Logan's speech at Freeport on July Fourth 1888 criticizes reform
General Logan denounces civil service reform as a party child, mocks partisan labels, and defends Republican leadership. He warns that partisan appointments harm public service and urges the Republican party to resume its historic strength and principles amid national debates on education, race, and governance.
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Loge Logan
Boston
Logan
Republican Party
Chairaspen
Tsa
Sepublican Party
A Trip to Iowa Describes Dubuque and Des Moines Areas
A travel sketch from a western resident details a morning train to Dubuque and the river trip across to a Hyuffs area. It highlights Iowa’s productive countryside, dairying, creameries, and Manchester’s 2500 population, with notes on saloon absence, a brick business district, and an asylum complex near Independence.
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Iowa
Joarnal
Dubuque
Orelock
Beasant
Missisippi
Delaware County
Manchester
Independence
Waingane
Jowatoru
W.c
Promoted railroad official and spotter reports
The piece notes discharges of conductors by the Chicago and Northwestern over alleged spotter abuses and false charges. It mentions a conductor accused of taking five cash fares from Maywood to Chicago, denied the charge, and suggests spotters wield undue influence. John Taylor, St Paul Southwestern master mechanic, visits. James Campbell brings his son from Savanna. E St John named assistant general manager of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific.
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Chicago and Northwestern Railway
The
Turner Independent
Maywood
Chicago
John Taylor
St Paul Road
James Campbell
Savanna
E St John
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
St John
Rock Island Road
Clark
Mr St John
CRI & P
O B Bidwell
Sabbath announcements from Salem and embury churches
Salem Church D T Kail of Iowa will occupy the pulpit on Sabbath morning. Communion services will be held with the quarterly meeting. Rev Wm Hnealster will preach in the evening. Baptist Church Rev R 4n Huaisey will preach morning and evening. Embury Kev Wardle will preach morning and evening.
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Salem
D T Kail
Iowa
Wm Hnealster
Baptisl Church
R 4N Huaisey
Embury
Kev J Wardle
Local Notices and Social Items From Stephenson County
Pencil Points reports George Kingsley returning from Hobart College Geneva NY while Miss Nettie Lewis of Racine visits Miss May Stevens. A self binder fell from a wagon injuring a farmer’s head. Red Stockings vs Treadlights slated in Mt Carroll tomorrow. Would-be burglars tamper with windows at the DC. slower residence. Mrs W H Mitchell summoned from Michigan due to her brother’s illness. Rev T F Reeser to occupy Lena Lutheran pulpit. Peter Rowe dies at Rock Run July 1 1885 aged about 75. Triadic Alliance member J L Rogers to receive 300 or 400. Ora Mayer’s surprise party held last night. Nebraska passes temperance and tobacco bills affecting miners under fifteen. Ed Seifert of Chicago cigar maker and dealer visits Freeport with large local interests.
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George Kingsley
Hobart’s College
Geneva
Nettie Lewis
Racine
May Stevens
Red Stockings
Mt. Carroll
W H Mitchell
Michigan
T. F. Reeser
Lutheran Church of Freeport
Lena Lutheran
Peter Rowe
Rock Run
Stephenson County
Triadic Alliance
J L Rogers
Misa Ora Mayer
Nebraska
A Wonderful History of a Slave Boy's Rescue and Rise
Fifty years ago a boy captured in Africa endured slave trade trials from horse trades to rum and tobacco sales before being bought by a Portuguese trader and shipped in a slave vessel. Rescued by an English warship, he embraced Christianity and rose to become Bishop Crowther in Africa. Emmert and Burrell Druggists guarantee Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets as the best indigestion remedy, relieving headaches.
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Africa
England
Crowther
Emmert & Burrell
Acker
Manning Declares No Evasion In Civil Service Case
Washington July 8 A detailed report covers Secretary Manning backing a federal appointment, Civil Service Commission findings, and Democratic reactions. It notes Kellar of Caldwell Ohio appointed after controversy over First Auditor and Congressional recommendations, plus Treasury letters and White House discussions. It mentions Simmons, Hoadly, and New York politics impacting Ohio and national party lines.
