11 Feb 1874
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Newspaper
Edwardsville Intelligencer
Location
Edwardsville, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1874
Page
1
A damaged newspaper notice outlines Thursday publication, misprinted details, and advertising terms. It lists rates for various column widths, lengths, and durations, with different charges for obituaries and local notices and advance payment requirements.
The piece argues that new reform movements and a united opposition party are welcomed in theory but historically fail to unite and enact lasting change. It discusses the Granger movement, the Philadelphia and Cincinnati conventions, and warns that even promising platforms are damaged when leaders align with existing parties.
The piece notes relief that Congress paused after a September financial shock and avoided hasty, dangerous measures. It argues soundsmen avoided panic driven schemes and suggests, had Congress been in session, drastic legal tender spikes could have occurred. It warns ongoing exposure if the financial problem persists.
Amid partisan clashes in Springfield, lawmakers push for a concrete plan to redeem paper money and bar further legal tender issues, while addressing registry reforms, court consolidation, education changes, and property rights in marriage. The discussion frames a shift from the current unsettled, do-nothing approach to a defined system and clear government authority.
The senate rejected a plan to exclude colored children from public schools while supporting a proponent who favored equality. Professor J B Turner defended himself after senate rejection over earlier remarks on corporate influence, noting farmers’ rights to publish on local interests. Indiana Governor Hendricks visited Illinois to inspect the capitol and praised the state’s agricultural ties.
The community reels after the murder of Andrew Kekmann a respected French Village resident. He was found dead in his wagon with a bullet wound near the toll gate blocks from Heim's brewery. A reward was posted and a suspect James Ripley a Black man from near the scene has been jailed.
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