Union State Convention Calls for Nominating Delegates
A Union State Convention will be held at the Capital in Maison on Wednesday in September at 2 o clock for nominating state officers and conducting public business. Each Senate and Assembly district gets two delegates. Wisconsin regiments in service may send delegates based on size. Voters favor faithful economical management and restoring national government progress, to send delegates to the convention. Signed by the Union State Convention.
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Maison
Senate
Assembly
Wisconsin
Onder
Call for Union State Convention Over Republican Endl
The piece urges the Union state convention, discarding political platforms, to choose delegates by votes cast for the ticket at the previous election. It cites soldier representation, delegates serving constituents, and transparency to curb fraud, urging direct delegation from each district and rejection of self appointed delegates.
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Gould
Anid
Reform Call Seeks End to Systemic Fraud Allegations
Readers accuse party delegates of control through corrupt, undemocratic means and demand abolition of a system born in fraud. They urge a convention that starts from the bottom, not the top, and emphasizes justice and right.
Us. Bavis-Indian Agent praised in Shawano praise
Citizens of Shawano County endorse the sentiments in the Lia Crosse Republican praising Dr. M. Davis known as flat footed Ds. Davis as Indian Agent and public servant. They note his residence in Appleton and his work developing Tex River property and Wisconsin manufacturing interests.
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Lia Crosse Republican
Shawano County
Mon. M
Davis
Ds. Davis
Lua Crasse
Tay
Chippewa
Gen. Steenwyk
Watavian Bank
Cal Guppy
Assembly
Senate
Columbia County
Tex River
Wisconsin
Appleton
Commonwealth
Improvement of Wolf River Drainage Board organized in Oshkosh
The Wisconsin Legislature created a Wolf River navigation and adjacent land drainage improvement board. At Oshkosh on May 10, officers were appointed including President Sam Bax of Appleton and Secretary M V Sussions of Waupaca. The board plans river channel work from Oshkosh to New London, clears snags, and requires contract approval by the Executive Committee with oath verification.
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Appleton
M. V. Sussions
Waupacea
Wren
Reuben
Osshkosh
Nazer
Shawano
M. UW
Sussimns
Waupaca
Ox Bow
New London
Oshkoeh
War bond and national unity in a Prescott letter
Lere Parton of the Prescott Journal argues a war has brought the people nearer to the Government. He compares the nation to a mutual insurance company where every citizen has contributed, some with life or limb, and sees increased patriotism and vigilance as essential to the country’s safety. The piece emphasizes devotion to the flag and collective duty.
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Lere Parton
Prescott Journal
Ta Crosse’ Republican
Joe
Goveress
Stars and Stripes
Qld
Colfax Addresses Saints on Utah Mineral Wealth and Nation
Colfax spoke in Salt Lake City on June 12 asserting no disguise in his stance toward Utah. He urged development of mineral wealth, pledged government support for mining and industry, and warned that failure to develop could invite massive emigration and continental growth from the Rockies to the Pacific.
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Awa
Union
Rocky Mountains
Pacific
Europe
Old Asia
Uniform suffrage amendment debate and timber industry data
The Chicago Republicans urge a uniform rule of suffrage to protect citizens and end partisan conflict. The piece notes likely congressional action to amend the Constitution, with public and state approval. It also reports Canadian timber industry output in 1863, logging 27 million cubic feet and 25,000 workers, plus related feed and forage consumption and a New York gold shipment of 51,259 dollars.
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Chicago
Congress
Ottawa
Mno
River declines curb raft flow and lumber markets
The Stevens Point Lumberman reports a sharp river drop limiting rafts to about 75 destined for markets, far below the 700 expected. June floods swept Menomonee and Wisconsin rivers, damaging mills and delaying lumbering. Wausau crops look strong, Fox and Wisconsin Rivers Improvement lands in Waushara to be sold August 16, and Appleton plans rail expansions toward Stevens Point. Population counts rise in Appleton and Outagamie County, with rail plans and local appointments noted.
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Stevens Point
Fox and Wisconsin Rivers Improvement Company
Waushara County
Wantoma
Irishman Corrects Kemble On Shakespeare Authorship
In a Convent Garden pit scene John and Charles Kemble debate the playwright of a performance. An Irish spectator with a heavy brogue taps Charles and asserts Shakespeare did not write that play. He then questions whether Linnard McNally authored the piece, challenging the actors’ attribution.
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Belnickrest Society
John
Charles Kemble
Convent Garden
Charles
Shakespeare
Belligerent confrontation ends in withdrawal from house
A tense scene unfolds as a fishman accuses Linnard McNally of wrongdoing and asserts his claim in a heated exchange. The brothers flee the house, deeming the atmosphere unsafe and unpleasant to remain among the belligerent company.
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Linnard McNally
My Angel Sister Adda A Poem By Jennie Cloud
Eight summers since my sister Adda died. I feel her presence near and wonder if it is her angel spirit guiding me through my weary path. I pray her influence helps me fulfill duties to our parents and find peace at journey’s end with her in that pure land.
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Adda
Proposed Constitutional Amendment Publication Timeline
A legislative note states that after passage the act must be published and the secretary of state must ensure notice at least three months before the general election. The text governs publication timing and official actions prior to the election.
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Sxongrany of
Stara
Piper
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