Logan favored for U S Senate by Illinois Republicans
The Greenport Journal reports on the Illinois senatorial caucus with Gen. Logan favored by a large Republican majority and likely to be nominated on the first ballot. It notes opposition to Charles Farwell and argues the Legislature should reflect the people's choice, amid discussion of Wade Lampton’s recovery and Lampton's U.S. Senate election.
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Supreme Court Declares Polygamy Law Constitutional
The U S Supreme Court unanimously holds Congress may ban plural marriages in Utah, ruling polygamy is not protected by the Federal Constitution. The decision rejects religious belief as a justification to defy civil law and emphasizes government authority over individual doctrine.
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Great Rush for Minor Offices in Springfield Legislature
Springfield dispatch reports an extraordinary scramble for minor legislative posts as both parties caucus for speaker, clerks, doorkeepers, and postmasters. Col. W. A. Famer of Lakey County is named Speaker. Republicans nominate a full slate in both Senate and House. Democrats also caucus but fail to elect. Governor Shuman’s message outlines fiscal health, debt outlook, and proposed tax measures.
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Henry Wilson
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Lake Co
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Washington
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E. T. Whitcomb
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Horticultural Society Annual Meeting at Elgin Court House
The Horticultural Society of Northern Illinois holds its twelfth annual meeting at the Kane County Court House in Elgin starting Tuesday January 21 1879 for three days. The program features horticultural floricultural and pomological topics with papers and free discussion. Reduced railroad rates, hotel discounts, and free local entertainment are offered.
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Religious Meetings End in Florenc Stone Church
In Florenc the two week meeting at the Stone Church (Evan.) closed on Saturday evening. Rev. Cyrus Kryder will soon begin a new series at the church near Van Brocklin's. A serious runaway Wednesday near Hart's schoolhouse wrecked the sled and damaged Mr Mitchler's new cutter. Bechtel Ellis Ford Gondsell and Aspinwall labored for days filling their tea houses. The supply was found on Yellow Creek near Mr Robert's.
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Global News Batch Highlights Congress and Wars
A sweeping review of recent events shows Congress facing slow quorums in Washington while the Treasury gains coin reserves amid fiscal wrangling. British success in Candahar and Irish affairs mingle with Afghan, French, and Russian tensions as fleets move and plagues spread. The Senate and House pursue budget, tax, and civil rights measures, with notable deaths and notable court actions shaping the week.
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