Political notes and Indiana press union voices in 1870
Freeport Journal reports on U S Senate term expiration and possible renomination of Governor Hoffaman by New York Democrats. Republican candidates for Governor include Griswold and Francis. Farther items note a Cohoes paper mill order, Seward’s letter on Alabama claims, Washington German ovation for Baron Steuben monument, Sioux peace delegation, and Indiana editors urging lower printing paper duties. Iceland proposes secession from Danish rule. The piece discusses veto power under the new Constitution as a check on legislation and gubernatorial accountability.
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Hoffaman
Democracy of
New York
John A. Griswold
John M. Francis
The
Troy Times
Cohoes N
New YorkForld
Seward
Alabama
Jerhaps Andrew Johnson
State Editors’ and Publishers’ Association of Indiana
Indianapolis
Congress
Iceland
Minority representation clause voted separately in new constitution
The minority representation clause should be rejected as anti republican and prone to corruption as voters fear wealthier interests will buy seats. The piece condemns buying votes and argues the clause would enable manipulation by Jim Fisks and other rich figures, while praising parts of the railroad article and noting chartered railroads limit rights. It contrasts past and future railroad powers and questions Congress spending on naval actions and sailors.
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Jim Fisks
Hindg
Hainois Central
Ulinu
Lowever
Congress
Navy
Alabama
Kearsarge
Vure
Richmond
Oie
Banking Bill Amendment Aims to Prohibit Interest on Deposits
The Banking and Currency Committee debated prohibiting banks from paying interest on deposits with Secretary Boutwell favoring the measure and likely adoption. Census Superintendent Gen Walker circulates laws and schedules as enumeration begins June 1 under strict instructions. Assistant marshals are instructed to conduct the census quietly without public communication of their findings.
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Banking and Currency Committee
National Bank
Boutwell
Walker
Fenian Raid on Canada Sparks Mixed Reactions
Fenian circles show excitement over a recent raid along the Vermont Canada border. Reports say some Fenians were killed and many captured, with General Grant issuing a May 24 proclamation and sending troops to enforce neutrality laws. The episode is called a flash in the pan with responsibility attributed to leaders who misled volunteers, while sympathizing with ordinary men trapped far from home.
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Canada
Vermont
Grant
Mende
England
Ireland
Dubedi
Illinois Moves to Curb Special Legislation and Lobby Power
The Illinois constitution bans special legislation and prohibits grants of railroad charters or exclusive privileges to individuals or groups. The piece argues this curbs the so-called third house in Springfield and aims to end the lobby’s overreach, noting the need for reform after a corrupt session.
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Illinois
Springfield
Woodbine Twineth
Governor Shaffer’s Utah reforms defy longstanding territorial abuse
Salt Lake correspondent reports Governor Shaffer challenged entrenched Utah Territory practices by resisting improvised Territorial officers and extralegal probate and court jurisdictions. He aimed to curb usurpations, awaiting a new US Marshal while caring for his ill wife, then planned return. A separate note from Leavenworth Times says a man who shot for playing Shoo Fly on an accordion was acquitted as justifiable homicide.
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Salt Lake
Chicago Tribune
Utah
Shaffer
Lallude
Orghic
Legisation Council
Congress
United States
Moe Om Agge
Levenworth Tines
Ttis
Greenfield
N. Y
New Hampshire
Evengville
Ind
Terre Haut
New York
Bernard Francisco
Tro
Illinois
Saratoga
Neglected fruit wealth for Stephenson County farms
The article argues for growing and consuming more fruits to boost health and local economy. It claims current fruit neglect halves potential income, suggests each family needs daily fruit, and estimates $5 per person in saleable fruit could yield about $150,000 for the county. It cites strawberries, raspberries, grapes, and other fruits as underutilized. It ends with a note about Utah Governor Shaffer and a copy from the Utah Reporter.
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Stephenson County
Governor Shaffer's Utah reforms and illness shout concern
A tribute notes Governor J Wilson Shaffer leaving Utah due to his wife Mrs Shaffer's serious illness in Freeport Illinois. It praises his two months of reforms restoring lawful order, challenging illegal territorial offices, and defending U S courts, while urging his swift return. It warns about alcohol's ruin and the drift toward crime and penitentiaries.
Support for New State Constitution Widely Voiced
Editorials across Peoria Bloomington Carlinville Quincy Alton Lacon Fayette and other papers praise the new constitution as an improvement over the old one. While few deem it perfect, editors urge ratification and anticipate future fixes by future legislatures. The piece then digresses into a satirical aside about Edwin Booth and flirtatious admirers of his looks.
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Peoria Review
Bloomington Pantograph
Carlinville Democrat
Quincy Whig
Alton Telegraph
Lacon Statesman
Fayette Jenvenot
Letters warn against adulterated liquor and youth drinking
A Freeport Journal reader laments young men in nearby communities who frequent saloons and drink heavily. The letter warns liquor adulteration endangers lives, compares modern poisons to ancient wine, and argues temperance battles against a corrupt industry using toxins to imitate genuine beverages.
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Freeport Journal
Solomon
Rum
Letter from Kansas on Jewell County colonization
A Kansas letter from Jewell County dated May 2 1870 describes western settlement from Stephenson county immigrants. It details rivers, creeks, timber, and fertile soil, plus 160 acre homesteads at 14.50 dollars and pre emption at 2.50, urging readers to move west for affordable land amid frontier guards and growing immigration.
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Freeport Journal
Jewell County
Stephenson County
Kansas
Solomon Rivers
White Rock Creek
Buffalo Creek
Limestone
Buffalo
W. H. Cameron
John Hoffer
Cyrus Richart
Christ. Bender
A. J. Wise
Samuel Krape
Corwin Balknap
David J. Rocky
J. H. Warrick
Joseph W. Fogel
S.R. Warrick
Marshall County
Jefferson County
Nebraska
Waterville
Union Pacific
Washington County
Republican
Republican County
Agahin
Junction City
Rk. W
Morac ville letter to editor cits anonymous traveler
A reader praises the Freeport Journal and criticizes a May 11 communication from Morac ville Illinois. The letter explains the anonymous traveling agent solicits subscriptions, notes the agent’s tactics and claims, and wryly comments on Morseville Dutch Hollow and local officials. The writer hopes for regular weekly visits and mentions market quotations for merchants and farmers.
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Freeport Journal
Marshvittz
Moracville
Illinois
Morseville
Freeport
Texas
Manners
Dutch Hollow
Illinois Republicans on Potomac excursion discuss leaders
Gath of the Chicago Tribune reports on Illinois congressmen aboard a Potomac river excursion with Hawley of Rock Island Judd Burchard of Freeport and John Logan praised by Senator Trumbull Logan calls Trumbull’s Georgia speech among the finest he has heard while the Illinois delegation shows better harmony and cordial relations.
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Gath
Washington
Chicago Tribune
Potomac River
Hawley
Rock Island
Judd
Burchard
Freeport
John Logan
Illinois
Yates
Trumbull
Logan
Georgia
Philadelphia hail storm success claims sparing panes
The Boston Advertiser reports a Philadelphia hail storm that caused extensive damage, boasting that no panes were spared in achieving its perceived success. The remark implies heavy destruction to windows during the storm event.
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Boston Advertiser
Philadelphia
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Salt Lake City
Edwin Booth
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Troy
Prince Alfred
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Freeport,ls
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