The Extra Session and State House Ring Debated
The piece critiques Governor Palmer and Springfield influence over state funds, urging river and canal financing be decided on merit. It accuses a Springfield ring of pressuring extra session actions and calls for resisting unfair deals and divisive promises, urging a firm stand for public interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy
Palmer
State House
Peoria
Romo
Reneval
Thalataté
Bpringfeld
Pico
Springfield
Thia
Governora Menapo
Springfielders
Legislative Personalities Highlight Support for G W Armstrong
A fragmentary profile lauds G W Armstrong of LaSalle County for his parliamentary skill, teamwork, and long service. It notes his roles in township and joint organization committees, his influence on tariff debate, and his esteem among reporters and peers, while mentioning Elisa McWalnes and others in a political context. The piece hints at party dynamics between Republican and Democratic delegates and recalls Armstrong’s prominence in the assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisa McWalnes
Lake County
Wejl
Vata Forum
Reading Party
Jo Haa
Ifa Democratic
Fredom
Agedo
Hyan
Waukegan
Tales Entity
Harper
Taughe
LaSalle
Yonch
Wapardonalle
Aending
Assembly
Springer
Ohio
LaSalle Guanty
Bas Bean
Belase
Tern
County
Renews
Canal and Rover Commissioners Back Utley Led Canal Plans
The piece praises Colonel Utley and associates for prudent canal and river improvement work. It notes the commissioners’ visit last week, their goal to complete the season, and confidence that the river bill will pass. It mentions state ownership of a Chicago canal land strip valued at $5,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canal
Rover
Utley
Uickox
Milas
Utleyea
Tle
Chicago
Northern Pacific Railroad
Chesapiotcy
Spw
Porifle
Lake Superer
Moltek
da Hoth
Rt Pabs & Pacific
Jay Conte & Caarrew
Criderpal
Northern Pacific
Streeda
Pany
Nortiertt
Tredi
A. Wlmd
Weshloytos
B.C
Seward
Trea
Lincoln
Stephpesa
Tuchitty
Fweton
Mencu
Indy Éanvasiers
Euleer Deng
A. Colburn
Aalesburg
A Moving Beene
A Springfield Atlas cartoon shows the state capitol on wheels pulled by two dogs labeled Chicago Tribune and Chicago Times. The Tribune dog bites a dog labeled Register, the Times dog nibbles a Journal dog, while another pair hold a banner reading Public Printing. Peoria as a maiden guides the teams, the atlas deeming the subject worthy of ridicule yet noting Peoria’s central role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Atlas Furnis Nen
Atate
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Times
Tribune
Register
Times
Peoria
Local notes mix with scattered Illinois items in brief
A jumble of clerical changes and incidents across Illinois includes Dalton named postmaster at Streator, a school budget figure for Hatten county, a burned farm in Rock Island, and a 81 year old editor’s father dying in Galesburg. Kidnapping and forced marriage cases reach St Louis via Edwardville, while public notices touch on railway land and taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau County
Dalton
Streator
Latalle
Luck
Thompson
Rock Islane
Lara
J B. McClelland
Fret Proas
Galesburg
Edwardaville
St Louis
Yoek Island
Illinois Prose Association
Quincy
Suy GM Wilderman
Jott
Ulikiowva
Voth
Alexandria
Ralph Reynolds
Jacksonville
le Broadlands Farm
E. A. Andrews
Peoris Transcript
Peoria
Mme
Maeonte Race
Solempl
G. Nelson Smith
Ottawa
Oswego
Fox Rive Valley
