Senate Strikes Out Income Tax in Revenue Bill
The Senate has struck out the House provision for continuing the Income Tax in the Revenue Bill. Col. Akerman of Georgia is confirmed as Attorney General of the United States, succeeding Judge Hoar. The Apportionment Bill faced changes with Buckelew's plan rejected, and Senator Harlan proposed a new method adding a member of Congress for large population increases. Western members are urged to vote for the new plan without minority representation changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Col. Akerman
Georgia
United States
Hoar
Massachusetts
Congress
Buckelew
Harlan
Gen
Binck
Be. Chong
Ilsk
Young Hyson
Japan
Grouxy Correr
Friench
Dineer Coffen
Great American Tea Company
Great American Tra Cogpany
Vesey Street
New York City
Vacancy risk on Circuit Court bench amid new Constitution
The text notes that Judge Sheldon promotion could create a Circuit Court vacancy for the fourteenth circuit covering Stephenson, Winnebago and Jo Daviess Counties. It lists likely candidates in Winnebago Jo Daviess and Stephenson counties and suggests a special election to fill the seat. It argues the new Constitution abolishes private legislation and ending charter abuses by speculators. It promises charter reform to end exclusive privileges and public franchises abuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
Circuit Court
Fourteenth Circuit
Stephenson
Winebago
Jo Daviess
Marsh
Wright
Lathrop
Brown
Jo Daviess County
McClellan
Carey
Weigley
Johnson
Ingalls
Bailey
Turner
Crain
Chinese Shoemakers Arrive in North Adams Mass
Seventy five Chinese men recently arrived to work as shoemakers in North Adams Massachusetts commence work under a three year contract. Wages start at 23 dollars monthly in year one and rise to 26 dollars in later years with clothing provided paid from earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Adams
Mass
Newport Summer Villas Blend Swiss French Styles
Newport houses for summer residences showcase a Swiss and French mix with many peaks gables and dormers and striped roofs. Interiors favor chintzes old tiles mantles and waxed floors with waxed flowers and carpets largely dispensed with. Over $1,000,000 has been invested in these new Newport villas since last season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Maxwill
Malbomn
Illinois Sixth Judicial District election and Babcock report
The Sixth Judicial District of Illinois is defined by included counties and the nomination of Hon. Benjamin R. Sheldon for Supreme Court justice. The committee exonerates General Babcock in the San Domingo treaty inquiry. A push to adopt a new Constitution urges Illinois voters to curb rail monopolies and end the lobby system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Judicial District of
Illinois
Supreme Court
Benjamin R. Sheldon
Stephenson, Carroll
Jo Daviess
Whiteside
Winnebago
Boone
Melenry
Kane
Kendall
DeKalb, Lee, Ogle
Rock Island
General Babcock
San Domingo
New Illinois Constitution Fought By Opponents Ahead of August Vote
The piece outlines opposition among old and new railroad interests and Southern Democrats to the proposed Illinois Constitution of 1870. It explains lobbies, voting guidance, and cautions voters to erase or endorse specific sections. Judge Sheldon is named for the Supreme Court Sixth District. The article urges a heavy county turnout and details process and timing for adoption or rejection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Lee
NEW Constitution Ticket
Benjamin R. Sheldon
Illinois Central Railroad
State of
Illinois
A.D
Ankrupt
United States
Joseph Roche
Freeport
Chicago
Cook
Judge Sheldon Nominated for Supreme Court Seat
At the Dixion Judicial Convention on Thursday, Honorable Benjamin R. Sheldon, a twenty two year Circuit Court judge of the 14th Judicial Circuit, was nominated for Judge of the Supreme Court for the Sixth Judicial District under the new Constitution. He is described as a capable, honest jurist with no opposition and will be on the same ballot as the constitution vote next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixion
Benjamin R. Sheldon
14Th Judicial Circuit
Supreme Court
Sixth Judicial District
Sheldon
Circuit Court
Election Next Saturday for New Illinois Constitution
The newspaper urges readers to vote in the upcoming special election to adopt or reject the New Constitution proposed by the late Constitutional Convention. It stresses the high importance of adoption, warns of possible defeat if turnout is low, and notes discussion of some constitutional details without deep debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Wagner
Carroll County
Springfield
Palmer
Tlinois
Hays
Ilinois
Opposition to the New Constitution in Illinois Letter
