State progress and call for federal aid on inland routes
A Washington letter urges stronger federal land grants to support internal improvements including a northern route road. It argues the policy is unsettled and calls for memorials to obtain adequate federal appropriations, or state action if needed, to boost education, commerce, and prosperity. The piece closes with praise for the Union and pride in the state’s growth.
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North West
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Pacific
United State
Federa
Union
Peses
Lluiam A. Darsto
Toward a Great Structure of Law and State Duty
An oration on constitutional foundations and legislative duty urging wisdom and unity. It speaks to senators and lawmakers about enacting laws that honor the state, guide future generations, and reflect principled governance amid diverse opinions and moral interests.
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Sree
Sanato
Atlas of Legis
ELIS
Harmonious legislative session for our growing state
The speaker urges concede and compromise to preserve harmony during deliberations. He asks Senators to ensure a harmonious and profitable session that benefits the young state, reduces burdens, lowers taxation, and delivers justice speedily and cheaply. He hopes for legislators to earn constituents’ approbation and support.
Fire destroys Broad Way Hall and surrounding buildings
In New York on January first a massive fire devastated the Broad Way Hall complex and adjoining structures on Broadway and Mercer streets. The marble front hotel was destroyed to its core, with authorities restricting access as crews fought the blaze for hours and casualties or losses were expected to be tallied.
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New York
Jan
Broadway
New
Mercer Sts
Mercer St
Gwasin
Hrainen
Blacksmiths Shop Fire Destroys Crescent Hotel Cabin
A blaze at the Crescent Hotel area destroyed a blacksmith shop and adjacent cabin. The incident occurred shortly before midnight as a man named Michael Toner and accompanying women were involved, with a fire reportedly trapping the individuals in the flames.
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Micheal Toner
Crescent
Sheboygan Nieuwsbode Advertises in Dutch Market
The Holland language paper in Sheboygan highlights its status as the oldest in the city and county, noting its wide reach across Michigan and neighboring states. Published every Tuesday by editor proprietor J. Quastus, subscription is 1.50 annually or 1 for six months, payable in advance.
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United States
Shea
Holland County
Kchigan
Tinois
Missouri
Pennssylvania
New York
Antlers
Holland
Union
Michigan
Nieuwsbode
Sheboygan
Iis
J. Quastus
Narrow Escape On Wisconsin Ice After Milford Wedding
Our old friend B. F. fax married recently at Milford and, returning to Prairie du Chien in a sleigh, their horses broke through the ice on the Wisconsin. The sleigh sank in 16 feet of water, but Mr and Mrs Fay escaped with their lives. The party's trunks went down with the sleigh. We congratulate friend Tay on this fortunate escape. Welertown Register.
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Tay
Welertown Register
Green Bay and Minnesota Railroad Directors Named
The Green Bay and Minnesota Railroad stockholders met in the village on the 2d and elected directors including Orro Tanz A L McCraa T O Hown Abe Martin J H Hown J S Frex Dan Barnes C D Romrysay By Grass Milwaukee Wa Somant N J E McKoster Stillwater A G Exsis Stevens Point A G Bersze Pond du Lac Otto Tank was named president A L McCaw treasurer and Mas Howe secretary A committee Otto Tank Morgan L Martin Tim Q O Howe Joel S Fisk will arrange work Expedite construction as a profitable regional link Green Bay aims to become a premier inland commercial hub.
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Green Bay and Minnesota Railroad
Orro Tanz
A. L.mccraa
TO. Hown
Abe. Martin
J. H. Hown
J. S. Frex
Dan
Barnes
C. D. Romrysay
Grass
Milwaukee
Wa. Somant
J. E
Green Bay
Adeovets
Subvay Nieut in New York Chronicle Tone of Sunday Night Drunkenness
The Minnesota Democrat reports a vivid Sunday night walk from Nas sures to Booth Ferry through Broadway’s drunken pandemonium. Descriptions, in harsh period style, detail intoxicated crowds, foul language, and reckless behavior across streets, ferries, and benches. News notes later mention Winnebago and Chippewa hostilities near Crow River, with a wounded man not expected to recover.
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New York
Times
New
Nassurees
Booth Ferry
Broadway
Min
Marka
Crow, River
Minnesota
Green Bay and Madison Rail Road opens in village
The Green Bay and Madison Rail Road Company books opened in this village on the 24th and $50,000 was immediately subscribed by responsible men here led by Howard. The funds are to organize the company and push construction, with confidence in the enterprise and timely completion of the line. The money is expected to be wisely invested.
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Green Bax
Rarcroan
Green Bay
Madison’ Railroad
Senate opens with old and new members sworn in
In Senate on January 11 the roll called the names of existing senators from districts 3 through 25. New members sworn by Judge Crawroan included Loy Mantz McGarry Grant Reymert Wakely Howell Dewey Harvey Eldredge Bowen West. Lt. Gov elect James T. Lewis presided and addressed the chamber. The body elected a Clerk with votes for Buen aside from Adams and Bashford who backed Diesen Atwood. Sergeant at arms results: Surayoap carried all votes except Bashford who backed Berryorns. The Senate adjourned briefly.
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Senate
J. K. Williams
H. H. Smith
A. Hf. Blair
B.M. Winter
J. W. Carey
Geo
R. M. Lane
T. Whittie,sey
Charles Dunn
Levi Seer Kagy
Ezra Miller
Benjamin Alien
Coles Bashford
David L. Vittumy
Crawroan
Supreme Conp
J. Fi Loy
Baltns Mantz
Edward McGarry
L.grant
Afr. Bashford
Thomas Beryorns
Mr. Dunn
O’elele P. BT
Wisconsin Assembly Opens Sixth Session in Madison
The sixth annual Wisconsin Assembly session began in Madison on January 11 with roll call. Members listed include Adams, Remington, Hart, Desnoyer, Ketchum, Hart, Baker, and many others representing numerous counties and districts.
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Assembly of the State
Wisconsin
Madison
Thomas McHugh
Adams and Sauk
C. Remington
Bad
Ax and Crawford
F.texhure
Brown
Kewaunee
Door
Francis Desnoyer
Calumet
Alexander H. Hart
Chippewa
la Crosse
Jackson
Buffido
Clark
Land Warrants Sold At Market Prices By Mail
Land warrants for sale offered at market prices with mail orders accepted. Claims from the country by post will be treated as if personal application. Land offices and deadlines noted, drafts and eastern paper money requested. Warrants sold are guaranteed genuine and patentable. Anst
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Albisitie
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