23 Jun 1881
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Newspaper
Chicago Daily Tribune
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1881
Page
1
A sprawling garbled transcript recalls Chicago civic life with mentions of Tremont and Tremont hotels, Grand Pacific, Sherman, and Longworth. It notes fires, court rulings, dog ordinances, bridge traffic, and local officials debating wage hikes and urban policy amid an array of named places and persons.
City officials report thirty four burial permits issued yesterday, a sharp rise from prior. The City Treasurer paid about $25 in interest, while war talks, school visits, and health cases surface. A Liberty Street child shows a strange lesion, and a Catholic school near Newbury reports children present under supervision as authorities inspect the premises.
Juane Mawes seeks to delay trial as Grand Jury handles The Oribler-Patten cases while Jolves team faces continued proceedings. Jorgen II and others were discharged after a failed indictment attempt, with July 1 set for peremptory hearings. The day also covered insanity adjudication, debt seizures, and a stockyard fraud inquiry.
Fragmented OCR records show a dated note on gold discounts at the bus treasury amounting to 15,000 with silver redeemed and payouts totaling 1,000 plus, while internal revenue receipts yesterday rose to 874,044. The text is garbled and partial.
The Post-Office inspectors note the long service of a clerk, praised for faithful conduct and excellent record, amid broader Treasury Department actions. A separate report details customs handling, apportioning duties to many firms and items, including wines, brandy, and household goods, with the department seeking continuance of certain registered bonds.
A Thornford cattle breeders meeting at the Grand Prelile Hotel formed the American Meraford Cattle-Freeders Association to promote the Horaford breed. Members from Illinois Indiana Iowa Ohio and Wyoming joined. The group elected officers, approved a plan, and set annual meetings during the Chicago Ful-Stock Show week.
The widow of Ossian Dodge returns to St Paul from England after a long effort to recover her children and estate taken by her husband. Court barriers and a chastity requirement blocked access in England. Dodge’s widow seeks redress against alleged misuses in divorce actions. The piece mentions Royal Owl cigarettes and a Boston New York musical circle connection.
The Board of Trade session outlined an all-industry International Cotton Exposition to be held in Atlanta in October, with Chicago, St. Louis, and Cincinnati ties. General Kimball and Commissioner Hardeman urged wide U.S. participation, funding, and South Southward support to showcase cotton, rail expansion, and regional progress, inviting Chicago to contribute exhibits and visitors.
Sumptuary laws prompt Indiana debate as Senator Voorhees argues against the proposed constitutional prohibition amendment. He says prohibition will fail, leading to moderation and inability to end liquor manufacture or use, noting public opinion as the supreme law and criticizing existing statutes as weak and unenforceable. He cites failures elsewhere and warns courts and judges against overreach.
A derailed discussion on a proposed statewide prohibition amendment questions whether it aligns with the U S Constitution and impacts property rights. The piece cites Indiana and North Carolina views, noting potential court challenges and widespread concern over enforcing or voting on such measures.
June 24 update notes Mrs Garfield improving rapidly and able to walk to the bench and take a short drive daily. The President will not leave for Washington for several days and accepted an invitation to attend the nation of the New York Seventh Regiment tomorrow.
At Ballarona June convention sessions elected vice presidents for each state and appointed committees on credentials. Miss Frances Willard spoke on women’s temperance work and progress.
Onarraxcona Tennessee bank announces a 20 percent dividend, totaling 40 percent after a prior flood tie failure. World's Hotel in Joseph Missouri advertises itself as the state’s largest neat hotel outside St. Louis and for rent. Removal notice for Hall's Safe & Lock Co location at 67 Washington Street. Broad ad lineup including tonics and patent remedies from Odswell, Huxand & Co.
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