City Hall brick and stone work under expert review
The examination of the City Hall pier and brickwork reveals defects in patching, wetting, and bond stones. Experts urge removal of five weak piers and critique the contractor and plans, noting inconsistent workmanship and possible overstatement of extra brick costs while stressing the need for plans to guide final repairs.
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City-Hell
Jonnny Dulpht
Washington-atreet
Soma
City Hall
McNeill
Yio
Thomlinson & Reed
Kirkdand
Ladaile
la Hahot
Long
Ste
Fanning
van Osdel
van Datel
Miure
Washington-street
Dunphy
Jordan
Button
Bond
Donfield
Plage
Stouetutter
Walla
Cleaveland
Nunes
Lou
Tapper
AlcDowall
Jiu
Neo Surh
Kineland Ea
Datcuen
Buollier
Geperianes
City Hall stonework woes spark tense council session
Witnesses testified about contract disputes over stone and brickwork for the city hall. Allegations focused on inferior brick, shoddy buttresses, and delays as officials sought proper dimension stone and protective measures amid contractor resistance.
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Jordan
Urinneil
Phelps
Jordan Wan
Button
Hutton
Bally
Hlo
Cleaveland
Mre
Jordon
McNeill
Sud
Alt. Cook
Hia
Mes Neill
Ile
Riley
McNeilt
Jim
Batton
Report of Sixth Division Railway Mail Service
Superintendent Whites reports for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1870. Examinations total 445. 483,284 cards distributed with 417,800 correct and 14,434 incorrect. Correct distribution at 83 percent. Rail way clerks handled 8,087,707 letters and 4,787,010 packages. total mail volume 8,475,7 packages. Total letters and pieces 82,431,000, up 117,160,880 with errors of 5,707 against the employer. Comments urge pay increases, reform of head clerk salaries, a head clerk bill, and improved record-keeping for pouches and sacks. Ends with remarks on personnel and funding constraints.
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James E. White
William B. Thompson
Railiway Post-Oilley
Titan
Capt White
Willie
Heal
Henny
Cap+ Greene
Axlat
Grady
Cerioks
Bossca
Fortiat Aguomat
Washington
Renal
Ithitobu
Deer and spaniel in a vanished painting sold at Christie’s
The tale recounts a dealer who cut out a deer painting from a canvas after admiring a spaniel in a Dupont image. Years later the owner showed the work to Bir Edwin who mocked the act. The identical cutout resurfaced recently in Christie’s late Mr White collection selling for £43.
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Edwin
Ninarer
Chiristie
Mr. White
Fragmented Readers Ask About City Issues and Drowning Advice
A reader asks if Good Samaritan Society at 173 Randolph is private or public and if a young woman should seek work in Chilvaro. Letters discuss bath-houses on the lake, city ordinances, reform, and a drowning recovery method advocating upward rubbing to restore circulation.
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Queratinna
Tribine
Cataano
Good Samaritan Society
Randolph Street
Chilvaro
Isa Hailes
Linniwoon
Triouna
Onicano
Aug
Larisa
Chicago
Mary
Waltdtige
Nuneus
Eitor
The
Tribune
DB. E
Nbel
Denmark
CntoAco
Gronks
Olnov
Pryme
Carcaco
Gotham
Christ
Nazareth
Ilia
Ifo
GituArioy
West Normnay
Astmall
Callat
South Desert
Tahatin
Gall
Lr Norte
Clara
Suideratande Eno Oe
Winhiog
Alain
Saan
Ronoe Reneral
Wentworthe
Roel
Loorr Sremuss
Nord Clark
Reneral Nate
Beyineurewel
Spelling Reform Controversy Prompts Editorial Debate
The Tribune letters discuss orthography reform, arguing for simplified spellings to unite people across church, caste, and nationality. Contributors urge editors, printers, and authors to adopt a new alphabet, with pros and cons examined and the movement linked to broader linguistic growth and national unity.
Record of Judgments and Divorces in Joliet Courts
A verbose 19th century court ledger notes Jude Moore to argue evidence certificates, and lists divorce filings by DaynrIs Buch, Berth Mertens, and Mary Hoelzer. United States Courts matters include Fren tress patent suit and several mortgage and foreclosure actions. Criminal cases feature Augustin McNeely convicted of rape, and multiple theft, burglary, and petty larceny sentences in the county jail and workhouse.
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Sulla
Pa Hilonine
Jude Moore
Divonces
Daynrls Buch
James A. Such
Berth Mertens
DNL
William Walkingsood
Cyrus Ashley
Joliet
Connecticut Manual Life-Insurance
Caroline Kuhlinen
Caroline
John Bonz
Amcusta Welll
Loula
John A. Dank
John West
John E. Wolf
Waller
Keane
Loew
Dock Dion
Canal ‘Trustees
West Lake Street
Hoyne and
Robey Atrots
Take Street
Acral Atreel
Lincoln and
Roboy Atreats
Augustun McNeely
Thia
Seara
John Crow
William Young
Hichard Knowles
Jarcony
Thomas Gooney
Leon Lewentewsty
Osaaule
Jobo Nosden
House of Correction
Jarceny
T. Kt. Meyers
Brilewalt
Oenault
James Torney
Ner
Duroma Coffey
Ivave
Janes Foyrell
Brand A. Appentielin
Stiles
Opperhelm
Wassinander &Ult
Peaceful, Amicable Treatment of Political Opponents
A historical note describes a peaceful approach to handling political opponents in early sections of the country. It emphasizes cordial methods and avoidance of conflict, reflecting temperate political culture of the era.
Lake Bluff Camp Meeting Opens With Strong Attendance
The Lake Bluff camp opened with good attendance and growing tents and cottages already occupied. Dr. W C Wills welcomed visitors and urged continued work and prosperity for the season. Morning and evening services will feature preaching and songs, with a children’s meeting in the afternoon.
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Lake Dini
Clark Street
Lake Byall
W. C. Wills
le Bright Prospecte
Novi
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