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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1883
Page
3
The piece notes five territories likely to petition for statehood, reports more than a thousand bills introduced in the House Monday, and cites varied political topics from Chicago hosting hopes for the Republican National Convention to comments on Blaine and whisky tax distribution debates.
The Chicago Herald reviews James G Blaine calling him a flashy speaker who relies on glittering generalities. It says he avoids deep thought and analysis in Congress and Senate, acting as a party chieftain rather than a statesman, with vanity and poor discretion.
A prominent figure described as mischievous in legislation and dangerous in executive roles debuts as a financier. Critics say his proposals show a lack of common sense and merit, drawing nationwide ridicule from both friends and foes toward Mr Blaine despite his brilliance and leadership qualities.
Illinois faces a next year election for all state officers except the superintendent of public instruction. Harrison and Hamilton are seen as likely gubernatorial rivals. Logan and Arthur bid for national delegates. Cook county politics heat up with multiple officers and GOP hopefuls named.
From Am boy Mr. Cornell is gaining slowly Episcopalians plan a fair on the 19th Charley Marston repairs his sidewalk Jacob Ashenbrenner trades coal Miss Gaver of Franklin Grove teaches at Temperance Hill A Berlin of Harmon locates in Princeton hardware Billy Edwards loses a $50 overcoat from his livery St farmers report near failure of corn crop Fletcher Clapp seeks Shaw post office this county
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