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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1874
Page
6
A jumble of incident notes details a roof collapse killing a girl, a kerosene lamp blaze that caused multiple deaths, a bridge accident injuring a youth, and various drownings and murders. Reports mention Bow, Illinois, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, with wandering through domestic disputes and liquor-related violence highlighted.
Figures cover building values in Milwaukee, deaths in Philadelphia, state wages in the East, Boston vessel arrivals and foreign trade, a large flour mill planned in Minneapolis, Chicago industry and capital, government land grants to soldiers, Maine shipbuilding, Boston milk supply by rail, and 1873 wreckage tables for U S ports.
A 1870s style resolution from the Republican State Committee condemns the back pay and salary increases approved by the Forty-second Congress. It calls for unconditional repeal of the Salary Act, restoration of entitlements, including the presidential salary where constitution allows, and urges Senators and Representatives to act to restore economy and government integrity.
The New Hampshire Republican Convention nominates General Luther McCutchins of New London for governor on the third ballot. He portrays himself as a farmer who advocates unity among farmers, manufacturers, lawyers, railroad men and others, pledges support for needed appropriations, and aims to elevate farmers to equal standing with other classes. The speech emphasizes rural roots, dedication to state institutions, and a cooperative future for state government.
Disjointed text presents a political platform arguing against privilege in government and rail policy, calling for equal justice and elimination of special agricultural privileges. Mentions Congress actions, banking reform, and economic growth tied to Republican values and nationwide prosperity.
The note contrasts U S public debt with its 1838 level and urges readers to make good resolutions. It advertises Elmwood or Warwick collars and promotes The Saturday Evening Post in Philadelphia offering a Chrome or steel engraving to yearly subscribers with samples free.
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