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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1875
Page
2
Spring floods sweep across the nation causing extensive property damage in Port Jervis New York and the Wyoming Valley in Pennsylvania. While destruction is widespread, no loss of life has been reported so far in the affected regions.
In the 1876 presidential election, 366 electors will be chosen by 37 states. States where slavery recently existed will provide 138 electors, New England plus New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey 118, and the twelve western states without slavery 115.
The Navy Department has ordered the old ship Constitution to be completely repaired and restored to its original appearance. The vessel, once under Hull Stewart and Decatur in the Revolution, will be ready to welcome modern men-of-war visiting during the Centenary year.
A powerful tornado struck Saturday afternoon destroying buildings in Warren and McDuffie counties Georgia and Edgefield Aiken and Barnwell counties South Carolina. It killed several people and injured many others, causing extensive damage across the region.
The Mexican bandit Vasquez was executed in San Jose California last Friday. He was dubbed the hero of 87 murders and long feared as the Fra Diavolo of the Pacific coast. His death ends a reign of terror from Puget Sound to Arizona, and residents breathe easier.
Mrs Maria A Lee of Alton Illinois seeks nationwide press help to locate her son believed missing since October 1873 He was about 22 and formerly a student at Washington University in the city The mother remains at Alton and urges public notice to aid in finding him
The Senate approved the Hawaiian treaty last Thursday by 54 to 12. The pivotal amendment bars cession of any island port or bay to foreign powers during the treaty term, a move seen as essential to prevent defeat and spur House concurrence next winter before full effect.
Vice President Wilson says Senators and ex-rebel Gen Gordon along with Representative Lamar traveled New Hampshire for the Democrats as part of a pre-arranged programme. He claims the ex-rebels harbor deep hatred for the Government and only profess loyalty for expediency to mislead the North.
The Illinois House rejected the License Committee bill by 71 to 65, killing the measure amid a Mostly People's party push. Speaker Haines defended actions with noted parliamentary impudence. No further liquor-license attempts expected this session.
Philadelphia Times reports plans for a national women’s centennial effort with Illinois participation. Half the proceeds stay with local ladies, the rest funds exhibitions and stock investments to support Philadelphia’s 1876 Centennial display. A June flower and strawberry festival with concerts is proposed. The Woman’s Centennial Committee met with Mrs. Gillespie presiding.
A report details proceeds from Centennial stock events and multiple ward tables. It lists half the proceeds from various entertainments totaling 7,945 and a full range of entries from J S Clarke Meadville Philadelphia Norristown and other venues. The Assembly Executive table and ward sums are itemized, with total receipts over 14,000. The report was accepted.
Jefferson City dispatch describes an alleged extensive swindle in Missouri war bonds. Three million under Gov Gamble and 3.4 million under Gov Fletcher were issued and paid in currency. Bonds were cancelled by punching and burning, but investigators claim fifty six thousand dollars more were redeemed than engraved. Breach alleged as bonds circulated after being burned.
In Columbia the governor vetoed the bill to liquidate the state's floating debt. He argued the Legislature failed to pursue rigid economy, approved the Legislative Appropriation act, and allowed questionable claims and high taxes. He criticized unpaid legislative certificates and said the commission lacks public confidence. Debate was long and heated. no vote was reached as conservatives and reform Republicans poised to sustain the veto.
The Tayloreille Republican praises Hon James G Blaine as a Republican presidential candidate with Senator Oglesby of Illinois for vice president The piece claims the pair would form a popular ticket hard to beat and notes Blaine’s strength in the East and Oglesby’s in the West They are said to share unmatched honesty and enjoy broad party and national confidence
Reports from London describe Moody and Sankey's revival meetings at Méssia Moody and Sankey's hall with crowds so large the ticket system was used to prevent overcrowding. The London press notes heavy attendance, traffic congestion, and a festive but orderly scene along the river Thames during the Oxford Cambridge boat race.
Grasshopper victims in Torgxa report 46,000 received with 11,500 unexpended. 805 car loads and 8,500 small consignments of provisions and clothing valued at 209,000, totaling 250,000 in money and goods. Committee will buy seed grain. San Francisco pledges 10,000 worth of wheat and barley. Legislature actions blamed for hindering relief.
A method describes using a one foot square frame to sample heads in a field. Weigh the shelling if beads are counted, and estimate yield by averaging ten to twenty calculations. The text suggests the fraction 48 560th part of an acre as a basis for scaling.
Reports detail a horse incident injuring schoolchildren, a fatal skull fracture from a shop blast, and a drive to sell Andrew Jackson’s old homestead. Notices include Pomeroy pardons petitions, editor assault in Exar, Illinois, and updates from Naples to Vineland with political moves and criminal cases.
Fragmented text discusses a prayer for the dead and a high turnout as a large proportion of Georgians are expected to vote against him. Mentions hi friend and a case of hi is tonobtination. Unclear names, dates, or places due to garbled OCR.
Forney's Sunday Chronicle comments on the Presidents veto of the bounty bill. It defends recognizing service and condemns excuses that claim the measure is unjust or wasteful. It argues the bill remedies veteran claims and criticizes opponents as engaging in subterfuge and economy zealotry.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. R O Allerdorf on Hastings street became suddenly ill and showed signs of poisoning. Her husband returning home from the Detroit and Milwaukee yard also suffered acute pains. Three children were seized by spasms while a neighbor summoned a doctor who treated the family. Verdigris was identified as the poison. a large brass kettle used to prepare beans was found coated with poison and could be peeled off. The kettle had not been used for a long time and was not cleaned properly due to negligence.
A sensational Saturday report claims the London banking firm J. C. Im Thurn & Co. failed with liabilities around 2 million pounds. The firm, active in Australia India and global trade, faced a flood of drafts against cotton consignments from the American South, dulling the London Stock Exchange and delaying an earlier notice of default.
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