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Newspaper
Pepin County Press
Location
Pepin, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1860
Page
2
Pennsylvania delivers a 25,000 vote majority for Curtin the Republican candidate for governor signaling strong National Republican gains. The piece predicts Democratic disunion across states and claims Abraham Lincoln will be the next president despite opposition. Three cheers for Pennsylvania.
A Pepin County reader recounts the beauty of the Chippewa River region and Lake Pepin vistas. Discussion focuses on building a permanent road from Deadlake Prairie to Lake Pepin and the need for funds and support from Chippewa River interests.
A Boston Bay State Republican ticket nominates Anson Burlingame for Congress amid expectations of his election. The report cites local party backing and anticipated victory. A separate dispatch notes a high value property transfer and a minor fatal accident involving a child in Manitowoc.
The diary notes a Pittsburg Democratic rally where Hersh V. Johnson argued labor must exist and be directed by capital, warning workers they may be their employer's property if values are reversed. The piece also reports varied news items from politics to local events and humor.
Information notes that the German part of the community held services last Sabbath with the sermon delivered in their language. It is also reported they have arranged to hold a religious meeting each Sabbath.
Cleveland reports a large enthusiastic Republican gathering in Columbus with 4 to 7,000 attendees. Speakers included Tom Corwin and others. In the evening a Wide Awake torchlight procession paraded through the city.
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