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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1875
Page
2
A morning report states the official paper emerged as the champion of the Mayor with a satisfactory and conclusive stance. Toe Waora congratulates Wis Manor, asserting he possesses a suitable means of defense.
The Bureau of Statistics reports aggregate internal tax receipts for the first four months of the current fiscal year totaling 32,070,452.85 dollars, up 2,783,611.05 dollars from the same period last year.
A Washington observer notes Congress has not passed a credible measure despite two years of power. The Texas Pacific and related railroad bills are pushed fiercely, yet no committee has endorsed them and passage this session seems unlikely. The observer argues a clean record would shield Republicans from corruption charges.
A Washington era collection of editorials recaps Reform legislatures as unproductive in five weeks of New Jersey session and similar stumbles in Indiana and Springfield. It notes Democratic lawmakers struggle to control reformers, with looming March actions, possible Speaker Fernando Wood, and a crowded clerkship field. The piece critiques Louisiana and Illinois debates, urging settlement through the House Committee and warning against political demagoguery that harms public order.
The Pittsburg Commercial notes several United States Supreme Court decisions affecting railroads and state taxation. It reports that the high court infirmed a Pennsylvania ruling upholding gross receipts taxes on Reading Railroad as valid within state power. It also cites rulings on the Erie Road tax and on a 1813 Pennsylvania resolution about mortgaging railroad property, plus a Virginia currency issue postwar affecting debtor claims. The author highlights the last case as crucial to protect Northern creditors against Southern debtors.
A plain farmer criticizes the Granger movement, noting dissatisfaction with its political achievements and curiosity about National Grange finances. He cites charter revenues, dues, and executive earnings, questioning transparency and the use of funds while warning that misuse would shake public faith in reform efforts.
The Board of Supervisors postponed the new Court House decision with ongoing disputes over site and accusations against a senior city official who allegedly used his position to promote private interests. The piece also reports on pneumonia trends and medical opinions from Dr. Loomis and Dr. Hodson, noting winter illnesses and evolving treatments.
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