Grant Proclaims Under Klan Suppression Law
President Grant issued a proclamation under the recent Congressional act suppressing the Ku Klux Klan. The document appears in full in a separate column. Senator Anthony urges remembrance of the Legal Tender act, noted as essential to the war effort and government preservation, achieved through Secretary Chase’s insistence.
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Grant
Congress
Anthony
Chase
Borhwell Rhett
South Carolina
Abb atAs Lincoln
South
Capitol
North
Barnwell Rhett
Democratic Party
Chicago Times
Disloyal press and a Raleigh murder blamed on Republicans
The Chicago Times reprints a Raleigh Sentinel account of a brutal murder in which a man, his wife, and four children were killed and their house set ablaze to cover the crime. The Raleigh piece claims the family were radicals and that victims murdered in the South are said to belong to the Republican party.
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Chicago Times
Raleigh Sentinel
Times
South
Joint High Commission Denies Off-set to Alabama Claims
The Joint High Commission denies entertaining any proposition to offset English losses during the rebellion against the Alabama claims. The articles have been signed by all members and approved by the President, to be submitted to the Senate extra session assembling today in Washington. Further details will be provided in the Freemen Journal next issue.
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Joint High Commission
Alabama
Senate
Washington
Freerenr
Joint Tier Commission
General George A Bangs Appointed Postoffice Special Agent
General George A Bangs of Aul-Tora is named Special Agent of the Postoffice Depart ment, succeeding George K. Armstrong. Armstrong, pioneer of the railway distribution system, died in Chicago last Thursday after a period of illness. Bangs will head the Route Agency Bureau in Washington.
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George A. Bangs
Aul- Tora
Postoffice Department
George K. Armstrong
George 2. Armstrong
General Bangs
Washington
Armstrong
Chicago
General Sherman Denounces Misleading New Orleans Report
In New Orleans on route to New Mexico General Sherman warned to obey the law but reporters twisted his remarks making him seem anti law and order. He insisted he never supported midnight assassins and never would.
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General Sherman
New Orleans
New Mexico
Wbters
Iti
South
Census Bureau notes population shifts and party hints
The report summarizes the latest population figures from the census with a focus on regional changes and references to a Democratic leaning in political commentary. It discusses counties and county officers, implying partisan influence on local governance.
The Capitol Question in Illinois Remain in Springfield
A statewide editorial argues against moving the Capitol from Springfield to Peoria. It recounts the 1869–1870 process, defends Springfield’s bonded promises, and urges completion of the new State House at its current site, calling for an honest commission to review work and costs.
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Springfeld
Illinois
Vandalia
Springfield
Asrauam Lincoln
Dovaetas
Incan
Capitol
Decatur
Sangamon
State House
Church
Mellenry
Peoria
Ilinois
Another Rebellion and the Dems Threat to Law
A historical note argues that fears of a new rebellion echo earlier warnings by Southern figures in 1860. It cites Chicago papers urging resistance to laws and compares Democratic rhetoric to past threats while defending the Republican fidelity to law. The writer critiques perceived revolutionary aims and ends with a closing personal sign-off.
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Grant
United States
Chicago
Linton Stevens
Georgia
Frank Blair
Democratic Party of
South
Ku Klux Klan
Chicago Vines
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Law and Order
Letters From The People On Farmers Education
A Dakota reader criticizes the Freework JOURNAL Farmers department for its advice. He argues farmers need both theory and practice, mocks the urban expert class, questions rules about debt and machinery, and defends farm cleanliness and ventilation against perceived contempt from outsiders.
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Dakota, Lin
Freework Journal
Farmers Department
Itorace Greeley
Proclamation by President Grant on enforcing equal rights
The May 4 proclamation urges strict enforcement of the Fourteenth Amendment and federal power to protect citizens of all races. It condemns lawless combinations in insurrectionary areas and calls for local law obedience, peace, and restoration of order nationwide.
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Act of Congress
United States
A. D
Congress
Washington
Capitol Question Sparks Unity Plea in State Debate
The Capitol removal debate centers on harmony between regions not sectional strife. Fulton county opposes moves that disrupt prosperity while Peoria managers face vocal critics. Fulton residents fear upheaval despite preferred relocation to Peoria and note South dangers from terrorism and unrest in Kentucky and Tennessee.
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Capitol
Springfield
Peoria
Commonwealth
Fulton County
Lewistown
Dencoral
Proclamation by Illinois Governor Palmer calls 1871 assembly
Governor Palmer issues a proclamation convening the General Assembly in Springfield on May 24, 1871 to consider a broad set of topics. The agenda includes funding for the legislature, executive salaries, state governance expenditures, court salaries and fees, property and tax laws, state projects like the new State House, hospital and home finances, revenue assessment, park and highway work, and the reconsideration of bills. The document appoints audience and timing, with signature and official seal.
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Sprinorieto
General Assembly
Illinois
Executive Department
Jacksonvile
Soldier’s Orphans’ Home
John M. Palmer
Holinois
Springfiel
Springfield
Joan M. Payer
General Sherman Speech Clarifies Nonpolitical Stance
Thomas W. Conwa, secretary treasurer of the Uni League Club of New Orleans, quotes General Sherman at a reception in New York. Sherman says he is not a politician, will not seek civil or political office, and intends to devote his future to military study to aid the nation and all classes, stressing he dislikes misrepresentation of his remarks.
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New York
Thomas W. Conwa
Uni League Club of
New Orleans
T Tribune
Sherman
Census Figures Show State Populations and Totals
The census lists Illinois at 2,538,400, surpassing several states while New York reaches 437,47, adding to a ten-state total of 4,920,276. Fifteen states exceed 1,000,000, including Georgia Indiana Iowa Kentucky Massachusetts Michigan Missouri New York North China Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee Cinia and Wisconsin, with a combined 27,452,668. The remaining two states total 10,052.
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Illinois
Delaware
California
Connecticut
Nebraska
New Hampshire
Oregon
Rhode Islan
Vermount
New York
Kansas
Maine
Sau Carolina
Georgia
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Massachuset
Michigan
Missouri
North China
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Cinia
Wisconsin
Forgery To Tragedy Hangs Over Janesville Family
J M Kimball once a respected basin man in Janesville Wisconsin fled after forging money then fled to Clinton where he was arrested and returned. He died by his own hand yesterday and his young wife lies dead from a broken heart in Clinton leaving four children orphans amid the consequences of his acts.
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Nam J. M. Kimball
Janesv Wis
Clinton
Janesville
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Freeport Journal
Approniwaite
Census Bureau
Uae
Misael
Dent
Oliver
Malaforma
Filinois
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Rhode Island
TATA
South Carolinis
Tennessge
Vermont
Maryland
Miehi
Incottalti
Beeen
Gary Reine
Bex
Tolorida
Esa
Tradioites Lind Wits
Tate ‘ Hotes
Biti
Anon
United States of America
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