Mint coinage and party gains noted in 19th century report
The article reports that two to three million dollars in silver will be coined at the United States mint this month to implement the finance bill substituting silver for fractional currency. It notes differing opinions on the measure's success and lists historical election majorities for Grant in 1872 and state offices in 1873 and 1874, highlighting Republican gains in Secretary of State, Treasurer, and Attorney General races with margins around 11,000 to 12,000.
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Benz Isuiand
Grant
Tressurer
Brrnagroup
Hagler
General Assembly
Congress
Mississippi River
Gulf of Mexico
Cairo
Illinois
Mississippi
Branson
House
Secretary of State
Bradwell
Senate
Williamson County
Mooney
Merritt
Hise
M. Callum
Messrs
Wasson and
Stickney
James
Herron
Douglas
Palmer
Mike McDonalds
Casey
Spaixerieto
Jones
Cummings
Algo
Messrs. Connoly
Connolly
Bfr
Herrington
Coles
Sodo
Republican Party
Ogleaby
Landrigan
Albright
Quinn
McCoy
Ray
Shepard
Dunlap
Louisiana
Adourn
Jo Daviess
Plater
Mr. Jones
Haines
Bir
Jacobs
Mike Farrell
T. J. Heirs
D. G. Williams
Bernard Geise
Ozcar P. Bonney
J. H. Ayers
TNE City
Whisky tax revenues dip as old stock runs dry
The whisky tax increased revenue briefly but receipts now fall toward the average. The Internal Revenue Commissioner expects distilleries to exhaust whisky from the old tax by year end, after which the higher levy should boost government revenue.
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Denise Febrosry
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Notary Public Power Curtailed in U S Court Ruling
A New York bankruptcy case held that under revised federal statutes a notary public may not take affidavits for use in U S Courts except for proofs of debt in bankruptcy and depositions in defense cases. All other affidavits must be sworn before a U S Commissioner or a Register in Bankruptcy, limiting notaries’ authority.
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United States District Court of New York
United States
Financial Chronicle notes improving confidence in business
The Financial Chronicle observes clearer signs of revived business activity and rising confidence in the financial community. It notes shorter credits and wiser discrimination, concluding that legitimate enterprise is encouraged while honest traders are warned against rash and excessive ventures.
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The
Financial Chronicle
Chronicle
Republicans Gain in Several Local Elections Across States
Report from Connecticut shows Republican gains in localities after Tuesday voting. In Michigan Republicans increased their lead by several thousand over last fall, with gains in some Ohio and Iowa Democratic precincts. Cincinnati re elected a Democratic mayor, while Toledo and Dubuque elected Republican mayors, likely reflecting local issues. Overall Tuesday results in the West indicate an enlarged Republican vote.
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Coursips
Connecticut
Michigan
Ohio
Iowa
Cincinnati
Toledo
Dubuque
Taceday
West
Illinois Republicans hold power since 1861 says editor
The Pittsburg Commercial notes Illinois has been governed by Republicans since 1861 with a lone 1862 interruption. Democratic investigations failed to reveal any corruption in fourteen years of rule. It praises Governor Allen of Ohio and says not a cent was misapplied or misspent during Republican administrations.
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Pittsburg
Illinois
Allen
Ohio
Taz Wah
Mr. Jacobs
Farrell
Harris Swimmer
Jacobs
Pat Healey
Democratic Central Committee
Council
Jasper
Mr. Farrel
GL. Davis
Bernard Lubbe
J.A. Howland
Charles BE. Yeer
Rodney Lambert
Cacesscee Savese
George Ertel
Wm. Jones
Eeesy
Henry Grimme
Cosccocseree
P. W. Tansman
A. H. Helma
John HM
James H. Hichardson
Warren F. Piney
A& Becourt
Friends of Ald. Jacobs
Sizth
Tue Wan
Spelling and penmanship praised yet blamed in Ohio notices
Tar New York Zins comments on widespread spelling and penmanship issues among children and adults. The Dayton Journal calls the Ohio Reform Legislature useless and corrupt, with Democratic editors urging adjournment or dissolution. Illinois readers receive the Ohio press salutation amid political critique.
City official hints at retirement amid political maneuvering
A farewell address hints at a private return yet the council hears of a public shift. The notice names Fred Bear Sck as a candidate for Police Magistrate pending Democratic primary decisions.
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Lis Honer
Porposs
Addire
Bo Bis
Fred Bear
His Honor’s costly bid to leave police magistrate post
A report accuses the judge of dragging into the field as a candidate for Police Magistrate while seeking a private pursuit. It claims Springfield and the city funded his private ambitions, noting tavern bills and incidentals. The latest trip to the Capital cost $108.95, highlighting a desperate and costly struggle to return to private life.
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Cfles
Springfield
Connecticut Congressman Barnum and the back pay controversy
The article accuses W H Barnum of improper back pay handling from 1873 to 1875. It alleges he initially drew $4 704 from the U S Treasurer then misled the Sergeant at Arms about the amount, later presenting Spinner's certificate to claim the funds were paid into the Treasury by the Sergeant at Arms. It portrays Barnum as using certificates for political gain while the financial record shows the actual withdrawal.
