Murder Reward and Public Vigil in Springfield
The mayor of Springfield offers a one thousand dollar reward for the murderer of Hon. Sharon Tyndale, with citizens adding two thousand dollars to pursue arrest and conviction. Springfield voices suggest involvement by more than one person. Gen B J Sweet, once pension agent in Chicago and Camp Douglas commander, is mentioned amid a broader local rumor.
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Springfield
Sharon Tyndale
B. J. Sweet
Chicago
Camp Douglas
Ira
Appo Internal Revenue
J. Bloomfield
Governor Caldwell Charges Ku Klux In Rutherford County Arrests
Governor Caldwell issues a proclamation warning the Ku Klux Klan after Rutherford County arrests of sixteen men, all Democrats. The Chicago Democrat cites Gen Sherman remarks and denial of those statements, contrasting with Grant’s repeated campaign positions. The piece mocks brass buttons and mocks leaders cited by the Ku Klux faction.
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Caldwell
North Carolina
Holden
Ku Klux
Ku-Klux Klan
Rutherford County
Chicago Democrat
Sherman
New Orleans
Ku-Klux
Grant
Richard
Gen
Ku-Klux Democracy
Forrest
Jeff Davis
Pirate Semmes
Valland
Speech on Ku Klux bill by H C Beneuann in Con ness
In this paper column the speech of Ion H C Beneuann of this city is printed. Delivered during the Ku Klux bill debate it argues Congress can enforce the Fourteenth Amendment by legislation. The piece credits Beurnann and Congress lawyers for shaping a constitutional bill and invites readers to study the speech.
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Ion
H.C. Beneuann
Congress
Beremann
Supreme Court of the United States
Bercuann
Supreme Court
Beurcuann
Iondape
Huran
Capitol Site Debate in Illinois Sees Peoria Appeal Over Springfield
The letter argues for moving Illinois capital from Springfield to Peoria, detailing Peoria’s central location, river and rail access, water supply, health, and scenic bluffs. It cites cost facts, state law context, and local contributions, urging a public vote to settle the location and end legislative discord.
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Peoria
Springfield
Ilinois
Mississippi
la Salle
Michigan
Governa Ua
Chicago
Illinois
Capitol
Joliet
General Assembly
Officers elected at GAR annual meeting in Boston
At the Society of the Grand Army of the Republic annual meeting in Boston last Thursday officers for the ensuing year were elected. Grand Commander General Burnside of Rhode Island Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief General Lewis A Wagner of Pennsylvania Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief Colonel James F Coy of California Surgeon-in-Chief Dr Samuel A Greene of Boston Chaplain Rev Mr Connor of Ohio. The next meeting was set for Cleveland, Ohio.
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Society of the Grand Army of the Republic
Boston
Burnside
Rhode Island
Lewis A. Wagner
Pennsylvania
James F. Coy
California
Samuel A. Greene
Mr. Connor
Ohio
Cleveland
Three Girls Sing Over Pet Bird Grave in Portsmouth
In Portsmouth three young girls intrigued by the buried body of a pet bird sent one inside to ask if people sing at funerals. Informed that they do, the child returned to the garden and the trio stood around the mound, joining hands to softly sing Shoe-fly don't bother me.
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Portsmouth
The Whirlwind in Freeport Town Mischief
Uncle Eph and Sammy recount a night of mischief stirred by a drunken trio and their pals as they raid stalls and wagons. Hamlet impersonators, a livery stable raid, overturned express wagons, and a chaotic spree end with a fat imposter actor clashing with the crowd. No police report confirms arrests.
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Freeport Journal
Sammy
Eph
Uncle Eph
Dobbins
Sallie
Hic
Hamlet
Pricot
Denmark
Newcommer
Prince of
Damascus Farmers Club Meeting Discusses Seeds and Fencing
At Damascus on April 29 1871 the club heard N Phillips report on seed dealer Bliss and Son of New York criticizing poor seed quality and delayed orders. Members debated fence options using timber shrubs and Lombardy poplar while noting soil impact.
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Damascus
N. Phillips
S. S. Train
B. K. Buss & Sox
New York City
Bliss & Son
New York
Phillips
Train
Mr. Hathaway
Thomas
Potomac Heroes Reunion Honors Civil War Veterans
Boston May 12 The third annual reunion of the Society of the Army of the Potomac was held at Globe Theatre with Generals Meade Hooker Burnside Sheridan Logan and others present Governor Claflin and Harvard President Eliot among guests. General Meade presided and Major General Lucius Fairchild urged a tribute to fallen comrades and enduring patriotism.
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Society OF the Army OF the Potomac
Boston
The
Globe Theatre
Virginia
Gilmore
Meade
Hooker
Burnside
Sheridan
Logan
Heintzelman
Parke
Humphreys
Pleasonton
Kilpatrick
Claflin
Eliot
Harvard College
Supreme Court
Spe
Phillips Brooke
Lucius Fairchild
Wisconsin
Sumter
House Cleaning Advice From The Ladies Club Meeting
The discussion covers practical home care methods including room-by-room cleaning, timing, and tidiness. It advocates soap usage sparingly, whitewashing with lime and milk, cedar to deter moths, and careful sweeping techniques. The notes also advise on wall cleaning methods and emphasize cooperation between sexes. Club adjourned.
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Dan Nyely
Elletteg
Duttind
Spain
State Capitol Removal Debate Noted In Springfield
Hon Wm Massenberg argues against moving the State Capitol from Springfield to Percia. The piece questions his reasons for halting the new State House work, calling the capitol “on wheels” and offering sale to towns that bond to pay. The writer maintains the Capitol should not be removed and criticizes Massenberg’s arguments.
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Wm. Massenberg
Capitol
Springfield
Massenberg
Sprinfield
Percia
Oll
Magsenberg
Illinois Legislature Returns to Capitols’ Reform Efforts
The Illinois Legislature, plagued by corrupt interests tied to state jobs, elevator monopolies, and railroad conspiracies, failed to pass essential government bills while vetoes blocked others as unconstitutional. Governor Palmer plans to recall lawmakers to push honest work, a task likened to extracting chickens from glass eggs.
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Illinois
New York
Palmer
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