Contempt and Habeas Corpus in Sangamon County
From Springfield March 2 1874 a habeas corpus case in Sangamon county circuit court centered on witnesses Weber and Paine who resisted a House printing investigation. Paine refused to testify while Weber surrendered after brief dispute. The House ordered 24 hours custody for contempt. a writ from Judge Zane halted imprisonment. The case spurred debate over legislative power and prompted new law protecting witnesses from prosecution for testimony.
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Lois Hubens
Hart
Srui norreLy
Loase
Weber
Paine
Sangamon
General Assembly
Lian
Springfield
Crileries
Lt Wce
Hinsty
Zane
Circuit Court
Sangamon County
Cullen
Pale
Moore
Adams
Palmer
Wm. Sf Springer
John Mayo Palmer
House
Io Jis
Court Packed as Paine Case Is Decided by Judge Zane
The packed courtroom heard Judge Zane rule the house may investigate state business and remand the prisoner. Reports note Gol Harlow’s unimplicated record, while a Douglas monument bill faces treasury strain and political opposition. The Pekin distillers suits yield about 400000 for the government as Gen Wilson and Ex-Collector Harper gain advantage.
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Jude
Paine
Springfield
Chicago Times
Times
Gol -Harlow
Colum N
Col. Harlow
Que Penrieman
Senate
Douglas Monument
Band Times
Guo
Chicago
Himn
Pekin Distillers
Gen. Wilson
Harper
State
Will
Unclear archival note links Yiiting to theft scheme
Fragmentary inspection suggests Yiiting acted as thief liaison rather than a rogue. It cites his chief clerk Smith and a chief inspector of prain with a Smith as key figures behind Harper troubles. Officials note road board scrutiny and minor concerns over Smith's involvement with Tice books, no losses reported.
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Smith
Prain
Putnam County News Railroad Bond Case Reversed by Supreme Court
A Washington telegram states the Putnam county railroad bond case has been reversed by the U S Supreme Court, with unsure effects. It may relieve taxpayers and enjoined parties from bond costs, while labeling the move as a railroad swindle affecting Lut and Magnolia towns.
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