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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1873
Page
2
A Freeport Journal brief references a reportedly found large cave in Iowa and a weather system spreading across the continent. It surveys political chatter in the South about party allegiance, criticizes the Democratic party, and notes Meacham’s Modoc policy stance. It also reports Russian gains in Central Asia and Mormon elder Cannon’s New York visit and congressional contest over polygamy.
The city suffered more than $300,000 in Sunday fire damage to the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad car works, destroying shops and machinery. Three to four hundred workers are unemployed, with plans to rebuild the plant sturdily. The Bender murders in Kansas have Texas authorities capturing the family, with about a dozen bodies unearthed on their property. The family reportedly ran a small shop and spiritualist practice, luring travelers and murdering them for robbery. The Independent urges railroads to deliver grain to market, arguing for action beyond outdated legalism.
The New York Legislature adopts a local option liquor bill mirroring Pennsylvania, granting villages towns and cities the right to decide liquor sales within their borders. The Chicago Tribune prints H A Burchard’s letter arguing for or against back-pay, detailing his stance on salary and back earnings for the last two years.
A St Louis convention gathered roughly five hundred West leaders including 125 to 150 Congressmen. The crowd debated river navigation, western railroads, and canal projects from Norfolk to the Gulf, urging deep water, improved channels, and connections to boost national commerce. Ex Senator Henderson urged unified national progress and warned against Indian Territory dispossession while praising Missouri industry and resource riches.
Boston reports indicate Illinois railroads plan to observe the new law to the letter by cutting services and amenities. Lightning expresses, palace cars, and cushioned seats would be removed to reduce costs. half full freight cars would be left on sidings until full before moving. A sharp aside notes a witty housewife says there is no venison in market but plenty of dear meat.
Proceedings report chairman elected Andrew Hinds. Audits, jail condition, and court house costs reviewed. Committee on public buildings presents detailed cost breakdowns for the Freeport court house and related structures. Various resolutions, adjournments, and committee appointments noted.
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