Five French cannons gifted to St Matthew church arrive
Five pieces of captured French bronze cannon have reached Balti more as a gift from Emperor William to St Matthew s Lutheran Church to be melted for a church bell. Illinois Supreme Court convenes at Springfield docket lists 120 cases including constitutional challenges to state revenue, with early-term decisions anticipated. A Boston petition seeks repeal of tax exemptions for religious and charitable properties in Massachusetts, noting church property valued around 28 million dollars could have yielded over 330 thousand in taxes, Tremont Temple among properties rented for secular use.
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Pomeroy Admits His Guilt In Kansas Case
The State of Kansas versus Pomeroy over York bribery was heard in Topeka county court. Pomeroy absent. counsel sought another continuance and argued for justice of the order. State moved to forfeit $20,000 bail, which the court granted though forfeiture would be rescinded if Pomeroy appears for trial within the month. The action leaves him an unreleased criminal at large, liable to arrest. the piece notes community belief that he will not be tried and emphasizes the potential loss of bail and the indictment’s status.
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State of Kansas
Pomeroy
York
Topeka
Proposed Air Line Railroad From New York to Omaha
A near beeline continental railway is planned from New Jersey westward to Omaha. It would run Jersey City to Muscatine and cross Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Iowa, aiming for a straight East to West route with no town detours. Prominent capitalists back the project with bond guarantees around four to five percent.
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Omaha
Jersey City
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Delaware
Belvidere
Pennsylvania
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Milton
Newcastle
Ohio
Youngstown
Akron
London
Tima
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Mlinois
Mississippi
Muscatine
Iowa
The Spanish Movement Coup Shocks Madrid Circles
The Madrid coup led by Gen. Pavia surprises diplomatic and other observers. His name had not previously suggested such a movement. Speculation runs about whether the republican cause is involved and what the general opinion may be.
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Pavia
Madrid
United States Presses for Closer Ties with Spain
The United States seeks closer relations with Spain while limiting negotiations from Gen Sickles to align with Castilian policy. Friends of the Spanish government in Congress fear recent events may delay reforms in the Antilles and hinder pacification talks led by Gen Cushing, aiming to shield American interests in Cuban waters from past outrages.
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Spain
Sicklea
Castelan
Antilles
Cuba
Porto Rico
Cuban
New State Institution Opens as Illinois Asylum Near Ans
The Southern Illinois Insane asylum area near Ans was selected after months of study. Completed north wing houses 250 patients with detailed divisions for dormitories, wards, and separate departments. Modern systems include brick walls fire safety, iron staircases, hydraulic elevators, steam tables, gas lighting, and a 10 million gallon water reserve. cost about 556000 total.
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Jonesboro
Southern Illinois Insane Asylum
Ans
Board of Commissioners
Dougherty
Col. Wiley
Kingsbury
Thomas Walsh
Walsh & Jungenfeld
St. Louis
Walsh
Gov. Palmer
Richard Shinnick
Cincinnati
Prospectus of the St Louis Republican 1874
The St Louis Republican outlines plans for 1874 including enlarging from forty eight to fifty six columns, expanding news gathering, and boosting circulation. It pledges independence from party dictation, pledges to advance Democratic and Conservative principles, and details Tri Weekly and Weekly editions with enhanced literary and news content for varied regional readers.
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Republican
Cone
Mississippi Valley
Daily Mails
Weekly
Terms for Daily Weekly and Club Subscriptions
Terms list prices for Daily and Weekly newspapers with rates for single, three, five, ten, and twenty copies. The notice notes club add-ons, ten percent commission to agents, and that issues are not sent without advance aid and end when time paid ends. Remittances accepted by drafts, postal orders, or registered letters. shipments at sender’s risk.
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