Wisconsin Legislature adjourns sine die and other notes
The Wisconsin Legislature adjourned sine die last Saturday. President Grant may travel to England this summer. Ministerial nominations include Godlove Orth to Austria and Horace Maynard to Turkey. Jease Pomeroy, Boston boy murderer, to remain in sheriff custody pending execution. Ann Eliza Young awarded $3,000 plus $9,500 for her use. the prophet to pay within thirty days. General Forrest warned of renewed war with a policy to raise the black flag. J D Ward named US District Attorney for Northern Illinois. The Charlie Ross search continues with slim prospects. the father spent a week in New Jersey chasing leads. A great snowstorm hit the region from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, with two feet in Pittsburgh, six inches in Cairo, and fifteen inches in Memphis.
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Ann Eliza
Brigham Young
Atlantic Coast
Mississippi
Pittsburgh Pa
Cairo
Memphis
Tenn
Senators Attend Republican Caucus Clarifies Status
The political status of Messrs. Christiansy, of Michigan, Cameron, of Wisconsin, and Paddock, of Nebraska, newly named United States Senators, was shown to be settled Saturday as all three attended a Republican Senate caucus, removing any remaining doubt.
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Messrs
Christiancy
Michigan
Cameron
Wisconsin
Paddock
Nebraska
United States
Republicans Grow Stronger In Pennsylvania Elections
Pennsylvania towns and cities delivered strong Republican gains in recent elections with Philadelphia leading the surge. Analysts say a statewide vote held tomorrow would yield a Republican victory by the thousands.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Massachusetts Congressman Buffinton Dead After Sudden Illness
Hon James Buffinton of Fall River district died Saturday after a brief decline. He served seven terms in Congress, died within an hour or two of leaving his seat, and had been reelected as a Republican to the next Congress.
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Massachusetts
James Buffinton
Fall River
Germany to require oath for Catholics in civil service
A Chicago Journal dispatch reports the German government plans a measure demanding all Catholics serving civilly take a test oath pledging loyalty to the Empire over obedience to Church decrees, aiming to settle the controversy with Rome decisively.
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Germany
Church of
Rome
Empire
Chicago Journal
Two editors clash as Atkins eyes Freeport Journal
The note reports tension between General Atkins who plans to take over the Journal and Potter of the Bulletin. The author hints Atkins will shake up Freeport press and teases a lively clash with Potter and Giles, suggesting readers seek Giles for business matters.
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S. D. Atkins
Journal
Potter
Bulletin
Giles
Atkins
Freeport
Hon H C Burchard Opposes Canal Subsidy Across Nation
Sterling Stand and orc lauds Hon H C Burchard for leading opposition to canal subsidy schemes. He asserts public funds have been squandered on railroad and related subsidies and calls for tram funding as the new priority.
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H.C. Burchard
Civil Rights Law Exemption Affects Wilmington Bar
In Wilmington North Carolina a colored citizen sued a saloonkeeper for refusing to sell a drink. The court examined the Civil Rights bill and ruled it did not apply to bar rooms.
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Wilmington
N. C
Reform in the Senate Exposes Waste in State Payroll
Senator Madewell of Henry county cites state records showing payroll growth across General Assembly sessions. He notes the Twenty-eighth Assembly had 34, then 29 employes, while the Twenty-ninth now lists 47 at 189 per diem, arguing reform promises unmet and many idle offices remain.
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Senate
Madewell
Henry County
Twenty-eighth General Assembly
Senate of the Twenty-ninth General Assembly
Twenty Eighth Assembly
Horatio C. Burchard Honored for Congress Service
From the Thompson Carroll Co Journal: as the Forty-Third Congress closes, Horatio C. Burchard of Illinois Fifth District stands tall for integrity and steadfast public service. The piece lauds his frank opposition to corruption and his defense of constitutional stability, noting he will continue to confront political intrigues in the next Congress.
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Thompson (Carroll Co
Forty-Third Congress
United States
Capitol
Illinois
Horatio C. Burchard
Row over Whisky bill in Springfield House action
Dispatches from Springfield dated March 6 describe a lively House session over licensing liquor sales. Republicans held the majority while Democrats filibustered. Merritt urged subordinates to run, doctors Rogers and Haines noted. The Speaker adjourned, sparing Democratic defeat amid a rowdy protest.
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Springfield
Merritt
Doctor Rogers
McLean
Haines
Bourbon
Turning point tale of Bonaparte and God’s will
An 19th century anecdote recalls Napoleon Bonaparte’s doomed invasion of Russia. A skeptic chained the proverb Man proposes but God disposes to his boast, and a Christian woman warned that God would not allow such hubris. Bonaparte’s Russian campaign proved the foretold turning point in his fortunes.
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Napolon
Bonaparte
Russia
Rusgig
Frustrated Legislature Anoints Reform Effects
Springfeld correspondent reports slow progress as Governor signed several bills, including Quin cy Court House, interest-rate reform, and Chicago Park Commissioners bonds. House battles over appropriations, investigations, and clerks, with gagging adjournments, contested seats, and bitter remarks about attempts to curb railroads and banking influence.
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Quincy Court House
Chicago
House
Senate
Sanford
Civil Rights Bill Sparks Quick Reactions Across Several States
March reports from Baltimore Alexandria Ricamont Saratoga and Sioux City describe swift actions and mixed responses to the Civil Rights bill. Hotel closures by William Redgrave in Baltimore to avoid penalties, licenses canceled in Alexandria, celebrations in Sioux City, and colored citizens asserting rights in Ricamont with refusals at establishments.
