Plank Road to Watertown Proposed by Wisconsin Advocate
In a Milwaukee letter, A Norincham argues a Milwaukee to Watertown plank road is feasible and profitable. He cites a Wisconsin Territory law for a Milwaukee and Lisbon Plank Road Company, with $950,000 capital and a route of about 50 miles via timberlands and openings. The road would boost trade, speed, and reduce wear on carriages, with tolls constituting a small tax but large regional benefits. A subscription book will soon be opened in Milwaukee.
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Mar
Barron
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Territory of
Milwaukee and Lisbon Plank Road Company
Watertown
Jefferson County
Moncey
G. Geddes
Syracuse and
Central Square
Lantaney
Larrabee
President's veto sparks debate on funding harbors and rivers
The New York Globe reports the latest Congress session ended with a veto threat over a Wisconsin works bill. The President objects strongly to using National Treasury funds for internal improvements while noting state levies on tonnage as a potential alternative. The piece discusses local versus national benefits, citing Silas Wright and urging courtly caution in appropriations. It also notes Mexican affairs, including Guyamas capture and military movements, plus medical home remedies and Mexican bounty land warrants.
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New York Globes
Congress
Wisconsin
National ‘Treasury
Senor Rosa
Justice and Ecclesiastica
Union
Ington
Yanna
Treasury
National Treasury
Eastern
Middle States
Silas Wright
Chicago
Congressional Debate and Army Staff Relief Notice
In Wasumscroxy on January 11 1884 Gen Kearney published a card rebutting Col Benton and vowing to defend himself from all aspersions. Mr Trist to return home at noon Webster to speak on war in reply to Reverdy Johnson. Senate saw memorials presented, a temporary release staff army communication read, a resolution admitting Union publishers, and discussion of the ten regiment bill before adjournment. House debated the President's Message and sent it to committees.
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Kearney
Col. Benton
Trist
Webster
Reverdy Johnson
Senate
House
The Pilot announces retirement and press defense in 1848
The Pilot notes GE0 Titer's stock sale and plans for plank road advocacy, urging democratic support for press and public improvements while warning against railroad influence. It highlights convention debates on judiciary, apportionment, and state rights, praising Dodge and Jefferson delegates for fidelity and predicting completion next week.
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Dodge
Jefferson
Convention
Plank Road From Milwaukee to Watertown Urged
A communication to the Wisconsin editor argues for a plank road linking Milwaukee and Watertown. It emphasizes the Rock River valley’s need for better transport to Milwaukee markets, asserts plank roads would cut grain transport costs and boost prices, and notes farmers face high expenses with current routes.
Spirit of '86 Commemorative Meeting at Gilman's Exchange
A Monday evening gathering at Gilman's Exchange in the village resolved that the spirit of '36 should mingle with the spirit of '48 to honor Washington's birthday. The event marks a hoped for growth in the village and Watertown Prase Roan's era of prosperity. A committee of arrangements was formed: Wro. H. Acker, W. H. Besley, P. V. Crown, Daniel Jones, Lyman E. Boomer, and Edward Gilman.
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Gilman's Exchange
Washington
Watertown
Wro. H. Acker
W. H. Besley
P. V. Crown
Daniel Jones
Lyman E. Boomer
Edward Gilman
Safety Fund System Under Fire by New York Comptroller
A critical assessment condemns New York safety fund banks as rotten and deceitful. The New York Comptroller’s annual report shows twenty safety fund banks collapsed, cheating the public of nearly six million dollars, largely at the expense of workers. The piece compares safety funds unfavorably to free banking and notes a troubling pattern of bank failures, predicting further collapses this year.
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New York
New York Herald
New York Comptroller
Empire State
Safety Fund
Atremer to Coxmrr Murph wife attack at Walker's Point
In Milwaukee Wisconsin McCaffee attempted to murder his wife by stabbing her in the neck about six last evening. He fled but was chased down and shot himself in the mouth, the bullet lodging in the brain. He is imprisoned and not expected to survive. A telegraph from Pittsburgh notes Cabinet plans to recall General Scott, then to await President Pierce before acting.
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Mexico
Guyamas
Congress
Portsmouth
Argo
Casa Branch
Atvain
Twiggs
Vera Cruz
Pierce
Scott
Smith
Cadwallader
Riley
Atremer
Coxmrr
McCaffee
Walker’s Point
MecCaffee
Milwaukee
Finconsin
Pittsburgh
Richmond
Washington
Ge. Pierce
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Mineral Point
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Cheraw
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Commissioner of Land Office
Vana Cruz
Tevid
Klavana
John Adams
Adams
John Bull
Congressional
NEW York Banks
Wall Street
Atlas Bank
the Pilot
Ceee
Ecrarius
Ths
Col.Hamilton
O’ Conmor
Public Service
Atari
Havilieutenant
Ned
Ronan
Cook
John 3. Welter
Ohio
Madison
Manssey
Korror
Tun Prror
Supreme Court
Rock River Pilot
Manrin
Hill of
Tun Gaxkine Arricze
Rufus Kino
Wirtrox
Messrs
Kine
Warrow
Mondy
Benjamin Franklin
Wilson
The
Journal
Sentinel
Coftonn
Maria Louisa
Napoleon
Mt. Norrinesas
Rock River Valley
Lake Counties
Chicago Journal
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