Illinois and national news from Springfield paper
The issue reports the Illinois Legislature organizing in Springfield with Franklin Corwin reelected as Speaker. Congress reopens after holidays. Cuba revolutionaries gain momentum. State Treasurer’s biennial report shows debt cuts and cash balance. Agricultural Society committee meetings scheduled. Freedmen’s Bureau operations end, with longer continuation for records. Andrew Johnson’s postwar actions prompt debate over rebel leaders’ return. Reports on Seymour robbery, mob executions, and elevated concerns about lynching. Miscellaneous items include a Swedish laborer’s death near Omaha, mill fires in Pittsfield, a large turkey gift to Grant, Napoleon’s donation to a monument, a deadly English colliery explosion, and a Providence fire.
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Neil Anderson
Omaha
Stearns’ Woolen Milla
Pittsfield
Mass
Gen
Grant
Maryland
Napoleon
Paris
Maximilian
Wigan
Eng
Haydock
Providence
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The
Evening Express
Spurious Railroad Company Scandal and Grant Policy Debate
A Washington dispatch reports a spurious railroad company securing 6 million dollars and large land grants, with two corporations contesting subsidies to the Union Pacific Eastern Division. Col Wyncoop’s resignation is accepted, Grant argued for broad presidential power and civil service flexibility, with editorials urging amnesty tied to suffrage and reform. Also: robbers Morton and Thompson linked to Merchants Union Express probe. Mayor Shurtliff inaugurated in New York. Illinois Legislature organized with Governor’s message read.
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Col.yncoop
New York
Gen. Grant
Express
Shortiers
Herald
Washington Dispatch
Congress
Union Pacific Railroad
Col. Wyn2oop
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
the Times
Jenck
the Tribune
West Virginia
Missouri
Tennessee
Maryland
Kentucky
Delaware
Morton and
Thompson
Merchants Union Express
White Plains
P. W. Brown
Bosroy
Shurtliff
Indians Murders and Attacks Reported Along Frontier
A Cheyenne Argus note claims on December 23 six white men were murdered and scalped near Medicine Bow Station, a Cheyenne and Sioux crossing point. Helena despatches report an Indian attack on a caravan down the Missouri River wrecking the Amelia Poe and killing four men including Steve and McGregor, with heads taken.
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Omaauua
Cheyenne Argus
Medicine Bow Station
Fort Fetterman
Arkansas River
Yellow Stone Country
Fort Benton
Dak
Helena
Montana
Reed
Rounle
Missouri
Amelia Poe
Steve
Saber
Thomas
McGregor
Cuba Revolutionists Hope for Independence and Slavery Abolition
Private letters from Cuba dispute recent reports of a Spanish reversal. insurgents purportedly outnumber the garrison and aim to prevail by March. They reportedly plan to abolish slavery and would not seek annexation to the United States unless a final resort.
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Cuba
New York
United States
Washington Notices and Debts Reported
Secretary Spinner sickened and left his desk as Grant plans to return to Washington tonight or tomorrow A public debt statement is expected Friday A claim agent L F Rolfe was arrested for attempting to defraud the government Supreme Court session opened with judges present Florida Georgia dispute Missouri and Virginia West Virginia cases set for docket Congressional printer report shows disbursements of 1 309 000 for year ending Sept 30.
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Secret Service Division
Treasury Department
Quartermaster General Office
Puidashington
W. ‘Eld
Supreme Court
Florida
Georgia
Bounday
Missouri
Mississipi River
Virginia
West Virginia
Binkley
Jefferson
Congressional
McDevitt Challenges World for $5000 Billiard Cup
Chicago January 4 John McDevitt writes from Christmas Day to Phelan and Colander New York surrendering a champion billiard cue for a world title challenge The cue is returned to McDevitt who declares the challenge open for 30 days with a five thousand dollar prize and a standard American game setup including 1500 or 2000 HY dates and four inch billiard balls
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Erpe Sugtig Acres
Pepe
Chicago
John ‘McDevitt
Day
Phelan & Colander
New York
Gympe
Emigrants Reach Chicago and McLean County Monument
Over 27,000 emigrants arrived in Chicago last year as the McLean County soldiers' monument nears completion. The white stone and marble structure stands two stories high, completed at a cost of 315000, and will be formally dedicated next spring.
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Chicago
MccLean County
McLean
Secent
Goethe
Death of Commodore Salter-Mee in Louisiana Legislature
New Orleans January 4 Legislature met with a quorum in both houses. Commodore Salters United States Navy died after a lingering rheumatic heart illness Sunday, in his 74th year. B W Taliaferro former New Orleans postmaster owes about 30000 to the United States. suits against him and his sureties will proceed. A Salt Lake telegram reports a shooting affray Saturday. detective William Talbot of the Union Pacific Railroad was wounded by a barkeeper named Hopps. The French minister at Washington was robbed of a gold watch and several medals. thief climbed a lightning rod to enter an upper window.
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Commodore Salter--Mee
Louisiana Legislature
New Orleans
N.J
Commodore Salters
United States Navy
B. W. Taliaferro
United States
Salt Lake
Wm. Talbot
Union Pacific Railroad
Hopps
Washington
Rance
Wedding Cards and Advice From Druggists
A fragmented notice notes wedding cards and advice accompany packages. It mentions seeking Heidi and urges readers to obtain goods through druggists and dealers everywhere, reflecting a general commerce or public notice style.
