Railroad War and the Illinois rail monopolies dispute
Farmers react to railroad tariff battles led by the Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners versus Chicago and Alton R R. The Illinois Supreme Court reversed a lower ruling on charter forfeiture for discrimination. The piece cites costs and earnings of 28 roads, argues for foreign capital and tariff removal, and urges ending duties on railroad supplies to reduce costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLean Circuit
Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
Chicago& Alton R. R
Supreme Court
Illinois Central R. A
State ‘Treasury
State of
Illinois
Iinois Central
Those Pious Credit Mobilier Scoundrels
The Chicago Evening Mail comments on the Credit Mobilier scandal, noting that many accused are reputed Christians while the truly corrupt include Butler Cameron and Garfield figures. It argues pious reform is needed to remove entrenched, sly operators who bend law for wealth, undermining politics and virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Butler
Congress
Butler
Credit Mobilier
Brooks
Bingham
Kelley
Mobilier
Pomeroy
Credit Mobiler
Garfield
Patterson
Colfax
B. F. Butler
Mr. Cameron
Senate
Cameron
Chicago Evening Mail
America
Growth of Western Commerce and Railroads
The article notes that railroads now and planned will rapidly expand Western commerce and outstrip current transport capacity. It cites the English traveler Sir Morton Peto that American railways from West to East are choked with traffic and argues that major corporations and citizens seek new nationwide routes to move trans-Alleghany merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Horse
Morton Peto
Thompson B. Murray
Lippincott's
Roses and flowers care and a customs defalcation
The March issue advises cutting flowers before they fade to boost future blooms and extend rose health by pruning after blooming. It also notes Phelps, Dodge & Co agreeing to settle a customs duties defalcation for 560000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelps, Dodge & Co
Custom House
Real Estate Sales Report March 1 1873
The past month shows higher activity in farm properties. Transactions include Geo A Bowes to Franz Jerodat for Lot 8 Block 15 Lena 3500 and August Prasse sales in Harlem totaling 120 acres for 5000 and 5400 to Henry Vehmeier and Henry Fisher respectively. Other deeds cover Freeport Kent Loran Winslow Jefferson Rock Grove and Lancaster areas with prices ranging from 200 to 8000 dollars.
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Geo. A. Bowes
Franz Jerodat
Block
Lena
August Prasse
Conrad Prasse
Harlem
Henry Vehmeier
Peter Bauscher
Wm. Foss
Freeport
Henry Fisher
Alex. Davidson
John Bradford
Winslow
Mary Reynolds
Benjamin Wire
Kent
B. Lif Wright
Benjamin Pym
Aaron Wolf
Jacob Aurand
Jefferson
J. J. Marsh
L. L. Marsh
Rock Grove
H. N. Snively
Isaac Zartman
Clark
Jacob N. Miller
A. A. Babcock
Cass
D. P. Babb
Adam Christman
Loran
Pattison & Gatliff
Elias Perkins
L. V. Menna
John B. Smith
Guiteau
Chesty Wise
Charles Brundage
Waddams
Lawrence Farley
Jacob Schoene
White
D. Younglove
Wm. Skeller
Pitcher
Horatio Jones
Jones
Mr John Wright Improves Winter Evenings With Choir Class
The Freeport Journal reports that John Wright of Harlem trains youths from Harlem and Lancaster in singing. His class gave a fine concert on February 20 at the German Reform church in Lancaster, praised for its excellence and heartfelt, tasteful selections. The notice urges future performances and commends Wright's modesty and merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wright
Harlem
Lancaster
Mr. Wright
John
G. T
Hon James Taggart bill on agricultural stations sparks debate
In Springfield the Hon James Taggart introduces a bill to establish experimental agricultural stations. Some backers urge re election to see it through, while opponents warn of treasury leakage. Hartford Insurance promotes low rates and reliability, while Darius Kuchner agrees to buy the Shaffer property for 13000 dollars on Stephenson Street for a permanent residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Taggart
House of Representatives
Springfield
The
Hartford Insurance Company
Hartford
Taylor & Aspinwall
Darius Kuchner
Shaffer
Stephenson St
Broadway encounter ends with mutual humor
A lady walking on Broadway was grabbed by a gentleman whose button snagged her shawl fringe. After a brief struggle they were separated and exchanged light banter. The man stated he was attached to her and she replied that the attachment was mutual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Last Week's Chairs Trigger Heated Exchange at Furniture Store
A man burst into a furniture store in a fit of anger complaining that chairs he bought last week fell apart. The dealer remained calm and replied that the customer must have been sitting on them, dismissing the accusation as a misunderstanding.
