Illinois passes 125 bills with one veto amid session notes
The Freeport Journal reports the Illinois General Assembly approved 125 bills in its latest session. One veto occurred due to similarity to another bill. Seventy four acts were general legislation and the rest appropriation bills. Lieutenant General Sheridan announced the resignation of Lieutenant Colonel Fred D. Grant from his staff, likely to pursue railroad interests in Texas and Mexico.
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General Assembly of
Illinois
Sheridan
Fred D.grant
Mrs Lincoln at point of death in Springfeld
Unwelcome news from Springfeld reports Mrs Lincoln widow of the martyred President and mother of the present Secretary of War lies at the point of death with every hope of recovery abandoned by her friends.
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Springfeld
Lincoln
Scribner & Co. Name Change Granted to The Century Co.
The Supreme Court of New York grants the order to change the corporate name from Scribner & Co. to The Century Co. The order takes effect on June 21, and the July issues of Scribner's Monthly and 8 St. Nicholas will bear the new imprint.
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Supreme Court of New York
Corporation of “Scribner & Co
Century Co
Scribner’s Monthly
8 St. Nicholas
Sale of short horns at Pott farm draws stockmen
The sale at J. H. Potts farm west of the city drew prominent stock men from the West. Thirty eight head sold for about 7500 dollars, averaging just under 200 dollars each.
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Jacksonville
J. H. Pott
Fourth District Press Association urges merchants on traveling solicitors
A resolution from the Fourth District Press Association of Iowa denounces traveling solicitors for job printing with the same vigor as those traveling grocerymen and cloth peddlers. The statement targets unscrupulous peddlers and urges merchants to denounce such solicitations.
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Fourth District Press Association of
Iowa
Crop prospect reports rise across Midwest states
Minnesota crop reports are favorable with wheat growing rapidly and cereals in fine condition. Illinois rainfall in recent days greatly benefits crops, improving prospects. Indiana Wisconsin Nebraska also report cheering conditions and best prospects yet.
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Minnesota
Mllinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Needles Bill Sets Annual Real Estate Assessments
Senator Needles advances a law requiring annual real estate assessments. The 1879 provision for four yearly assessments remains in force until July 1. Thus the current year’s assessment matches 1880, with a new assessment in 1882 under the new law.
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Needles
Emigration at Castle Garden Surges in May Record
Arrival figures for January through May show 182 108 emigrants at Castle Garden this year, with May the largest month ever and surpassing total yearly emigration in 1876 and 1877. For the first five months of last year 135 236 arrived, highlighting a dramatic year over year rise.
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Castle Garden
Resident Garfield appoints Mal vern Barnum cadet at West Point
Malvern Barnum son of General Henry A Barnum of New York is named Cadet-at-Large at West Point Military Academy in 1882. The boy, born near the peninsular battle where his father was shot and then believed fatally wounded, carries a commemorative family name. He is an Onondaga County boy.
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Garfield
Malvern Bill Barnum
Lenry A. Barnum
New York
West Point Military Academy
Young Barnum
Ile
N. Y
Legislature Denies Refund for Gen Smith Loss to Treasury
Lawmakers refuse to reimburse Gen J C Smith the $15 000 stolen from the Treasury during his tenure as State Treasurer. Critics note inadequate security led to the robbery, while friends advanced the funds and the state later covered the loss by tapping Smith’s salary and assets. The decision prompts calls it a grave error for the state.
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J.C. Smith
Treasury
Gen. Smith
State Treasury
Ade‘junate
Great Hardship of Sheriff Bearing Heavy Burden
No citizen would miss his share, yet it is a great hardship to saddle the entire amount upon one man. The remark voices concern over the unequal burden placed on a single individual.
Illinois bans sling shots and brass knuckles sales
The latest Illinois law bans selling or possessing sling shots and brass knuckles with fines from 25 to 200 dollars. It requires a registry of every gun, rifle, pistol or deadly weapon listing number and type, with penalties for noncompliance and a prohibition on sales to minors.
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Illinois
New Pharmacy and Dental Regulations Pass Legislature
The recent session approved acts regulating pharmacy and dental surgery to shield the public from unqualified practitioners. Physicians and educated druggists supported the measures. Also noted is a Washington Gazette item confirming Col. J C P Burnside’s full exoneration after an official misconduct inquiry by the Post Office Department.
Civil Service Reform Stalemate Over New York Port
Senator Judge Robertson keeps Albany seat as New York Senate presiding officer delaying duties as Collector of the Port of New York. He vows not to assume post until aiding defeat of Conkling and allies. Robertson wields 1300 subordinate appointments alleged to be bought for votes. Windom notes removals require cause despite Albany promises.
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Robertson
Port of
New York
Albany
New York Senate
Conkling
Windom
New York Custom House
Senate
Evarts
General Grant
Mr. Conkling
Grant
Census Bureau appropriation nearly exhausted ends work
General Walker announces the Census Bureau will discharge most staff and close the office due to a small remaining balance. The skeleton unit will handle correspondence while awaiting future Congress funding to finish essential industrial statistics and address past inefficiencies in hiring.
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Census Bureau
Walker
Congress
New York Legislature Balloting Stalemate Likely to End in Adjournment
The Legislature began daily balloting on June 31 and Conkling sits on 85 votes with little change. Some supporters switch to stalwart candidates and a third party pledging to back only stalwarts may form. If persisted, a deadlock seems inevitable and adjournment is likely.
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New York
Conkling
Republican Deadlock in New York Senate Battle
The piece argues a direct national vote for Senators, warns of a fall election crisis if two Republican tickets split and Democrats win two seats, and predicts a remedy to preserve Republican power in New York and the U.S. Senate, noting the grave stakes for party control.
