Congressmen's burdens shape district influence and morals
The piece argues that a district representative, pressed by political traps and social expectations, must judge fairly without personal bias. It notes family pressures, the cost of the capital life, and the salary factor. It praises Maj. Hawk as a capable, principled leader whose continued service will safeguard local interests.
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Washington
Hid
Gressman
Congress
Maj
Hawk
Why Not Tax Churchies in Rock Grove Letter
An anonymous Rock Grove correspondent rails at untaxed churches while ignoring public schools and other taxed institutions. The piece condemns perceived religious bias and defends school and church exemptions as essential to national prosperity, urging literacy and morality as government foundations. Local notes follow about teaching contracts, irregular services, and a snow dispute turning violent.
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Spiritualian
Rock Grove
Durango
Rush Medical College
Tom Armatrong
Weat Harlem
Carrie Perry Duncan
Scofield School
Reess
Heiter
O Brien
Obrien
Epiron Fexer onrr Jorrar Lively Village Plans in McConnell Grove
March notes from McConnell Grove describe four stores and two wagon and blacksmith shops. Proprietor P. Albright plans a new barn and fence, L. Musser will build a 14 by 24 foot house, and other large building projects loom as spring opens. Many residents report illness and several deaths. trains have halted for 80 hours amid a heavy storm.
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Epiron Fexer
Onrr Jorrar
P. Albright
L. Musser
D. Stamm
Wm. Shippy
P. Shippy
J. Miller
Dumire
Gavels
Hen Sheckler
Noah Benfert
Las
J. Price
J. Snyder
Kilian
President calls no extra session and cabinet shakeup rumor
The President has decided not to call an extra session of Congress. Rumor swirls that Attorney General McVeigh may resign his Cabinet seat soon.
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Congress
McVeigh
Garfield and southern co operation in reform push
The New Orleans Democrat notes Garfield will find the South ready to cooperate in non political reforms pledged in his acceptance letter and inaugural address. It praises his potential to govern well if he treats southern leaders with fairness and generosity. The Memphis Appeal cites Ben Hill’s provocative delay in Senate organization and his controversial attacks on Mahone. The Richmond Dispatch and Kingston Freeman offer varied reactions.
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New Orleans Democrat
Garfield
Memphis
Dem
Ben Hill
Senate
Mahone
Virginia
Hill
Blaine
Boston Herald
South Carolina
Malone
Longstreet
Mosby
Richmond
Garfield denounces Mormon polygamy and vows action
President Garfield reportedly told a senator that polygamy must end and be stamped out. He called the Utah practice a plague on the nation and urged fighting the evil until it is crushed, while allowing continuation for 70,000 children born to polygamous families. He cited Buchanan and Fillmore for recognizing Brigham Young’s role.
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Garfield
Senate
Utah
Buchanan
Fillmore
Brighim Young
Proponed Impeachment of Illinois Judge Sparks Controversy
Dispatch from the state capital reports an impeachment inquiry into Judge Eustade of Dixon on charges of malfeasance and judicial misconduct linked to Chicago and Town Railroad affairs. A House committee may be formed with power to summon documents to decide if impeachment should proceed before the Senate. The report also notes the San Francisco murder verdict of not guilty for Rev and Mayor Kalloch’s son, sparking public celebration and chaos.
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Illinois
Tadee
Senate
Eustade
Dixon
Chicago and Town
Eustace
Aurora
Senate—Chicago Journal
Kalloch
San Francisco
Charles de Young
San Francisco Chronicle
Bafera
Ina
Pacific Coast
Samuel Gross
Samied Gross
Comity Court
Stephenson County
Court House
Freeport
Parsons
Ots
Samuel Moyer
Yirine
Ghrewin
State of
Minots
Parkus Kuehne
Dalgat Dohi A. Marthn
Wibross
John A. Martin
Said
Bale
Elock P. Ui
Maredith
Dr Kine's New Discovery for Consumption Promoted
An old advertisement touts Dr Kine's New Discovery as the great health invention preserving life and treating coughs colds bronchitis asthma hoarseness croup and lung ailments. It claims vert ident ial effects with trial bottles ten cents and larger bottles at 31 cents, sold by Emmert & Burrell.
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Kine
Emmert & Burrell
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