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Washington City
Owen Kellar
Caldwell
Ohlo
Civil Service Commission
Rat
Chonowath
Warner
Manning
Kellar
Civil Services Commission
Othar
Civil Service Not
House of Representatives
Commissionera
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury Department
Office OF the Recurany
Washington, D.C
Conan T. Eaton
Univeparates Civit Servicr
Hsm
Abell
Dastell Maniwina
Eaton
Lettar Wan Vocaivad
Ani
Gen
Chonoweth
Washington
New York
Simmons
Tilden
Allie
Whitney
White House
Cleveland
Hubert ©. Thompson
Thompson
Heddon
Nooning
Bimmons
Helden
Prohibitionconvention names officers and ticket in Ohio
At the Ohio Prohibition convention in Prohibitiontats Spermarrenn the permanent officers were elected. President B S Higley secretary Mrs Mary A Woolbridge first assistant B Payne second assistant Erastus D Lewis and the ticket includes Lt Gov W G Frost Supreme Judge Gideon Stewart Treasurer John H Danner Attorney General A T Clevinger Board of Public Works J S Neville. The platform upheld total prohibition with a civil service plank and rejected liquor licensing or regulation. Reverend Leonard of Springfield nominated for governor and addressed the convention amid applause. He is a 43 year old former Methodist minister and current pastor of Central church in Springfield. The night closed with a grand ratification meeting.
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Obio Prohibitiontats Spermarrenn
Ohio
Higley
Mahoning
Mary A Woolbridge
Portago
B. Payne
Franklin
Erastus D. Lewis
Trumbull
M. Dustin
A. B. Leonard
D. D
Springfield
H. M. Thomson
Otterham University
Dr. Leonard
W. G. Frost
Lorain County
Gideon Stewart
Huron County
John H. Danner
Stark County
A. T. Clevinger
Clinton County
Board of Public Works
J. 8. Neville
Hardin County
Ous
Civil Service
Friends of Prohibition
Leonard
Methodist Episcopal Church
Cincinnati
Central Church
The Case of Mr. Hay resignation expected soon
Wanninaton Orry dated July 3 reports First Assistant Peamaster Hay has not formally offered resignation but plans to do so in a few days. Mr A E Stevenson of Mnols, former congressman from that state, is seen as likely to succeed Hay.
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Hay
Wanninaton Orry
Peamaster
A. E. Stevenson
Imnols
Congress
Why Blaine Was Not Asked
A Bangor area debate over inviting James G Blaine to a Grand Army of the Republic reunion divides officials. Governor Robie says Blaine lacks official status, while Democrats oppose and Republicans defer to G A R customs. Gen Logan and ex Vice President Hamlin invites are debated. veterans express excitement and tension.
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Grand Army
Pontiayd
Boutelle
Bangor Whig and Courier
Grand Army of the Republic
Bilatina
Robie
Blaine
Logan
Hamlin
Singer
Hall
G. A. HK
Racing events span Washington Park and Becon Park noted
Attendance nears nine thousand at Washington Park as Tartar leads a 5 mile opener with Estrella and Jim Gray following. Brishton Beach races report Broughton Eva K Lola Lugg Lawis and others with times around 1 17. Beacon Park closes with Harry Wilkes beating Trinket in three straight heats, times listed.
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Chicago
Washington Park
Tartar
Estrella
Jim Gray
Line
Ballet
Jim Douglas
Katie Fletcher
Freeland
Volante
Troubadour
Fima
Hazaras
Handy Andy
Ultimatum
Talleyrand
New York
Brishton Beach
Broughton
Eva K
Lugg Lawis
Joe S
Joe Sawyer
Absrto
Bessie B
Fosterai
Gen. Monroe
Royal Arch
Florence M
Byron Cross
Cheora
Jorsay Maid
King Tom
Pops Leu
Boston
Beacon Park
Harry Wilkes
Trinket
Wilkes
Destructive Wisconsin town fire nears wipeout
Heavy blaze in Pesu t rino Wisconsin July 3 swept the business district destroying sixteen stores three hotels and several houses. The village with one fire engine lacked capacity. A Marinette engine aided after hard fighting. Estimated loss about 75000. Pashtigo Lumber Co stores and mill escaped. An Indian scare followed from Denver with reports of Ute threats and armed demand.
