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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1874
Page
2
The Chicago Journal argues that if the people cannot predefine Supreme Court railway rulings Congress could remodel the Federal judiciary by expanding the number of judges and bringing a new test case. The piece suggests this approach would be more effective than monopoly and reflects on deeper world philosophy.
The Chicago Tribunes report that Hessing and Gen Lieb met Democratic editors at Sherman House to discuss reorganizing the Illinois party. Hessing promised German vote transfer if the party strengthened, predicting a 35,000 majority result next election. Debate followed, with June 10 Independent Convention pivotal. The German vote remains in suspense.
The Cornell President White argues national and state provision endows higher education free from sectarian control. He cites the English German models, cites Virginia Michigan Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota and 1862 national colleges, and lauds West Point as compatible with public control. He warns against self‑seeking officials and urges public duty to elevate educated leaders to reduce corruption.
A mid-session review notes Butler’s defeat in seeking to refer the Senate bill to the Judiciary Committee while reporters and much of the public consider eventual passage by the House. It argues that persistent anti negro legislation has wearied voters across parties, with Republicans and Radicals alike growing tired of ongoing protections and constitutional changes.
The author questions whether the Constitution or nature justifies granting black citizens rights not given to others and argues that no law can regulate social relations. He contends mixed schools, a feature of the Civil Rights bill, cannot fully resolve prejudice and warns Republicans against tying policy to colored votes.
Br George Walker of New York warned before the Social Science Congress that the nations financial stagnation stems from excessive public and private debt and overinvestment in fixed assets. He urged caution, noting public borrowing by states and companies fueled imprudent living and rapid, unsustainable growth.
Tas General Superintendent George S. Bangs released an article with figures from seven major Post Offices showing thirty day mail composition. The table details pieces and weight by class, countering railroad claims that shipments overburden the mails with merchandise and newspapers should be excluded as freight. It analyzes per 100 pounds of mail and breaks down classes including second class periodicals and letters.
The discussion centers on printed matter making up 90 pounds in the 100, with the Post Office covering at least 75 percent of its costs while earning about 5 percent of revenue. Figures show letter postage for year ending June 30, 1873 at $20,354,817.50 versus newspapers and magazines at $1,072,993.19. Mr Bangs argues against excluding periodicals from mails and notes railroads receive low compensation compared with express rates. The New York Times opines the Western rail war harms capital markets and Western development, urging peaceful settlement via specie payments and revenue taxation.
Washington lawmakers push a 2,000,000 levee appropriation to protect the lower Mississippi from future floods. The recent disaster strengthens support, with supporters hoping for quick passage. The plan would employ affected farmers in repairs to provide work and avert famine while aiming for permanent levee improvements.
An official of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad received a precious document postmarked Melrose Monroe county in December. The fragment notes the Melrose Iowa correspondence dated May 8. Further details are not provided in the readable text.
Correspondent recalls the May Sunday at the Capitol hearing Dr Lorimer of Tremont Temple Boston preach a fiery missionary sermon amid the National Baptist Missionary Union gathering. The piece also notes other ministers, President Grant’s church attendance, and Col Merriam’s IRS duties.
London correspondence reports Disraeli’s health deteriorating due to diabetes worsened by mental strain. If he retires from active leadership, rumors say Earl Derby could become Prime Minister while remaining Foreign Secretary. Such a change would mark a sad day for the Conservative party as it loses its identified leader.
A ripple on streetrailway matters in St Louis centers on two women who applied to Gravois Street Railway for conductors. After references and start-up funds were offered, opposition arose. The superintendent argued long hours and dangerous duties, saying a woman cannot perform as a conductor, and the plan stalled amid male resistance.
The department report lists state by state crop and livestock priorities from Maine hay and dairy to tobacco in Connecticut and corn in Ohio. It notes dairy leadership in New York, market gardening in New Jersey, and wheat in Minnesota and California with varied mixes elsewhere. The piece ends with a column on gushing newlyweds and their public demonstrations of affection.
The Evening Wisconsin argues the people will test equity and common sense against railroad rates under the Potter act. It urges juries to measure reasonableness by evidence, notes ongoing constitutional review, and cautions journalists to be moderate rather than inflaming. It defends appealing to courts for redress against alleged unconstitutional laws and warns against legislative absolutism.
Correspondent notes Swing quits Presbyterianism amid debate over his independence and the church's finances. The piece covers reactions to his stance, the Congregational platform, a $20,000 debt funded by 10 percent bonds, notable investor Henry Greenebaum, and critiques of the Chicago Commune including Karl Klings and Henri Rochefort. It also reports a forgery scare involving a decoy treasurer and updates on Indemnum shares among Chicago press figures.
The graduating class lists forty one cadets including thirteen at eighteen. Immortal five are Arthur Murray Thos W Symons Lotus Niles Montgomery A Macomb and John P Wisser. The rest include Wilson Rice Anderson Andrews Mellen Edgerton Oyster Thayer Cecil Cecil Otis Mitchanf Webster and others.
News brief lists multiple incidents from the period: a drowning at Fall Creek involving a Cornell student named Emerson. storms damaging St Louis and Milwaukee. a Freeport lawyer planting shade trees. a mill fire at Farmington Missouri with $27,000 loss. deaths in Joliet, Pembroke Ontario, and Champaign Illinois. a horse race in Philadelphia won by Goldsmith Maid. a steamer burned and a cook perished. a dangerous accident near Westport. lightning strike in Atlanta Chilton’s family. drownings of three boys on the Alleghany river. religious convention denial in Maryland. strawberry crop threatened by heat near Jonesboro. poisonings near Dubuque. a Milwaukee rail case. various shipments and rough news items.
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