Specie payment debate echoes in press division
Advocates of specie payment clash over repeal of the legal-tender act with critics warning July 1875 as the operative date. The New York Times quotes concerns on vast currency and banknote obligations, arguing against sudden contraction and urging prudent funding. The piece defends the press against pulpit accusations, urging a fair view of clergy and Christianity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Bank of England
Bank of France
Eoener
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Ita
Pny
Fortieth Parallel: Carter Presses Fair Transit Policy in Senate
In Senate Railroads hearings, T J Carter of Springfield argues cheap transport matters, urging balanced rates, capital return, and cooperation among East and West regions. He criticizes hasty legislating, noting injudicious acts raise rates and deter railroad investment, threatening progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rallrosde
Carter
United States
Treasury
Mississippi River
Gulf of Mexico
Niagara Falls
St. Lawrence River
Lake Champlain
Hudson River
Fortieth
Lakes
Ohio River
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Harrisburg
Pittsburg
Columbus
Indianapolis
Springfield
Decatur
Quincy
St. Joseph
Denver
American Central Railway
Senate Committee On Railroads
T. J. Carter
Congress
They &Ll
Baron Von Der Heydt Dies as Wheat Harvest Opens
Obituary notes Baron Von Der Heydt former Prussian minister of war dies as harvest begins near Alton. The report also mentions the death of Rev James Miller McKee in Osage New Jersey and other regional incidents including drownings in Michigan flooding in New York and civil unrest over Elijah P Lovejoy memorials. The item compiles several dated notices from across states with varied human and civic events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron von der Heydt
Pruestan
Alton
B. B. Ussher
Aurora
Cheney
James Miller McKee
Osage
N. J
Northfield
Mich
Stark
MecKeeney
Preltville
Green County
N. Y
Mississippi Valley
Abolitioniats
Elijah P. Lovejoy
New Mexico
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Onoote
England
Brazil
Oo Topping
West Oxford
Canada
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Senate
Elkins
Congress
Clinois Masons' Benevolent Society
Princeton
Illinois Masons’ Benevolent Society
Illinois Masonic Benevolent Association
St. Joseph
Michigan
Mudlake
Chesterton
Ind
James L. Seatty
Matthew Moyers
Bismarck
D. T
Fort Peck
Chief Two Bears
Custar
St. Louis
Verdict for $5,000 life insurance claim in Iowa case
In Iowa City a six day District Court trial ended with a verdict for the plaintiff for $5,000 against Charter Oak Life Insurance, the claim denied on grounds of fraudulent age misrepresentation. The jury found for payment in full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
Charter Oak Life Insurance Company
C. W. Burlingame
Ottawa
Reddick
Streator
Marseillen
Seneca
Judiciary Committee of
House
Darel
Louisiana
Storey
Arkansas
Busteed
Alabama
Congress
Rocky Mountains
Ilinois
Elkhart
Tad
Erwie, Upp & Co
Harris
Virginia
White House
Williams
United States
Ramsdell
Petersburg
Gale
Kendall County
Farmers Convention Opens Amid Delegation Tangle in Illinois
In June Sprincrzrp at 2 pm the Farmers Convention opened. Governor Palmer spoke as the state central committee was named with district claims from DuPage to Edwards. A resolution praised Governor Taylor of Wisconsin for rail action and called for a firm Illinois governor in two years. A second dispatch reported delegations from Indianapolis and Springfield, a mix of Democrats, Liberals, and Republicans, with many named figures and candidacies for Congress and the Legislature amid criticism of the convention’s “bad mixture” of outfits and ambitions.
