Governors Message Advocates State Reforms and Financial Fixes
The document outlines recommendations from the governor on appropriations, circuit judge salaries, and compensation for state officers under the new constitution. It calls for abolition of the fee system, adoption of stamped receipts for public services, and self sufficiency of the penitentiary. It also urges more precise eminent domain rules, completion of the state house, and a proposed fiscal plan amid discussions on Peoria’s capital removal and park funding.
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Springfield
State House
Tle
Tg Digefphine
Inensage
Veoria
Peoria
Bint Posanssian
Governor Palmer and Peoria capital contest critique
A Peoria Review letter attacks Governor Palmer over his stance on capital relocation. The writer questions his impartiality and duty, condemning potential proclamations or vetoes that favor Peoria and urging the gubernatorial class to reject political entanglements in the nomination process.
Peoria Observes Soldiers Day at Springdale Cemetery
Peoria marks a soldiers day with a Civic Society procession at Springdale Cemetery about three miles from Peoria. The program included band music and remarks by Rev Lovey, a poem by Mr Reatherson, and a Pekin editor’s edition read aloud. A city hotel hosted a bread and coffee reception for about 1000, funded by copper band donations. the fare was heavy and the crowd taxed.
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Peoria
Springdale
Uf. C. Lovey
Reatherson
Jinige Turmec
Pekin
Furst
Minst
Chaz
Diane
Wurst
Robertstown Town Meeting Opposes Bonded Railroad Subscriptions
In Robertstown a town meeting chaired by Murray Myers voted unanimously to oppose bonds for the Hamilton Lae ton and Eastern railway. Resolutions condemn the stock subscription as unauthorized and urge legal challenges and postal publication of proceedings. A committee led by AS Myers, Joshua Foster, and others will pursue counsel and oppose taxes or payments until courts rule.
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Tutatter
Tuertige
Marsal Cty
Hagthoe & Ensterh
Fo Myes
Cosen
Ao Murray Myers
Robertstown
Tamiten, Lacon and
Lastern
API
Lilingis
Hamilton, Laétn and Eastern It Company
Railrou
Leruin
AOL
Joe Myers
Miller
Toledo Peoria and Warsaw Railway statistics and local meeting notes
A Chicago Journal of Commerce fly reports on the Toledo Peoria and Warsaw railway slop business with shop roundhouse and engine data, plus a note on the executive old settlers meeting in Lacon planning a forthcoming picnic and urging stronger county interest and better management. The piece also cites Pontine charter issues and Ore Insurance agent chatter at LaSalle Press.
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Chicago Journal of Commerce
Toledo
Peoria
Jf Delano
Bqmien
Warsaw
F Waldrob
Feman
Ebis
IL Bo L
Posey
Danforth & Cooke
Old Settlers
Lacon
Ydu
Col Fort
Springfield Ring Dominates Session in Race for Capital
The piece accuses a Springfield political ring of pushing a capital relocation bill through on a rushed schedule. It claims the ring coerces support, criticizes Gov Dougherty and L. Lo Reavis, and notes decoration day events and memorials amid the political maneuvering. It condemns the rush as preventing other business and hints at veto threats if money or favors are involved.
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Senate
Wibhout
House
Springfield
Allen
Frome Jaidus
Chrk
L. Lo Reavis
Peorth
Chisaty
Ias
Adkance
Plarge
Gov Dougherty
Tiny
Thenecaston
Camp Butler
Flora
Puips
Mirat Methodiat
Tokan
Jinder
Clae
Stephen Hunter
Company C
Blinoen
Bigwe
Hoya
Jock
Letter from Joshua Russell from Fort Scott Kansas May 25 1871
A sender from Fort Scott Kansas writes about conditions in 1871 including wheat yields and farm activity. He notes rapid agricultural progress and mentions the readiness of crops for the reaper with ample wheat and corn potential.
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Scott
Kan
Eric
Thude
Kansas
Kausae
Indignation in Peoria and local civic notes from Ft Scott
A jumbled 1874 letter set contains a bounty of items from Kansas and Peoria. It references prize fights, grain harvest gear, a hoax marriage and a scam power of attorney, plus a peoria civic complaint over a dinner for soldiers and a city bridge stock matter in Henry.
Peters Musical Monthly and Whitney's Musical Sheets Advertised
An 19th century ad brief highlights Peters Musical Monthly offering 432 pages yearly at a discount, and Whitney's Musical Sheets for June 11 with instrumental pieces. It praises Aldine and Young Folks issues, notes high literary value, and lists publishers Ja z co and 20 Liberty Street NY. A stray anecdote about a customer and a calabone incident concludes the fragment.
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Whitney
Jamra St. Osgon & Co
Ja Zco
Liberty Street
City Ordinance Regulates Chimneys and Stoves in Town
The ordinance requires chimneys to be constructed inside buildings with supported bases and brickwork, proper clearances, and metal caps. Stoves and stove pipes must be securely attached and guarded when passing through floors and walls, with protective hearths and strict spacing from walls. The mayor and aldermen are empowered to enforce these rules and order removal or repair of noncompliant installations within five days.
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Omar
Uudtro- Aly
Anid Betidug
Mayer
Saldae
Cnet
Meares
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LaSalle Press
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Peters Musical Monthly
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Patrick Vonner
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Eell
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JUEIP
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Simeres
JEANS
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Keystone
Both Island
Black Hawk
Hap Jac & Co
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Alan
Rock Island
Princeton
Guam
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Hult
Hutee
Russell & Co
Adams
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Debrre
Moline
Canton
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Voline
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Reapers
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Ty Hees
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Joan Darnalb
Burts
Watcites
S.C Siyndshaw
Elgin, Waltham
Seth Thomas Clocka
First Glass Jewelry Store
Werkmarske
Heere Teicher
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