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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1882
Page
5
Morrison democrats publish a detailed critique of C C Johnson asserting his unreliability and immorality. They urge support for J B Felker, arguing Johnson split the party, betrayed allies, and harmed democratic efforts in Sterling and surrounding towns.
A historical note questions C. C. Johnson to the Whiteside county Democrats urging scrutiny of his grounds for support. It argues he lacks majority backing, wonders about obligations to the party, and contrasts his claim of ability with the need to back Dr. Felker for the upcoming United States senator election.
The White Side county paper reports a rumor that Dr J B Felker will not poll the full Democratic vote in Lee county. The idea circulates to bolster C C Johnson's support within his own county. The piece argues Felker need not pursue such schemes to unite the party in Lee county.
The Ashton Sentinel reports Dr. Felker will likely win the party vote, surpassing the previous candidate’s tally. Though not seeking office, his name appeared at the convention due to friends, with Lee county delegates unwavering and no opposition seen. He did not campaign personally for Whiteside or Lee delegations, unlike Johnson, and his unanimous Lee county support counters claims of opposition.
The Morrison Herald reports factional splits in Whiteside Democrats over C. C. Johnson of Sterling. Johnson faces a united Lee County opposition and county factions as they contend for the county nomination amid revived feud tensions from four years ago.
The Amboy News notes the Sterling Gazette backs Democratic candidate C. C. Johnson for county representative while The News supports Dr. Felker. Both papers push their counties to influence Republican votes in White side and Lee counties.
The Am boy Journal endorses Felker as the Democratic candidate for Springfield, praising his adherence to Democratic principles and his local ties. It argues against a Greenback or Republican idea, noting Felker is a personal friend from the county and town and hopes he gains enough Democratic votes to win as minority representative.
The Paw Paw Herald endorses Dr. Felker of Amboy for the district seat and urges S. H. Bethea and Dr. J. K. Felker as suitable representatives for Lee county in the next legislature.
The Amboy News notes Lee County Democrats favor Dr. Felker as the convention’s unanimous choice. It accuses Mr. Johnson of sly political moves to split Felker’s support by backing an independent candidate to siphon votes, arguing he will use any means to win if credulous partners cooperate.
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