Tax Extension Debated as Criminal Code Reforms Move Ahead
From Springfield correspondent dated January 27 1874 reports petitions favoring extended tax collection dates from May to August and possible revenue law amendments. The criminal code advances in the senate with penalties raised and Sunday closing of saloons emphasized. Reform measures include board consolidation and grain gambling restrictions while education and printing issues spark further debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gambelling
Springfield
Senate
Wilcox
Cooke
Hampton
Kehoe
Cook
House
Trevision Committee
Chicago
Board of Trade
Baye Senk Joto
Moore
Seduction Abandonment and Death In Sparland Inquest
Special correspondent reports a Sparland case where Elmira Marrifield took poison at about 2 PM after buying 10 cents worth of strychnine at T E Gapen drug store to poison rats. Coroner Fulford investigates the sudden death. Elmira is described as the niece of Mrs Elizabeth Marrifield with family connections in town and recent work at several local places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland Wras
Elmira Marrifield
T. E. Gapen
Mr. G
Fulford
Lacon
Elizabeth Murrifield
Elmira
Tragic death linked to romance and alleged seduction
Elmira Murifield, about 18, died after a sudden collapse following a troubling relationship with John Dixon a widower believed to have seduced her. Report notes she was three months pregnant and Dixon planned to marry another woman, leading to her despair and self harm. Coroner declined post mortem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emira Murrifield
John Dixon
Chillicothe
Misa M
Mr. D
Periodicals Received From Milwaukee and Boston
Periodicals received include The Moswax Bouo from Milwaukee Wisconsin at 1 dollar. The For and February issues announce many new musical works and portraits. The Voice will expand to 40 pages with 16 to 20 pages of new music per month. The Aldine displays rich American scenery with detailed engravings and portraits.
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Lilwaukee
Wis
J. le. Shorey
Ton
Menory
Stephen Walker
White, Smith & Co
Beaton
Mase
W. M. Ouryle
Maine
Hocky Mountains
Lurety
Juniste
Pennsylvania
Duniate
Muntingdov
Pennsylvania Central
Alet
Leawistown Narrows
Juniata
Lewistown
John
Davis
Lelaure
Alderelle
G. Wagunther
Case Against Mécoupin Supervisors Heads to Federal Court
The case alleges the Mécoupin county board failed to obey a court order to levy a tax to pay interest on courthouse bonds. Carlinville papers warn all supervisors could face jail if the order is not followed. Also noted is the Peak family bell ringers’ Wenona exhibition from last Friday.
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Mécoupin Board of Supervisors
Etc
Court House
United States District Court
Springfield
Carlinville
Peak Family
Wenona
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Henry, Marshall-Cozy Jils
Exorger Burt
CG Treaciont Advertisamenta
Matices &c Por Fine
Lodge Reso Butlend
Panty Lodge No
Arahall Lodge
Educn Veil Rg Aa Arbmall Nugampmane No
Etock
Ave
Moan Tasery Papel
Mleck
Baker & Heath, Ys8idians and Surgeons
Everett's Drug Store
Fowell
W. H. Jones
M.B. Powell
J. 0. Kalb
Nicce
Lloyd House
Richard Street
Charles Davis
Toyt
Wm. York
Corne
Kiwarde
Richard Atreete
Geo. Motter, JR
Ental Surgmon
Reg
Plator
Menry
H. Nook
Bhta Sae
Ihene Tiits
Bart's
Fred
Potter
N. W. Orr's
Edwin T. Disosway
Tom Peace
Grat Cles Insurance Companies
Wels Block
Paskell
Edwards Street
Paskelg
Lacan
Edwardds
Co. Supt. of Schools
Indeli Sjk
Charles Camp
Henry
GHO
F. Paskell
Edwards
School
Illinois
Marshall County
Neil
CITY
Alex. Dolser
Bonn Vicnry, Iil
Kline
Gun -Smith
Hop
Mational Bank
Edwarde Street
Will Deere
Temple of Fashion
Geo. Schuster
Forozus
Cassimeres
Sewinbe Brant
Pool & Jones
Jenkins
Messrs
All ] Hulce
R. Clank
Fancy Goodis
UIS
Kleinhenz & Krenz
Ile
Stephens
Tahie Satoom
Byrdere, NL
Des
Notion & News Rooms
Burt's
Livery & Fard Stable
Bush
Ite
Pines
Isaac
Tillaon
Tillson
Hoe
Putnam
Coronna
Dixon
Lucinda
Miss M
Winters
Sud
Elmira Murrifield
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