Congress Proceedings Reported From Senate and House
Last week in Congress the Senate reported a bill for the Fifteenth Amendment and appointed conference on the Income Tax and Census bills. The House introduced many measures including a cable charter and rail aid. A tariff bill with minor changes was discussed and a commission to honor Gen Rawlins was authorized. Absent members were fined. a three section tariff plan was rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Judiciary Committee
United States
Committee On Education and Labor
American and Holland Ocean Cable Company
Northwestern
Sargent
California
Gen. Rawlins
War Department
Iron In &Labs
Proceedings Highlight Senate and House Fiscal Actions
In the Senate a memorial from Chicago on using the Chinese indemnity fund for Pekin education was sent to Foreign Relations. The Finance Committee favors a tax change on distilled spirits. Military reports a 25 000 enlisted men cap and pay fixes. A Darien canal rail survey bill is sent to Foreign Relations. In the House Fortifications Appropriation set for May 4, a Conference on the Income Tax is named, Tariff debate advances iron and wire rod provisions, and a flat hoop across iron line is removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Chicago
Pekin
Sherman
House Army
Darien
Committee On Foreign Relations
Proceedings report bills in Congress and territories
In Senate, a House bill fixes election timing for representatives, a bill to organize the Territory of Oklahoma and consolidate tribes, a Bergen Heights Arsenal sale joint resolution, and a bill allocating 800000 dollars for the Albany Post Office. In House, a bill for additional terms of U S Courts at New Albany and Evansville, a Paine bill to cut import duties referred to the Committee of the Whole, Tariff bill debated with iron duties changes and three more iron paragraph actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Congress
Oklahoma
Bergen Heights
Albany
United States
New Albany
Evansville
Ind
Proceedings in Congress and House Committees on April 28
Senate discussed removing the word white from naturalization laws and expected Judiciary Committee report. Gilbert's Georgia election was upheld. A naval board review for unjustly passed over officers was approved. House funded investigations into Gen Howard charges and approved a Justice Department bill. Louisiana seating disputes and portraits funding were considered. The tariff bill advanced briefly. Wisconsin court schedule changed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Sumner
National Executive Committee of the Colored People
Edmunds
Judiciary Committee
Gilbert
Georgia
House
Gen. Howard
Adolph Bailey
C. B. Darrell
Louisiana
Department of Justice
Thomas
United States
Wisconsin
Proceedings Show Legislation Across Committees and States
In Friday proceedings the Senate referred a painting resolution for Gen Thomas to Library Committee. A Southern Minnesota Railroad connection bill and an $8000 Capitol ventilating appropriation passed. A House cotton storage claim drew debate and recall motion. The Military Committee opposed a retirement officer to civil office bill. Senate passed a Wisconsin scrip locations bill and a broad banking facilities bill was reported. A railroad land grant bill for Oregon passed 17 to 0, with the Pari bill advancing in Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Gen. Thomas
Library Committee
Southern Minnesota Railroad Company
Northern Pacific
Thea House
Military Committee
Wisconsin
Banking Committee
Oregon
Congressional Proceedings on Railroads and Sessions
The Senate was not in session this day. In the House measures extended time for the completion of the military road from Copper Harbor to Iron Bay, Wisconsin and the first section of the Cairo and Fulton Railroad. A resolution by Mr Judd addressed the junction of the Ohio and Central Pacific Railroads and other points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Copper Harbor
Iron Bay
Wis
Cairo and
Fulton
Oun
Central Pacific
Judd
Descent of Divers From Aroostook to Oneida Wreck
Yokoha na correspondent details February operations by divers Charles and J S Lougee from San Francisco as they descend to the Oneida wreck in 123 feet of water. Lougee surfaces with a sword and box for Minister De Long after describing the ship’s damage, crew actions, and debate over the Bombay and Oneida collision. Survivors and officers prepare to sail to San Francisco.
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Yokoha Na
Sacramento Union
Aroostook
Charles
Lougee
San Francisco
Oneida
Bay
Charley Lougee
Tanner
Campan
de Long
Wm, Crowninshield
Clark
Yates
James Ludderd
Crowninshield
D&c
Bombay
Eyre
Japan Sea
Local Items Grain Prices Rise for Wheat
Local market activity shows spring wheat selling as high as eighty cents per bushel in the last week while most wheat brings seventy cents, below first grade. Wheat movement increases as optimism grows among farmers and merchants.
Arlington's Great Minstrel Troupe at Opera House
Arlington's top burnt cork show returns next Tuesday evening at the Opera House. The troupe features Frank Lumbard a leading West solo singer whose vocal performance promises to justify the admission.
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Arlington
Opera House
Cork
Frank Lumbard
West
Tee Cream Parlor at 117 Stephenson Street
Promote a visit to the Tee Cream Parlor run by J. Mayer at 117 Stephenson Street. The ad touts a handsome, quiet place with attentive service offering the freshest ice cream cake candy and fruits. Young ladies invite you to see it as the nicest place in the city.
