Freeport Journal 1872 Inaugural Jan 1
The Nebraska Legislature in a tense standoff Governor Warmoth triumphs in Louisiana turmoil Spain sees a ministerial overthrow Gen Rosecrans denies support for Mexico annexation Washburne hosts Sherman farewell Paris visit to Italy Japanese princes tour Europe Ohio juror restriction debate Senator Little of Jo Daviess ill health stirs concern Editor laments patrons unpaid and wood delivering humor England’s quarterlies promotion Blackwood’s Magazine. Steamship America burned between Rio Janeiro and Montevideo many aboard perished Beet industry France yields over 650 million dollars value and 100000+ employed alcohol from sugar beets totals 6 million gallons in a single year.
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France
Tts
Democratic Party Shifts on Currency and Debt
A critical view notes how Democrats once advocated greenbacks to pay the national debt and now react to the Supreme Court ruling validating legal tender. The piece argues their positions flip when currency is deemed real, suggesting opportunistic repudiation at odds with prior stance.
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Perhps
Democratic Party
Supreme Court
Governor urges parental payment for reform school costs
The Minnesota Governor in his annual message criticizes the State Reform School system as popular yet misused. He suggests parents be required to cover expenses of their sons while they receive education there to curb abuse of parental responsibility and reduce state costs.
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State Reform School
Minnesota
Washington editor of San Francisco Examiner dies
Col. B. F. Washington, editor of the San Francisco Examiner and former Collector of the Port of San Francisco under Buchanan, died last week. The item recalls an 1859 duel challenge to Washburn of the San Francisco Daily Times, the first Republican paper west of the Rockies, over criticisms of the Customs House. A minor wound occurred.
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Col
B. F. Washington
San Francisco Examiner
San Francisco
Buchanan
Charles A. Washburn
Washburn Brothers
San Francisco Daily Times
Rocky Mountains
Col.Washington
Washburn
Custom House
Washington
the Times
Albany Supreme Court Affirms Connolly Bail and Tweed Bail Set
The Albany Supreme Court upholds Judge Larned by affirming Connolly’s bail at $500000 and denying reduction of Tweed’s bail to remain at $1000000. No decision expected on Attorney General capacity to sue Tweed and Connolly before March.
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Supreme Court At
Albany
City Reports Rise in Smallpox Cases
The startling report notes small pox on the increase in the city, contradicting the prior belief that the epidemic was abating. Citizens are urged to vaccinate and strictly observe health laws, including careful eating and drinking habits.
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Thicago Journal
Sumner and Keeley urged to resign over terms and ethics
This plea argues Sumner has violated a one term principle by serving four terms of six years and urges his resignation, alongside Greeley who allegedly served multiple Tribune terms. The text also reports grain stock totals across lake and seaboard points as of January 13, 1872, comparing with December 28, 1871 stocks.
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Sumner
Keeley
Greeley
Tribune Company
Surrey
Graix
Lake and Seaboard
New York
Opposition to Civil Service Bill In Congress
The passage and enforcement of the Civil Service bill sparks debate as critics ask who passed it and why it remains in law. They press Congress on whether to repeal if nonenforcement is desired, questioning presidential tolerance of nonenforcement and the bill’s purpose.
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Congress
Grant
End of the Palmer Mason Sheridan Frank Sherman Mass
In a satirical note the writer mocks political quarrels among Palmer Mason Sheridan and Frank Sherman. He laments endless disputes and claims public rhetoric has been airy, comparing political wind to gas and predicting cabbage growth as a humorous outcome for Springfield after the season’s political friction.
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Palmer
Mason
Sheridan
Frank Sherman
Springfield
Snowstorm hits New Orleans and region in rare winter event
For the first time in many years New Orleans and the surrounding area were visited by a snow storm last week. The region experienced unusually cold temperatures across the South.
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New Orleans
South
Fire in St Louis Exaggerated in Early Report
The Sunday blaze in St Louis was initially inflated with figures suggesting heavy damage but the total loss now stands at 00,000, indicating a far lower impact than first feared.
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St. Louis
Smallpox Cure Recipe Prompts Hopeful Claims
A Stockton Herald correspondent cites a Paris medical school recipe said to prevent or cure smallpox and scarlet fever. The remedy combines zinc sulfate one grain Foxglove one grain sugar one half teaspoon with water and four ounces more water, taken hourly, claiming disappearance in twelve hours and urging physicians to use it to avoid pest houses.
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Stockton
California
Herald
Jenner
England
World of Science
Paris
Salaries and bills ignite in state legislative session
The House debates the fee and salary act with salaries set for Governor and officials, schedules recording fees, and discussion on revenue and delinquent taxes. A Grant Sherman Palmer controversy and county fee disputes follow, alongside notes on saving banks and city governance debates.
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Senate
Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
Palmer
Flames
Shaw
Careroll
Senate panel backs boundary survey and tax bill
From Washington January six the Senate Forcing Relations Committee agreed to report a bill for surveying the northwestern boundary with a 100000 dollar appropriation and to appoint a commission. It also reported adversely on Charles Hale for Assistant Secretary of State and endorsed a tobacco tax of sixteen cents per pound. The Judiciary Committee redrafted apportionment, shrinking Representatives, detailing state by state allocations.
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Senate
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Ways and Means Committee
Utieriells
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Annapolis
Samagidus Farmers Club Annual Report Review
The report critiques weak farmer participation and calls for inclusive involvement of wives and daughters. It lists discussion topics from barn economy and tree planting to Beekeeping and home management, notes a Cedarville fair, and urges a dedicated club building and library. It also highlights support for farmers clubs nationwide and debates street lighting costs.
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Wd Indies
Farmers’ Club
Cedarville
Hok
Agricultural Department
Epitusp Harnaway, Ree
Terrible and Fatal Accident at Shannon
A man from Shannon, Dr. R C Swain, died after slipping under a moving train at the depot while attempting to board it on Monday afternoon. He had just recovered from a severe illness and was en route to Lanark. His remains were brought back for interment. He was a brother in law of Gen Atkins and left a wife and one child.
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Shannon
R.C. Swain
Lanark
Gen
Atkins
The Street Lamp Question in Freeport
Citizens lament reliance on moonlight for street illumination and accuse opponents of misrepresentation. The old petition reemerges, highlighting a civic plea for gas lighting versus darkness in the city streets.
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Freeport
Towers of Darkness
Community Notes Reflect a Prosperous Winter and School Progress
Weeks pass without major news as Lexa reports strong sleighing and pleasant weather. Local life buzzes with births, marriages, parties, and religious meetings while business shows growth. over half a million bushels of cereals shipped last year. A Deacon’s sociable at Dea Andrews on the 22d draws a large crowd, with a warm homely setting and long ride home. The Star praises both old and new teachers Miss Smith and Miss Flansburg, noting their earnest work and the board’s wisdom in sustaining pupil confidence and departmental success.
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Lexa
Jugy
Bens
Commonwealth of Nnois
Dea, Andrews
Five Die In Family Poisoning Mystery In Iowa Town
On January 16 Jacob Studebaker and five family members in Loran township fell sick after breakfast. Mrs. Studebaker died Sunday night. others recover. Pantry contained Paris Green dusted in coffee but none missed. Authorities urged family investigation to prevent further harm.
Railroad Extension Hint From Chicago Northwestern
A Warren Sentinel source quotes a local contact saying the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad has not yet decided to extend its line west from Freeport. The note emphasizes the quiet status of potential expansion and the lack of firm plans at this time.
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Warren Sentinel
Chicago, & Northwestern Railroad Company
Fraeport
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