Plains
Salt Lake
Fort Kearney
Streight
Fort Laramie
Congressional Proceedings Around Compromise Debates
A dated record from June covering Senate and House actions on the Compromise and related bills. It notes memorials, debates on slavery restrictions, land grants, and bounty land provisions, with adjournments across June 16 to June 31 and references to Kentucky and California debates. It preserves names like Seward Felch Webster Atchison Clay Walker and mentions railroads town cities and St Joseph.
The Pope Refuses Second Meeting on Universal Creed
The Pope published an address detailing his reign while authorities search homes for Bibles and English residents. He declines a second meeting with Dr Townsend to discuss a universal creed. Germany reports nothing of interest as conventions to form a General Government achieve nothing yet.
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Townsend
Germany
Law to require escape provisions for passenger aircraft
June 44th debate in Congress on a resolution by Mr Carter instructing the Committee on Commerce to study a law compelling US aircraft carrying passengers to be fitted with ample escape means and for customs inspectors to enforce it. Unanimously adopted. The session then addressed the Bounty Land Bill as another lengthy debate proceeded. Mr Doty announced a bill to admit California.
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Bhoube
Carter
Committee On Commerce
United States
Custom House
Doty
California
The Great Health Hazard From Welldamp in Cellars and Wells
Discussion on Welldamp or carbonic acid gas from vegetable decomposition as a health threat. Advises wind circulation under homes, placing houses high, and avoiding cellars over wells. Mentions Sauk County Standard and Taraboo publication, Whig alignment, slavery stance, and various political notes and incidents.
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Weils
Vallies
Melancholy Accident Kills Man At Neenah
News on press time reports Epwin Foun killed yesterday at Neenah when a cannon he was firing exploded. Ford, aged 19, son of Chester Ford of this place, was injured. The cannon was a new one made in Neenah. The tragedy follows common July4th celebratory dangers. opposition to military displays.
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Epwin Foun
Neenah
Ford
Chester Ford
Fourth of July Excursion Aboard the D B Whitacre
The steamer D B Whitacre led Fond du Lac travelers for a Winneconne Wolf River pleasure excursion yesterday morning. A large group from Fond du Lac Taycheedsh and nearby towns enjoyed a pleasant trip with a band of magicians and townspeople. Additional notes touch on Illinois sovereignty inscriptions and early 19th century land reforms, with a Massachusetts Governor and Council decision awaited on Professor Webster.
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D. B. Whitacre
Nollet
Fond du Lac
Winneconne
Wolf River
Fond du Joc
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Irevan
Vic Pannen Pan Shan Naan Bida Tavennta Sen Thi
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Committee On Lands
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Clay
Kentucky
Army of
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Health
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Maine
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Moray
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Winnebago Circmt Court
State OF Wisconsin
Parambege County
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A Joan Beebee
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James Whittemore
Duig Wenee
Charlea Whittemore
Charles Wlatte
Mare Eynnethe Foynd
Abram
Smith
Smith & Palmer
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Fahd
Waukau House
B.S. van Mater
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