Freeport Journal May 28 1878 Summary of Notices
Report lists 59 miners dead in Nova Scotia colliery explosion and 428 bodies recovered from the Atlantic wreck with 118 missing. Mentions Arctic expedition, Captain Nall death, Captain Tyson testimony, and Captain Hall sufferings forthcoming. Election for judge June 2. Judge William Brown seen as unopposed. Notes lumber trade collapse with 12 firms incurring $9 million liabilities. Funeral of Gen Canby in Indianapolis with military attendance. France installs General McMahon as president after Thiers, with rapid ministry resignations and cabinet change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nall
Tyson
Hall
Railroads and extortion in the judges’ eyes
The Journal commits to informing readers about railroad combinations. It publishes Gov Palucr's letter outlining Supreme Court decisions on railroad rights and duties, urging careful reading as a strong exposition of the law and suggesting opponents of railroad extortion are closer to victory than expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Palucr
Supreme Court
Colonel McKinzie Drives Bandits From Mexican Border
Postwar reports describe Colonel McKinzie marching eighty miles from Fort Clark Texas into Mexican territory to surprise bands of Indians and Mexicans. He killed wounded and captured near seventy, retook plunder, and returned to U S soil with two or three casualties. The action is praised as a necessary punitive measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Mexico
McKinzie
Fort Clark
Texas
Cononel
Buston Receives First Shakespeare Library in Continent
Bequest of Thomas P. Barton transfers nearly 12,000 volumes to Boston. The collection highlights include a superb first folio copy, the most perfect in the United States, plus rare editions and numerous Shakespearean related works, art, and criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas P. Barton
New York
Boston
Barton
Redd
London
United States
Lennox
Astor Library
Edwin Forrest
Franceforth
Boston Po
Stacy
Fighting the Railroads and a Call for Unified Action
The piece urges widespread public support against railroad extortion, urging farmers and citizens to unite beyond party lines. It argues that individual suits fail against powerful corporations and calls for collective funding, legal help, and sustained pressure through courts to curb monopolistic practices.
Schofield Seen as Fitting Successor to Judge Thornton
Dispatches show Hon. John Schofield nominated for Supreme Court justice. A former laboring boy turned rail attorney and director, he is praised as honest by farmers and supported across party lines. The writer predicts broad Republican support and assured election in the second district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton
Supreme Court
John Schofield
Schofield
Illinois
Oth
Modoc War Update Surrender Near Davis Pursuit Ordered
Hot Creek band of fifty five men women and children surrendered to General Davis after being brought in by Fairchild on the 23rd. They laid down arms and were guarded. Notable fighters included Bogus Charley Shack-nasty Jim Curly-head Doctor and Hooka Jim pursues Captain Jack who is now north of Pitt River with twenty five warriors and vows to die with rifles in hand. General Davis ordered troops in pursuit.
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Modoc
Hot Creek
Fairchild
Davis
Charley
Jim
Frank
Jack
Boston
Hooka Jim
Captain Jack
Pitt River
Ile
General Davis
Yreka
Fairy Rancho
San Fran Ie
Hardie
Green
Goteneral
Gillem
Hoyt
Rockwell
Adams
van Bremer’s
Davigne
van Bramer
Haebrouck
Boyle
4Th Artiller
Cavalry
Moss
Boutelle
Hle
Hebrouck
Lake
Artena Chokus
One-Eyed
Dixie
Rancho
Hasbrouck
Mrs. Wachmetel
Washington
Hendricks
Yaino
Charity and the Pax will case leaves land to nieces and nephews
In 1864 Charles Pax of New York died and left real and personal property to the United States to liquidate the public debt. The nieces and nephews contested, claiming lack of sound mind. The Surrogate ruled the real estate could not pass to the Government, and the Court of Appeals affirmed. The real estate valued at Eld, WOO, goes to the heirs, while the Government receives the personal property worth five or six hundred thousand. The piece notes a preference for converting property to chattels for public debt payment.
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Charles Pax
New York
United States
State of
Court of Appeals
Eld
Woo
Zjnéer Ocean
Manufacturing as the Panrest Paying Business
The article states manufacturing is the surest paying enterprise as it tames risk and yields a steady cent. The claim underscores factory work as a stabilizing economic activity.
