Ku Klux Bill Dominates Congress Proceedings
Congressional action fills a session with debate over the Ku Klux bill, conference reports, and taxation policy. Key figures include Sherman Stevenson Nye and Trumbull as committees are reshuffled, with adjournment urged after a day of vigorous parliamentary maneuver.
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Nad
Housqmunda
Sherman
Stevenson
Ale Morrill
Vermont
Bayard
Canada
Navy Yard
Ional
Edmunds
Trumbull
Sion
eku-Klux
Congress
Negasie
Schurz
Sprague
Ill
St. Rice
Conkling
Bell
Erauion
sJait Select
Ziwihira
Poland
May
Scofield
Coox
Coburn
Niet
Lansing
Cox
Beck
Voorhees
Grnmp
Waddell
Robinson
Mississippi
Morey
Ketchum
McKee
Getz and i
Illinois Senate Debates on Adjournment and Nominations
The 1871 Illinois Senate session includes protest by nineteen opposing adjournment. Bills cover contingent funds for state government and property assessments. Nominations for governor and various trustees and officers across hospitals, asylums, and universities are listed, with prayers and a suspended rules vote sparking a quip-filled adjournment amid rain and flying paper balls.
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Senate
I of Education
J. U
Foster
EB. aAwan
Noettling
B. G. Roots
E. Fel
N. E. Worthington
Chicago Eye
Har Infirmary
Chicainn
Ark
Fang Eenker
Presbyterian Presbytery Meeting in Rockford Church
The Presbytery of Freeport met at Westminister Church in Rockford last week, with 86 ministers and 36 elders, and heard reports of yearlong church work including revivals and a $500 increase in Home Missions giving. Resolutions thanked Hall & Bartlett for a carriage excursion, Rockford for hospitality, and noted a German church revival and debt relief efforts.
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Presbytery
Freeport
West Minister
David R. Eddy
Belvidere
A. J. Leyem
Peter
Robert Proctor
Habsars
Board of Home Missions
E. A. Elfield
Messrs
Hall
Rockford
Kentucky Democrats Favored by Journal Courier Exposé
An exposé claims Kentucky’s Democratic Legislature was weak and corrupt. It alleges lavish spending, Champagne and cigars, and manipulation of measures through questionable influence. The piece urges scrutiny by papers friendly to Democracy.
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Kentucky
Journal Courier of Louisville
Capitol Hotel
Fune
Louisville
Delmonic
Intimadads
Frankfort
Caveman Engineering Misadventure Ends With Help
Two civil engineers in Michigan far from civilization faced a mental break in which one man confessed he nearly killed his partner with a revolver and axes. Assistance was sought and the troubled man was taken to an asylum for treatment.
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Michigan
War between slavery and civilization continues after war
The piece argues the South remains unreconstructed with liberty and civil rights still limited. It warns that Democratic victory could undo Reconstruction, strip Black rights, and restore slavery or its equivalent. It portrays the rebellion as still fighting via law and politics, not just guns.
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South
Democratic Party
New Orleans
Vicksburg
Richmond
Fire at Garessure Hotel Leaves One Dead and Several Hurt
April 19 report from Garessure describes a hotel fire that started in the space between the ceiling and roof and, aided by high winds and water scarcity, burned fiercely until walls collapsed. Workers removed the farmers and Mechanics Bank safe as the center roof fell, injuring several, with Elisha Harding found dead and others seriously burned but alive.
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Garessure
Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank
Elisha Harding
Joe Reed
Fred Sanderlin
I. W. Kubits
Ithaca Businesses Failings Highlight Advertising Value
The Ithaca Journal notes just two small business failures in the year. One lacked prudent management and speculative ventures, the other avoided paid advertising until ruinous debt. The piece argues it is cheaper to advertise through newspapers in the regular way and condemns the deluded belief in free self advertising.
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Ithaca
Ithaca Journal
Gods of War in Civil War Era Rhetoric
A Charleston letter mocks a Confederate officer who swore by the gods of war to defend the South. The writer recalls history and condemns spreading violent rhetoric, arguing the North should avoid oppression and recognize the harm of war language.
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Mars
Bellona
Lee
Charleston
North
South
Outrage by Ku Klux Klan in Belair Lancaster County
Twenty masked men claimed as Ku Klux entered Belair and dragged merchants Lawson H. Loong and Isaac Cowles from their homes. Loong was beaten, Cowles shot dead in his yard with a fatal head wound. The attackers, said to be Republicans, warned others to leave the state within fifteen days or face death.