LaSalle Eatity
Wnd
Tell
Towlon Prairie
Ines
Toulon Mouse
Walter Pate
Paine
Virginis
Princeville
Toulon
Virginia
Wrashington
Dil
Whitefeld
Mareball
Mtd
Dad
Dod Willidims
Princevilla
Gwolt
Naraell
Ged
Pemgor Lynde
Hielo Mather
Ceretone Criewd
Pasenselag
Whieield
Mauch
Poloth
Uclen
Remark by Hon Joseph Remnharde on Peoria as State Capital
A letter from Joseph Remnharde argues for Peoria as Illinois capital, detailing Peoria’s offer of land and a bond, Springfield’s higher costs, and the need for a public vote. He recalls a favorable Peoria inspection and notes Springfield’s political opposition and the upcoming vote in November. The piece reflects wider debate on capital location and state funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph’ Relnhardte
Sto Usunopda Xecord
Gn Anwli, Inc
Hintorda
Intellanga
Peoria
Springfield
Teho
Sangamon
Hern
Til.nois
Illinois River
Oflinois
Springfold
State House
General Assembly
Jos. Remmanor
Wooden Buildings Ban and Penalties Drafted in 1871 Ordinance
The document reports a city ordinance banning wooden structures within a defined district. It outlines penalties for violations, requiring removal within five days after conviction and authorizing the mayor to prosecute. It details the process for assessing damages to buildings and appointing three disinterested persons to determine the extent of loss, with final decisions filed in the City Clerk's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mebry
Behool
School Street
Third Streets
Third Street
East Park Row
East ‘Park
Secoini
Malu
Malu Mivet
Malin
Wai Ryout Sreetsi
Front Sirtet
Front
Wekinaingy
Ag Sue Fu
Bauska LG
Marahal
Catd
Mayahal
Guld
Balbany
City Olorks
Senate
Win
Moles
Also Mentioned on This Page
Menirw
Wil
Illinois News
Brownlow
Knoxville
Washington
Epes Chronicle
Grant Aul Colfax
Maleron Y Pahl Dn
Vessalon
St. Pad
Sayar
Jregaty Smith
Grdparty
Connecticut Legihitare Enmvemel
Kisztford
Marshal Jewell
Wilmington
N. C
Toma Sands
Dgvera
Imli Visuals
Maine
BORA
Whiteield
Ley
Jathia
Catholic Church
Church
Y Tey
A. Ma Rech
Rev J
Dilie
Franic- Wit
Ruaan Rison
Nelmfield
Pearld County
Aptas
Bee A
Ray Allen Hatturws
Matthews
Mary Blocum
Faratoga Tewadul
Jacob Kilne
Janes
FSA Sari
Cnet Ey Tex
Tuawday
Ney Senda
Momass Ie
Herans
Clemsa
Cote Oa
Het
Speeth
Lee Atels
Os Evarett
Dean
Contaral
Nisharp
Inspectiaa Iy
Aed City
Wii'lo Taiien
Beenie
Volcan Foundry
Are Machine Works Cor. Edwards 42Nd Water
Sts
Henry
Thilindia
Mearns
Babbett Metal
Generel
First National Bank
Aries
Burka
Sallonns
Manding
Sanouad
Pdmete
ETON
Ra Fo.us
I. Willam F. Law, Cockter
First National Bank of Veary
Alors
Qettrant
Athets Rester Davingnaine
J. Davis
Wisin T Baw
Notkin
Lees Neate
IEIL
Vot Pub
THE
Sven
Aty
Henry Martin
Craig
May
Alea Hisghest
I News
Feet Edwards
St.linois
WTA
Nalures
America
Hgede
Borevink
Fredy
Prembys
Cnet
S Lanes S CO
Agenta
Dealena
Eben
Tay Seng Tor
Kline
Sineel
Burt
Apnali Hall
Joan B. Alden
Feler
Wbdrees
Chicara
Fk Eee Einai
Caseil
Tima Agread Npeo
Chia Directinn
Ald
Ami
Ff Amin
Fitt National Bank
Frank Kleinbenz
Ae Ticks
Cassimere EA
Tfeans
Cass
Frank Kleinhenz
Keystone
Rock Island
Hapgood & Co
Princeton
Aron
Mishawaka
Sloves & Tinware
Marceh
Hult & Hutce
J. Russell & Co
Santie Ae
Intha County
Old
Mussell & Co
Adams and
John Deere
Molini Plow CO
Canton TI Ciorse
Browns
Star Horse
Moline
Canton
Moline Plow CO
Reapers
Hull & Hulce
Tenry
Cayndshaw
Re Waltham
Seth Thomas
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