Sinking of Platte Valley near Memphis and large losses
Reports from the Mississippi indicate the Platte Valley steamer sank near Memphis on the 6th, drowning over sixty people. Dispatches note severe weather and heavy snows in the East. trains interrupted or halted in places. Indian hostilities near North Platte reported, with 40 killed and troops dispatched. A new gold discovery in Australia is described as richest yet known. News items also cover legislative actions in Madison, including a bill to stabilize schoolbook costs by requiring full district lists and postings, and reflections on press influence and political independence in local figures.
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Piatta
Australia
New York
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Madison Daily Journal
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Etha
New’ York
Chicago
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Nassea
Washington News Update From January Letter Revelations
A New Orleans source notes authorities and others involved in riot era affairs worry over disclosures by Stessie Elliet and Shellabarger, who provided sensitive information. The Ways and Means Committee pursues a potential fifty million dollar reduction in this year’s revenue. Reports say President and Mer. Soward plan a new Mexican move as Napoleon’s withdrawal leaves Austrian forces untethered against Liberal government aims. Spinnerling introduces fresh banknote cancellation rules with sword markings and ash disposal under overseen conditions. Impeachment progress stalls as Judiciary Committee delays begin and Winter action appears unlikely.
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Elliet
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Military Commission
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Internal Revenue Bill
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Napoleon
Spinnerling
the Treasury
Dnrreney
Judiciary Committee
Wisconsin Assembly Presses Doolittle Resignation Call
Madison correspondence reports Wisconsin Assembly resolutions condemning Senator James M. Doolittle for disloyalty to party and justice, instructing him to resign. The piece notes party dynamics, key committee assignments, ongoing legislative aims, and an upcoming eventful Jan 22 with Howe’s possible reelection and constitutional amendments.
Speaker Cameron Praised by Backers in Early Press
The report extols Speaker Cameron as a steadfast advocate for laboring classes and a foe of monopolies, noting his unflinching stance and steady pursuit of the right course. It states that on Monday afternoon January 21 Democrats are expected to vote for G. A. Brocknes of Fond du Lac for the Senate, with Randall blamed for reneging during the campaign last fall.
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United States
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Doolittle
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Wiscon
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House of Congress
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Johnson
Randall
Cowan
Union Party
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Fond du Lac
Prize Ring at Madison Describes Barron Cameron Bout
From the Janesville Gazette a vivid report of a Wisconsin championship boxing match in Madison. Barron of Polk County and Cameron of La Crosse fought seven rounds in Capitol Park totaling about fifty eight minutes with Cameron ultimately winning the belt amid lively political and public fanfare surrounding the event.
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Janesville Gazette
Madison
Wisconsin
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Harron
Polk County
la Crosse
Capitol Park
Desperate Lunge Ends In Contested Boxing Bout
In a rough fight Cameron lunged near the belt and felled his opponent. Referees and crowd debated the foul claims as Bart Too was carried away and revived after stimulants. Barron dominated early but faded, suffering severe blows. time ended with Barron defeated and Elwell signaling defeat for his man. The defeated fighter remains in critical condition with doubtful recovery.
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