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Baltimore
William
Redgrave
Park Hotel
Camden Street
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Alexandria
Saratoga
N. Y
Charles Sumner
Republican Party
Ricamont
Exchange Hotel
Sioux City
Iowa
Mitchel renominated in Tipperary for Parliament
Foreign dispatches report John Mitchel renominated for Parliament at Tipperary with Mr More as Conservative challenger. Health concerns loom as Mitchel grows weaker and may quit the race. Other items note a Ireland arms bill, a London railway accident injuring thirty, and Moorish? no. UK notes cover the Kensington Oval, Bismarck dinner, and Japan troop withdrawal.
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London
Lichfield
Staffordshire
John Mitchel
Tipperary
New York
Hermann
Southampton
Loxpon
Kensington Oval
Messrs
Moody and
Sankey
Magesty
Haymarket
Republican resolve after adjournment despite civil rights debate
The Chicago Journal opinion piece argues Congress has adjourned, praising Grant’s leadership and Republican stability. It condemns white supremacist actions, warns that defeating Republicans would threaten the nation, and urges unity, internal discipline, and dedication to party and country ahead of the 1872 presidential campaign.
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Congress
Louisiana
Arkansas
Force
White League
the Darkey
Ben Butler
Grant
Republican Party
Union
Republcan
Copperhead
Chicago Journal
Desperate fighting leaves Carlists repulsed at forts
Military action reports three assaults on Forts Puente Nuevo and Arbolaricha, all captured and retaken, with Alfonsists suffering 150 killed or wounded. In subsequent clashes Alfonsists attacked Carlists in their trenches and were repulsed, adding 200 killed or wounded. Mapaio, March 3. Cuba dispatch notes Captain General Concha sailing to Spain and urging sacrifice to restore peace as insurrection devastates Hispaniola. Figures from Buenos Aires and Asia Minor famine follow.
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Puente Nuevo
Arbolaricha
Mapaio
Miret
Cuba
Havana
Concha
Spain
Cinco-Villas
Figueross
South America
London
Bueno- Ayers
Second Meeting of Teachers Association of Stephenson County
The second meeting at Freeport High School Room on Feb 27 opened at 10:30 with President C W Moore. Rev Hardin read the 19th Psalm, Miss Darling presented a physiology exercise, Supt Potter spoke on Primary Reading, and L C Middlehauf discussed slates and blackboards. Afternoon session featured music and business, with dues approved to cover expenses. H A Smith delivered an essay on School Government.
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Association of the Teachers of
Stephenson County
Freeport
C. W. Moore
Hardin
L.C. Middlehauf
H. A. Smith
Meeting Minutes Note June Second Saturday Session
Reading session led by Mrs J Keever with readings by Mrs N Effeth. Meeting set for the second Saturday in June at the same place. Thanks extended to Mrs D Wells and school pupils for music. Adjourned to the second Saturday in June with members present including Heth Hockman John Potter and others.
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Reading
J. Keever
Allashy
N. Effeth
D Wells
M N. B. Heth
A. M. Hockman
M. John
J. Potter
E. D. Herbert
Krape
H. A. Smith
Mra
J. B
F.E. Weed
M. Pickard
Ki Sears
Wm. Fehr
Sarah A. Barna
J A. Pickard
E. H. Rishel
H. Bw
Clara E. Canfield
Bertha A
Shi L
Middieka
Market notes and grain prices from Chicago week start
Chicago market report shows spring wheat quiet with mixed closes around 8 5 5 4 0 regular and 8 6 8 4 0 cash. Oats ease slightly with cash bids around 5 2 1 4 to 5 3 4 0. Rye steady near 97 to 99 40. Mess pork near 18 20 to 18 92 4 cash with March to June firm. Trade remains dull with demand in advance.
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Renee Ae
al Ceakvinsecvanse
Robey & Husbavenens Bulle
M. V. Brown
Joseph Rhod
Prall
Fiouy Poti
R.reresccerenes
Bosverrencess
Sanford
O. G. Batteng
Eugene A
Chicago
Seles
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A truncated OCR fragment mentions a national fine related to a significant event involving Ig Tre tan. The readable portion lists no clear dates, organizations, or names beyond hazy references. The item remains illogical without further context or complete names.
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Colorado
New Mexico
England
Godlove
Orth
Indiana
Austria
Horace Maynard
Turkey
Jease Pomeroy
Boston
General Forrest
Malden
Washington
J. D. Ward
West Side
Northern Illinois
Glover
Charlie Ross
New Jersey
Horation
Burchard
Springfeld
Tom Merritt
Herron
Shutt
Claflin
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Etter
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Plumb
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E. M. Haines
Foreign News
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Chamber of Deputies
Japan
Yokohama
Biboa
Asia Minor
Londox
Italy
Count Corti
McCgilligan
Uy Hee Niee
George Gilligan A
Sarah A. Myer
County
Dakota
Stephe Bulivan—Wood
Bride's Parente
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Lanark
Milne
Linois
March
Aurandj
Miller
Kimi
Angie
Munn
Ice Kimura Bodinger
Adaline McEiheney
Baker David [ Miller
Binkley
Nora Oras
Solomon Briggs
Win Oleson
Eddie Cobb
Hiram Oatland
B Dougherty
Arthur Pascoe
Muson Gross
Anthony Rixie
David Foster
Geo L, Rigan
Noah Fisher
Sinahan
Mark Golden
EN &Co2
Soufield
Clarence Hotchkiss
Albert Stall
George Hanzie
Misa
Carrie
Thomas En Hayes
Emma Annanst
Frank Hoffman
Eva H Vance
Lucy Harman
Elizabeth van Tilbery
Jennie E van Tilbery
Jon
Warren Fred
Lawson
Fanniee
Lyman
Leach Thomas
Ee Smith
Freeport Journal
John F. Smith
Yealer
Apc
Nati Fine
Ita
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