Canal article fights in constitutional convention debate
In the February edition of The Republication, canal supporters clash with opponents over a proposed article. The piece details voting plans, amendments by Browning, and the political stakes for Illinois and Chicago, noting sectional interest and party conflict surrounding waterway power and state funds.
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Propositions on Currency Increase and Western Demands
The passage discusses bills by Ingersoll to raise the U S currency to 44 million dollars and a proposed motion to raise to at least 50 million. It notes Western lawmakers backing greater money supply and compares votes on Ingersoll's measure with a tabling resolution. The piece mentions regional freight rate shifts and political maneuvering in the current session.
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Debates and politics in Springfield long discussion ends
Springfield column reviews a ten day edict debate with sharp wit and jabs at Haines of Lake, Crow Meade and others. It notes a convention on female suffrage, constitutional sessions, and a state waterway plan opposed by some and supported by others.
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Debaters Call For Commerce Law To Break Railroad Monopoly
In a constitutional convention debate led by B Perley, speakers urge enshrining a commerce law in the constitution to curb railroad monopoly power. They warn courts and charters fail to restrain extortion and advocate direct through-law competition to empower farmers and the public.
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Framing a Canal Charter Amid Debates on Monopolies
A speech advocates a state canal charter free from monopolies, urging the people to seize public works through constitutional protection. It warns against corporate grasp and calls for prudent retrenchment and fair finance, urging trust in the electorate and future generations.
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Debates on Republican Critique and State Improvements
A Republican journal excerpt criticizes Dawes and calls for strict self scrutiny within the party to thwart Democratic gains. It condemns overspending by a department bureau and urges constitutional restraint on appropriations for public works, arguing for accountability and responsible budgeting.
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Court upholds school Bible amendment and military limb bill
In Cincinnati the superior court dissolves an injunction against Bible reading in public schools, ruling against religious establishment in schools while Taft dissents. The House Military Affairs Committee passes a bill to provide artificial limbs to war veterans, with option to accept cash instead.
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