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Wissonsin
Pesutrino
Wis
Marinette
Pashtigo Lumber Company
Caicaco
Tealegrams
Denver
Colo
Durango
Prominent Boston Legislator Dies After Eye Injury
L J Orcutta, 55, former legislator and businessman from western Massachusetts, lost an eye after a cocaine incident and died several hours later from paralysis. The accident occurred Wednesday afternoon in Boston.
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Boston
L J. Orcutta
Four Thousand Men Strike at Cleveland Rolling Mill
The Cleveland Rolling Mill strike grows more complex as about 4000 workers, many Bohemian Italian and Polish immigrants, mob the mill grounds. They force workers to quit, attack escapees with bricks and stones, and drive engineers from sites. They demand 23 percent raises and two weeks pay in advance, while police and mass meetings are arranged to control the unrest.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Rolling Mill Company
Red
Walker
Quiet Day in Chicago Street Railway Strike
In Chicago the West Division Railway company did not run cars on Thursday amid a strike. Workers crowded the headquarters to apply for positions while strikers hold Western avenue from Lake to Madison. A 5,000 person mass meeting supported the strikers as police brace for possible car service to avoid bloodshed before a compromise is reached.
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Cariaco
West Division Railway Company
Western Avenue
Lake and
Madison Streets
Randolph A
Treat Market Square
Richard E. Shannon
Pacific Coast
Congressman Lawlor
Richard Powers
Beamen’s Union
Luke Coyne
The War Against the Saints and Other Utah News
A July report details Apostle John Henry Smith facing polygamy charges in Utah with witnesses sought as his wife eludes subpoenas. Mormons celebrate the removal of Idaho Chief Justice Morgan amid regional tensions. Also covered are a freight rate agreement restoring 20 cent freights to New York and related routes, a Cleveland druggist error causing a boy’s death, and a Morris New Jersey case of a man killing his child before surrendering to authorities.
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Barr Laks
Utah
John Henry Smith
Jozeph Smith
Europe
Smith
Morgan
Idaho
Zane
Niagana Fanus
Central Traffic Association
Cataract House
Hugh Riddle
Rock Stland Road
New York
Philadelphia
Hoe
Athlophoros CO
Wall ST
Baseball Roundup From Curesco July 3
Only one league game was reported, Detroit defeated New York 4 to 0. Other results included Alleghenys 4 at Cincinnati, and St Louis 3 at Louisville.
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Curesco
Detroit
New York
Pittsburg
Alleghenys
City ordinance warns firing weapons in Freeport
Discharging Fire Arms warning issued by Mayor Amman to Freeport residents. Ordinance Section 15 enforces penalties from one to ten dollars for firing cannons guns pistols squibs or any explosive devices without city council or mayor permission. Also includes assorted goods advertisement copy and photo price note.
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Freeport
A. Beramann
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Ed Seifert
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Foraker
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Keiley
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Keilay
Canada
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Darius H. Ingraham
Maine
Cadiz
Jamon Fanner Lee
Maryland
Austria- Hungary
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District of Buffalo Creek
N.Y
Walter FE
Gerard
Stanam
BF. Howells
Wales Waatington City
Wales Court-Martie
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Croinvati
the Enquirer
Washineta City
Thorpe Iy
T Boon
Cleveland Mills
Hiotoua
Obid
Charley Kilpatrick
Thomas Kilpatrick
Urica
Morris, N
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A.B. Norton
Bristol
Conn
Arn Lororgs
Cevers Crick
Waltoms Slate
Walton
Stephenson Street
Burrell Buos
V. Allen
Allen
California
Barrell Bros
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Emmert and Burrell
Cameron
Burrell Bros
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