Congress Prepares New Term with Broad Bill Run
Freeport Journal notes Congress opens first Monday next month with 769 bills listed split 319 Senate and 449 House. Many reintroduced from Forty-first Congress, including seven to repeal the income tax and about a dozen to undo Civil War Civil disabilities. Proposals cover shipbuilding subsidies, duties on ship components, telegraph postal links, rail subsidies, and land grants to railroads. The President and Treasury seek revival of shipbuilding and new measures aim to aid soldiers and widows, regulate telegraph and postal ties, and adjust representation after the ninth census.
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Senate
House
Naval Service
Wat
Tiis
Secretary of the Treasury
America
Asia
Calfornia
Wyoming
Goh
New Mexico
Postal Service
Padi
Turbulent era politics and bank robbery headlines
A Geneva Wisconsin bank robbery netted 25000. Political results include Republicans gaining two thirds in New York and Chicago electing a fire proof ticket with Medill as mayor. Tweed as Democratic presidential hopeful is debated, while Seymour and other candidates face defeats.
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New York
Joseph Medill
Mayer
Chicago
Fragmentary political note on legislative vacancy and party roles
The garbled text hints at a political vacancy in a state or city assembly, with mentions of Republicans and Democrats and a public meeting. It references a lawmaker, a candidate, and a potential replacement, but crucial names, dates, and places are unreadable, yielding an unclear election update.
New York Victory Sparks Republican Wave Across States
A fiery summary proclaims copperhead, Ku Klux faction crushed in New York City and state, with Grant and the Republicans praised for majorities in Illinois, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Detroit. It declares the Democratic Party a failure and urges Grant re election by a large margin.
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Ku Klux
New York City
Sigel
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Detroit
Illinois
Beveridge
Stephenson County
Grant
Republican Party
The Chicago Times Denounces Democrats in Defiant Editorial
The Chicago Times proclaims the Democratic party dead, blaming thieves for its demise while praising Republicans as the party of the People, Honest Government, National Security, and prudent fiscal policy. It contrasts with The Cincinnati Enquirer’s editorial endorsement of Thomas A. Scott for President.
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Chicago Times
West
Republican Party
Party of the People
Democratic Party
Cincinnati Enquirer
Democracy of
Ohio
Thomas A. Scott
Pennsylvania
Flight of Brigham Young Leader Flees Prosecution
A report claims Brigham Young, head of the Utah Mormon hierarchy, has departed for parts unknown to avoid trial on indictments. It alleges he moved millions to the Bank of England and others’ funds, seeking escape from Uncle Sam.
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Leis
Uncle Sam
Brigham
Bank of England
Governor Palmer and the Chicago militia dispute
The Chicago Journal accuses Gov. Palmer of defying state law by directing the Adjutant General to report to General Sheridan and asking him to relieve state militia with regular troops. Palmer reportedly traveled to Chicago and acknowledged Sheridan's authority, while the Times defends Palmer and avoids the constitutional clash.
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Chicago Times
Chicago
Sheridan
Chicago Journal
West Point Voth for Justice of the Probate
A clipped West Point notice lists Henry Wingart among candidates for a justice of the peace position, with unclear vote totals and dated references. The fragmentary text mentions a contested election and official duties but lacks complete details.
Court Martial Disposes Communists in Rapid Trials
The Court Martial has rapidly disposed of accused Communists with 10 645 discharged and 778 sentenced to varying punishments. Other items include votes, suspensions of habeas corpus in Union County South Carolina, and various political and religious notes from the era.
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Proceedings of the Board of Supervisors Nov 8 1871
Ledger style account of the Stevenson County Board of Supervisors meeting held November 8 1871 with members listed and motions on auditing registry and county accounts including allowances for jurors meals clock repair stationery and various notices and registrations. The report covers payments to several claimants and the appointment of committees to audit registry bills and collect jail rent along with actions on bounty orders and duplicate bonds.
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Joseph Eth
Jefferson
Ralph Sabin
Evan
A. A. Babcock
Florence
D. Blanchard
Silver Crook
Taggart
Ridott
John Gift
Rock
Run
Robert Bell
Lancaster
Mathias Hettinger
Freeport
Jacob Jaeger
Herlem
Ff. Boeke
Erin
E. Stephens
West Point
W. P. Naramore
Kent
K. Fisher
Waddams
F. Bolender
Buckeye
J.D. Schmeltzer
Dakota
O. Frankeberger
Rock Grove
A. Hinds
Oneco
Wilbur
Winslow
E. Stevens
J. S. McCall
Lena Star
Dr. Naramore
F. Boeke
Committee On
Stara
Stephenson County
Board OF Supervisors
NOY
Tarm
M. Hettinger
Kreamer
Rock Run
Charles Ramer
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Joseph Hutmacher
Michael Steffen
C. S. McNutt
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J. Schmettzer
Wim. Bear
Samuel Zimmerman
C. D. Blanchard
Silver Creek
Elisha Preeman
Godfrey Vought
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Slater
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Buck Hye
J.G. Ermold
Buck Eye
Cyrus Yeagle
Daniel Folgate
G. W. Hartsbough
H. I. Gillett
M. Kisley
Kk. Stevens
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M. Shaffer
Horace Meigs
Joseph Urb
Jeffersei
Geo. Truckenmiller
Chas. Flickinger
Committee On Printing
S. K. Fisher
Dr. Narramore
W. Wagner & Co
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