Illinois Stock Law Amendment Remains in Effect
The article recalls a long standing Illinois stock law banning running at large by domesticated animals from Oct 1 1872 and outlines fines from 3 to 10 dollars per offense, payable to the township common school fund, with an July 1 1872 amendment lowering fines to 3 to 10 dollars and expanding owner liability and enforcement procedures through local justices and landowners who seize animals. It also details rapid action after seizure including complaints within two days and execution on judgment with levy and sale as in other cases.
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Taggart
Illinois
General Assembly
Justice of the
Proclamation by President Grant on insurrection in Louisiana
President Ulysses S. Grant issues a proclamation on May 22 1873 ordering insurgents in Louisiana to disperse within twenty days and submit to state authorities. The action cites constitutional authority to deploy federal troops to enforce law, urges citizens to uphold peace, and is signed in Washington with J A Basroft Davis as acting secretary.
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United States
Wuveress
William P. Kellogg
Louisiana
Congress
Union
Ulysses S. Grant
Washington
U. S. Grant
J. A. Bascroft Davis
Application for writ of habeas corpus in Train case refused
The writ of habeas corpus for George Francis Train, adjudged insane and ordered to the New York State Insane Asylum, was refused on the 22d inst by Judge Fancher of New York City. We presume Train will remain in custody awaiting further action.
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George Francis Train
New York State
Fancher
New York City
The Rights of Railroads in State and Public Interest
A 1873 letter from Jonny M. Pater and Gen. John McConnell argues Supreme Court rulings restrain railroad charters as contracts while upholding public duties. It states private corporations are not beyond state regulation, requiring reasonable facilities and fair treatment of the public, with rates and practices to be judged by laws and juries. The piece stresses constitutional principles, public ownership, and the balance between corporate power and citizen rights.
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Ti 9
Supreme Court
Congress of the United States
Jonny M. Pater
John McConnell
Demagogues and back pay in rural districts debate
The Carroll Mirror argues the Gazette fanned demagoguery about Mr. Burchard’s proposed salary increase, contending farmers pay indirect tariffs while distillers and monopolies fund congressmen. It defends Burchard as loyal to agriculture, denounces demagogues, and urges vigilance against bought politicking.
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the Gazette
Parmer’s
Tor
Gazette
Farmer’s
Mirror
Congress
Burchard
Gavette
West
Washington
Carroll Mirror
Workmen Unearth Forty Skeletons in Croton Main Dig
In digging for a new Croton main on Chambers street from Broadway to Centre New York City the workmen struck an old graveyard and exhumed about forty skeletons.
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Croton Main
Chambers Street
Broadway
Centre
New York City
Name is the Place for Boys Theme Quoted in Conversation
A short dialogue features Spinks declaring Name is the place for boys and his eldest son replying that he would stay home if allowed but his mother sends him to school. The exchange hints at family dynamics and respect for parental instruction.
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Spinks
Schol
Modoc Conflict Details From Yreka May Date
Camp reports describe Hasbrouck cavalry and Warm Spring Indians pursuing Modocs near lava beds. Captives recount leaders Shacknasty Frank and others slain or wounded. Cottonwood band flees toward Snow mountains toward Yainox. Casualties noted. civilians harmed including a child killed.
Tornado Ravages Washington County Iowa Area
A violent tornado with hail and rain swept through Washington County Iowa on the 29th, destroying homes barns and fences. Dozens of structures were damaged and several people were killed including a child torn apart. The storm crossed into Warren County and Illinois areas causing extensive property loss and fearsome damage.
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Washingto County
Iowa
Keota
Towa
Warren County
State
Cairo
Prairie City
Iown
Illinois
Frontiersman James McMago Claims 100000 Bond Deal
Ex Captain James McMago of the Klamath Rangers writes that state officials offer $100,000 in United States gold to him after a specified victory against Indians. He asserts his past battles with Indians, notes electoral support from white settlers, and threatens to seek payment if a live fighting member is found within sixty days. He signs as TM, Ex-Captain.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Milton S. Latham
James McMago
Klamath Rangers
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Freeport Journal
Nova Scotia
Atlantic
First Judicial Circuit
William Brown
Cleveland
Chicago
Gen
Canby
Indianapolis
Indiana
Sherman
Sheridan
Baird
George Cooke
McDowell
Ekin
Homes
Crown Till Cemetery
M. Thiers
Thiers
France
General McMahon
Farmers’ Movement
TSR
Palmer
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