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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1875
Page
2
The text analyzes New York immigration figures for a recent month, contrasts with last year, and notes many returnees from visitations to the old country. It surveys England’s faltering trade, New York City debt growth, Senate politics, and a Georgia treasurer scandal amid liberal Democrat reviews.
A local column defends His Honor while challenging Tax Wane's charges about the Clerk's bill for tax list extensions in 1878. It questions the payment of 480.73, cites offers and tripartite sharing, and calls for affidavits and public honesty amid education debate in Cincinnati.
The article surveys global and U S experiences with compulsory schooling arguing mass support is crucial for effective reform. It notes Prussia France England Saxony Switzerland and the U S states MA NY PA MD OH, and cites Atlantic Monthly data on literacy gaps, illiteracy rates, and the danger of ignorance to state stability. It concludes the state has a right to enforce education to protect itself and its governance.
A city paper lambasts local and state authorities for tolerating open gambling operations. It cites five openly run gambling houses thriving under police noses, alleges a sworn officer is a major gambler, and calls on the mayor to address electioneering ties and remove the implicated police member.
The article laments statements by His Honor about gambling and police corruption. It accuses a sworn officer of gambling, questions official denial, and suggests the public infers that authorities tolerate the gambling craft, urging accountability and honesty from leaders.
A controversial plea questions His Honor about a past audit case involving a City Clerk and a large tax bill. It alleges lobbying, a tripartite bargain for “swag,” unequal voucher division, and possible personal gain. The speaker prompts a direct response to reveal any basis for the claims.
In a session marked by ill will and heated rivalry Randall Cor Fer nando Wood and others vied for Speaker, yet Blaine emerged as impartial and honorable in handling proceedings. Democratic opponents concede his fair conduct and high standing among national leaders.
The text predicts money will be easy and trade unusually active this coming summer. Merchants will have ample customer funds and less need to “use” books, while manufacturers face a tighter market but strong demand. Business leaders are confident, expecting a forward movement and widespread prosperity.
In an address by Charles Francis Adams Jr. key facts show the 1840s England and late 19th century United States saw massive railroad schemes. US construction surged 1868 to 1873 from 900 to 7000 to 8000 miles yearly, with Michigan Kansas Illinois cited as illustrations of profitability and failure.
Immense quantities of firearms are shipped yearly from the United States to Europe notably to Turkey and Spain. Remington in Ilion New York runs two thousand workers on a Spanish contract delivering about three hundred thousand breech loading rifles in the past year for home use. Providence Tool Company holds a Turkish contract for six hundred thousand Peabody Martini rifles, the English standard gun, the largest such contract to date. Other firms have significant orders from other European nations, a trend unsettling Peace Societies.
The latest European grain advices show improving wheat markets across England and the Continent. Predictions from Mark Laws Express note the lowest prices reached and a large cereal supply in the West granaries may spur export demand at better prices, reviving business and rail traffic.
Springfield March 4 The Illinois House sees limited business with two passes and a third reading bill to allow counties cities and towns to levy taxes for interest on local aid bonds. Debates on restructuring grand judicial districts and fiscal reform continue amid investigations and referrals. The Senate discusses revenue, coroner deputies, railroad powers, and probate courts as session ends with many orders carried over.
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