Springfield Constitutional Convention May Resume Work
The Constitutional Convention reconvened in Springfield on Wednesday. Resolutions were referred to committees, showing a better collaborative spirit though no major outcomes yet. A letter from Hon. Schuyler Colfax offers a ten month retrospective on Gen. Grant’s administration. Prices of produce are forecast to rise from bottom. Reports on stump tail milk in New York and Brooklyn reveal cows milked in unstable stables with fatalities. Rome’s Council may deny papal infallibility, hinting at possible challenges to the Pope’s power.
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Chicago Man Pardoned After Shootings Sparks Outcry
Daniel Walsh of Chicago was pardoned by Gov. Palmer after a scandal in which he allegedly seduced a young girl into marriage, learned of a second wife, then bought a pistol and plotted to confront her at her workplace, resulting in a fatal shot. A group of twelve men swore to hang him, but the governor refused.
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Western Union Telegraph Strike Affects San Francisco Offices
The Western Union Telegraph Company has been on strike for some time after the discharge of two operators in San Francisco. The company has hired new operators to fill vacant positions caused by the strike, a move that places many striking workers and their dependent families in hardship during these difficult times.
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Mrs Harriet Beecher Stewens Byron Scandal Book
Critics say Harriet Beecher Stowe Stewens fails with her new Byron scandal book. They claim she resurrects a deep graveyard of filthy sensationalism to boost sales, leaving her reputation in ruins.
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Call to Repeal the Income Tax in Winter Debate
The author argues that the income tax is unnecessary and punitive, urging its repeal to avoid prying into private affairs and to prevent perjury. They claim the generation should not bear war debts and wealthier citizens dodge taxes, placing pressure on honest earners. The case emphasizes restoring American character and fiscal fairness.
McCall sells Freeport Journal to Gen. Atkins
James S. McCall formerly of Lyons has sold the Freeport Journal to Gen. S. D. Atkins Postmaster of Freeport. McCall plans to pursue other ventures while keeping ties to Freeport. Atkins is described as a vigorous writer, speaker, and practical businessman who will lead the journal with strong management.
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Trichinosis Report From Fox River Valley Meet
A detailed report from the Fox River Valley Medical Association meeting in Aurora on January 6, 1870 recounts a trichinosis outbreak linked to raw sausages and pork from German families near Kane and McHenry counties. It notes the disease’s danger, the role of sausages, and that thorough cooking destroys parasites, urging public awareness of this fatal illness.
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Welestown Letter Describes Wel County's Prospects and People
A traveler from Wel County reports brisk trade in the small town, notes fruit farming growth by Levi Rawson and others, and observes soil and timber quality favoring fruit and stock raising. He mentions local radical press and political labels, with northern counties attracting enterprise and health.
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