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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1878
Page
2
The Southern States organ of the Democratic Mississippi party argues for returning to pre 1861 policy. It proposes undoing radical changes and tearing out the negro amendment from the Constitution to restore the Planter Republic in its original form.
The New York Times says the President is abandoning the Republican party and its pledges, warning that his plan to weaken partisanship will fail. It argues that by avoiding Republican guidance he risks dependence on Democratic will and a constrained administration.
Telegrams report Jacob Bunn of Springfield failed with liabilities near 31 million while assets are largely unavailable. The era’s widespread commercial failures are blamed on harsh weather and bad roads, with holiday trade lost and recovery uncertain. The prospect suggests ongoing economic distress.
Illinois spans 41 000 square miles of coal beds averaging over 40 feet thick according to the Chicago Journal of Commerce. The state raised 1 380 000 000 bushels of corn, about one sixth of U S output, and harvested 2 747 000 tons of hay, nearly one tenth of national yield. Last year Illinois had 2 500 000 hogs and packed 2 113 845, about half of all pork packed in the United States. The state manufactures 205 000 000 dollars of goods annually and has 22 300 000 dollars in church property across 4 198 churches, 11 050 public schools, one State University, six colleges, 90 instructors, over 1 000 students and 1 000 000 dollars in endowments.
A Friday tannery fire exposed delays and wrangling among fire companies. The account faults Fire Marshal Middleditch for bias, noting No. 2 and No. 3 hoses failed to connect, delaying water on the blaze and letting property burn. No. 1 engine finally received water, raising accusations of favoritism toward Middleditch’s own company.
The article argues saving property was a secondary concern and criticizes Mayor Krohn for reappointing Middledite. It claims No 1 hose should have scoured No 2 to speed water to the burning building. Public sentiment condemns the administration and calls for legal removal of incompetents.
The piece outlines the Congressional Monetary Commission recommendation to remonetize silver and pay bonds in gold or silver, arguing the United States as trustee must honor obligations, while noting a split between majority and four minority opinions on value standards and coinage. The discussion signals likely majority approval in Congress.
December shows a $971,000 decrease in the public debt, the first drop since 1872, with six month reductions totaling over $14 million compared to the prior year. Coin holdings rise to about $80 million, currency balance above $58 million, and legal tender reductions near $1.4 million for December.
Broad dispatches from London and Constantinople detail Russian troops crossing the Balkans via Schipka Pass after severe cold, Turkish positions abandoned. Armistice requests surface, with Britain and France debates, cabinet meetings, and a push toward mediation or escalation as Central Powers maneuver.
The Memphis Appeal notes Gen N B Forrests will admitted to probate. It names Col Jesse Forrest and William M Forrest as executors. Provisions include interment among Confederate dead at Elmwood Cemetery, settling debts, and bequests to wife and son William M Forrest. It also bequeaths to his son the sword and pistol used in the Confederate Army with a duty to use them in service of his country.
The note urges swift, factual journalism with a strong opening and concise structure. It stresses avoiding prolonged preambles, personal vindication, and wasted time, urging editors to write material that stands on its own, noting market context with Gold closing in New York at 102 percent.
Ex President Grant reaches Alexandria on January 5 and departs for Cairo on January 7 as the latest travel update from his European tour.
Italian King Is Very Ill After Saturday Fever Attack Causing Pleurisy In the Right Lung. Telegrams From Rome Describe Worsening Symptoms and Fearful Prognosis. Pope Improves and May Recover as Cardinals Are Visited in the Bedchamber. Marquis de Lorenzana and Prince Torlonia Also Receive Audiences.
London reports the Imperial Order of the Crown of India for women, with Princesses and eighteen other distinguished individuals named as recipients. The same dispatch notes a planned marriage between Lord Roseberry and Hannah de Rothschild, daughter of the Baron. Pierce Davies & Co. timber merchants of Liverpool fail with liabilities around 750000 dollars.
Colonel Knox reports Siamese forts, ships, and army in fighting condition. Large force at work and several ships await embargo lift to load rice as tensions rise with China.
In Mexico City Secretary of State Romero gets two months leave while public opinion weighs his fit for foreign relations amid factional tensions. Diaz leans toward an US alliance as Negrete is named Military Commander. A $30,000 silver convoy is robbed and a $100,000 indemnity payment is reported on the City of New York. Washington society notes recount Harriet Lane to Mrs Fish and the evolving White House social scene through Grant to Hayes administrations.
Reports from Washington on social life at the national capital and former events. Mentions Harriet Lane Mrs Grant Mrs Fisk and Mayes. Describes afternoon teas and receptions at the White House marking the social cadence of the season.
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