Mississippi Sues Federal Gov to Block Military Actions
Mississippi files a bill of injunction in the Supreme Court at Washington to stop federal forces from operating on its territory under a wartime law. The piece asserts Mississippi’s appeal will shape the decision, but warns Congress and loyalty must prevail against a court deemed corrupted by administration influence.
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Supreme Court
Washington
United States
Congress
Andy
Mississippi
South
Saturn
Iremiont
Hayti
Dakota Journal notes local growth and trade in 1867
Dakota appears as a growing river town with two main stores Week & Brown Schmeltzer & Milliken and firms Schmeltzer Zimmerman Brown & Son Hal & Allman expanding grain and produce. The American Express Co reopens office, a railroad boosts commerce, and a two story school is planned for the summer as temperance halls and a lone church anchor the town.
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Dakota
Freewort Journal
Cedar Creek
Week & Brown
Messrs
Schmeltzer & Milliken
Schmeltzer & Zimmerman
Brown & Son
Hal & Allman
Chicago
New Orleans
American Express Co
Thomas N. Shanks
Templars Hall
Revenue law amendments and state board for equalization
The article outlines amendments to the revenue law passed by the Legislature, noting public and official interest, especially in section one. It calls for a county assessors’ meeting at the Clerk’s office to plan a harmonious action and details the act to amend the Revenue Laws establishing a State Board for Equalization of Assessments with Governor appointing one person from each Senatorial District alongside the Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
General Assembly
Freeport needs cheap tenements to attract labor
A local appeal urges Freeport to build low cost tenements or blocks of rental homes to house working people. The piece argues new housing will raise population, real estate values, and manufacturing growth, noting scarce rentals and abundant vacant lots near the post office. It also suggests rental leases with option to purchase to foster tenant investment. A burglary at J. J. McGoy’s Bloomington store yielded about $200 in boots with no clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Chicago
West
Senate Adjourning Dilemma In Washington Text
The Galena Gazette notes wary senators tired of duty as adjournment talk rises while the President withholds preferable nominations. Tenure of Office law may fail to bar vacations, leaving lawmakers to fight on through summer to keep Union loyalty intact. Amid calls for restraint, the public remains unsure and unsettled about Washington’s stalemate and outcomes.
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U. S
Washington
Republic
United States Senate
House
Senate
Eli
Galena Gazette
National Game of Baseball Promoted in Open Air
A Western New York advertiser excerpt urges outdoor sport as essential for physical and moral growth. It traces baseball from 1844 Knickerbocker beginnings to 1866 public games, noting its rapid spread and grand crowds. It warns against dissipation and urges clubs to ban gambling, drinking, and late rowdy events.
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New York
Agai
Knickerbocker
New York City
Athletics
Philadelphia
Atlantics
Brooklyn
New York State
Auburn
Circuit Court Proceedings Opened in Stephenson County
The April session of the Circuit Court of Stephenson County opened with 156 common law, 136 chancery, and 31 criminal cases on the docket. A grand jury was empanelled under foreman W. I. Beebe. no petit jury is in attendance this week, with judges and clerks setting matters. Several cases were dismissed, continued, or stricken from the docket, costs arranged, and venues moved to Winnebago County where noted.
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Circuit Court
Stephenson County
Sheldon
G A. Moore
Henry Shrove
Jis Askey
William Pomeroy
William Cox
George Ruston
J. Q. Addams
Alexander Iillgore
Hu Hy Seoul
William Atkinson
W. I. Beebe
FH. W. Miller
Wm. R. van Brocklin
Lewis Buck
Willian Wright
Ry Dassinger
Ohe
I. C. Ingalls Isq
Henry R. Ragner
Frederick C. Winslow
James Brayley
Vet. al
Jacob M. Wbright
John Brown
Bhiteh- Nord
John K. Brewster
Vincenta M. Fensley
Ilinois Central Railroad Company
Abraham
Haverman
Joseph M. Bailey
James
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Company
Winnebago County
Jonathan Peacock
Beloit Burglary Night Targets Editor and Others
Beloit reports four burglaries in one night including Beloit Journal editor Paine whose residence was entered. His coat and pockets emptied of $85 plus papers. Other targets include furniture firm worker Charles Manly who died by self inflicted gunshot, and David Wallach whose home was robbed of about $25 wallet and a stolen locket of his deceased wife. Miss Clark alerted authorities as thief fled. The Riley saloon near H W Price's shop also broken into. Rockford Register.
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Beloit
Ree Press
Beloit Journal
Paine
Charles Manly
Geo. Ohler & Co
Bohemia
Cedar Falls
David Wallach
Mr. Wallach
Clark
Mr. Riley
H.W. Price
Rockford Register
Death of Payne A Farmer Near Dunlieth In Tragic Accident
Last Thursday Payne a farmer living four miles northwest of Dunlieth died in a singular accident after attempting to sleep in a vacant house near a swollen creek. He broke a sash and window with his arm and a fragment of glass pierced his main artery leading to his death. He was about forty, leaves a wife and several children.
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Payne
Dunlieth
Manchester
Havana
Sehulte Landing
Edgwood
Davis Couple Alleges Marriage on April 7 1867
Record of a Davis Stephenson County wedding dated April 7 1867 officiated by Rev H A Reynolds. Bride Maggie A Smith and groom Jonson Porrenn are named among the participants. Further details appear truncated in the record.
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H. A. Reynolds
Jonson Porrenn
Maggie A. Smith
Davis, Stephenson Co
Freeport Market Prices and Grain Quotes
Market listing from Freeport noting Wheat Winter grades at 2.25 for No 1 Spring 2.20 and 2.25, Corn shelled and in the ear, Barley 5 c, Rye 1.25 to 1.80, Flour 2l 16a per barrel, Butter 2w 2e per lb, Eggs 18e per dozen, Lard 114 to 124c, and butter and prices higher than Chicago.
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Chicago
New York Market Report Aims At Flour and Grain Prices
April market notes show flour prices easing with common flour at 1.00 in shipping brands and state and western superfines at 11.80 to 12.80, while California flour remains firm and sacks quoted around 15.50 to 16.25. Wheat and corn move varies with western rye steady around 1.50 to 1.53, oats steady, and rice quiet. pork and beef prices also listed with new and old mess ranges and butter steady.
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New York
Ohio
California
Carolina
Cuba
Porto Rico Molasses
New York Stock Market Report of April 22
Stocks strong in New York with varied coupon figures and prices across issues. New York Central and Bria show notable percentages as money remains quiet on call and sterling firm, while gold prices fluctuate from opening to close.
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New Yorks
New York Central
Bria
I. Central
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Freeport Journal
Uncle Sam
J. J. McGoy
Bloomington
Wild Bill
Jasper’s Monthly
Gen. Hancock
Office Freeport Journal
Freeport Market
New York Market
New York Stock Market
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