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Newspaper
Weekly Jeffersonian
Location
Jefferson, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1860
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR lists candidates including Joan Winner for clerk of county and names such as Esteta Burns and Stager from Watertown in a Waterloo area race. details incomplete but indicates local official races and candidacy names.
The message stresses the urgency of naturalizing remaining eligible voters and organizing election attendance. It urges every Democrat to aid, obtain tickets, and appoint committees to monitor polls in all precincts and wards, to ensure every vote is counted and defeat feared opponents through prayer and mobilization.
A republican press derides the Democratic candidates in Watertown while defending Orr for sheriff. Witnesses recount riot events on Monday night, noting Orr’s innocence and alleging Democratic majorities in November. The item criticizes partisan manipulation and claims election capital is being exploited.
The piece laments Democratic defeats in Ohio Indiana and Pennsylvania and condemns corruption and Republican opposition. It urges renewed vigor to defend their cause and rally against defections, warning that apathy could ruin their standard and faith. It recalls prior Democratic struggles and calls for steadfastness despite grim prospects.
A jumble of notices and reports covers deaths, business deals, crimes, and political debates. Mrs. Wenly dies suddenly, A T Stuart buys city square for palatial stores, a Crestal Lake fire devastates iron goods, and Wisconsin court cases mix with national party discourse.
A royal visit unfolds in the harbor with flags on public buildings and a grand crowd. A special train brings the Prince and suite, greeted by officials, as salutes fire and carriages fill the streets around the Grand Train Station.
A correspondent notes a political clash as residents plan a Life Giants Club meeting on the 19th to organize a local event. Disputes reference pro and anti factions, with praise and skepticism toward candidates and parties. the piece mentions Lincoln and current national tone in a dated setting.
Fragmented readable text hints at a dramatic scene with tin metal and a goal attempt. Likely a sports or ceremonial moment, but full details are unreadable. Entities and specifics are missing due to corrupt source text.
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