Grand Army to Meet in Chicago Next Year
Freeport Journal notes the Grand Army of the Republic appoints Chicago as the 1875 meeting location. The report mentions druggists in Rock Island signing a pledge against promoting intoxication and Senator Washburn's first Senate speech on anti inflation finance. Minooka votes no license with twelve county suits filed. Grasshoppers reappear in Iowa with limited damage expected. The Amos estate, once valued at a million plus, now heads toward bankruptcy due to bond and stock depreciation.
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Washburn
Sumner
Senate
Oakes Amos
Illinois inspector vows to sue for unpaid grain fees
Mr. Harper, Grain Inspector, directed by the Illinois Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners to sue every person promptly who fails to pay his out in inspection fees on the day of inspection and to continue lawsuits for every subsequent nonpayment.
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Harper
The
Illinois Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
Beveridge Praises Joliet Penitentiary At Congress
Governor Beveridge spoke at the Prison Congress in St Louis and praised Illinois Joliet State Penitentiary as the best managed in the United States. He said more work is derived from convicts with less punishment than at any other penitentiary. This remark was greeted as gratifying.
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Beveridge
Congress
St.Louis
Illinois State Penitentiary
Joliet
United States
Village destroyed by forest fire near Baldwin Michigan
Fire swept through woods near Baldwin Lake County and triggered strong winds that spread flames to a building on the village outskirts. Within four hours the entire village lay in ashes, with residents likely displaced and local emergency efforts underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin
Lake County
Mich
Arrest of Grand Duke's son over theft of diamonds
The arrest in Saint Petersburg concerns Prince Nicholas, son of the Grand Duke, not the Grand Duke himself. He is accused of stealing diamonds from his mother to give to a pretty French actress, revealing a gossiped reputation of a depraved royal heir.
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St. Petersburg
Prince Nicholas
Nicholas
Colfax Keeps Busy After Public Life Retirement
Although retiring to private life, Colfax has spoken in nine states in the past month. In the coming month he is to deliver three college commencement orations and has declined twenty requests. The Young Men's Christian Association of Cleveland postponed their anniversary exercises from May 14 to June 12, the only day he could attend.
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Colfax
South Bend Tribune
Young Men’s Christian Association of Cleveland
Washburne Suggested for Treasury Administration
If Hon Elihu Washburne were called to administer Treasury affairs the government would gain a great organizer in public financial service. He has shown executive power on momentous occasions and a thorough mastery of detailing from a vigorous, comprehensive mind.
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Elihu B. Washburne
Treasury Department
Public Service
Doston Transcript
Chicago treasurer accused of pocketing interest from public funds
The Chicago Journal reports that City Treasurer Dan O’Hara, elected last fall on the “People’s ticket,” declines to remit bank interest on public funds, instead keeping it as personal perquisites during his tenure, despite prior pledges to place the interest in City Treasury. The paper expresses sorrow over the breach of faith.
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Dan O'Hara
Chicago
O'Hara
Chicago Journal
California’s Vasquez Captured With Two Gang Members
Dispatches from San Francisco say the California robber Vasquez and two companions were captured. He was surprised during dinner, wounded seven times escaping, and is not yet out of danger. Los Angeles is tense as guards protect the prisoner to avert lynching. state funds total $15,000 for the capture.
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San Francisco
California
Vasquez
Los Angeles
William Eaton and rail law debate unfold in era politics
The piece links Hon William Eaton with Democratic opposition to Republicans, recalling his wartime reputation as a rebel sympathizer. It also surveys agricultural prospects across Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan and Indiana, noting generally strong fruit and grain outlooks with some regional exceptions. Schater Carpenter defends Wisconsin railroad law constitutionality, counters Evarts and Curtis, and argues charter and mortgage mechanics bind successors to state law.
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Illinois
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
Indiana
Indiané
Schater Carpenter
Messrs
Evarts and
Curtis
Carpenter
Evarts
Thompson Case Exposes County Order Scam Controversy
The Bulletin reports on George Thompson's discounted county order of 1210.05 from 1871, purchased by Aaron Wolf who investigated after suspicions rose. Evidence shows a duplicate original order, with misleading endorsements and prior cancellations, prompting scrutiny of Thornton’s dealings and newspaper bias.
Slander over county order and settlement with Mr. Thompson
A letter defends against charges of receiving more money than entitled. It details a county order dated Sept 14 1871 for 1220.05, redeemed May 14 1874 with interest to 1415.00. The writer explains purchasing the order for 1800 and settling for 1350 plus expenses, receiving 412.60 by draft and a 940 note, later altered to 1000, amid claims of sympathy and insolvency.
