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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1873
Page
2
A sweeping update from London covers King Kalem’s death and royal succession rumors, wartime moves between Britain Russia and Afghanistan, the Hawaiian royal death, Central American floods, Spanish Carlist actions, and various accidents, riots, and criminal incidents abroad and in the U S.
Mixed items report gold fixes in New York on the 9th, bounty rules for soldiers enlisted after April 19 1861, and discharges. Postmaster General prohibits renting multiple post boxes for firms or households. Bank statements note a large monthly deficit due to December expenditures and an $8 million tax payment. Prison escapes at Frankfort and Auburn. U S tax ruling on state judges salaries. Maine shipbuilding revival. river ice damage. bond interest payments paused. other uneven wartime notes.
William Cluck, convicted of his wife’s murder, killed himself with morphine before execution in Indianapolis. Edward Stokes, convicted of murder in the first degree for James Fisk Jr., awaits execution on February 28 after calling the verdict forged. A second trial for Atokes ends with murder in the first degree verdict. Erie Railway sues Commodore Vanderbilt for 88.5 million tied to a prior settlement. Ex Governor Koerner resigns from the Illinois Warehouse Commission.
Michigan assembles as Charlees M. Crosswell named Speaker and Governor Bagley inaugurated. Ohio reports debts of 30 million with 4 million in railroad aid. Treasurer Bates notes two-year receipts exceed 15.25 million. present indebtedness around 1.7 million. Washington orders executive action to bar US officers from state offices amid New Orleans unrest.
The piece reports legislative sessions and leadership in New York Arkansas New Hampshire Pennsylvania Wisconsin Illinois Florida and mentions figures like A B Cornell Elisha Baxter James Weston Henry Colony Shelby M Cullom and gubernatorial inaugurations and debts. It notes election results, party control, and proposed reforms including Minority Representation and transportation measures.
The Senate and House move on multiple resolutions and bills including inquiries into the presidential electors dispute, funding for Indian removal and territory issues, and a constitutional amendment for electors. Action covers national currency, railway investigations, and public building authorizations with adjournments noted.
Irregular stock allocations involving Oakes Ames era recounts show Cotfax and others taking shares with varying payments and guarantees. Testimony details transfers, refusals, and alleged purchases tied to Brooks, Alley, and Brooke, with Colfax explaining nonpayment and no dividends.
A compilation of figures on debt, manufacturing, liquor and candy stores, fires in St. Louis, seed trade capital, railway wealth, and 1870 census state populations. Includes Chicago business: building permits, alarms, losses, vessel tonnage, port activity, and agricultural shipments and livestock slaughter.
The proceedings note bills: abolish stamping privilege with amendments, authorize Missouri River bridge at Lexington Missouri, survey and sale of reservation lands in Nebraska and Kansas with tribal consent, extend patent time for settlers, incorporate North Central Key Company, grant road right of way in Minnesota, and postmaster finance changes. House discusses Colorado statehood, Utah admission, anti polygamy, Shipping Commissioners’ act, and a reform bill on steerage vessel regulation. adjournment follows.
The piece argues that administration support grows as opponents retreat, praising Lincoln and Grant style leadership. It cites the suppression of Ku Klux activity in the South and questions Northern papers' sympathy a nd political bias while urging public memory of past denials and praises.
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