Abolition of capital punishment eyed in Wisconsin debate
From Madison March 22 1852 the bill to abolish capital punishment and substitute life imprisonment passes third reading in the assembly by 35 to 28 and is likely to pass the senate. The memorial for creating a new territory from northern Wisconsin and Michigan advances in the assembly, with possible impact creating a new free state. Other measures include a biennial legislature proposal and county representation, plus bank and railroad bond debates and outside influences shaping votes. The week features varied finance and law topics, with editorials on the limits of legal restraint and future society.
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Watertown
Manson
Nieuw
Assembly
Senate
Wisconsin
Michigan
Confederacy
Richardson
Mostra
Tweedy, Brown and Catlin
Milwaukee
Assembly Hall
Madison
M. and M
Lefure
Shotes
Ed Leen
Plank Roads The Vital Path To Wisconsin Growth
The article urges rapid completion of plank roads to connect villages and Milwaukee. It argues plank roads can boost rural prosperity, attract investment, and increase traveling and marketing freedom. Watertown stresses finishing the road to Portland could raise village business by at least half, calling on manufacturers merchants and citizens to support the project.
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Valley Road
Milwaukee
Watertown
Portland
Farmers urged to plant a seed pledge in Dane County
In a Madison newspaper, Flas Caulture J Le Pannson Co and Trasits Gannon advertise a liberal offer to farmers. They will send an agent to buy large quantities of seed at prime cost and distribute among interested farmers before April 15. They urge adoption of a new seed and reference Gov. Pannenn's published letters to support the plan.
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J. le Pannson & Co
Trasits & Gannon
Madienn Papera
Dane
Dana County
Pannenn
Election of the Board of Public Works Commissioners
A Jam convention of the Senate and assembly produced a ballot for the board of public works and for register and receiver of the state land office. On the first ballot two Whigs and one Democrat were elected as commissioners. Richardson, Prone, Moorman, and Cronwell received varied support. A majority elected for the receivery position on the first ballot, with Shaver and Henning among contenders on later ballots.
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Board of Commissioners of Public Works
State Land Office
Senate
BBSA
Richardson
Prane
Proudfit
Moorman
Cronwell
Mursee
Shaver
Henning
Hanne Bashford
Tom-Foolery and a State Credit Bill Backlash
A sharp critique from a select committee led by Li Suonee condemns a proposed state bill on exemption relief and stay laws. The author argues the reform would harm the poor by restricting credit access and denying dues, calling for the measure to be discarded and confined to the table upon final reading.
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Bal Ranan
Banat
Californians Leave Village in Three Companies
Three groups departed last week for California from this village and nearby towns. The first group lists Edwin Johnson and wife, Daniel O Connor and Edwin McMahon, Martin Stapleton of Fox Lake, Patrick Marmion and Henry Crangla, John Coughlin and John Clifford of Emmet, and Patrick Eagan with five children of Emmet. A second party includes Kimball and Frank Gilman, Philip Jonson and two Milwaukee county men. The third group, from Jefferson and Lake Mills, features Winslow Blake and others. About 75 county residents have gone for the gold region, with claims of low taxes and good officers, while political factions debate local ticket support. A notable arson and break-in occurred in town, with a store burglarized and a drug store attacked, prompting heightened citizen vigilance. The state festival, a capital visit, and infrastructure losses in the area are also noted.
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California
Edwin Johnson
Daniel O'Connor
Edwin McMahon
Martin Stapleton
Fox Lake
Patrick Marmion
Henry Crangla
John Coughlin
John Clifford
Emmet
Patrick Eagan
J J. Pred. Kimball
Frank Gilman
Alao
Philip Jonson
Milwaukee County
Jefferson
Winslow Blake
Cha'a W. Hayden
Wmn. Fleming
Chauncey Uuskell
Jon, Blodgett, Jr
John Antony
Jacob Bikler
A. Bisehal
Otto Eskel
David Pattarson
Lyte ‘Warner
Ephraim Sixbe
Robert Sixbe
Lake Mills
Fragmented Civic Rhetoric From a Damaged Page
A garbled text fragment critiques state policy and civic life, referencing citizens and perceived moral outrage. It mentions violence and capital punishment rhetoric, with scattered phrases about safety, democracy, and society.
Detroit murder shocks city amid search for clues
A cold blooded killing occurred Friday night at a Basturk Street residence near Pontide Tollroad. The husband found his wife murdered by a gunshot through the window after returning home about 10 o'clock. The couple’s two children slept nearby as investigators trace tracks to three men including a barefoot suspect. A neighbor, Birna, reported hearing a pistol shot between 7 and 9 am while tending his horse. A theft from the chest yielded about 20 dollars as the scene was cased.
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Soltar
Bernhoeft
Urk
Tohia
Swye
Ong
Birna
Ced
Detroit Preas, | Ltd
Bloody Dragedy in Muscatine County Murder and Defense
A detailed account from the Muscatine Journal recalls a fatal confrontation near Chambers eight miles above town. Benjamin Nye and George McCoy clashed over McCoy’s children as Nye and Patterson pursued, leading to Nye’s death after McCoy shot him three times and used a knife. McCoy and Patterson were injured. Nye’s death is described as brief and decisive. The piece also touches on Nye’s earlier feud with McCoy and the legal proceedings facing McCoy. The broader state finances section notes looming deficits and potential temporary loans and taxes to cover debts. It also includes intelligence from New Mexico about Kiowa and Ute clashes, troop movements, and agricultural conditions.
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Benjamin Ye
George McCoy
Muscatine Journal
Nye
Major Gordon
Muscatine
McCoy
Burlington Telegraph
Jared Irwin
Chambers
Benjamin Nye
McCay
Cedar County
Fortuna
California
Califurnia
MacCoy
Montpaliar
Whea
Patterseh
Pine River
William Clambers
Patterson
Mr. McGay
Mr. Nye
Messrs
Llas
Madison Argus
St. Louis Intelligencer
New Mexico
Aimericane
Camarches
del Norte
Arkansyn
Red River
Laa
Saltillo
Sante Fe
Galisteo
Owever
Santa Fe
Drmg
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