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17 Mar 1875
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Freeport Journal in Freeport, Illinois
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1875
Page
1
Grannie's quilted petticoat mystery ends in confession
Mrs Cameron hires Margaret Munn as housekeeper while Grannie, the ninety-year-old great grandmother, keeps her patched quilted petticoat. A string of petty losses triggers suspicion of Margaret until a police raid reveals Grannie’s secret kleptomania stitched into the quilt. Margaret’s honesty is saved as Grannie’s guilt is unveiled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Cameron
Mrs. Bonnycastle
Margaret Munn
Margaret
Grannie Munn
Grannie
Mrs. Cameron
Grannié
Sayways
Ma’am
Maggie
Bon
Fisten
Mrs. Boonycastle
Mra Coulter
Margeret
Mra
Bonnycastle
Mra. Coulter
Mary Ayle Dallas
Cabinet tales from 1819 dinner recounts and quotes
Fragmented diary of five delegates reveals anecdotes from a 1819 Cabinet meeting. Includes Secretary of the Treasury criticizing a Georgia governor’s letter, Navy Secretary’s tale about a New York judge, and warnings of biased witnesses. Also notes a December dinner at the President’s with Clay and Madison story about whisky wine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotididari
McA
Otkwford
Treasury
Navy
Roswford
Georgia
Qfio
President’s
Clay
Kentucky
Mr. Madison
Robert Smith
Smith
Army review at Madrid shows flawed Spanish drill amid chaos
Madrid correspondent of the London Times reports the grand review of King Alphonso’s army as marred by disorder from republican upheaval and poor conscription. Cavalry and artillery misbehave on crowded streets, infantry lines falter, and veterans debate whether old times truly return. The piece contrasts Madrid’s army with ideal martial discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
London Times
Alphonso
Oxford Street Omnibuses
Jefferson Davis and Democracy
Florida correspondent argues Jefferson Davis should be the 1876 Democratic nominee. The piece denounces Davis as a rebel and traitor whose called for secession and bloodshed links him to the South’s pro rebel element. It cites Davis backing slavery in territories and aligns Southern and Northern Democrats on secessionist thinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orth
Dayle Andshis
Union
Arit-Alli
Seoulll
Davis
Jeff. Davis
Conauré
South
Old Foghorn Allen
Ohio
Plater of Minds
Jeff
Jélinoia Journal
Florida
North
Democratic Party
Dred Scott
Lincoln
Buchanan
Bounty for Tree Planting Deliberations in Illinois
The Illinois legislature authorized county boards to offer a bounty for planting forest trees. Up to ten dollars per acre per year for three years, with ten foot spacing. Claimants must prove planting and thriving trees to the County Clerk, who issues a certificate. Counties must publish notice three weeks before April 1 each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
County Commissioners’ Court
Illinois
County Commissioners
Lana Star
Congressional appropriations for year ending June 86 1876
The total appropriations by the current Congress for government support ending June 86 1876 are about 163 million dollars. Expenditures for prior years, excluding interest, range from 90 million in 1869 to 177.9 million in 1872, with 1875 at 175.5 million plus 23.5 million for deficiencies. The late Congress projects for 1876 total about 162.784 million dollars, excluding Eads Mississippi mouth improvement. A New York Commercial Advertiser note calls horse market prices at historic lows with road horses, trotters, and 3:00 horses selling far below former values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
APOE
Post-Ommco
New York
Man's Nose Grows Longer After Sudden Pain
A man named Denisart suffers a mysterious transformation after an attack of pain, with his nose lengthening rapidly over days. Previously a handsome model, he fears becoming unable to support himself unless the growth slows or reverses, as predictions suggest it could eventually contact the ground unless checked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palay
Atéry
Denisart
Frightened Philadelphia Faces Mysterious Plots and Marked Homes
Citizens in Philadelphia awaken to unsettling reports of skull and crossbones markings on front doors during a citywide conflict. Residents fear a diabolical plot targeting the city as police investigate the alarming scene and attempt to restore calm amid rumors of organized danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Michel Angelo's Legacy On The 400th Birthday Opening
Chicago Journal reports on the 400th anniversary of Michelangelo's birth and the opening of a sealed packet of his autograph letters in Florence under Italian government oversight. The event, praised as a crowning moment of literary interest, may reveal government rulers and church dignitaries of 350 years, along with poetry and other writings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michel Angelo
Rious
Angelo
Florence
Directo the Royal Art Gallery of
Italy
Chicago Journal
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