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Bulletin
Thompson
George Thompson
Aaron Wolf
Aaron Wolfe
Bay
Wolfe
McCool
O. P. McCool
Cooper
Eorrors
Jovanat
Chicago
Aaron Wotr
Thompson forged orders scandal unsettles Thompson and Wolf
The excerpt describes suspicions and rumors surrounding forged and cancelled paper orders linked to George Thompson and Aaron Wolf. It notes Thompson allegedly sold and later redeemed old orders, while Wolf profited little, and the Finance Committee probes Thompson’s accounts. The piece stresses that only rumor is established so far and promises full details later.
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Shepou
Wo Ec
Wolfe
Thompson
Mr. Wolfe
Wolf
Bulletin
Freeront Journa
George Thompson
Aaron Wolf
Arkansas Proclamation on Governor Baxter Crisis
President Grant recognizes Elisha Baxter as Arkansas governor per the state constitution and General Assembly, seeking peace. Opponents threaten resistance with force, but a peaceful submission is hoped if Baxter is affirmed, with telegraphed details to Little Rock.
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Arkansas
Little Rock
Grant
Baxter
General Assembly of
Brooks
State House
Tee Reef
Elisha Baxter
General Assembly
Proclamation by President Grant on Arkansas insurrection
The document records President Ulysses S Grant’s May 15 1874 proclamation ordering insurgents to disperse within ten days and urging citizens to uphold law in Arkansas during an extra session of the General Assembly. It notes Baxter’s recognition as governor and public reaction in Little Rock with Baxter resuming duties and Brooks’ reconciliation.
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Aaid
Essatia
United States
Union
Hilena Baxter
Herdteford
Wiitheas
Géneral Assembly
Wald
Elisha Baxter
Grant
Washington
Great Western Massachusetts Flood Destroys Villages
Boston dispatches detail a catastrophic flood after three reservoirs burst along Mill River in Hampshire county. Leeds Haydenville Williamsburgh and Florence suffered massive destruction with hundreds of buildings swept away and early tallies placing dead and missing in the dozens to hundreds. Damages run into millions with mills and factories destroyed and residents evacuated amid rescuers and swift currents.
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Massachusetts
Boston
Mass
Hampshire County
New Haven and
Northampton
Leeds
Haydenville
Williamsburgh
Florence
Mill River
Connecticut
Northhampton
Northampton Road
Sprinarrep
Goshen
Nantucket Silk Company
Florence Manufacturing Company
E. M. Chandler
New Haven
Skinner's Factory
Samule Miller
Hayden, Gere & Co
Haydenville Savings Bank
Loomis
Warner’s
Williamsburg
Congressional Business and Earlier May Proceedings
Congress faced a busy period with multiple bills introduced and passed in both chambers. The Geneva Award bill dominated debate in the Senate and House, with votes and amendments recorded. Utah contested election details, steamer safety, and river and harbor appropriations featured, as did actions on Indian affairs and military academy funding. Adjournments followed periodic sessions through May 18 and May 16 in Washington.
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Wasumneros
Senate
Billaout
House
Blaine
Measrs
Garfield
Potter
Military Academy
Scott
Utah
Cannon
Committee On
Washisdon
Seasion
Housze
Kansas
Miami
Brazil
Widescale flood devastates mills and homes
Describes a severe flood with up to 5 million in property loss across thirteen large manufacturing establishments, mills, grist and saw mills. Over a hundred dwellings and fifteen bridges destroyed. About 2,000 workers displaced, losing livelihoods as life and property totals rise.
Spain executes prisoners after Virginias raid reaction
Foreign dispatches report Gen. Juan Burriel defending his order to execute prisoners captured aboard the Virginias, citing legal warrants and urging foreign protests to submit to the laws of Spain. Paris and London notes discuss Spain's forthcoming government shifts and possible Bourbon restoration moves alongside a Westminster-Paris dialogue on cabinet formation and dissolution risks.
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New York
Epoca
Madrid
Juan Burriel
Revue Des Deux Mondes
Santiago
Burriel
Spain
Maprio
London
London Times
Paris
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Rock Island
Minooka
Iil
Willian W. Eaton
Bill Haton
Vallandigham
New England
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Mr. Thompson
Hy Blocignet
U.S. Grant
Hamilton Fisu
Preadiul
Congressional
Foreign News
Cuba
France
Lonpox
Duke du Broglie
Interior
Journal Des Debats
de Goulard
Magne
Finance
Loxpon
the Times
National Assembly
Versailles
Count de Chambord
Great Britain
Freeport
Bologna
Henry de Wyck
Eng
Delft
Stras
Venice
England
Chaucer
DeWyck
Pers
Tomlinson
Archimedes
de Wyck
of Astronomy
Watcn
Corporation of Master Clockem
Fiat
Wade
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