Milwaukee citizens urge credit to finish Mil & Mississippi RR
A Milwaukee meeting adopts resolutions urging rapid completion of the Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad, pledging public support to sustain credit and finance the project. Delegates from wards are to select directors to oversee the drive and ensure prompt advancement of the line toward Janesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buneson
Cin Wa
Anc
Varinna
Milwaukee
Massissippi
Ry Trena
Audh Fir
Mil & Mie. Ror. Co
Itawaa Eac
Huebschronin Imside
Boat
John Quincy Adams and party fate in Massachusetts
The Boston Post answers Whig critics by quoting John Quincy Adams from 1811 about party strength. It argues anti expansion sentiment cannot end in the North American continent and cites visions of a large, divided, European influenced society. The piece notes transmission delays in Parliament news due to aurora borealis and reports a Kentucky fair result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Gotermporariog
Juli Quincy Adais
Ito
Massachusetts
New York
Penmsylvania
Railroad union event ties Milwaukee and Janesville
In Janesville a large gathering celebrated the Milwaukee and Janesville railroad union with notable guests and civic interest. The Janesville Gazette notes progress on a branch line in Madison and Bradlay & Co. advertises for labor on contracted segments of the work.
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Inilea
Tor
Southern Wisconsin Railroad Company
Parmit Ma
Statavier
Walter P. Flanders
Mutton
Janesville
Sndh
Flinders
Operite
Janesvile Gazeta
Ale Valley Road
Madison
Bradlay & Co
Roads and the Nation’s Progress in Civilisation
An essay argues roads measure a country’s civilisation and enable wealth, agriculture, and industry to thrive. It critiques poor roads, praises good ones, and notes transportation limits on mine value and market reach, linking infrastructure to national growth. The piece also mentions a Presbyterian charity event and local club critiques of road planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnses
Rail Road Meeting Ends With Delegation Vote
A Rail Road meeting was held at the Court House with a crowd present. P A Bascett was elected chairman and T Kirk secretary. Eight delegates were appointed to confer with Rock River Valley U R officers about surveying the line from Madison to La Crosse via Janesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Saut
P. A. Bascett
T Kirk
Rock River Valley
Jonesville
Shetr
Janesville
Madison
la Crosse
Shocking Prisoner Escape and Fatal Shooting in Prince George
A Prince George county jail escape ends in a deadly exchange of gunfire. Witnesses describe Sadler and Jones firing at fellow inmates, with Sturdivant killed and a colored prisoner injured. Coroner’s inquest details the events including Sadler’s flight and later arrest.
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Saddler
Awalas
Bheft
Boyle
Messie
Willams
Taylan
Pittsburg
Robert A. ‘Prylor
Wailiams
Sadler Dons
Bayle
Thelig Thodor
Sadler
Jones
Sader
Juht Jones
Sadlep
George
Laren Gueket
Prasaga
Stepa
Joel Sturdivant
Fens
Sidler
Sturdivant
Stari Yont
Sandler
Charles F. Couch
Ray
Sly
Charles Ledbeuer
Georges Britayel
Borsebagk Ang Cay
Chas
Koy
Prince George
Sedler
Sadler Miaigell
Explosion on Gulf steamer Fusilleer kills three in New Orleans
News item reports three dead and five wounded after the Fusilleer steamer exploded on the Gulf. A swamp of garbled text follows with distorted phrases about gears, gangs, and employment. The piece mentions ownership by P. F. Sinnn and insured losses of RL1,000 to 18,000, plus 4,000 workers left jobless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Gulf
Bonn
Dee
South Naton
P. F. Sinnn
Chiisey
Wareheater
Steamboat Collision on the Mississippi Sinks Passengers
A wreck on the Mississippi near Princeton records a fatal steamboat collision between the Western World and the IR. W. AG as dawn broke on Tuesday the 14th. Passengers describe frantic cries and rapid personal losses while rescue efforts reveal a grim scene of death and indifference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Western World
Princeton
IR. W. AG
Suleran
Dide
Yen
Tia
Renee Et
Hoover
Steve
Adil
Fant
Bos Ara
Laral
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Milwaukea
Joawing Suing
Lox Lake
AiMr
Oslo
Juntau
Hockan
Mayville
Fran Ridge
Tustinford
Ayuilatio
Miwaukee
Minke
Munigioal Corporations
Lumby County
Baaver Dan
Dodge County
Tollhem
Strevu
Sperch
Stnaxga
Mro Brorson
Jous Carnin
Mo & Moa
Oopien
OR. Co
Lwnubes
Seta
Faaners
Etdoes
Gomaleos
M. & Mok
Sauiday
Hans WU
Alough
Thas Company
Josteysennig
Lina
Ig Ullicers
Directio
Aie Inn
Smpany
Caingelay Dundynnary
Fearvat
Landa
Forsratra Hind
Tay Montis
Ciy
Thisg Montia
Ang Tyoaiork
Menlvanes
John Quincy Adam
Wen Mundrad
Standa
Baraboo
Wisconsin
Union
Abniiversary
Ladica
Pep Sren
Association
Jenny Lind Club
Rail Road Meeting
Rand
Anc Aileapren
Lo Jrasso
Pla
Gasset Davis
PB. Kark
I. King, Lee
Ehweeb
Ueder
Anower
Preteburg
Marian
Wire
Tony d
Jesse Brody
Leo
Ely
T. B. Rasny
Apnihien
Dean
Farwell
Fim
Wilwauke Senticel
New Yor
Boston and Maine
Ge. Picrec
Georgia
Thebsing
A Pysenger
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