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Newspaper
Freeport Weekly Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1871
Page
2
A 1871 report notes Napoleonic European clash nearing end after Paris siege. It recalls surrender of Napoleon III and the French collapse following the September 14 investment and January 28 fall, lasting about 133 days. The piece reflects on widespread reluctance and final capitulation by France.
The House on Friday rejected the Senate repeal of the income tax, arguing the Senate had no right to originate revenue measures. The dispute centers on constitutional origin of revenue bills. The Chicago Times accuses the Democratic party of internal theft and corruption, challenging the Times to quit the party in response.
Hon J F Waite of Cook County has introduced a resolution urging the Judiciary Committee to draft a bill correcting abuses in detaining witnesses. Currently bystanders who witness a crime can be jailed for months awaiting trial, often mixing with felons for lack of bail. No witness should be required to post bail beyond recognizance for attendance at trial.
The article argues for compulsory education requiring parents to send children of certain ages to school for twelve weeks annually. It notes urban poverty hinders enforcement, urges state provision of books and clothing from the school fund, and cites Newton Bateman finding that about 19 of 100 children miss school and only 65 of 100 attend regularly. It supports a remedy to prevent ignorance and vice.
The Lowell Massachusetts 1870 manufacturing report lists capital stock at 15.65 million, 40 mills, 526710 spindles, 12040 looms, 14808 workers including 6035 men and 8473 women, weekly output of 2.24 million yards cotton goods and 21,007 woolen yards. Coal, oil, starch, and flour use are detailed along with 82 steam engines producing 4430 HP. The city supports a hospital for workers. population is 49,007 with taxable property over 25 million.
Citizens of Stephen county demand quicker progress on the new Court House after Wallbaum & Co delayed walls roof and completion. Funds in the Court House treasury and upcoming taxes heighten call to remove or replace contractors and finish the building.
The Preeport Farmers Club met January 28 to elect officers G W Barber president Wm Lyon vice president D Templeton secretary and Daniel Kostenbader treasurer. Members debated apples cultivation insect enemies and methods with Latshaw and Fempleton discussing depth planting drainage hogs for pest control and codling moth life cycle and remedies.
Senate adjourns and resumes with oaths and vacancies, pensions bill, civil service reform debates, and Georgia and Indiana resolutions. House considers land grants for schools, district government, Indian affairs, and taxation, with Patterson and Dawes clashes. Death of Minnesota Senator Norton announced as committees discuss Wabash navigation and canal work.
A London Times correspondent outlines Paris outskirts as vital defense zones. Villages and country houses shelter Germans, store wine and food, and form a girdled barricade around the city. Fortified walls, looted bridges, and limited pontoons shape defensive operations. Signals, electric wires, and observatories intensify daily surveillance of French positions.
A January 17 House bill prohibits any U.S. railroad or vessel owner from confining cattle sheep swine or other animals in cars boats or vessels for more than twenty eight consecutive hours without unloading for rest water and feeding at least five consecutive hours unless storm or accidental causes prevent unloading. Penalties range from one hundred to five hundred dollars. Mary sits on the bonnet as a joke by a fellow about his sweetheart.
Fragmented report covers Senate and House actions in Springfield on railroad and finance bills. It notes votes on commission appointments, currency and bond topics, debates over a state debt issue, and measures affecting state officials salaries and press reporting rules.
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