Grand Lodge to Meet in Bloomington as Good Templars Vote
News notes include the Right Worthy Grand Lodge of Good Templars planning its next annual session in Bloomington Illinois. Other items cover the Little Tariff bill passing the Senate and a House vote on the national centennial celebration for Philadelphia in 1876. The Virginius affair prompts Britain to seek explanations, and a suffrage principle poll gains nineteen Senate votes with absentees. Army reductions move toward 80,000 troops, saving about seven million dollars annually. Louisiana faces levee needs of 3,000,000 cubic yards, with state funds covering only a third and a call for national aid.
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Grand Lodge of Good Templars
Bloomington, Il
House
Butler
Washington
Louisiana
Kellogg
Episcopal Convention at Louisville Bans Fundraising Fairs
At Louisville Kentucky on the 28th alt resolutions barred fairs lotteries and theatrical performances to raise church funds. Delegates were named to attend the National Convention in New York in October.
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Louisville
New York
Train Messenger Held Up Near New Buffalo Michigan
Last Friday night two robbers boarded the Michigan Central Express between New Buffalo and Niles. They knocked down the messenger in charge and seized money packages totaling 2700 dollars. One robber escaped. the other was shot dead by the messenger.
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Chicago
Michigan Central
New Buffalo
Niles
Mich
Libel suits filed by senators against Chicago Times owner
Senator Barry and Representative Crawford of Rockford Illinois sue the Chicago Times proprietor for $50,000 each over a report they call libelous. The piece allegedly claimed Crawford seduced the daughter of Mr. Early, a fabrication reported as fact.
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Barry
Crawford
Rockford, Il
Chicago Times
Crawfurd
Early
Wisconsin railways hit by constant lawsuits over charges
The Chicago and Northwestern and the Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad Companies are being sued almost hourly across Wisconsin for violating railway charge laws. The number of suits is rising as fast as their track cars.
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Chicago and Northwestern
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Wisconsin
Bristow Nominated For Secretary Of The Treasury
Kentucky’s B H Bristow, a former Solicitor of the U S Department of Justice and noted practical executive, was nominated Monday by the President for Secretary of the Treasury. Richardson of Massachusetts was simultaneously nominated to the United States Court of Claims.
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Lion. B. H Bristow
Kentucky
United States Department of Justice
Senate
Patterson arraigned over doctrinal soundness in Presbyterian assembly
Chicago's veteran clergyman Rev. Robert W. Patterson faces arraignment before the Presbyterian General Assembly in St. Louis on charges of unsoundness in doctrine. The Journal views this as the Patton Swing controversy resurfacing in the national council, with Patterson a strong supporter of Professor Swing.
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Chicago
Robert W. Patterson
Presbyterian General Assembly
St. Louis
Patton- Swing
National Council of Presbyterianism
Patterson
Swing
Confederate archives and British stance on Union dissolution
The correspondence of Biason Slidell and others shows the British government opposed recognizing the Confederate movement to dissolve the Union. Mason failed to secure a meeting with the English premier to present his case. He left London in disgust and sought support from allies, including Napoleon, as these papers may aid a faithful history of the rebellion.
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Biason
Slidell
Mason
England
London
India
Napoleon
Partiers Meetings and Illinois Republican Currency Debate
The article reports on partisan activity across Illinois and Ohio with references to party conventions and currency policy. It highlights debates over inflation versus specie payments, the Illinois Republican Convention on June 17, and anticipated platforms shaping Northwest public opinion. It notes delegates to the Springfield Independent Convention and critiques on Greeleyites and bread contest novelties. It discusses inflation advocates, monetary policy divisions, and potential effects on party unity.
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Illinois
Northwest
Republican Party of
Empire State of the West
West
Ohio
Wells Endorsed for State Superintendent by Educators
An editorial from the Ogle County Press on May 26 endorses Edward L. Wells of the county for the Republican nomination for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. It cites letters from university presidents and school leaders praising his character, efficiency, and dedication as a non political “school man” who should win nomination and election if the convention weighs his candidacy.
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Edward L. Wells
Ile
Wells
Ogle County
Anti Slavery Reunion in Chicago June 9 to 12
A large Antislavery reunion will be held in Chicago starting June 9 with daily sessions through June 12. Governor John L. Beveridge will welcome attendees at 1 p.m. June 6, with Vice President Henry Wilson presiding early. The event features addresses on the origins and triumphs of abolition, biographical sketches of leading reformers, remembrances, and songs of liberty. Notable figures include William Lloyd Garrison, Owen Lovejoy, Charles Sumner, Thaddeus Stevens, and James G. Birney. A grand concert June 12 by the Hampton Students will raise funds for the reunion.
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Antiblavéry
Reunion
Illinois
Henry Wilson
United States
Benjamin Gaud
Wm. Loyd Garrison
P. ‘Lovejoy
Ichabod Codding
Dr. G. Baiteyy
National Era
Owen Lovejoy
Ohas
Sumner
Statesman
Jourial
John Brown
Myron Halley
The
Liberty Party
James G. Birney
John P. Hale
Jas. H. Colling
Chicago
R. Giddings
Samuel Lewis
Charles Durkee
Thadeus Stevens
Asa
W. Clark
Wm.Loyd - Garrison
Iw. Goodell
Geo. W. Julian
Jas, Birney
Dr. Beecher
Geo. W. Curtis
Hampton
Prohibition State Convention and Grand Jubilee
Illinois temperance groups call a mass convention in Bloomington at Durley Hall on June 30 to nominate state officials and form a central committee. They plan a grand State Jubilee to promote stricter laws against the dram shop and seek broad representation, with railroads offering travel for delegates. Leaders B F DeMerritt and Joan W Hancap, Bloomington, May 20, 1874.