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New York
U.S. Senate
U.S
Senate
Kvarts
Grant
Conkling
Evarta
Congress
Cornell
Curtis
Folger
Fish
Morton
Depew
First joint ballot in New York Legislature June 1 shows split votes
The June 1 tally for short term and long term choices shows administration allies and Conkling faction scattered. Short term results: Conkling 35 Jacobs 52 Roget 22 W. Wheel 8 others, long term Platt 29 Roget 1 Tomlin 1 Lapham 1. Last press vote: Jacobs 25 Rogers 13 Conkling 26 Bradley 1. Senate notices six pairs, Assembly nine pairs. Outcome unpredictable.
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Polzol
AlVord
Conkling
Tacobs
Connell
Sarseeesveneeseres
Wadswotehl
Vecevesen Soos
Fedion Sissiseeseeassooess
Blagicy
Sersessmererseeenee
Eyarts
Pomeloy
Csesesssercereese Bligh Cccessersseneseeersesnee
Edlek Seccses
Folger
Wheeler
Tremain
Lapham
Senate
Assembly
Platt
Crowley
Jade Ogebegres Depew
Kernan
Fenton
Cornell
Miller
Wancott
Illinois Legislature Adjourns After Long Non action
The Illinois Legislature adjourned after five months of slow lawmaking while sitting at the State House for five dollars a day. Critics urge reform to shorten sessions or replace lawmakers, but supporters defend the size and deliberation of a large body that handles complex interests.
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Illinois
State House
Sterling Gazette
Whiteside
Board of Supervisors
A Southern Opinion of Je Davis
An editorial tone critiques Jefferson Davis as an aging figure out of touch with a new Southern generation. It argues the younger South looks forward to a united country and an end to slavery, focusing on forward progress rather than war memories.
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Je. Davis
Mr. Davis
South
Lewisville
Illinois Passes Public Funds Disclosure Law
A legislative act requires county and township public officers to publish annual financial statements detailing funds held, received, expended, and purposes. Exemptions apply to several clerk and treasurer roles. penalties include fines up to 500 dollars. Published records ensure taxpayer awareness of public spending.
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Illinois
C. Secrist
Watseka
Iroquois Co
Balfour Cowen
Virden
Macoupin Co
Gov
Cullum
Ball
State of
General Assembly
Pension Office Sets Claim Adjustment Schedule
The Pension Office in Washington D C on May 19 1881 announces steps to reduce correspondence by limiting adjusted claims. Only certain high numbered invalid pension and widow claims are addressed, with higher numbers in blocks of ten thousand and three thousand respectively, as records allow. Commissioner J A Bentley states future blocks will be announced by circular.
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Anstrep States Pension Office
Washington, D. C
Adjutant General
Surgeon General
Army
J. A. Bentley
Melancholy Death of John Tear in Warren
John Tear a respected Warren resident died after a farm roller accident. He was 67, native of the Isle of Man, lived in Warren 30 years, and leaves nine children. His funeral drew about two thousand mourners, with Masonic rites led by J. C G. Smith and attended by Galena Lodge and Freeport Consistory members, as Warren Band played.
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John Tear
Warren
Isle of Man
Wallace
Prescott
Baptist Church of
J. C G. Smith
Jo Daviess Lodge
A. F.& A.M. Galena Commandery No. 40
Freeport
Warren Band
Galena
Alena Gazette
Beauties of Editing a Paper
A Printer’s Circular notes editing a paper attracts praise and blame in equal measure. It argues readers judge size type, content, jokes, and coverage, and criticize every choice whether publishing or omitting.
New Grain Firm at Lena Formed by Local Investors
The Lena grain buyer F H Mealiff sells his elevator to A F Foll & Co including A F Foll Miles White Rising D W Hayes and Mealiff. A F Poll will manage the business while Mealiff travels west to Duluth for rest and health. The Star and Journal extend welcome and best wishes for prosperity.
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Lena
F. H. Mealiff
A. F. Foll & Co
A. F. Foll
Miles White
8. Rising
D. W. Hayes
Star
City
A. F. Poll
Duluth
Journal
Bub's Composition on the Rhinoceros in Ashar
The fragment humorously discusses a rhinoceros called rinozerus in Ashar. It notes a stout weskit, a dangerous defense, and the idea of approach from the front for bullets. It also mentions a misfitted upper nose tooth and a humorous warning about danger to boys and pollswogs.
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Bub
Ashar
Teachers Institute at Rock City school house May 28
A large 93 member gathering of teachers met at Rock City school house on Saturday May 28 under Superintendent Krape. The day featured discussions on history teaching methods spelling primary timing, penmanship, sentence analysis and language lessons. Charles E. Blake was elected president Eva Hutchison secretary and County Superintendent gave closing remarks on moral teaching.
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Rock City
Krape
Chas. E. Blake
Eva Hutchison
Clifford Musser
David Brown
P.O. Silver
J.D. Steinester
M. E. Powderly
Fisk University Jubilee Singers at Freep June 16
Rev Theo L Cuyler praises the Fisk University Jubilee Singers after their Europe tour. He recalls Rembrandt Peale and Queen Victoria endorsements, notes their heart music and dignity, and announces a one night performance in Freeport on June 16.
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Fisk University Jubilee Singers
Theo. L. Cuyler
D. D
Brook
LYN
New York
Rembrandt Peale
Jullien
Fisk University
Europe
Berlin
Queen Victoria
Windsor Palace
Brother Moody
London
Jubilee Singers
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J.C.P. Burnside
Washington Gazette
Col. J. O. P. Burnside
James
Post Office Department
Tidball
Col. Burnside
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