Illinois Assembly Passes Measures On Railroads And Courts
Illinois Senate and House debate revenue laws, railroad rates, and corporate protections. Bills passed include a direct prohibiting extortionate interstate railroad rates, revisions to divorce and lunacy statutes, and a move to regulate canal and park boards. Committees report on prison reform and religious instruction in state institutions.
Revenue Law Revisions Stir Senate in Illinois
From the state capital February 18 1874 a Senate debate over a House resolution appointing a Joint Special Committee to revise the Revenue law. Senator McGrath urged amendments, provoking lengthy debate. the amendment passed 24 to 18. The piece also notes railroads, annual elections of directors, and a bill on quo warranto aimed at railways and other corporations for unauthorized franchise actions.
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Frevilla County
Gak- Ing
State Board of Equalization
Whiteside
Comrunalties
Houke
Congress
Hennepin
Rock Island
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Williams
Committee On Judiciary
W. D. Whitlock
Jacksonville
Turner
House
Supreme Court
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General Assembly
Gen. Sherman
Cook
Pullman Palace Car Company
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Wall Street
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Registry law debate and printing inquiry in legislature
A long session examined an amended registry bill applying to state elections and funding registration. Debate centered on repealing the act and cost concerns, with 68 voting for amendments and the bill moving toward reading. The House Printing Committee faces contempt issues as witnesses resist questioning. Names of involved officials listed. The piece also notes social entertainments favoring simple, tea-centered gatherings.
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Northdegstern Alline Company
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House Printing Committee
Ren. A. Richards
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Pinkard
Frank Posey
J. B. Baker
George Webber
Enoch Payne
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National Prison Reform Congress
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George ‘Webber
Committee On Printing
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Secretary of the Treasury
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Board of Equalization
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Committee On Revenue
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G. M. Jowett
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