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Hene
Congress
Connecticut
W. H. Barnum
United States
Barnum
Treasury
Congressional Mormon Legislation Proves Inadequate
The Philadelphia Telegraph argues Congress failed to solve the Mormon problem through the Poland act. Trials of Thomas E. Ricks for murder and George Q. Cannon for polygamy show prosecutions falter, while John D. Lee’s Great Mountain Meadow case stalls. Public opinion moves toward a gradual settlement independent of law.
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Philadelphia Telegraph
Congress
Thomas E. Ricks
Elisha Davis Steen
Poland
Utah
Supreme Court of Utah
John D. Lee
Great Mountain Meadow
Severe Winters Echo 1817 Amid 1875 Frosts And Drought
A New York Herald writer compares 1875 with 1817, noting severe frosts, near famine in the prior winter, drought across the North and parts of the South, water shortages, frozen wells, and widespread crop damage especially to potatoes and vegetables. Despite bread abundance from last year’s wheat, prospects remain strained as rail water trains ran, wells dried, and streams froze, with sustained subzero winds and extended deep cold.
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New York Herald
South
Witner
Fragmented analysis of 19th century crop prospects and livestock outlook
The report weighs the harsh winter’s damage to fruit trees and berries, noting heavy losses in Pesach beds and likely harm to Malf-hardy apples, vines, and berry bushes. It contrasts Northern and Southern states, cites cattle and beef market pressures from last year’s corn crop, and discusses sheep, wheat, and corn prospects across regions with forecasts of a mixed but overall cautiously favorable season for crops and cattle.
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Bery
West
Texas
Kansas City
Kentucky
California
Influence of orthography on crime in the press
The New York Herald laments spelling bias and poor handwriting as tools that mask bad spelling and fuel hypocrisy. It cites Horace Greeley, Rufus Chaste, and Col. Forney, noting how imperfect writing in public letters spurred profanity, blasphemy, and cursing as a national vice.
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New York Herald
Horace Greeley
Rufus Chaste
Col. Foroey
Col. Forney
Mr. Chaste
Mr. Choate
Opposition grows among German Catholic clergy against infallibilists
Tue Istest reports from Germany indicate that among the lower Catholic clergy there is steadily increasing opposition to the extreme pretensions of the infallibiliats, and this progressive tendency is causing no little consternation among ultramontane leaders.
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Germany
Elm Grove Herd Cattle Sale Attracts West Stockers
Elliott and Kent’s Elm Grove herd from Des Moines was sold at Dexter Park. Forty-eight cows averaged $646.87 and fourteen bulls averaged $207 from sixty-four head totaling $31,000. The Linwood short horn sale followed with notable lots including Orphan Gwyn and Queen Charlotte Elev nth, prices ranging from $400 to $1,650.
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Elliott & Kent
Des Moines
Elm Grove
Dexter Park
Brattleboro
P. Muir
Haris
Col. Symons
Lady Sale
Goo
Grimes
Pingry & Son
Bilersville
Mazurks Dutchess
A. Ludlow
Wieconein
Lanan
J. 8. Latimer, of Abington, Ill
Albert Crane
Durham Park
Kan
T. W. Jacobs
West Liberty
Linwood
James H. Kissinger & Co
Clarksville
Frank H. Pearce & Son
Tolosa
Tanan Lesley
Lonan
Geo
Shannon
Lil
Lady Fairy
A. W
A. D. Pickerell
Calla
Latimer
Abingdope
Habeckros
Watags
Ill
Cassa
Robeon Bros
Rigdon Huston
Brandinsville
Queen Charlotte
Allan Pryor
Garden Grove
Mattie Garland
J.R. Shelby
Kissinger
Springfield Legislature Adjourning Soon After Turbulent Week
In Springfield the legislature reports a busy week with many Senate appropriation bills passed for state institutions and a flurry of clashes over railroads and a notary public bill. A chaotic House session included threats of a temporary speaker, protests, and debates on the Stock Yard and other measures.
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Kilkenny
Merritt
Landrigan
Herrington
Kane
House
Senate
Cage Eye and Ear Infirmary
Soldiers’ Orphans’ Home
Elgin Asylum For the
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Reform Schools
Two Normals
Institutions
Deaf and Dumb
Hospital
Ingane
Jacksonville
Industrial University At
Urbanna
Southern Angin
Anns
Fred Wagner
Springfield
Chicago
Illinois State Horticultural Society
Solon Kendall
State Reform School
Cyrus Thomas
Adjutant General
Ross
Quincy Herald
Glenn
Brad Oasley
Arnizen
Lee
Hunt
Jacoba
Marshall
Major Burke
Macoupin
Republcan
Burke
Judd
Hesing
Elgin Asylum
Chicago Eye and Bar Infirmary
Dow
Breele
Thia
Reformera
Resolutions from La Prairie Citizens Association
La Prairie Illinois April 12 notes from the Citizens Association meeting. Resolutions condemn the March primary as fraud and criticize party choices. The piece mocks current political figures and party dynamics with satirical remarks on weight and offices.
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la Pratrig
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Tio
Citizens’ Association of
Republican Party
Junction
Constable
Bedeed
Haines
Dr Jaynes Expectorant promotes speedy throat relief
A compact notice touts Dr Jaynes Expectorant as a safe remedy for sore throat and lung issues. It claims quick relief for throat and lung discomfort with a trusted patent medicine tone.
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