Boots Near Sale Triggered by Half Soles
A brief quip notes John telling a friend he considered selling his boots after only half soling them, highlighting a casual exchange over a minor footwear issue.
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John
Kansas Pacific Railway Promotes Kansas Line Homes
Kansas Pacific Railway markets its 639 mile route from Kansas City and Leavenworth through Kansas to Denver. It touts rich land, healthful climate, and educational centers along the line. The ad highlights strong agricultural yields, fruit fairs, scenic travel, and healthful springs near Denver as reasons to embark on a homesettlement journey.
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Kansas Pacific Railway
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Kansas
Denver
Colorado
State Capitol
State University
State Agricultural College
United States Agricultural Reports
Philadelphia
Richmond
Boston
Albany
How to go West and choose a railroad route
The article advises travelers to weigh westward routes and favors the Burlington Route for direct Southern Iowa to Nebraska and Kansas service with connections to California. It notes a pamphlet titled How to go West with a detailed map, available free from the General Passenger Agent, B. and M. R. R., Burlington, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
California
Territories
Freeport
Great West
The New York Ledger Promotion and a Childs Cat Verse
An advertisement for The New York Ledger touts top literary merit and an annual subscription offer of eight dollars to Robt Bonner. A private school composition mocks a cat, describing its habits and four legs, with a humorous line about thinking by the stove.
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Theo
Flow to Cub Creek and other quaint Canada tales
A traveller questions a Dutch toll-gate keeper in Canada about distance while she calmly answers. In Danbury a boy’s prank on his grandmother spills snuff, producing a startled reaction. A sexton jokes about partnering with a physician, claiming to carry the doctor’s work home.
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Cub Creek
Canada
Danbury
Also Mentioned on This Page
Acribner's
Freeport Journal
Mail Register
Chicago
Diesel
Dubuque
T. CO
W.U.R. R
Monroe
Wis
Cedarville
Orangeville
Oneco
Silver Creek
Smith D.atkivs
Dr. Pierce
Chemical Laboratory
Mv. Pierce, WM. D
Sore Propxigron
Lufpalo, N.Y
Chicago& North Western
Railway
Detroit
Cleveland
Buffalo
Suspension Bridge
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Washington
New York
New England
Canadas
Cincinnati
Louisville
St. Louis
New Orleans
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Salt Lake
San Francisco
Western Territories
Miller
Westinghouse
Chicago & North-Western Railway
M. Hughntt, Gen’l Sup't
H. P. Stanwood
R Agt
New York Ledger
Robt, Bonner
Excelsior Manufacturing Co
ST. Louis, MO
Charter Oak
W&y
Robert Douglas & Sons
Waukegan
Livingstone
Aftrica
Gayl. Valley Publishing Co
Nois
J. Astevy & Company
Brattleboro
VI. U.S. A
Estey Cottage
Rochester
J. & P. Coats
Express
Wa & GO
St Louis
Witherby, Rugg & Richard
Woodworth
Ricson
Union
Worcester
I L. B. Witherby
G.J. Rugg
M. Bichar
Expr
Henry C. Squires
Chatham St
City
York
Public Library of Kentucky
Library Hall
Public Library of
Onty
United States
Rars
R. Bramlette
Durrett
Haldeman
Caln
Sec
Bramlette
Agent Public
Rbnle & CO
Western Depot
LaSalle St
Keel
Janesville
Wike
NSON
Port Free
Maine
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