Printing steal case tied to state contract of 1672
The state printing contract scandal centers on E L Merritt accused of taking over 25000 dollars for the job while collusion is alleged among bidders. The piece blames Merritt Brayman and Balhacho and references Gov Palmer and Secretary Rummell with calls for probes and party accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Sory
E. L. Merritt
Democratic Central
Merritt
Basthachs
Gov. Palmer
Rummell
Merritt & Co
Palmer, Rummel & Co
State House Committee
Palmer, Rummell & Co
State Journal
D. L. Phillips
Egypt
Abraham Lincoln
Bosidas Phillips
Harper
Ieading
Northwest
Buchanan
Salt
Dans
Thu
Not Consulted on Changes in Chicago Commission by President
The Chicago Times condemns the removal of Commissioner Douglas and the appointment of Pratt of Indiana while praising independence in the president. It notes the paper was not consulted and predicts the Times will swing as Douglas and Pratt are favored, with the president preferring friends to enemies for official roles.
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Chicago Times
Douglas
Pratt
Indiana
Timesmll
Times
Pressrumors and shipping disaster in early May notices
The piece discusses a Presbyterian Banner claim about Medill suppressing Dr Kittridge in the Tribune, questions proof, notes Medill’s business focus, and mentions the Schiller wreck with 850 deaths, mostly Germans. It also lists rail ticket prices from Chicago to major cities and uncalled letters at the post office for the week ending May 18.
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Schiller
Marine Traffic Notes From May 6 Steamer Movements
The log records steamer Tom Htophong towing stone boats May Flower and others to Joliet and Stowe. coal cargoes for Joliet prison loaded at canal boat Gipsey. multiple propellers including China and Beaver moving up and down the canal with corn and lumber between Peoria Chicago and Potts. Various scows and boats named Johnson series, Pur Btophoens, Starr O Reilly, Hiawatha, and others appear in towings and deliveries across Michigan waterways.
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Marine Intelligence
Tom Htophong
Flower
J Gonner
Carl Pretzel
Excelsior
Light
Joliet
Stowe
F .T Sherman
Reliance
Joliet Prison
Chicago
China
Peoria
Isa
Johnson
Beaver
Puoria
Poru
Himber
G Laws
Ronceraus
Juliet
Atone
Starr O'Reilly
Hiawatha
Soliet Prison
Propeller Atlantic
Cnna Bonte
Gracie Griswold
Isa- Lethe Lauder
Pearla
Mohawk Ballo
Sannso
J. Menard
A. L. Adams
Perlis
Birth Announcement for a Son in City
A son was born in the city on May 7 to Mr and Mrs Ruble L Athens. The infant is unnamed in the readable text and no further details are provided.
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M Smalis
Ruble L
Phens
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Cubinkig
Prtteburg
Kittridge
the Tribune
Medill
Haines
Dr Kittridge
Boston
New York
Philladelphia
Washington
Baltimore
Baker Robert J
Baker
Emiline Buchanan Edwards Hosin
E Martin
Martin D Moody
Anthony Carlson J P
Varna
John Wetzel
Miss EMM\ FIDMALSH
Monsles
Mary
Damian Fisher
Mt. Palatine
Yarniell Cooper
Aikalorsd
Dangster
Buean M Young
Nekinson County
Kansas
KATT
Ben. W. Pech
Henry Market
Henry
Tucaspar
Ohn
Riley
Henry, Dl
WE Oyened
D. W
Christian Church
H. H. van Deusen
Gee
Bradford
Isles
EL. Phoenix
Uredford
Michael Real
H. H. Frost
Wcaedatroot
Presbyterian Church
Waterfall
Family Singer
Fulford
Illinois
T-B.c. Hyndahawesewolry Store
F. R. Becher
Q Co
Henry Seminary
Mays. Pr
Becher
Iowa
Nebraska
Burlington” & Missouri River Railroad Company
Qoutheen
B. & M. Railroad Company
Burlington
Lincoln
Neb
M. Knox
Princeton
Bureau
Knox
Lasalle
Putnam
Stark
Livingston
Marshall
Muir
Joseph Schick
Third & Edwards Sts
Willowware
Henry D 2
Tin
Btepiena
VERDE
Turodore Dibobwax
Stephens, Veeder & Co
Gearauteso
Ordora
I.S. Burt
Bart
Young News Room
M. F. Crint
M. E.church
Mayo
Iverett
Noepehe
Locke & Green
Garden City
Canton Clipper
Canton
Ottawa
Furst & Dradley
Bradley
Avry
Cash
Brown
Pitt
Buffalo
Wood's
Naila
Locke & Greens
Lumber Yard
Marshoall
Putnam Counties
Loceh & Green
Oyster Saloon
Wip & Orl
AF Voeder
Anderson
Erett
Brasfield & Tarbill
Swift & Bro
Brasfield & Tarbell
Aparland
Seis
S. Coc. Hyndshaw
C. Hyndshayw
J. M. Small
Hull & Hulco
Bes
J M Small
I. T
Hopn Pan
Viena
Ruva
Secor Manufact Company
American Institute
Sewin
SECOR
Rletnhenz & Krenz
Marshall, Stark, Putnam, Bureau
Henry Cottutios
Kline Henry
York
Wakefield
America
Drumhead
Nansemond
Bermuda
Nensemond
Iba
POUMO
Pechin Brothers
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