Ex-Judge Edmonds dies as noted spiritualist figure
Freeport Journal reports the death of Edmonds a well known lawyer and spiritualist. The Massachusetts ballot for United States Senator shows many absentees with no clear result. Mercy Hall widow of Captain Hall seeks a pension and Indiana law denying colored children public school benefits is judicially declared null and void unless separate schools exist.
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Edmonds
Massachusetts
United States
Indiana
Rhode Island Governor Re-elected by Large Margin
In Rhode Island the 1st inst, Hon. Henry Howard, Republican, was re elected as governor by over 12 000 majority. The new Legislature will be largely Republican, but the U S Senate race remains unsettled as to whether General Burnside Governor Howard or A W Sprague will be elected, with decision postponed until the legislature convenes.
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Rhode Island
Henry Howard
United States
Burnside
Howard
A. W. Sprague
Tisdale
Ryaden
Villary
Leermost
Pune
Cubans urged to demand independence rather than peace terms
The author warns that compromising with Spain risks surrendering means to enforce any treaty. If they can win favorable terms, they should seek full independence, since peace on those terms would require surrendering tools to compel Spaniards to honor the treaty. It argues for continuing resistance rather than accepting limited concessions.
Debt Reduction Highlights National Credit Strength
The Chicago Journal notes a March debt reduction of 2,189,338 as a positive trend. It argues the government should consistently reduce the public debt, believing smaller debt improves public credit and the value of currency and citizens' property.
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Chicago Journal
Railway delay grants damages to passenger in England
A plaintiff sued after a railway delay caused him to miss a connecting steamer. The court awarded damages, underscoring that railway patrons hold protectable transportation rights under English law.
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England
The City Election Glory on a Republican day in Freeport
The Republicans in Freeport covered themselves with glory on Monday. The city elected W Scott Agney as city attorney and George W Oyler as alderman in the second ward, both Republicans, with large cuts in Democratic majorities across several offices. Brown’s bold gains reduced a big Democratic lead to a mere four votes. Turrah.
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Freeport
John C. Kean
Kean
Scott Agney
George W. Oyler
Dr. McKim
M. V. Brown
Brown
Lichtenberger
Currency Debates and Canal Bill Actions in Congress
Congressional records show Senate and House actions from March to April. Key items include passage of a bill to pay Louisville and Portland Canal bonds, debates on free banking and currency inflation, amendments offered and rejected, and adjournments around Good Friday.
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Washington
Senate
House
Louisville & Portland
United States
Messrs Hubbell and Sherwood
Robert M
Stephen A. Douglas
Court of Claims
Pennsylvania
Morrill
South Carolina
Tax Payers’ Association
Messrs. Phelps and Hawley
Anthony
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Alaska
Kelley
Death of Col Thomas J Turner in Illinois bar note
Telegram announced Col Turner died at Hot Springs Arkansas on April 4 1874 at 74. He helped organize Stephenson County served as State's Attorney member of Congress Illinois Legislature and Speaker. Bar and public mourn his loss with funeral escort and resolutions spread in court records.
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Col
Thomas J. Turner
Not Springs
Arkansas
Col. Turner
Stephenson County
Stephenson
House of Representatives
Congress of the United States
Ilinois
Peace Congress
Illinois
Chicago
Thhey
James Mitchell
Bailey & Neff
Stephenson County Bar
Edward P. Barton
Thomas F. Goodhue
Iisq
Henry ©. Hyde
Smith D. Atkins
James I. Neff
James S. Cochran
Committee On
Hot Springs
Turner
United States Congress
Freeport
Pdelenete
Linois
BE. P. Barton
J. M. Bailey
T. F. Goopnur
Ssir D. Arxrins
Stephenson County Circuit Court
J. A. Crain
William Brown
Goodhue
S. D. Atkins
Bar
Prairie Democrat Printing
Congress
Rayburn Hempstead
Galena
W. T. Hyde
Rockford
Mr. Hempstead
Mr. Hyde
Asanisi Prius
Brown
Masonic Meeting Held in Freeport April 6 1874
At a general Masonic meeting in Freeport the following officers were chosen Loyal L. Munn presided Smith D. Atkins served as Secretary A five member committee to meet the Grand Lodge was named J H Porter John W Childs H C Hutchison Pater Lerch E C Warner Robert Little was elected Grand Marshal with appointment power A three member resolutions committee was set E O Warner J M Bailey W J McKim A music committee was appointed M D Chamberlin J S Rogers and William ebee
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Freeport
Loyal L. Munn
Smith D. Atkins
Grand Lodge
J, H. Porter
John W. Childs
H. C. Hutchison
Pater Lerch
E. C. Warner
Robert Little
Brothers E,o. Warner
J. M. Bailey
W. J McKim
Brothers M, D. Chamberlin
J. S. Rogers
William Ebee
Fragmented lodge meeting notes draft resolution and adjournment
On motion the lodge adopted vague resolutions and planned to publish the proceedings in the county papers. The secretary was directed to furnish copies of the proceedings. The meeting adjourned with L. L. Mons presiding and Oliver Swita Atkins Steretary.
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L. L. Mons
Oliver
Swita D
Atkins
Steretary
Entertaining Chemistry Class at Opera House Last Friday
The High School Chemistry Class second division staged an engaging evening at the Opera House. A balloon mishap aside, the demonstrations impressed with skillful explanations, aided by music from the Young American Band and Freeport Glee Club.
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Tvas
Freeport Glee Club
Pyramids
Egypt
Thebes
Enland
Murans
Venice
Europe
Abraham Thevart
Paris
United States
Temple
N. H
New Jersey
New York
Pittsburg
Penn
Boston
Jersey City
Philadelphia
Cheshire
Berkshire County
Mass
Belgium
France
Germany
Green Mountains
Massachusetts
Prince Rupert's
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Mercy Hall
Captain Hall
Congressional
T. J. Turner
Ol. Turner
Col.Turner
Martin P. Sweet
Army of the Tennessee
Shiloh
J. C. Veatch
Judge Brown
Opera House
Serfass
Davey
Caddie S. Miller
Guy
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