Illinois House Debates Rail Bill and Institutions
Correspondents from Springfield report bills passing to block Great Western Railroad and Wabash Toledo merger and note praise for Winds stockholders. Appropriations approved for Insane Hospital and Deaf and Dumb Institution. Penitentiary leasing bill passes and a new Joliet penitentiary bill advances. Dusiam Bank Bill status unclear. Controversy over seating Democrat Dusiam ends with mixed votes. Free Schools system bill cleared House with railroad corporate powers under review.
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Great Western Railroad
Wabash and
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Deaf and Dumb Institution
Minis Penitentiary
Joliet
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Eastwax
Strate Queneen
Internal Improvements Bill Aims to Ease Railroad Corporations
A pending Legislature bill would amend the Internal Improvement law to remove the need for separate legislation when granting railroad charters. It would require subscribing firms to hold three thousand dollars in good faith and ten percent paid. An amendment proposes that the ten percent paid be forfeited to the county for common schools.
Train Scene on Du Page River Bridge Disaster
A Rock Island passenger reports that Friday evening the Rock Island freight train fell from a bridge about seven miles beyond Joliet, plunging the locomotive and seven cars into the Du Page River. Three lives were lost.
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Chicago
Rock Island
Dupage River
Joliet
Flood Damage on Fox River Rocks Aurora and Nearby Towns
The Guardian reports a torrent of ice and water sweeping away Fife’s mill and Moore Jlough’s carriage works. Upper bridge and two lower ones collapsed within minutes, lumber washed, houses carried downstream, and a dozen people rescued by boat. Estimated property loss $50,000 to $60,000. One horse drowned. feared additional fatalities. Similar floods hit Hatnyia Geneva St. Charles and Elgin.
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London newspapers cost and U S journalistic trends
The piece surveys London newspaper pricing and distribution practices comparing days of publication editions, cash versus credit systems, and the economics behind metropolitan press. It contrasts British and American models, advocates stronger country papers, and notes political impact on press independence.
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England
United States
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America
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Times
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Llbany Ve. Journal
Chicago Flood Threat Triggers City Panic
Chicago papers report the Tate flood threatening submersion of the city as river banks overflow, streets fill with water and ice, and numerous homes become tenantless for hours. Never before has such a flood been seen since 840 fins.
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Chicago
Damage to the Railroads and National Bills in Senate
The report notes immense railroad damage with destroyed culverts bridges carried away and miles of track ruined. It mentions bills admitting Minnesota and Oregon as Free States progressing in the House and awaits Senate action on their fate.
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Minnesota
Oregon
Senate
Clark
Great Britain
Gavrion
United States
Canada
Baldwin & Coy
Rochester
N.Y
Puottle & Moses
Auburn
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Freeport
Ruggist
Purchasers Sought for New Orleans House Shipment
In Placour New Orleans buyers are urged to provide a house to New Orleans and will receive a package of goods in return. The offer promises reliable service and guaranteed performance, though wording is unclear. Entities: New Orleans.
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Stephenson Street
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