The Stumbling Blocks of Party Patronage in GOP History
The piece traces Republican reliance on patronage as a faction breeder across presidents from Lincoln to Arthur. It credits Garfield’s discord and Hayes’ mixed cabinet, notes Grant and Hayes faults, and praises Arthur for using patronage to strengthen public service without rewarding enemies, as claimed by the Cincinnati Commercial-Telegraph.
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Republican Party
Lincoln
Grant
Hayes
Garfield
Arthur
Mis
Cincinnati
Prohibitionists Split Over St John Alliance Debate
In a fiery piece the author rebukes Prohibitionists who align with St John and the Democrats. It cites statewide vote gaps in Ohio Kansas and Iowa to argue genuine prohibitionists avoid slander and corrupt campaign funding. The article urges independence from St John’s faction and stresses duty to temperance and reform. Dramatic local note: Miss Lida Lake and John Connors depart Rockford for Kansas City, amid late family opposition.
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St. John’s Land
Altios
Ohio
St John
Kanaas
Laws
Kansas
Iowa
Eluas
Causa
Hoockford
Lida Lake
John Connors
Kansas City
Janes Lake
Bob Lake
Connors
Lake
Rockford
Register
First M. E. Church sketch marks centennial history
A condensed historical sketch by I F Kleckner traces Freeport First M E Church from 1830s pioneer ministers through its growth, 1860s expansions, and later restorations. It notes rough travel, humble worship spaces, key preachers like James McKean and John Devore, and the drive of community funding to build and repair the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro
I. F. Kleckner
Bro. Kleckner
James McKean
Thomas Pope
Pope
Cenity
Waddams Grove
Lena
Silver Creek
Freeport
MeKean Wits
Oman
Samuel Pillebury
I. 2. Wood
Rollin Brown
Richard A
J Whipple
Bishop
Robert Beatty
John Sharp
C. W. Bachellor
Carroll
Jo Daviess
Hrive
Christias
John K. Devore
Court House
Devore
Mirat
M. E. Ehurcl
House struggles to elect permanent speaker in chaotic session
In a boisterous house on Thursday, Cronkrite chaired temporarily as Republicans pressed for a permanent speaker, Democrats opposed, a caucus backed EM Haines, and a quorum failed, ending without action. A second report notes Cuban honey duty debate, inaugurations, and various weather and local incidents.
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House
Cronkrite
Haines
Carstell Wit
N.Y
Tun
Bocksoporg Association
United
Insurance Company Disbursements and Asset Summary 1884
The report shows disbursements for cancellations and reinsurance 187,818.87 losses 434,027.83 commissions and brokerage and other expenses including office costs cash dividends 295,086.02 107,200 40 40,000. Receipts in excess of expenditures 100,115.04, assets as of January 18 1884 total 1,478,100.39 with balance of receipts over expenditures 260,000 plus accrued interest 169,119.04 and other items. Balance sheet details list decreases and increases in stocks bonds cash real estate and agency balances. The company issued 66,005 policies this year and paid 1546.27 in claims. Premiums received since organization total 49,826.76 with loss claims 17,550.14. Past ten years asset figures are listed from 1874 to 1884 ending at 1,650,708.95.
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Jostallics Freeport
Bull
M. E. Church
The
Freeport Union Advocate
Richard Haney
OG. O. Best
H. Whipple
Hinman
Silas Bowles
Mr. Whipple
C. M. Woodward
Miles LI. Reed
David H. Wheeler
Thomas North
J.C. Stoughton
David Reed
Windy Stewart
TV. L. Olmstead
Mr. Olmstead
Joseph Wardle
Robert McKatcheon
Kimbury
M. BE
R. M. Hatfield
W. C. Willing
Lewis Meredith
Bro. Meredith
Deloss M. Tompkins Cane
India
O. B. Mattison
Athlophoros
Klea
Chicago
Wasutwatos City
Inauguriu
Fireworks Company
New York
United States
Susquehanna
Pont Depourt
Garrett's Island
Aait
Columbia & Port Deposit Railroad
Bnawvex
Orio
Baltimore & Ohio Company
Bristol
Manhattan Athletic Club Grounds
L. E. Myers
Charles Pratt, Jr
Myers
Lousiana
Lorengar
F. Dabrey
Vicksburg & Pacific Railroad
Here
Mouroa
Bayou Dorcheat
Porter
Indianapolis
Ind
McMaullen
Cooper
Senate
Corcaco
Tve
New Yorks
Lord Garmoyle
Washineton City
Jan
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
Mitchell
Wasketoy City
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury Department
Customs Service
Chicago & Grand Trunk
West Stote
Issurancecs
Ila
Cagh Capital
Pramiums
Arm’t
Iin Bank
Eresseee
M. Hettinger
Pres
F. Gund
Sec
Dr Bull
Rte
Ian Utrele
Fabel
John Ff
Bull & A.C. Meyer & Co
Bulo Prop’s
Baltimore, Md
Faery
Stone
Clothier
Stine’s Corner
Stowe
Stine’s
Udtlédd& Won
C .O
MS. Wml
A. Stivers
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