A June 25 1870 letter from D C Wacner to the Freeport Journal claims Springfield plotters oppose the new constitution through secrecy and unscrupulous tactics. It labels several lobby figures as parasitic brigands and warns that defeat could come from both default and determined foes. The writer urges readers to resist what he calls lethargy and to support the proposed constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swanyon
Iun
Freeport Journal
Springfield
Third House
D.C
Biblical Courage Through Fire Lions and Grace
A devotional passage reflects on God not delivering heroes from peril but walking with them in fire and den. It cites Daniel in the lions den and Paul’s thorn in the flesh, asserting divine presence and grace as sufficiency amid trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Paul
Freeport Markets Prices in June 1870
Freeport markets report rapid price listings across grains provisions flour and feed meat poultry lumber and raw materials. Includes Wheat Corn Oats Rye butter cheese lard eggs potatoes onions beans and apples with unit prices and tonnage notes alongside timber sizes and seed costs from the Freeport Sound office. The Chicago Evening Journal reference to last Monday is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
New York Central Script Amid Stable Closing Gold Report
New York markets show closing in gold mixed with the New York Central consolidated script amid scattered readings. The record mentions Lake Shore and Pacific Mall movements with vague references to Cleveland and Pittsburg and Fort Wayne. Strong entities include New York, Central, Lake Shore, St Paul, Pacific Mall, Cleveland, Pittsburg, Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central
Consolidated
Cisserdvaseisteriaventencaaivsasens
Lake Shore
Cleveland
Pittsbur Northwestern
Northwestern
Fort WaAayne
Isecccaes
Pacific Mall
St.Paul
Bock Isa
Freeport Oaks Street assessment list notice 1870
Delinquent assessments from 1867 for opening Oak Street in Freeport are listed by lot owner, amount due, and location. Notice to owners that judgments will be sought August 1890 and sales to follow at the old Presbyterian Church site to satisfy taxes, interest, and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Stephenson
Illinoia
City of
Oak Street
B& Palua- Assessor Land
Kknowton
W.l.beebann
Alley
Oak St
Chapman
Mint N. van Busen
Henry Schrader
Fred'k Sander
Jno. Bender
Conrad Meise
C. Bush
H. Wiley
Henry Mohra
Tedman
Nowiton
Bernard Demneler
Henry Meise
Meise
J. Kabel
C. Best
Knowlton
Nadd
Wimera
V. Kappes
Conrad Temple
Abs. Rami
Reform Knowlton
C. Martin's East
Gorm
EF. Church
Howaru
Rechmeier
Rogers
Emmert
F. Klepping
Fern Williams
Wm. Osborn
Stephenson County
State of
Illinois
Old Presbyterian Church
Vreeport
State OF Illinois
City
P. B. Malourn
Lake Street
Cincinnati Recruiting for Fenian Army Rouses Controversy
Cincinnati officials were urged to supply the best recruits for Fenian forces, with a tale of a man who saved a drowning comrade accepting only 8 cents as reward, deemed too low. The Suez Canal passage faces health risks as heat in the Red Sea soars and stoker fatalities rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Suez Canal
Red Sea
Wedding Record for John Winner and Mary Wrrant
On Thursday June 23 1870 at the bride's father's residence Rev PG Bell officiated. John Winner and Mary Wrrant, both of Stephenson County, were joined in marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PG. Bell
John Winner
Mary Wrrant
Stephenson County
Death notice of Jane Gratton in Ludlow Iowa
In Ludlow Iowa of quick consumption on the 10th instant Miss Jane Gratton aged 1 year 8 months daughter of H G and Phoeba Jane Tisdel Gratton formerly of Freeport.
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Ludlow
Iowa
Jane Gratton
Phoeba Jane Tisdel Gratton
Freeport
Also Mentioned on This Page
Steeport Journal
Igo
Supreme Court—Sixth District
Yates
Hin
Richard Yates
Whittemore
South Carolina
West Point
Gen. Logan
Logan
Milinois
Washington
Grant
Motley
Court of St. James
England
Hamilton Fish
Fish
Dana
New York Times
Hamiltton Fish
The
Freeport Sounnad
Tulspay
Chicago? Evening Journal
New York
B. Malburn
City of Freeport
C. B. Brinkman
F.B. Malburn
Shuler & Agney, Attorneys
Weibke C
George Huf
Stephenson Loony
William Polk
Sayler & Agney
Edward A. Wilson
Williamsburg
Kings Con
N.Y
Ogden
Cedar St
Ritten
Nathaniel Mayfair
Brooklyn
Sanitary Aid Association
Howard Association
Box P
Philadelphia
H. Camphennl
U.S
District of Illiois
L. O. Grtaran
Torrent Hose CO
Turner Hall
Torrent Hose Company
Gibler
Thomas Bon
J.B. Smith
Davis, IL
Copartnership
HH. Mann & Co
Seth Mann
Tl. Mann & CO
Sherman
Wheeler & Wilson
Sherman Patent Brake Company
Moore
New Yorker
Dollar Sun
Onis Dollar
Daily Run
Mme
Nemorest
Demorest
Broadway
N, Y
Boily
Ani
AIT
Rowell & CO
Pargow
Pittsburg
G. B., Rowald & Co
China
Chiesa
Astna Manufacturing CO
Salem
Ohio
Boston
Chicapa
C. Thompson & CO
Federal Street
State Street
Bs. Ennedy
Chestnut Street
Lorillard’s Yacht Club
Lorillard
Norice
P. Loriluard & CO
Chambers Street
N. Y
Shallenberder
Mra. Morgan
P.Q. Box
Ty & A
Prussing
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