The Daily Sun Promises Largest Circulation in District
The Daily Sun proclaims it has the largest circulation in the district for both daily and weekly editions under publisher C. B. Hayward.
22 Feb 1879
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Newspaper
Joliet Daily Sun
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1879
Page
1
The Daily Sun proclaims it has the largest circulation in the district for both daily and weekly editions under publisher C. B. Hayward.
General John A. Logan arrives in Washington to an immense, multi‑group reception on Pennsylvania Avenue with a parade, speeches by A. M. Clapp and Fred Douglass, and a Major General’s Salute. Logan pledges unity and prosperity while defending national rights and honest money.
The House Committee on Penitentiaries reports on Joliet and Pontiac institutions praising discipline and management. It recommends 10 000 for warden house and cell roof repairs, 56 000 to cover debts, 10 000 for heating and ventilation, and supports 65 000 for Pontiac Reform School. It backs Chester Penitentiary appropriations and approves wage garnishment exemption up to 50. A bill to amend medical science act seeks authority to dispose of dead bodies by wardens and superintendents.
In February town and municipal races across New York Republicans won key contests, including a 922 vote mayoral victory in Syracuse. Greenbackers faltered, dropping from about 3,000 votes last fall to silence in most counties, signaling a broad vote collapse.
The Senate on Thursday ordered to a third reading a bill from Tuesday aimed at consolidating the Supreme Court at Springfield. The measure proposes centralizing the court system and reorganizing judicial authority within the state.
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