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Newspaper
Joliet Daily Sun
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1875
Page
2
A June 15 1875 item notes the fire department review as credibly conducted with steamers hose carts and uniforms polished to a soldierly standard Chief Ryan and Aldermen Mather Browne spoke well while engine tests lagged due to high winds
The piece questions Alderman Hicks about dark hints of a city wide commune ready to loot and burn. It suggests the sixth ward alderman may only be a distant observer or a high official in a harmless order, not a member of any real conspiracy.
The article notes collectors assessors and gaugers should guard against thefts. A supervisor and many secret workers called Treasury agents were tasked with this duty, but collectors were too busy with other work to act as detectives. Wadsworth was removed without suspicion, yet he did not uncover the ongoing thefts.
Farmers report corn stands and vigorous growth in Will County and northern Illinois with excellent tillage conditions. Timothy looks strong after a cold spring and rains, but clover failure reduces hay supply and may keep prices higher. Potatoes show promise with scarce potato bugs for Illinois tuber production. rye and oats remain typical for this season.
Opinion notes discomfort with punishing officials too quickly and questions why a steward would not purge entire staff after a theft in a department store. It argues a responsible approach targets individuals rather than sweeping actions against all workers.
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