Palmer Attacks Palmer on Crime and Pardons in Illinois Message
The Freeport Journal reprints John M. Palmer’s final Illinois General Assembly message. It denounces his stance on crime and pardons while urging passage of public funding for criminals’ lawyers. The piece critiques his views, contrasts them with Chicago murders, and notes other portions contain practical, hopeful state remarks. The editors urge readers to study the document in full.
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John M. Palmer
General Assembly of
Illinois
Chicago
Napoleon Dies in England Report Stirs European Aftermath
A London despatch says Napoleon I I died at 10 45 Thursday morning January 9 at Chiselhurst England ending eighteen years of rule marked by prosperity. It may trigger another revolution as Bonapartists seek the throne. The note also mentions Boss Tweed trial slow progress and various global tempests and political comments.
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Napoleon
Chiselhurst
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Governor Palmer's Farewell Message to Illinois General Assembly
Governor Palmer reflects on Illinois state progress in rail, agriculture, education and public charity. He warns against mob violence, advises restraint in criminal law changes, and calls for stronger railroad regulation and competitive access to state railways to curb abuses and extortion by carriers. He defends pardons and stresses protecting the poor in criminal justice.
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Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
Jndiyate
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Waere
Gtaenglet
Indiv
Yy Busine
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