French Ministry resigns. MacMahon forms new cabinet
In Freeport Journal style summary: France sees ministerial change as President MacMahon accepts resignations and summons the Duke de Broglio to assemble a new Cabinet. Senate Finance Committee favors mint at Chicago. House debates Morgan raid compensation. War Dept orders enrollment for grasshopper frontier relief. Congressional actions include Douglass monument funding, Colorado governorship, Wyoming territorial governor nomination, and the Sherman daughter’s diamond gift with duty notes.
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MacMahon
Duke de Broglio
Illinois bill to outlaw treating provokes criticism
A proposed measure in the Illinois Legislature would make treating a punishable offense. Critics say legislating hospitality or good fellowship is pointless and absurd.
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Illinois
Meteor Brightly Shines Over Dubuque City
A brilliant meteor sped across the Dubuque Iowa sky last Friday night appearing to strike the earth within city limits on the southern bluffs. The bright glare lit dwellings through windows and lasted only a moment. Eyewitnesses described the ball as about the size of a small balloon or a person's head and some residents deemed it a bad omen.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Illinois Democrats propose constitutional amendment to abolish the presidency
The Journal notes a Democratic proposal to amend the U.S. Constitution abolishing the office of President. Observers suggest the move signals lack of faith in their party to elect the successor of Grant, labeling the idea headless and impractical.
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Illinois
Journal
United States
Girant
Governor Beveridge Calls for $10000 to Quell Williamson County Lawlessness
Governor Beveridge sent a special message stating lawlessness in Williamson County surpasses local control. He cites murders and violence and asks for an appropriation of at least $10,000 under state authority to suppress the unrest. A motion to print 800 copies of the message passed amid debate.
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Beveridge
House
Williamson County
Cronkrite
Reformers and the Caucus in Springfield
A critical column accusing the Reformers of hypocrisy after thunderous anti caucus rhetoric. It claims the Reformers joined the caucus, faced discipline, and followed caucus dictates in the House while condemning old political machines. The piece cites the State Journal on corruption and urges constituents to note the incumbents’ actions.
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Reformera
Springfield
House of Representatives
Caucus
Haines
The
State Journal
King Caucus
Haines Correspondence Bureau Found at Springfield
Illinois State Journal reports the discovery of a Haines led bureau in Springfield aimed at shaping public opinion about the Speaker. The plan allegedly uses state paid clerks to copy and forward correspondence to Democratic and Independent papers, with a circular urging editors to publish as a weekly briefing during the legislative session.
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Illinois State Journal
Haines
Springfield
Freeport
Circular on railroad charges abolishes unloading fee
The Illinois Central Railroad concedes in a circular from the Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners, dated February 1875, that extra charges for unloading on track are abolished. Elevator rates apply to grain shipments. unloading on track in Chicago requires special orders. Detention of a car over twenty four hours incurs a five dollar daily charge.
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Springfield
Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
Illinoia Central Railroad
Alexander County
Fassaut Departmeent
Chicago
Agenta
Honaca Tyexsn
Dan Rice Files Bankruptcy Petition in Girard Court
Dan Rice the well known clown filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S district court listing creditors with claims from 5 to 20000 totaling about 100000. He estimates assets at 75 mostly clothing exempt under law. Rice resides in Girard Pennsylvania and plans for a summer campaign.
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United States District Court
Dan Rice
Dan
Rice
Girard
Railroad accident injures multiple on Toledo and Proria line
An accident caused by a broken rail on the Toledo Proria and Warsaw Railroad yesterday injured A. Allison Goodhope John McClure Win Crook QC J Griswold brakeman. Griswold fractured a leg and crushed foot while others suffered internal injuries. Public warns railroads in poor condition in this region.
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Pronta
Lil
Toledo, Proria
Warsaw
A. Allison
Goodhope
John McClure
Keithsville
Win
Crook
Keokuk
Iowa
J. Griswold
Political Scrutiny and Reform Battles in Springfield
A detailed review of legislative week in Springfield covers disputes over member eligibility for the House, investigations into Gehring and Claflin, and reform cliques blocking inquiries. It notes bills on notaries, venue changes, licenses, canal funding, and railroad powers, with commentary on Speaker Haines and the reform faction's conduct.
