Unruly Posse Seizes Fink's Tavern in 1845 Raid
The document recounts a violent attempt to enforce a debt via an armed party at Fink's tavern between two villages, with disguises, threats, and a struggle over control of the premises. It describes crowding, a barroom confrontation, injuries, escape attempts, and pursuit by armed figures, ending with the group’s forced retreat and reports of Indian guards nearby.
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Steplen
Catha
Lim
Disney
Diguie
Jack
Maglera
Temia
Marie Folluwou
Tig House
See Steel Aries
Danny
Urs
Wee
Thabieta
Mink’s
Noah Dionhein
Piaerson
Bia
Fink's
Dad
Bieine Ued
Deacon
Mir
Bunk
Major Sanford
Ritk
Priditis
Evgison
Dasher
Phosa
Peo Atcher
Bink
Mel
Abel Bonek
Baek
Meink
Me Vink
Chaom
Tre Mor
Payee
Severi
Tina Thes
Tridor
Cody
Baldwans
Yavcir
Otlers
Baldwin’s
Baldwins
USA
Mayhem
Ormerg
Santa Ann
Girauby
Tink
Indlang
Cibha
Mackiel Hiner
Jefferson
San Me
Joann Brown
Lies That Grow From Echoed Tales
A Rochester Republican decries the practice of exaggeration in public talk calling it white lies. He decries how stories start near truth and, through repetition, become outright fabrications that cause harm. Reform is urged to curb this moral sin.
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Rochester Republican
Donar
Washington
Democratic Territorial Convention Set for June at Madison
The Democratic Central Committee announces a Territorial Convention of delegates from Wisconsin counties to choose a candidate for Delegate to Congress. Delegates are apportioned by county, with meetings urged to organize and ensure full county representation. Mansion April 22, 1845.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Congress
Central Committee
Nolesates
Deloittes
Milwaukee
Fown
Rich- Washington
Jand
Grant
Rock
Jeferson
Walworth
Dace
Racine
Green
Kown
Crawford
Chip- Winnebigo
Pown
St. Croix
Marquette
la Pointe
Sheboygan
Paue
Manitowoc
Sarde
Calumet
Portage
Fond du Lac
Debating Tariff Incidental Protection and Its Costs
The text argues that incidental protection from tariffs cannot justify high prices or monopoly gains. It contrasts enriching versus impoverishing effects, asks what real good tariffs deliver to home industry, and warns that shifting value between commodities harms some groups. It cites government fraud in claim settlements and cautions against misleading receipts.
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Democratic Party
Medina
United States
Discriminating Tolls Challenge to State Commerce
Chancellor Kiar opposes the constitutionality of discriminating tolls on goods moving between states. The tolls, aimed at intrastate versus interstate commerce, resemble duties prohibited among states. The text includes the valedictory address of Hon. M.M. Fraone, former President of the Council, and remarks by the Lion. Speaker of the House.
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Kiar
Ife
M.M. Fraone
Council
Accident on the Hudson River recounts ship crash and rescue efforts
A Hudson River accident involving a steam ferry is described with chaotic details of the midship separation and wreckage. Rescue crews arrived, passengers endured near catastrophe, and officials debated punishment and governance while noting broader political commentary and local business notices.
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Mlhembo
Athens
Hudson
Wingate
Mois
Tong Iyive Fitbeiie
Hoechentor
Bixpress
Sgerna
Jakes
Election results show mixed returns across regions
The report notes declines in overall votes with party strength varying. New Haven reports Democratic losses while Rhode Island shows Democrats ahead in governor races. New York City natives claim a constable win in the second ward. Brooklyn confirms a Democratic mayoral victory. territory voters reject Congress modified territorial boundaries by a wide margin.
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New York City
Wivening Post
Dom. Ax Jority
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Schobarin
Couxertons
Thopa Lt
Pin Ainuung
Sam
House of Representatives
Severus
the Argus
Madison, W. Ty
J. G. Knapp
George Myer
Miles
BR. I. Kellogg
WM. C. Wells
Democrat
Tarr de Wise aAnirr
Mathias Accountsy, &Te
Dovex
Treasury
Marshal Acunty
Tyler Finier
Diana
Cormpirelier
Phe Thetis
Marshal Llugunin Fess
Huganin
Brussell
Traypor
Hudson River
Iat
Connecticout
Gtr
Mantalay Loma
Ornar
Brapr, & Co
Britt
Moarhal Roca
Tie
Mineral Point
Rockwell
Princeton
Polk
John Tyler
Tyrese
North River
Albany
New York
Connie Ethat
Partes
New Caven
Rhode Island
Senate
House
Brooklyn
Ford
Tawg
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