Illinois Republican State Convention Declaration of Principles
The Illinois Republican delegates declare belief in emancipation and civil rights gained by amendments, oppose immediate cancellation of non-interest Treasury notes, support national banks for all, seek specie payments, back interstate transport improvements, prefer direct presidential elections, protect rights regardless of nativity or creed, and insist on fair rail tariffs while upholding property rights. They urge adherence to party record and appeal to voters to endorse convention actions.
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Comet Clears Earth Orbit Fears Downtime Ends
After the comet moved beyond Earth's orbit last Friday, fears of imminent apocalyptic events eased. People who worried about a sudden end to life can now resume normal activities and plan a fresh start in business and daily affairs.
The Cost of Teeth Repair in American Households
An estimate places annual U.S. dental repair costs at five million dollars. Dentists claim ice water drinking causes enamel cracks, contributing to repairs.
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United States
Abundant early peaches shipped from Quincy Illinois
Dispatches from Quincy Illinois report the first peaches of the season were shipped on the 24th inst and an abundant supply is expected. In the north the news is welcomed. Beecher's Sunday School Superintendent calls the pastor’s charge a wondrous mountainous phantom of an imaginary mole-hill. Theodore Tilton is urged to continue quilting. The British Parliament plans prorogation on August 8. In the Lords on the 24th Earl Russell urged early recognition of the Spanish Republican Government by Britain.
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Theodore Tilton
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Spain
Great Britain
Readings on politics and crime from a late 19th century issue
The page discusses Grant deciding not to deploy troops for Vicksburg on election day, a national women’s congress planned for Chicago, Illinois alcohol-offense statutes for officers, a deficit in the Internal Revenue Office at Springfield, lawsuits against Colonel Harper, a grasshopper experiment, Chicago insurance fire risk concerns, rising fire rates by English insurers, and rising kidnappings in the east with a Philadelphia case noted.
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Vicksburg
Davis
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Springfield
Ill
Post Office Law Refunds For Free Paper Delivery
Postmaster General says the new post office law from June 23 1874 allows free delivery of papers within counties where published dating from July 1 1874. All postage collected on such papers since the date will be refunded by local post offices. This benefits readers who paid postage over the past year rather than keeping papers paid up.
Harvest yields and moisture hit Western small grains
The Chicago Journal reports fair yields across Western states with wheat above average, oats below expectations, and barley rye timothy clover and other grasses meeting or exceeding estimates. Fall grains promise well but suffer from moisture shortage. A formal call from J W Pearson seeks a Northwest Railroad Commissioners convention in Dubuque Iowa on August 12 with invited participation.
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Chicago Journal
No Wooden Buildings Permitted in Chicago
The article notes a ban on wooden structures in Chicago and reports a flood in Allegheny City, Pa caused by a sewer burst after heavy rain with many deaths and missing persons. It also mentions the Republican Convention call for August 26 and a postponement to after harvest to aid farmers.
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Allegheny City
Galena
Congress
Burchard praised as congressman with spotless record
The Sterling Gazette cites Mr. Burchard's long, faithful service and high standing in Congress. It lauds his district and notes bipartisan praise amid times of national excitement, asserting a record that has earned praise beyond his district.
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Sterling Gazette
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Notice to Town Officers on Tax Certification Deadline
The County Clerk warns town, district and city authorities to certify tax amounts by August’s second Tuesday under Section 122 of the Revenue Law as amended May 8 1873. All tax certificates must be on file by Tuesday August 11 to allow tax books to be prepared on time. I F Kuechner County Clerk.
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General Assembly
I. F. Kuechner
Waterspout devastates Eureka Nevada killing up to thirty
A Eureka dispatch reports a violent waterspout last Friday that tore through the town. Torrential rain and a mountain cloud burst sent a flood down the canyons, washing away about thirty houses and destroying amusements districts. Many residents were saved by rope lines while several fatalities were confirmed, including Mrs. Brady and reporter Rodger Robinett.
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Eureka
Nevada
Canon
Brady
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The
Sentinel
Courthlouse
Western States Railroad Commissioners Meet in Dubuque
The convention of the State Railroad Commissioners appointed to regulate passenger and freight charges is called to meet at Dubuque on August 12.
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Western States
Dubuque
Letters on salary and integrity of H. C. Burchard
The Creston Times analyzes H. C. Burchard’s 1878 letter defending his stance on Congressional pay. It notes he opposed pay raises while in office, supported repeal in the next Congress, and would repay any excess if the rate were retained. The piece lauds his retrenchment and reform record for his district in Ogle County.
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Warren Sentinel
Burchard
Treasury
Congress
Alarming small-pox outbreak and political notes from Europe
London reports sixty small-pox cases in Newmarket with a request to convert the grand stand into a hospital. Paris discusses a recess and a new constitutional bill. Berlin notes Germany's effort to block Carlist arms and money. A Brussels Congress is analyzed with Bismarck and Gortschakoff's influence highlighted. A long teachers’ drill and county educational reports follow, praising local instruction and noting adjournment eight weeks hence.
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Ventaron
Courier From Custer’s Expedition Reaches Fort Lincoln
A courier arrived at Fort Lincoln today from Custer’s expedition, which left on the 15th. The party was 185 miles out and aimed for the Black Hills by the night of the 18th. They reported little Indian trouble, good health, and sound stock with no illness among the men.
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Ridott Sunday School Convention Held in United Brethren Church
The Ridott Sunday School Convention met June 98 1874 in Ridott village at the United Brethren church. J A Kerr opened the session at 10 am with singing and prayer. Reports from Ridout schools showed rising interest. other districts await afternoon reports. The afternoon session included addresses by I F Kleckner and HC M Walton officials were elected and plans laid for next year.
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United Brethren Church
J. A. Kerr
Walton
Kerr
Eva Gitchel
York
Shirey
I. F. Kleckner
M. W. Walton
J. F. Kleckner
Certificates of special taxes due for school districts
Newton Bateman alerts school directors and township treasurers that certificates showing special tax amounts for school purposes must be returned to the County Clerk by the second Tuesday of August. Directors must submit to the Township Treasurer by the first Tuesday of August, who will file with the County Clerk by the same deadline. Publication and distribution urged for compliance.
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Department of Public Instruction
Stainarionn
Newton Bateman
Beechers scandal public sessions eyed in New York
The Beech scandal case draws strong calls to open sessions and air all testimony. Beecher, Tilton, and Butler figures dominate the chatter as papers publish opinions on morality and public duty ahead of upcoming hearings. Beecher plans to testify soon while Mrs Tilton is to be heard again.
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Beech
Lince
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Frank Moulton
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Theodore Tilton
Gen Tracy
Ong
Tilton
Gen. Trac
Chicago Journal
Henry Ward Beecher
Samson Agonistes
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Sumner
Plymouth Church Christian Union
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Beeches
Legitim Neadsy
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