Democratic County Convention Calls May 17 at Dixon
The Lee County Democrats meet in Dixon on May 17 1888 to choose delegates for the state convention in Springfield May 23 1888. One delegate per twenty five votes cast in 1884 plus fractions determine town allocations for Alto Amboy Ashton Bradford Brooklyn China Dixon East Grove Harmon Hamilton Lee Center.
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Alto Amboy
Ashton Bradford
Brooklyn
China Dixon East Grove
Harmon Hamilton Lee Center
Reunion of Armies at Gettysburg and 1888 Highway Meeting
The piece notes the reunion of the Army of the Potomac and Army of Northern Virginia on Gettysburg anniversary days with speakers including George William Curtis and George Parsons Lathrop and Bishop Potter hosting. It also previews the Fourth Annual State Convention of Highway Commissioners in Springfield April 18-19, 1888 focusing on road improvement. It then discusses editor training needs, Mugwumpism in newspapers, and shifts toward tariff reform influencing editors and colleges.
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Army of the Potomac
State Convention of Highway Commissioners
State House
Springfield
North
Training to Forge a Loyal Party Editor Cadre
A critique urges a thorough high-protection party study to produce editors who will stand by the party through any crisis. The proposed program would form a select band of editors committed to unwavering party support.
A Republic's Gratitude and the Pension Expenditures Debate
The report cites pension totals from 1863 to 1887 to argue that federal pension spending has more than doubled since 1877 and now rivals Germany's wartime outlays. It criticizes Senator Cullom and pension agents for dubbing veterans as mercenary, warning public sentiment could turn against such gratitude.
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United States
Germany
Senator Cullom
Washington
Common Sense Versus Theory on Carlisle and Tariff Reform
The piece argues Carlisle correctly recognized Randall in the Democratic ranks, avoiding harm to tariff reform by alienating factions. It contends a conservative path preserves reform prospects, noting a broader political gridlock until a new president and congress. A hypothetical war scenario underscores strategic decisions in leadership.
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Carlisle
Randall
Senate
House
Protection Democrats
Congress
Great Britain
Sitting Bull
United States
Carlisle praised as patriotic revenue reformer in Chicago Democrat
The piece argues Carlisle of Kentucky, praised by the Chicago Democrat, stood in for the American commander and framed the conflict as a choice between conquering Britain or losing honor. It portrays Randall as pivotal and credits Carlisle with sound patriotism amid a debate over policy and national fate.
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Custer
Little Big Horn
Speaker Carlisle
Sitting Bull Randall
John G. Carlisle
Kentucky
Chicago Democrat
Marion Town Supervisor Receipts and Expenditures 1858
Financial report dated March 27 1858 from Supervisor L McKevitt shows receipts from county collector and town tax payments for 1856 and 1886 along with total expenditures and a remaining balance of 44.10 held by the supervisor. Copied for posting March 30.
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Marion
L. Hlmckevif
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Illinois
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Orer
Wm. Buckman, Sr
Lces
Hugh McGuirk
Edward Morrisey
Sane
Christopher Lyons
Dixon Law
L. H. McKevi
Dixon
John Fielding
C. A. Aball
P. H. Melathies
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Howe
Theo. J. Hyde
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Aiken & Whitmore
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L. DO. Pitcher
Kh. K. Depots
Pixon Il
C. A. Ballou
Jamestown
Rockford
Smith & Ballou
Dixon, Ills
Maple Park
Alan
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Ben Morrell
Royal Chief, JR
James G
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T. J. Miller
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