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Durley Hall
Bloomington
Chicago and Alton
Illinois ,Central
LaFayette
Indianapolis, Bloomington,and
Western Road
State Central Committee
B. F. DeMerritt
Joan W. Hancagp
Bloomington, Ill
Congressional Activity in Washington May 25 27
Senate debates Deficiency and Currency bills while noting the death of Representative Mellish and adjournments. The Centennial bill passes with a no liability clause for exposition costs. May 26 sees passage of the Deficiency bill and Tariff amendment. Mellish funeral held. May 27 includes passage of duties reduction bill and consolidating statutes acts.
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Mellish
House
Senate
United States
Nousz
District of Columbia
Royal family affair and London Times notice
Foreign and domestic dispatches describe a London Times statement on Duchess of Edinburgh’s non appearance, with Duke of Edinburgh denying authorization. Public opinion suspects a communique, prompting royal tensions as the Queen’s birthday is observed in London. Further items note costs of English legal battles, Jamaica regiments, Franco Spanish reshuffles, and Caleb Cushing.
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London
London Times
Duchess of Edinburgh
Queen’s
Duke of Edinburgh
Times
Prince of Wales
Queen Victoria
St. James Park
Duke’ of Edenburgh
Duke of Cambridge
House of Lords
England
Paris
L' Univers
Spain
Don Carlos
Elio
Versailles
Concha
Artolan
Biscay
Villa Real
Gamboa
Don Qarlog
Mapgip
Caleb Cushing
Correction to the Eption insulting Freeport Bulletin item
A long critical note letters about a May 28 Freeport Bulletin town item names four I O R R station agents and accuses the writer of falsehood. It mocks the agents Eli Griggs S H Knapp J Bastress and T M Wilson and urges caution and truth in reporting.
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Thell
Eli Griggs
S. H. Knapp
J. Bastress
T. M. Wilson
Euclid
Eureka
Bulletin
Amboy
Jacobs
Jno
Mr. Jacobs
Baileyville
Tno
Niagara
Jnc
Political debate and votes in Senate and House May 28 29
The Senate discussed contracts and juror literacy issues while approving or rejecting amendments on a Tariff bill and currency measures. The Alabama election contest favored Spencer. Debates over Pembina Territory and woman suffrage occurred. The House passed a gradual army reduction. conference committees were named for currency and appropriation bills. Adjournments followed.
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Hecy
Lee
Pembina
Hoost
Senate
Tood
Messrs
Morton
Sherman
Merriman
Committee On
House
Garfield
Kellogg
Randall
American Minister to Spain Receives Official Reception Planned
A report indicates the American Minister to Spain will receive an official reception in May amid ongoing diplomacy. The event signals continued negotiations related to neutrality and formal ties between the two nations as tentative arrangements are discussed in the capital.
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Spain
Cheyenne Agency Indians Prepare to Attack Reds Near Fort Berthold
A Cheyenne Agency force, about 400 strong, left the agency May 22 and may reach the region by Saturday. Fort Lincoln and Fort Berthold stand ready as Bismarck reports rising excitement and possible bloody engagement. An additional 100 will join at Standing Rock. If the Indians come within reach, Custer will strike at once and pursue them through the summer if needed.
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Dye
Terry
Fort Berthold
Rees
Fort Lincoln
Custer
Bismarck
Standing’ Rock
Oustar
Black “Hills
7Th Cavalry
Departure of Missionaries From the Boston Globe May 25
The American Board announces farewell events for multiple missionaries heading to Africa Asia and the Pacific. Notables include Rev Elijah Robbins and wife Miss Mary E Pinkerton bound for Umzumbi Africa and Rev George Washburn returning to Madura Mission. Additional departures include Rev Robert Capron and wife for Madura and Rev Hume to Mahratta.
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American Board
Elijah Robbins
Capron
Hume
Mahratta
Joseph Nee Sima
Japan
R. W. Loygan
Wisconsin
Frank B. Rand
Towa
S. M. Sturges
Ponape
Horace J. Taylor
I. J. Taylor
Madura Mission
India
Gilbert Islands
Sturges
St Pauls Parish Door Plate Goes Missing After Prank
A wagish friend rang the bell at St Pauls Episcopal church in a western town and asked if St Paul were at home. The rector laughed but ordered a screwdriver and the door plate inscribed St Pauls Parsonage disappeared.
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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
St. Paul’s Parsonage
St. Paul
Train wreck near Edwards County prompts cattle fears
A report describes a railroad collision involving cattle near Edwards County. Motorists and drivers faced blockages as the train backed down multiple times to clear the grade. officials fear some cattle may have been turned by the mishap and the scene remains hazardous.
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Edwards County
Fata ‘i
Eta
Untitled historic commodity price list text
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous farm and commodity prices and measures. Items include Wheat, Rye, Oats, Barley, Cheese, Eggs, Potatoes, Beans, Apples, Cabbage, Tallow, Dried Fruits, Hides, Wool, Lime, Tobacco, Timothy seed, Meat and Beef, Pork, Flour, Buckwheat, Middlings, Shorts, Bran, Meal, Ground oats and corn, and lumber and timber terms. The fragment shows per unit prices, weights, and various product descriptions, but is largely unreadable with many errors and mis-ordered words.
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Hasvardase
Bevaesssee
Pring
Werd
Sanforc
Secutinanses
Bidin
Chicago Market Wheat and livestock trends report
Chicago market notes show wheat easing with mixed bids around 1.18 to 1.19 cash and June. flour prices steady for Western spring extras. Corn active with cash and futures ranges near 0.564 to 0.57. hogs mixed but firmer on top end, beef cattle in good demand with Texan steers selling near 420 to 426. barley and oats quieter with spot prices indicated.
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Chicago
Agatee
Sally Aedio
Sarfey
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