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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1875
Page
6
The document outlines bills and financial plans for the 1876 session including proposed appropriations for state offices and institutions. It notes debt obligations for bonded railroads, adjusts tax methods, and discusses funding for universities and public buildings. The message stresses prudent governance, economy, and forward budgeting.
The Illinois Senate after ballots elected Glenn with 26 votes to Early 73 and 2 scattering. House officers were chosen including Clerk J J Croley and Enrolling Clerk Thomas Wolf. A joint session canvassed returns and Thomas Ridgway was named State Treasurer with oath taken. Adjourned with assorted bills on tax delinquency, public schools, and funding debated and sent to committees.
Official dispatch from New Orleans dated Jan 8 1875 describes Gen Sheridan's account of the January 4 1875 legislative disruption. He details threats of assassination kidnappings and a riotous scramble in the Louisiana House as militia and federal officers restored order and enabled lawful organization of the legislature.
An apparent party ruse in San Francisco shows how a select crowd is baited with fake smallpox risk notes to scare guests. The scheme inflames gossip among the creme de la creme, with some hosts attempting to rectify the breach while others warn the prank could unravel urban society.
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