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Newspaper
Daily Outlook
Location
Beloit, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1882
Page
1
A chaotic mix of notes discusses misprinted editorials, a dangerous explosive mishap in Hamilton Iowa, and a costly Durand fire blamed on lynchers. It cites judge opinions on liquor, the Guiteau trial, Mormon seating in Congress, Grant’s views, and regional crime punishments amid national political tempers.
The legislature is urged to provide funds for a fireproof Historical Society library building. A 7,000 volume collection, some rare, needs space to endure for decades and avoid the risk of loss by fire. The site is debt free, and a liberal appropriation is hoped to protect and expand the collection.
Local notices advertise W A Root and Barton’s groceries with daily fresh stock and low prices. Beloved book and music stores offer bargains. A bizarre anecdote about slippers and a store incident adds local color. A. R. Biller faced forgery charges in Beloit Justice court. several names noted in case.
The report details a forgery case involving Hiller and McLean with a horse purchase at auction for 73.60, a promissory note, and a demand by Coup. It notes the examination, prosecutor Mr. Pierce, and comments on local social visits, travel, and a temperance letter. The Wisconsin Historical Society catalog volume and library notes are mentioned, with praise for Wisconsin’s historical research and acquisitions.
The passage laments crowded walls and fire safety failures of existing structures. It argues the coming legislature should fund a new, robust structure modeled after the British record office in Fetter Lane, designed to be porous to light and capable of housing a growing nation as a luminous, lasting palace.
A historical notice lists passenger and freight departures from Belvidere to Chicago Rockford Janesville and Madision with daily runs. It names schedules for trains Nos 12 5 7 9 and 11 as well as routes to Rockford Chicago and St Paul with arrival and departure times and agent signatures.
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