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New York Times
Springfield
Independent Reform
Granger
Palmer
New “Party
Gen. Palmer
Benster
Winois
Pearis
Peoria
Illinois
State Board
County Agricultural Board
Board of Supervisors
County Board
Farmers’ Convention
Indianapolis
Lewis Ellsworth
DuPage
Dan. ‘Worthington
Cooke
C. Parks
Lake
Christian
Joshua Sells
McLean
J. R. Scott
Champaign
W. Thomas
Montgomery
Lewis Solomon
Macoupin
D. Davis
Perry
John Lundrigan
Edwards
Gov. Taylor
Wisconsin
Committee On Permanent Organization
J. M. Alten
Henry County
W. B. Alderson
Jefferson
S.M. Johnson
Livingston
P. Tuffs
Marion
Indianapolia
Committee On Resolutions
Decatur
Springield
Ee A. C. Dealing
Republican Party
Logan
Oglesby
Womans’ Crusade
W. 8. Wilkinson
Whiteside
J. H. Pickerell
Macon
David Gore
F. McWater
Gen. Jobn McConnell
Sanamon
O.P. Miles
Carroll
J.H. Syan
Bureau
M. Smith
Kewaunee
Congress
Flagg
M. Ettes
Bloomington
Springfeld
Chicago Journal
Willard C. Flagg
State Board of Agriculture
Mr. Flagg
State Senate
Lott Seafield
Kendall
Smith Flagg
William B. Anderson
Bsights
Golder
Bob” Halloway
Warren County
Union
Halloway
ME. Fryer
Wil
Lincoln
John M. Daniels
Schuyler
George W. Wall
du Quoin
Sfr
Clemens
MR. Ross
Lewiston
Mreiguan
Smith-Figg
General Black
Greeley
Venice
Jo” Greenhut
Chicago
Staats Zeitung
South
Avenhull
Cook County
Arnold
AL Smith
Greenhut
Charley Voris
Shelby
Charley
Porterfield
Treasury
Illinois Central
King
Shelby County
Tazewell
Ben. Prettyman
Pekin
Hainois
Revenue Cofranders
J. 13
Cobrs
Westerman
Pekin Distillery Company
MLEAN
J. D. Lewis
W. A. Pennell
Eiter
Oo Alexander
Hillsboro
Lois Fourth
Wayne
Blakely
Saggeti
Jesse Bishop
Jesse
Williamson County
United States
Sam Sheldon
Warren
General Assembly
Coffeen
Hinckley
Monroe
John Bussey
F. A. Bowdle
Platt
General McConnell
Sangamon
Gwynn
Effingham
Turner
Jacksonville
Alon
Cutcallo
Tes Wure
Reunion Ofoliticians
Turbulent Chicago Notes and Wiry Woes in 19th Century Press
The piece surveys clashes over church affairs, a lavish will case in Chicago, and vivid sketches of immigrant life. It notes McCormick’s conflict with Swing supporters, the rise of a large free-to-all tabernacle, and the Interior office row. It also highlights public lectures, Chinese gambling dens, stray dog control attempts, and early female journalists shaping local coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Underground Railroad
Whittier
Owen Lovejny
Illinois
Charles Sumner
F. W. Bird
Boston
Afr
Samper
Trowbridge
Swing
Presbytery
Interior
C. H. McCormick
Patton
McCormick
Dlr
McC
Gray
Mr. Trowbridge
Interior Office
Kittredge
Sunday Lecture Society
Albert Collyer
Raphael
Kate N. Doggett
Chicago
London
Marin Walder
Walker
A. D. Hubbard
The
Tribune
Margaret Buchanan
Times
Michigan State
Tim Fuller
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Hiinois Central
Woman Crossing the Railroad Scene Warns Signalmen
A vivid anecdote from Burling to illustrate railroad crossing hazards as a woman defies signalmen and nearly walks into danger. The account mocks risk and ends with a plea for law and safety, reflecting local sentiment and commentary.
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Washington Park
Beveridge
Southern Illinois Normal University
Carbondale
Washxeton
Quincy Businmas
Quincy Zvening
Tne Wan
Volkz
St. John's Parish
Army
War Department
Halmer
Iowa Homeopathic Society
Yoemang
United States Court
Des Moines
Ireland
Red River
Woodruff
Bank of
Fort Madison
J. Eagles
Panama
Julian Zaracondigui
Beaver Falls
Louise Eis
Kankakee
New Orleans
Washington
Work. Co
Grand Jury
United States District. Court
Madison
Wis
Samuel Rindskopf
Milwaukee
Reform
House Committee On Territories
Iroy
New York World
Athens
Dr. Schliemann
Hissarlik
Hiesarlik
Laomedon
Priam
General Butler
City of
Sukhat
iRtate
Smith
Rochefort
France
Cong
Sherman
Issy
Wes
Courier-Journal
Tae
Fiji
Great Britain
Aritein
Will
Tum
New Albany
J. I
Clack
Kanarian
Pasaing Eafely
Eater Wardle
Burling
Inne
Hurig
A.alde-Spilaing
New York Tribune
Acassiz
America
Sid
Fark Tewnin
June
Constable
State
Oflinois
Eame
Syracuse
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