Premature Explosion Blows Men to Atoms Off Sandy Hook
A submarine explosion at the wreck of the Scottish steamer Paster off Sandy Hook killed Capt. Wm. L. Churchill and three others and wounded several more. Neptune Sub-Marine Co workers had been removing the wreck using two 874 pound charges when the blasts occurred after the divers signaled for a charge to be sent down.
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Sandy Hook
Atoms
New York
Paster
Scotland
Neptune Sub-Marine Company
Scotiard
Wm. L. Churchill
Navy
Truxton
Churchill
Whalen Case Remanded Pending Court Decision
The Whalen case was brought before the Court of Errors with the writ of error found proper. Arguments centered on errors in challenging Sparks and Hodgkins. The prisoner was remanded to await a decision on the 29th. Also reports from New Orleans and Memphis detail a Texas shooting by soldiers and militia violence in Arkansas with investigations ongoing.
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Toronto
Whalen
Court of Errors
J. H. Cameron
Sparks
Hodgkins
Messrs. Robinson
Anderson
New Orleans
Jefferson
Texas
Wm. Perry
Memphis
Marion
Ark
Augusta
Granger
Pool
25Th Infantry
Grand Review and New Captain General Arrive in Havana
At Havana on January 4 Captain-General Lersundi led a grand review of troops in and around the city. News is sparse from Count Valmaseda. The Gazette reports a skirmish near Monsambo on the 26th, claiming government victory with losses undisclosed. The newly appointed Captain-General Duke arrived from Cadiz, was installed at the palace, and took possession with formal, quiet ceremonies.
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Dulce
Havaana
Lersundi
Count Valmaseda
Nuevitas
Bayoma
Monsambo
Duke
Cadiz
Gene
New York Money Market and Stock Trading Summary
New York money market opened stringent but firming into the close with current rate at 7 percent and a 1g premium. Sterling quiet at 9 44 1/2 for prime bills. gold opened 384 and closed 3544. U.S. government and railroad stocks fluctuated on unsettled conditions, with notable moves in N S Central and listed closings at 5:38 PM. Live stock receipts since Saturday about 900 head, market nearly nominal at 10 to 10 1/4 cents.
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U.S
N. S. Central
Paul
W.U. T
B. I
Central
Westin
Quincy Whig
New York
Chicago Market Prices and Grain Report Summary
Chicago market notes firm Eastern exchange and grain gains. Wheat No 1 fronts at 1.25 to 1.26, corn 62 cents old No 1, rye from 1.16 to 1.19, oats 54 cents, barley about 21.50, flour prices active for low grades, pork futures steady near 23.50 to 28.50, lard up to 17.5 cents, hogs 11.60 to 11.75, (St Louis market unchanged) tobacco and cotton reports: creased hogs active, bulk meats steady, whiskey 97 to 98 cents.
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Cxcaco
Eeastern Exchange
Esc Ae
Essier
Osia
St. Louis
Jac
Iuga
Prime City
New York
France faces precarious peace as press freedom tested
In Paris on January 4 reports discuss France’s fragile peace and growing democratic sentiment. M Rouher is described as a police tool and calls emerge for the Emperor to curb the press or concede rule. China’s ambassador will meet Foreign Minister Lavalette midweek. Greece asks to delay the conference on the Eastern crisis until its minister arrives in Paris.
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France
Burlingame
Paris
Greece
Loxpox
Jen
Fimes
M. Rouher
Ingire du Police
China
M. Lavalette
M. Delijannia
Sublime Porte
Return of Rebels to the United States and Chinese Treaty News
The English press approves the peace with China and the return plans of ex rebels to the United States after President Johnsons amnesty proclamation. Names mentioned include Bevis, James, Mason, Dudley Mann. A Hoboken clash between Maj. Rawlings and a Serjeant occurred over New Year etiquette results, with injuries reported.
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United States
Preas
Joheson
A Dee Sr
Jef. Bevis
Yona J James
M. Mason
A. Dudley Mann
Andon
China
England
Lord Clarendon
Burlingame
Merchants' Union Express Suit Aims at Consolidation
In New York a stockholder sues in the Supreme Court to restrain the consolidation of Merchants' Union Express with the American Company and to block a $5 per share assessment on current stockholders. The Legislature convenes tomorrow and is expected to organize quickly with Truman G. Younglove nominated for Speaker by the Republican Assembly caucus.
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Merchants’ Union Express
New York
Trueman G. Younglove
Supreme Court
Merchants’ Union Express Company
American Company
Aupany
New York Grain and Provisions Market Summary Jan 1 5
New York and New Orleans reports show mixed grain and provisions activity. Prices for flour and rye varied with strong demand for some grades and dullness for others. pork and lard held firm. Chicago and St Louis live stock markets showed firming tendencies with steady cattle and higher hog quotes. Toledo and Cabie markets listed wheat and corn prices with modest changes.
Georgia Legislature Expected to Declare Supreme Court Crisis
In Atlanta on January 4 1920 reports indicate the Georgia legislature opening January 13 will pass a resolution asserting that in past actions it operated under the Supreme Court crisis guidance of the state or United States on key points. The article notes general belief the body will acknowledge such influence in its conduct.
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Atlanta
Islature
Georgia
United ‘States
Wisconsin Senatorial Contest heats up in legislature
The Wisconsin senatorial race between Carpenter and Washburne gains heat as supporters claim better chances. The legislature is set to convene on the 13th inst, underscoring rising political interest in the contest.
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Wisconsin
Carpenter
Washburne
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