Randall’s Upright Character Endorsed by Milwaukee Bar
A political notice defends Judge Randall of Waukesha, condemns opposition claims as false, and urges voters to support the Republican ticket. It cites Milwaukee Bar resolutions praising Randall’s integrity and notes E G Ryan’s endorsement as proof against a hostile pamphlet’s allegations.
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Election call urges full Republican turnout and local ticket support
The piece appeals to Republican electors to vote in full for the state and county tickets, urging a large majority. It praises Mr. Boyd, Mr. Wentworth, and especially Assembly candidate Mr. Butler Noble, highlighting his Republican loyalty, talent, integrity and hope to secure a strong legislative term.
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Kansas Election Fraud and Walker Proclamation Stir Public Alarm
The report alleges Governor Walker rejected Oxford precinct returns showing a Pro-Slavery majority, prompting a proclamation to throw out the votes and tilt the legislature to Free State men. The piece casts this as a strategic blow to influence November, cites related Wisconsin politics, and notes foreign and riverine disasters amid broader coverage.
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Fire Destroys Fort Atkinson Grist Mill and Wheat
Fort Atkinson suffers a major mill blaze described as last Saturday’s fire in the Sunday issue of the Wisconsin Chief. The wood mill owned by Mr Woodward burned, rails and about fifty bushels of wheat stored by Winslow and Hovey ruined. Machinery largely lost save the engine and boiler partially. The insured value totals nine thousand dollars with two thousand five hundred covered by Fond du Lac County and Farmers Union Insurance. Local call to rebuild for a larger, better mill to boost Fort Atkinson’s economy. uncertainty remains if Mr Woodward will rebuild.
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Frauds in Kansas Threaten Proslavery Legislature
The report claims Gov Walker and Secretary Stanton overruled Johnson County returns as frauds spread to McGee and Marshal counties near the Missouri border. It alleges 1,202 votes from three precincts and 600 votes cast by walking patrons through a house window while judges watched. The scheme allegedly aims to produce fifteen representatives and four councilmen for the proslavery faction, with talks of discarding Free State majorities in office precincts to secure a slave state.
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Too Much Fraud and Scandal in Kansas Politics
The Missouri Democrat reports on a Republican proclamation by Walker and Stanton condemning 1600 votes cast in Oxford Johnson County as fraud. It claims Walker incited soldiers to vote illegally and alleges large vote totals in Kickapoo far exceeded eligible voters. Also noted: coroner’s inquiry into a fire rumor, Min Mo and McMysn for State Superintendent, and death of sculptor Thomas Crawford with New York emigration planned.
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Debating Kansas and Democratic Rule in 1850s
The piece rails against Democratic and Federal actions in Kansas, claiming Republican zeal for liberty and denouncing “Sham Democracy.” It cites Governor Geary and Walker, Missouri influence, and alleged voter fraud to portray Free-State victory as justified against alleged slavepower oppression.
Extension of Suffrage ballot details and call to vote yes
The editor endorses extending suffrage to colored persons and explains the ballot form for the upcoming election. It notes the option to print For the Extension of Suffrage and No on ballots, urges a majority affirmative vote, and mentions printing No at voters' option. Also reports New Year financial and political notes including Minnesota election hints and Indian vote influence.
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Political endorsements and key Wisconsin offices urged
The Milwaukee Wisconsin argues a staunch independent stance opposing the Buenasan administration. It urges electors to back Cross or Randal by their stances, supports McGregor McMynn Hastings and Jackson for state offices, stresses honesty and capability, and notes other offices like Bank Comptroller and State Treasurer are pivotal for good government. It also reports on a five blindfold chess match, with Paulsen nearly achieving mate but ending in a draw due to errors.
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