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Wepses Bay
Senate
House
Sena‘iimunds
Carpenter
Thurman
Pomeroy
Kans- Ase
S. Shellabarger
Poland
Whitme
Art
Conme
Whitthorne
Conference Couret
Messrs
Beck
Garfield
Butler
Conger
Ilder D. Foster
Michigan
Mr. Foster Ming
Toei
Columbia
Belair
Lancaster County
Lawson H. Loong
Isaac Cowles
South
Funeral and civic response after Dickinson assassination
Funeral services for Colonel John Q. Dickinson of Marriana Florida were held in Benson Vermont with Governor Stewart and others delivering addresses. Resolutions condemned the civil authority lapses and urged civil or military measures to protect citizens, reflecting public concern over security.
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John Q. Dickinson
Marriana
Fla
Benson
Rutland Co
Stewart
Figures reveal scope of liquor trade and costs in 19th century city
The article argues that numerical figures expose liquor traffic impact, noting New York City spends 30 million on meat and 68 million on liquor annually, with 200 million invested in liquor businesses and 700 million in intoxicants nationwide. clergy, colleges, and related groups incur 15 million yearly costs.
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New York City
United States
Tight fashion fix traps New York dandy
A New York dandy faces a genuine distress case as tight pants prevent booting and booting prevents pants fitting, highlighting wardrobe impracticality in urban fashion.
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New York
Circuit Court disposes numerous cases last week
The Circuit Court disposed of many cases including Watson vs Hydraulic and Manufacturing Co with venue change to Jo Daviss Co. Kegan vs Hayes new trial granted while Dickey vs Hayes new trial overruled. Several verdicts and costs noted with parties such as Schueller, Moore, Brown, Fossler, Gimbel, and Heller. Several dismissals listed with costs allocated.
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Fred. Watson
Hydraulic and Manufacturing Co
Jo Daviss Co
Mary Ann Kegan
John R. Hayes
George 8
Dickey
Regina Schueller
Winnesheik Ins Co
Piff
Das
Charles Moore
Burchard, Barton & Barnum
Frank Brown
Pat Brown
Joseph Fossler
Julia Ann Hiller
Andrew KE. Bues
Joseph Thomas
Moses Gimbel Et al
Edward Heller
Walton's This Week Sees Dry Goods and Carpets Sale
Walton's showcases a weekly sale on dry goods and carpets with featured discounts and in-store promotions. Shoppers can expect price cuts on rugs, upholstery fabrics, and household textiles during the current business week.
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Walton’s
the Monument
Marriage Notice in Stephenson County Ills
In this city, April 21st, 1871, by Rev. E. Wit ter, Mr Albert Tonks and Miss Isabella Maargiin, both of Stephenson County Illinois.
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E. Witter
Albert Tonks
Isabella Maargrin
Stephenson Co
de Witt
Julius N. de Witt
Freeport
Stephenson
Finals
Stephenson County
A.D. Iatl
N. F. Prentice
Chicago Market Report Highlights Declines Across Grains
The April 2 issue notes lower Chicago grain and provisions with No 2 spring wheat down about 2 cents and soybeans and corn easing. Prices show mixed action across wheat corn oats and rye amid quiet activity and varying futures bids.
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Chicago
Cannes
Van Valzah Baby Dies in Van Buren Ark
In Van Buren Arkansas on the 4th inst Ada Van Valzah youngest child of James O and Ada H Churchill aged 7 months died.
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van Buren
Ark
Ada van Valzah
James O
Ada H. Churchill
Notable Names in 1871 Prescott Society Circles
A list of local residents and visitors including Mrs Philo Power, James Roche, Mary Ixobley, Susan St John, John Snyder, George Steele, Edward Smith, Mrs N J Smith, Mrs Mary Thomas, B C Tompson, Joseph Walton, J L Whith, J G Whitley, J S Wilson, Geo W Warner, Yan, AJ Young, and others associated with the Prescott circle during August 1871.
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Newcomb AG Prescott
Philo Power James Roche
Mary Ixobley
Susan St John John Snyder George Steele Edward Smith
N J Smith
Mary Thomas B.C Tompson
Joseph Walton JL Whith JG Whitley
JS Wilson
Geo W Warner Iv
Yan AJ Young August
Reconstruction rhetoric and partisan duty in postwar era
The article critiques Southern press rhetoric toward Washington and figures like Ulysses Grant, arguing that only a Democratic triumph in 1872 could purge corrupt influences. It contrasts Reconstruction attitudes with 1859 secessionist framing and urges Republicans to hold firm to preserve national Union and prevent South Americanization through continued Republican power.
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Mobile Register
Washington
Ulysses Grant
Secession
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