Supreme Court Contempt Ruling Sparks Illinois Debate
FreEPORT Journal reports on the Illinois Supreme Court’s contempt ruling against Chicago Evening Journal proprietor Wilson and editor Shuman over a 1872 murder case. It notes a dissent by Hon. B. R. Sheldon, calls for refund of fines, and suggests leather medals for justices.
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Lawrence
General Meade Dies in Philadelphia at Fifty Six
General George G Meade died in Philadelphia from pneumonia on a Wednesday. Born in Cadiz Spain where his father served as US Consul he graduated West Point in 1835 and served from Gaines Mill to Gettysburg where his forces captured nearly fourteen thousand prisoners. He commanded the Army of the Potomac at Fredericksburg Chancellorsville and Petersburg earning praise from Grant and a sober legacy in the Civil War.
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Great Victory Tallies Illuminate 19th Century Vote Swing
The fuller returns of the great victory last week show Grant's popular majority over eight hundred thousand. Illinois and Virginia shift to Republicans. Kentucky gains 16,009. Next Congress projects 85 Republican seats. Illinois General Assembly stands 120 Republicans to 8 Democrats. This settles Prambull.
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Illinois Legislature Split and Tariff Rivalries Resurface
The latest returns show 120 Republicans to 84 Liberals in the General Assembly with a Republican majority on joint ballot. Senate stands 32 Republicans to 19 Liberals, House 88 Republicans to 63 Liberals. Livenan Trumbull faced defeat in his own county precinct. The Chicago Tribune and New York Tribune plan renewed tariff clashes. Elgin Advocate notes a new Chicago & Pacific Railroad grade under Hammond farm, east of the city, with about fifty workers nearby.
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Democratic Fight Among Themselves Over Representative Vote
A Democratic split over representative choice led to a cut throat intra party contest while Republicans displayed fair play. In Jo Daviess county a prominent GOP figure praised Stephenson Republicans for their fair vote, noting Jones within 77 of Taggart in a 4000 vote result. Democrats previously agreed to 14 votes per candidate but flared into internal harm.
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Greeley Rejects Confident Claims On Tribune Return
Horace Greeley announces his editorship of the Tribune with a vow of independence and a aim to reclaim its best days. Critics say he cannot regain trust after past partisan stances and fail to honor prior pledges on army movements and editorial control.
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Washburne Returns Home To Galena Crowd Welcomes Him
Sen E B Washburne minister to France arrives on the 5 55 train from the east to a warm welcome in Warren Galena delegates greet him with hearty cheers The Galena Gazelle notes his improved health and plans for the next ten days before visiting Maine Washington and Paris The Chicago Times and New York World comment on Democratic party divisions and liberal reform opinions.
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Maine
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Paris
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Dakota Correspondence Sees Grant Victory and Local Trade Shifts
The Dakota correspondence reports Grant’s presidential win and Greeley’s collapse in the local market, noting a Dakota majority for Grant. It describes strong corn yields, farm trade concerns, and a push to patronize local stores, plus church assignments and moves among regional clergy.
Boston Fire Devastates City Districts and Banks
A vast Boston conflagration began Saturday evening at Summer and Kingston, spreading through Washington to Broad and Summer streets. The blaze destroyed warehouses, stores, banks, and homes across a 70 acre area, with hundreds homeless and damages estimated up to 100 million dollars. Firefighting efforts included gunpowder explosions, marines on duty, and aid from Chicago. relief committees formed as authorities sought to contain the disaster.
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Real Estate Sales Report From Faeeport Lane Office
October activity and firm prices in lands shown with numerous transfers. Gilles Doty to A Foll in Winnesheik and Freeport parcels. Elizabeth Solace to John Pauly. Joseph Matter to W H Matter. J A Martin to J C Hooper. S W Armagast to Anton Brechtel. R C Schofield various transfers in Harlem Freeport Kimball's addition Lena and Florence. Hiram Bright to Thomas Ewing. other deeds and abstracts offered by Taylor and Aspinwall attorneys.
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Elizabeth Solace
John Pauly
Eh Neq
Widams
Joseph Matter
W. H. Matter
Buckeye
H. H. Snively
Jacob Graff
Lancaster
J.A. Martin
J. C. Hooper
West Point
S. W. Armagast
Anton Brechtel
Joseph Roush
S. G. Bower
Kimball
Lena
S.C. Pullman
J. CG. Cain
Florence
N. W. High
A.M. High
Oo R. CO
Schofield
Henry Hill
Harlem
Mary B. Garver
Cort Steinaker
Jefferson
R C. Schofield
Robert Glaister
Lot
Freeport
Carl Roegner
C. C. Shue
M. L. Wheeler
Charles Oxley
Henry Gerlof
John .Weier
Johnson & B. Ad
John ©. Cole
Joseph Eason
Waddams
Hiram Bright
Thomas Ewing
Henry Cushing
Jacob Stibgen
Fred. Kuhlemejer
Francesca
Knowlton Freeport
Charles Shippy
Taylor & Aspinwall
Westward confidence in liberal triumph stated
A New York Tribune note from November 2 quotes a strong belief in liberal victory interstate, urging readers to “Carry the news to Horace.” The remark frames the political mood with emphasis on the West as a proving ground for the expected triumph.
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Congress party shift signals decline and corruption fears
The current Congress sits 135 Republicans and 108 Democrats. The incoming majority, elected on Tuesday, will be 182 Republicans to 103 Liberals. The note warns that great parties tend toward corruption and eventual demise.
Fire Rages Over 200 Acres in Boston Ashes
A major blaze devastates two hundred acres in Boston with firefighters battling the inferno amid heavy smoke. Despite full mobilization and repeated alarms, containment remains elusive as authorities coordinate air and ground crews.
Tax collection duties and bond liability guidance
A state attorney opinion discusses if a delinquent tax on per se property remains a debt after returns and how collectors and their sureties may be liable. It outlines the tax may be collected by distraint, added to next year’s tax, and the collector is bound to diligence, with personal and bond liability for neglect, plus conditions under which a satisfaction piece discharges sureties.
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Bailey & Nery
Disease danger from employing recovered animals in city
A Chicago Journal note warns that little change is seen in the disease and the major danger lies in using animals before full recovery. The piece highlights deaths caused by such practice and urges caution to prevent further fatalities.
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