Murphay Nominated for Third Ward Alderman in Republican Caucus
In Bailey and Brawley’s office on a Saturday evening the Third Ward Republican caucus nominated H Murphay for Alderman. He is praised as an honest, capable railroad executive, native of Ireland, long trusted by the Illinois Central and now its local general agent. The notice urges voting for Ford McLaughlin for Street Commissioner and Barnum for city attorney, praising their qualifications and urging turnout and effort.
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Bailey & Brawley
Stud
H. Murphay
Murphey
Ireland
Ilinois Central Railroad Company
Third Ward
Ford
Brown Baylor
Uiip
She Ling
M. Hettingexae
Audi.s
Hettinger
Mr. Hettinger
Mr. Rowell
Rowell
Fraudulent Texts Mislead Voters and Civil War Mentions
The note warns readers against deceptive phrases and urges duty in voting for city treasures. It recalls a recruit who joined a local company to quell rebellion and notes a person’s trusted role in a national bank with recognized financial skill.
Republican ticket urged for county offices and duties
The piece urges voters to support Republican candidates for county offices including assessor and supervisor. It emphasizes the need for competent, trusted men and warns against by default abstention. It endorses C. M. Shaffer for supervisor and lauds his conduct and standing in the community.
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C. M. Shaffer
Resignation of Freeport Pastor A W Tousey Probed by Church
The Chicago Standar notes Rev. A W Tousey has resigned due to health from the Freeport church. The congregation resolves to pray for his speedy restoration and active duty, praising his past ministry and unity with the people. The piece also contains partisan appeals urging votes for local Republican candidates including B Hankemeyer for Alderman and L Stanton for City Surveyor, with warnings against Democratic rule and appeals to veterans.
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Chicago
A. W. Tousey
Freeport
A.W Tousey
Zion
Vigilant Poll Watch on Registry and Judges of Election
The notice urges vigilance over voter registration and warns against improper attempts to enroll or vote without proper registration. It endorses War candidates A Rhodes and A Green for Judges of Election in the 2d District, praising their long acquaintance with Township voters and urging support in upcoming elections. It labels Mr. Johnson as a potential fraud.
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Boards of Registry
Rhodes
A. Green
AL. Rhodes
A. T. Green
Republican Party
Yvass
Democratic Party
Vote for Rhodes for Town Assessor in Republican line
The piece attacks Democratic economic policy and debt, arguing it would raise taxes. It contrasts Democratic incompetence with Republican success and endorses William H. Rhodes as a qualified, longtime Republican candidate and large property owner for Town Assessor.
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Wm. H. Rhodes
Republican Call to Vote Early and Rally Support
A partisan plea urges Republicans to vote early and mobilize neighbors to prevent lost votes from indolence. It warns against imported votes and urges poll challengers to verify residence rules and to ensure a clean sweep in city and town elections.
Waddell Gains Noted Experience in First Ward Campaign
In the first Ward race for Alderman W. G. Waddell voters note his continued work to improve the district. Supporters argue his accumulated experience stands as a key asset and should not be overlooked as the campaign moves forward.
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W. G. Waddell
Local election notices and horseball rule update
The notice discusses a Monday gathering with a special train for Sir Knights and lists corrections for Republican ticket coverage including McLaughlin as Street Commissioner candidate. It urges votes for Robert Little Cyrus A Sheetz and A P Green as requested, and mentions the 1868 baseball rule change requiring stamped balls and new size and weight.
Nomination News From the Treasury and Local Ticket
The Second Auditor nomination by the President and Treasury Department moves to the Senate for confirmation. The piece lauds Col. Burnside’s Republican credentials and past service, while outlining party dynamics and criticisms of Democratic candidates.
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ATELY
Treasury
Department
G. Pa Burston
District of Columbay
Treasury Department
Mu Cullogh
Senate
Maryland
Copper-Johnson
Col. Burnside
Democratic Party
Annual Town Meeting and Election Reminders
The Annual Town Meeting is set for tomorrow Tuesday with polls open 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Voters are urged to vote the straight Republican ticket and beware of Democratic influence attempts.
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Abe
McCardle Case Postponed to December After Election
The McCardle case challenging Reconstruction Laws has been postponed by the Supreme Court until December next. No decision will be issued before the Presidential election.
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McCardle
Supreme Court
Railroads Offer Reduced Round Trip Fare to State Convention
The Peoria Transcript reports several Illinois railroads will carry passengers to and from the Republican State Convention in Peoria at one and one fifth fare for the round trip. Chicago Alton & St Louis, Rock Island & Pacific, Chicago Burlington & Quincy, Toledo Peoria & Warsaw, Northwestern, and Peoria Pekin & Jacksonville lines have agreed. Central is possibly included. Illinois River Packet Company may match.
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Peoria Transcript
Chicago, Alton
Illinois German Republican newspaper for sale in Springfieht
An Illinois German Republican paper published in Springfieht by Gen Hermann Ligh announces a discount price of one dollar until November 1. The notice invites Germans to subscribe and requests consideration for exchange listings. The source notes the writer’s prior acquaintance from the Rocky Mountain Excursion.
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Illinois
Springfieht
Frl
Hermann Ligh
Rocky Mountain
Post
Trial of Andrew Johnson Opens With Butler Oratory
In Washington on March 80th 1868 the impeachment trial of President Johnson began as Chief Justice Charles Wales presided. Speaker Butler opened with a two hour argument praised by colleagues, followed by Wilson presenting documentary evidence. The nation awaits a verdict that could end the rebel executive era and restore unity.
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Denala
Baraats
Tohneon
Intry
Dar
I Butler
Bingham
Senate
Butler
Eara
Senate Chamber
Mr. Butler
Wilson
Washburne
Colfax
Schenck
McPherson
Johnson
Congress
Washington
Wade
Ohio
Lincoln
America
J. W
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Ulysses
Grant
AP A Lyrer
Reuben E Fenton
New York
Ford. McLaughlin
J. Baysore
Chas. F. Taggart
M. Barnum
M. R Barnum
Ife
Neoone
Vota
Rapala
Stephensoh
Jacob B. Shirk
Mr. Shirk
B. Hankemeyer
Polltlolang
L. Stanton
C. M.shafer
Charley
J. Brown Taylor
J. Brown ‘Taylor
Mr. Johnson
Union
Ternoon
McLaughlin
Melaughtin
Robert Little
A. Sheet
Cyrus A.sheetz
Tek
A. P. “Green
Tighways
Calles
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