10 Apr 1877
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Newspaper
Joliet Daily Sun
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1877
Page
1
The piece covers Joliet Sun Printing Company notices and a Louisiana political report. It details commissioners in Louisiana debating loyalties to Nicholls and Packard, judges’ voting histories, and expectations of a June congressional session. It also notes Packard’s militia stance, penitentiary funding bills, and a Southern Illinois prison site plan.
The Boston conference of Methodist ministers passes two sets of resolutions on the presidential policy toward the South and freedmen. They initially denounce the President but reaffirm support after his late utterances, expressing confidence the leader will secure full rights for all citizens and a return to peace and prosperity.
Mr L H Clark moves from Illinois Central to Ake Shore and Michigan Southern. A special train with President Sloan travels 111 miles on the Canada Southern in 2 hours 2 minutes. Warrants issued by the Y M C A Chicago for arrest of owners performers and employees at the variety theatre for Sunday entertainments. We are glad someone has taken the cap to make a change this Sunday show.
The Hon. George H. Lacey and Nicholas Duncan were elected directors of the city public schools today. Funeral services for Joseph Dodge follow a tetanus death. Bloomington plans a May baby show by the Ladies' Library Association open to all. Coal scarcity prompts dealers to seek fuel. Illinois shows large agricultural output with major shares in corn hay and hogs while mail-service bids are invited for about 500 routes due by June 9 and awards by June 20.
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