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Woodbine
Gehring
Springfield
Chicago
Camp Douglass
Indiana
U.S
Claflin
DuPage County
Mississippi
Committee On Elections
G. Is
Haines
Merritt
Connolly
House
Senate
Douglas
Mills
Carroll County
Moderwell
Henry County
Morgan
Warren
Henry
Clay
Sttte
Elaines
Coperas Creek
Canal Committee
Committee On Appropriations
Committee On
Friends of Reform
Tariff Bill Reported to House with Higher Distilled Spirits Tax
The Revenue announces a new tariff bill reported to the House by Mr Dawes. It doubles the tax on spirits to one dollar per gallon and adds fifteen cents per gallon on existing stock, plus twenty four cents per pound on tobacco, with a 25 percent duty on sugar and other adjustments. The bill revises duties on brandy gin rum and imports and repeals conflicting sections.
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United States
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Commissioner of Internal Internal Revenue
Tax law text on tobacco and sugar duties enacted
The act provides that tobacco tax changes shall not apply to tobacco taxed under existing law. It repeals part of section 3,437 to extend stamp tax on friction matches and similar wood products to take effect after July 1876. It also imposes a 25 percent surcharge on molasses and sugars imported from foreign countries as per Dutch color standards.
Foreign GERMANY RUSSIA SPAIN ITALY NEWS BOUND IN GLOBE
Berlin indicates no resignation while health allows. Khan of Khiva pays last indemnity to Russia. Spain drafts 70,000 soldiers for army with 15,000 to Cuba and 8,000 resale exemption note. Paris says Assembly votes restore Bonapartists. possible dissolution of the Assembly. Kendall poisoned. Prussia bans American potatoes. France ministers resign. Broglie to form cabinet. Mazzini correspondence raises Rome warning. Bazaine serenaded amid insults.
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Mapai
Cuba
Bank of Spain
Assmb v
Paris
The
Gaulois
McMahon
Duke de Broglie
de Faurton
London
Florence
Cologne
Berlin
President Grant on Arkansas affairs 1875 message
The President informs the Senate that Joseph Brooks was lawfully elected Arkansas governor and that a 1874 revolution overthrew the state constitution and government. He warns such actions threaten minority rights and asks Congress to decide the matter to relieve the Executive from deciding state constitutional issues. Executive Mansion February 8, 1875.
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Washingcton
D. C
Arkansas
Senate of the
Congress
U.S. Grant
Railroad collision injures brakeman near Bloomington
Two northbound freight trains on the Chicago and Alton line collided early yesterday. The brakeman sustained serious injuries and was taken to Bloomington, while the engineer was only slightly hurt and several cars were wrecked. A Des Moines courier reports a passenger from Oreston corroborates the incident.
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Dwiar
Til
Chicago and Alton
Bloomington
Des Moines
Love
Oreston
Death on Shaft at a mill: Jacob Hoffddt crushed
A mill tragedy unfolds as Jacob Hoffddt is found dead hanging to a shaft. Descriptions detail torn clothing, bound neck scarf, severe limb injuries, and crushed bones from the shaft’s rotation. A pine partition splits under the force, creating a five foot square hole.
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Jacob Hoffddt
Statement on Jewel Co debts aid received
Report by the Receiving and Bürsing Committee confirms receipt of aid and funds for Jewel Co debts. Names E. D. Sur, H. T. Avs, C. E. Pro FIN appear in the committee certification. May dates and a clothing box are referenced in the filing.
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D. Matter
Ma. Batron
Jewel Co
Kas
H. H. Rosay
Wm. Kramer
E. Stephens
B. J. Holly
F. A. Latham
G. W. Daws
F. M. Rodgers
B. ‘Simmons
A. Simmons
J. Simmons
Simm
M. Simmons
M. Thompson
A. H. Dickey
Thomas Dawes
Dispute Over Mints and Freight in Richardson Co Neb
A Nebraskan letter from February 8 1875 defends Dawson’s Mints goods sent via Bright Humboldt for charity. The writer asserts he paid 11.65 freight, lent money, and faced accusations of sale and theft by Harrell and sons. He cites witnesses and offers further references including Wm Patton and Robert Schofeld, inviting inquiries to verify claims with local officials and aid society members in Humboldt and Fall City.
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Dawson’s Mints
Richardson Co
Nebraska
Eoiron
Faesport
Jovanat
Harrell
Humboldt
Bright
Miller
Willie
Wm. Patton
Robert Schofeld
Stephenson Co
Stanly Smith
Hem
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John NM. Thayer
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Sherman
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China
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Khan of
Spain
France
Great Britain
Edward Kendall
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Santanter
E. D. Sur
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