Embrace of Immigrant Labor Sparks City Debate
A Boston city meeting endorses a plan to address immigration of foreign paupers. Opponents labeled newcomers as beggars, while supporters urge welcoming the hardy European peasants to work our lands and bolster national wealth.
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Boston
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Europe
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Duiara
Tranoresse
Chen
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Jehor
Daindealer
Law Reports Superior Court case: Austin vs Seaman
The Superior Court tried the case of Robert Austin versus Thomas Seaman before Judge Jones on the assault and battery claim. The jury awarded $100 damages plus costs after finding the incident at a Broadway shoe store aggravated. evidence about an affidavit and cross examination was noted, and business conditions referenced in a Buffalo Rep column.
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Joan Palme
Broadway
Plas
Pweatiocie
de Pola
de Voain
Crosa
Alton Board of Trustees Aug 1 1837 Meeting Notes
Minutes from a called August 1 1837 meeting list present trustees Hart Prestley Kruin Hunter Townsend Barker Martin Mclinton Howard Gilman and others. Discussions cover road repairs Fourth Street opening and street deeds plus election plans for city officers under a proposed charter with a later August 7 session.
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Board of Trustees
Hart
Prestley
Mesgro Kruin
Hunter
Townsend
Barker
Martin
M'Clinton
Howard
Gilman
Twa
Hood
Alor
Ouatin
Pitese
Lodsa
Henting
Janek
Bsp
Board of Prestes An Ems Tee
Messrs
Meliuton
Krum
Barry
Alton
Middletown
Wjc Kntuc
Hawley's Row
Local Alton Candidates Placed Amid City Notices
Voters see a slate of filings for city offices including Dr Hart for mayor and Wm Grimsley for Street Commissioner. Others announced: John W Rough for City Constable, Mawert To Wir Ten for City Constable, Wm C Jouve for City Constable, and requests to elect George Robbins Collector, Samuel C Pierce Assessor, Beal Howard, William G Pinkard, and William Posy for Constable.
Notice of Taxation and Public Sale in Carrofiton
Notice of taxation for 18637 with taxes unpaid on town lots in Carrofiton. Proprietor Walter D. F. certifies lands and lots within the town have taxes due. If unpaid, property will be sold at public sale at the town hall between noon and 1 pm, continuing daily until all lands are sold. Sale begins August Headmark Codsctur Care fton.
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Abgee
Mali
Bellevili
Lino i Sa Ar
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Uch
Ime
Ald
Richard A Gilpin
Mika
Beyee
Mt Louis
Utmcat
Bellevila
Seth
Themeaelves
Alton Marine
Vriroat Ce
Beave
Vos
Limageton & CC
Lee
Sia
Mina
Kaskhashia
Carlinville
Pikre von
Tristram P Hoxley
Batley & Bullock
C.M.C Court
Lesan
Tender for Contract Advertisement in Belleville
Acting Commissioner William Kinney of the 3d District announces proposals to be received for a contract. The notice, dated July 5 1837 in Belleville, extends the deadline to August 26 and dispenses with the usual security requirement for bidders.
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Carlinville
Mary Vio Tate
Thinois
Crartas
Michael Pagr
William Wilcom
William Kinney
3D District
M. H
Tld
Belleville
ZF Pustemter
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