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Newspaper
Weekly Jeffersonian
Location
Jefferson, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1860
Page
2
The Wisconsin electors face choosing a Chief Justice as the Democratic Party lacks a candidate. The editorial urges backing an independent option, endorsing Judge Dixon if he seeks re election, and warns against partisan judicial nominations while praising Dixon's record.
A Dane County bar slate requests Judge Vo to allow his name for the Ninth Judicial Circuit seat in the upcoming election. The letter lists numerous undersigned attorneys, notes the 1869 date and Wisconsin locations, and expresses gratitude while pledging to discharge duties faithfully if chosen.
Clipped items report Michael Dunalty killed by a falling weel near Beloit Newark. twenty McGregor citizens plan a Pike's Peak trip. Mrs Moore dies after a Parsvie du Sac fire. Prison population 173. horse thief captured near Viroqua. Hancock house burned for $500. mineral prospect near Welches Little Grant. failed attempts at La Crosse depot entry. Also Pennsylvania governor candidate Henry D Foster and steamship Edinburgh news. Napier dead. Charleston Convention delegates and vote needs.
The Wisconsin Assembly met at 10 AM to consider petitions including a memorial on the Nie Wolf River dam and detaching towns from Monroe County. Several measures passed or were introduced, including amendments to tax, publication of Jewish decisions, and city charters. The session included calls to extend budgets, regulate births and marriages, and preserve game, with adjournment tentatively planned.
The report notes initial rumors of intended sailing then confirms a mistake due to Mr Blackwell’s London engagements. No bodies washed ashore yet but hopes persist a few fife boats may survive. Also covers a Dee troit police court dispute over reclaiming gifts and a larceny trial over jewelry. A collapse at St Navier Catholic Chapel traps workers. ten bodies recovered by 10 o’clock. Jennie Daagan dies after hospital fluid hampers failure.
An aged, garbled advertisement claims Dr Wlanes celebrated liver pills restore health and cure derangements. It lists formulations and manufacturers, touting universal health benefits and urging public purchase despite unclear origins.
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