Public Works Controversy Over Grand Chute Power Deal
The Democrat reports a dispute over Grand Chute water power contracts. Governor veto blocks initial state sale to Conkey Ride. Board then awards to Talmadge on east side while land speculators maneuver for west side gains and potential damages.
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Grand Choate
Conkey
Mr. Talmadge
Key
Talmadge
Coniy Wtveaene
Hey
Lewis
Dam
Messrs
Bower
Martin
Mr. Blossom
Grand Chute
Appleton
Latesburgh
Grand Shure
Tansy
Newberry
Mr. Conkey
Bowen Conkey
Grand Chate
Condiiton
Rr. Dousman
Blossom
Slilwaukee
Mr. Newberry
Public Works Board under fire over canal plan and timing
A Green Bay Advocate correspondent questions the Board of Public Works integrity arguing the project started at the wrong point and may exhaust funds with little overall benefit. The piece argues the board chose to build from Port Huron toward Green Bay and Menasha first, stressing broader regional gains and pressuring distribution of funds, while critics claim selfish motives.
Milwaukee Liquor Law Controversy and Political Tensions
Milwaukee readers recall Senator Smith’s house being mobbed for influencing the state liquor law. Mayor Upham and the police aided the mob by not prosecuting violators and by disrupting gatherings of Law and Order allies.
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Smith
Milwaukee
Upham
Friends of Law and Order
First Prayar and Milwaukee Grand Inquest Notice
The piece reports on a magazine offer for Graham's Premium Plates and a forthright critique of Milwaukee Grand Jury actions. It notes the court’s constitutional stance, jurors’ refusal to act on infringements, and a complaint about mob-driven proceedings alongside broader items from politics to California news.
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Graham
Hobbell
Reed
Free Congregational Church
Milwaukee
Grand Jury
Neenah Newspaper Plans and Local Updates
A Neenah visit notes an imminent local newspaper launch planned in two or three weeks. Mentions steamers on lake routes, ship repairs, and local merchants expanding trade while reporting on Smallpox rumors, weather improvements, and a state Free Schools convention setup in Syracuse.
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Aly
Goonan Montoin Suepna
Neenah
New York
Philadelphia
The
Friends of Free Schools
Syracuse
Progress of Improvement At Portage Canal And Dredge Work
The board reports rapid progress on public works including the Portage Canal nearing completion with night work on embankment and planking. Dredge Story operates near Buffalo Lake creating a 30 by 4 foot channel. navigation should be improved as dredging reduces distance to twelve miles. Contractors Reed and Maynard push other sections toward fall completion with rapid activity at Depere and Little Chute.
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Porthye
Iioia
Iowa
Green Bay
Eurest
Depere
Sonat Menasha
Mississippi
Winnebago
Fond du Lac
Marquette
Wisconsin
Wenasha
West
Mike
Bay
Milwaukee
Green Day
Fand du Lac
Rock River Valley
Mesers
Croswell
Tr. Reynolds
West End
McNeal
Story
Buffalo Lake
Beng
Menmisha
Reed
T'slimadge
Jedar Rapids
Messrs
White, Resley
Arndt
Litle Chute
Grand Kaukalin
Loule Chute
Rapid Creche
Maynaavi
Maynard
Loy
Rock River Railroad stock seizure reported in State Register
The State Register of Watertown notes letters from residents claiming that $1,000,000 has been secured on the stock of Rock River Railroad. The New York Weekly Evening Post has expanded to nine columns, billed as one of the era’s largest folios, offered at $1.00 yearly to clubs of ten, advertised as a cheap option for Democratic readers in the city.
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Doubl'esa
Mags
Speculttora
Ny &Ling
Depere
Menasha
St Menashia
Seme Weerkly Tribune
Trbune
The
Tribune
Greeley
Apa
California
Crescent City
New York
U.S Mall
Tennedice
Panamia
Panama
Chagres River
Chagres
Placerville
Trinity River
San Francisco
P. A. Morse
J. C. Smith
H.W. D .Murry
G. W. Macray
Supreme Court
Sacramento City
Trinidad Bay
Trinidad
Mariposa Diggings
Maripose
Nevada
State Register of
Watertown
N.Y
State Judicial Districts Dividing Bill Reported by Committee
Senator Dodge has introduced a bill to divide the State into northern and southern Judicial Districts starting at the Illinois State line along the 9-10 range line to the state boundary. If the line divides a county the entire county joins the Eastern District. Courts to be held at Mineral Point and Milwaukee.
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Dodge
Committee On the Judiciary
Ilinatg
Mineral Point
Milwaukee
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