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J. Mayer
Stephenson Street
Adios
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Chas. M. Evans
Mi. Fackson & ‘O
Zula
Circuit Court Adjourns Term and Case Outcomes
The Circuit Court adjourned for the term on Wednesday last. In Dudley Williams vs. Daniel R. Williams the jury found for the defendant and the appeal to the Supreme Court was allowed after a ruling on bankruptcy discharge validity. Decrees for plaintiffs and motion rulings are listed for several cases including Mahlon Mefenteeva and The Stephenson Co. Hydraulic Company, with mechanic’s lien and other judgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Williams
Daniel R. Williams
Supreme Court
Thomas Coitman
Henry Sollenbeck
George Claus
Paul Ohling
Universal Clothes Wringer Featured by Local Dealers
Proven iTag claims the Universal Clothes Wringer is the best model. For sale by Lawyer & Burchard at 119 Stephenson Street and at Mayer's 117 Stephenson Street. Includes assorted fruits and produce items.
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Universal
Lawyer & Burchard
Stephenson Street
Early corn planting accelerates in warm dry spring
The season opens with farmers rapidly planting corn due to unusually warm dry weather. Officials note that so favorable a spring for farm work has not been seen in many years, signaling brisk field activity across the region.
Sawyer & Burchard Offer Farm Tools For Sale
Sawyer and Burchard advertise farm tools at low prices on Stephenson Street No. 119. The sale lists fifty dozen hoes one hundred dozen forks and shovels and spades available in any quantity.
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Sawyer & Burchard’s
Stephenson Street
Derricks Rise as Stones Are Moved Rapidly
A report notes rapid rises in activity with two large stone handling derricks erected. A rock nearing the size of a meeting house is swiftly moved into position using the derricks, illustrating a quick progress trend.
Handsome Photographs Offered by W B White at Pelton’s
Handsome photographs being produced by W B White over Pelton's jewelry store inviting readers to secure a fine portrait before faded substance. Also notice 3 4 Choice Flower Seeds and Plants at Mayer's 117 Stephenson street.
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W. B. White
Pelton
White
Mayer's
Stephenson Street
Hardware Buyer Praises Local Firm In Private Talk
A man boasts to a friend that Lawyer Burkhard Hardware House offers lowest prices. He claims he can buy goods cheaper there than any other in town and that the products always match descriptions. He says he now buys directly from them and urges others to do the same.
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Jones
Burchard
Lorillard
Yacht Club
Ayerywhere
Norice
Ece
Ene
Chambers Street
N.Y
Durand Teachers Association Meets at Durand High School
Members of the Durand Teacher's Association gathered at the Durand High School on Saturday April 30. The agenda covered grammar and sentence building, cube root techniques, natural philosophy, civil government, arithmetic Latin numerals, physical geography, spelling, and a June reunion plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durand
A. M. Felts
W. H. Wood
Henry Rulison
Association
L. J. Preston
I. F. Kleckner
Stephenson County
A.M. Felts
H. Rulison
Hb. Hk
Preston
J. l. Kleckner
Wood
Ruligan
Felts
Dl Wood
Great West
Rulison
City Council Proceedings Mownpay April 11 1870
The City Council met with all Aldermen present and adjournments observed. Petitions from J Foley I Meyora W C Brown and T Wilcoxon referred to finance streets and fire committees. Bills of 107.65 allowed after suspension of rule 20. Various reports and bonds reviewed. Oak street opening referred. insurance renewed. ordinances and German language publication approved. Adjourned.
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Mownpay
S'Ry
J. Foley
I. Meyora
A. T. Henderson
W. C. Brown
Geo. Wolf
Abram Lhaisted
Ald. Buckley
Cy Aid
Rodearme
Ald
Buckley
Stephens Street
Oak Street
I. B. Manzourin
Wright
B. Rhodes
Rodearmel
Lichtenberger
Ald. Rodearmel
R. Little
Committee On Fire Department
Rodearinel
Wall
Matuurn
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Depths
Circuit Court
the Court House Foundation
Teacher’s Association
Lawyer & Burchard’s
Council Proceedings
B. P. Hodges
Finance Committee
Clark & Gray
Exchange Street
George Wurts
B. Matsura
Alds
Upp
Communicationk
L. Stebbins
Hartford, Ct
H. B. Shaw
Alfred
BOF
HOWL
Meadville Theological School
Unitarian
A. A. Livermore
M. Metzger
Hanover
J. W. Frink & Co
Marshall, Mich
R. Monroe Kennedy& Co
Pittsburgh, Pa
OOKA
White House
Ai Publishing Co
N. Y
Cincinnati
T. W. Evans & CO
Mighty St
Yvear
Hinsdale, N. J
Munn & Co
Scientific American
Patent Office
Gratin, Munn & CO
Great American Tea CO
China
Japan
Young Hyson
Groue Cortes
Great American
Ea Company
Great American Tra Company
Great American Tea Company
Vesey Street
New York City
Rey
Edward A. Wilbon
Willamsburg
Kings Co
John J. Ogden
Cedar St
N.Y. l
Nathanied Mwayrpair
Inooklyn, NL
Shallenberder
Morgan
Mua
Advo
Rhe Grant
Aoy Sa Plansure
Kalples
Crruut
P.O
Chicago City
Uie
U S
State St
Tim
Hogfland
C. M. Jackson
Germany
Hoofland
Santa Cruz
George W. Woodward
Siatery Court of Pennsylvants
James Thompson
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
PutLapetruia
Heofland
George Sharswood
Supreme Court of
Pennsylvania
TiLavEruta
WM. F. Rogers
Buffalo
Ayor
Orrick
James 4. Woop
Williamsport
Tholand
James M. Wood
Thoiland
Jackson
Flootland
Neff &. Babcock
Stephenson St
Freeport, IL
Eow Ly
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