24 Feb 1876
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Newspaper
Joliet Daily Sun
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1876
Page
1
The House passes a bill to curb indiscriminate buffalo slaughter. Senate debates extend to disabled soldiers pensions and currency policy. Disraeli wins support in Britain for Suez Canal stock purchase amid debates over foreign complications.
State auditor Jesse K Dubois a Lincoln intimate attended the Chicago Republican gathering. General M M Bane of Quincy runs for Lieutenant Governor. LaSalle and sixteenth district Republicans claim they will switch the seat from Democrats. Joseph Hart of LaSalle backed independent party but loyal to Republicans. Grange ties noted. Shuman forecasts limited progress for Vernon in Illinois. Chicago Journal backs Bristow for president. Coal dealer advertises brand quality. Prolonged mild weather wilts business. many country folk arriving and roads improving.
An accident at Deutsch’s this morning injures a long time attache known for punctuality and a famous cigars sign. The colored man, large in stature, has brittle bones and has been unconscious since the crash. Doctors from Orrin Johnson’s shop use putty and cement in treatment while awaiting recovery.
A critical letter questions Democratic nominees for mayor and aldermen, alleging favors to saloon interests, improper contracting over a cistern project, and local political corruption. It contrasts ward choices, mentions Zarley & Co, and critiques city clerk control and wages. It also notes New Mexico and Colorado voting questions in broader context.
In a Feb session of the Circuit Court common law docket for Joliet and Will County, juries returned verdicts or cases moved for new trials in matters involving Burr Moore Adams Ressler Highland Wheeler Lenn on Walsh Ayers Brunson Ryan Hagan Messenger Burns and others. Real estate transfers listed include Aurelia Marshall Patrick Haley Crete Joliet Franklin Adams Ulysses Myrick Andrew Robinson and others with substantial parcel sales and prices.
On Wednesday February 23 1876 at Father Mackini's house John McGuire married Norah Kelly both of this city. Neighbors greet the couple and wish them happiness in the years ahead.
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