The Machine and the Grant Campaign
A critique of political machines in 19th century campaigns, arguing that no National Grant Club exists and that editors see through manufactured sentiment. It contrasts Blaine and Sherman clubs with grant true support, urging fairness and honesty in nominating the people's choice.
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Grant
Journal
Washington
Civ
Blaine
Sherman
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Chicago
da Tilden
National Grant Club
Gen. Grant
Sherman N
Croxikers
Ulsine
Lim
Argel
Republicans hold Kansas State Convention Blaine delegation elected
The Kansas Republicans held their State Convention on Wednesday last and elected a Blaine delegation after a stormy session. Jo Daviess county Republicans plan their county convention at Elizabeth on May 8 to select delegates to the State Convention. Central Committee of Stephenson county has not issued a call. The Bulletin man is advised to visit the new office to see their ample job stock and weekly Journal issuance.
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Kansas
Blaine
Jo Daviess County
Elizabeth
Stephenson County
Bulletin
Speech by Congressman Hawk on debt refunding bill
The Budget notes Congressman Hawk's speech delivered in the House on Saturday March 20 1880 in Committee of the Whole with bill HR No 4592 to ease national debt refunding. The piece highlights the oratorical skill and suggests readers will find it rewarding.
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Hawk
Ifouse of Representatives
House
Secretary of the Treasury
Atihopos
Seater Rerestescortacees
Maj Hawk earns respect in House after foes concede him
The article notes a shift as Maj. Hawk’s former opponents acknowledge his equal or superior ability and morality, replacing the label of the “incompetent nobody.” The piece highlights the conversion of his enemies and their discomfiture.
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Maj
Hawk
House of Representatives
Board of Supervisors Changes Seem Minor
Returns from almost all towns except Jefferson and Rock Grove show only small reshuffles. Freeport replaces Hawke with Ashhendorf no, Florence swaps Aspinwall for Pierce, Kent sends Thompson for Eisley, Winslow’s Eells yields to Capt. Wm. Cox who is likely to be chairman. Overall political balance appears unchanged.
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Board of Supervisors
Jefferson
Rock Grove
Freeport
Hawke
Ashhendorf
Florence
Pierce
Aspinwall
Kent
D. F. Thompson
Eisley
Eells
Winslow
Capt. Wm. Cox
Secretary of State George Harlow On Re-nomination Prospects
George H Harlow Secretary of State visited the city on Thursday evaluating chances for a re nomination. He is regarded as competent and the main challenge comes from other aspiring men seeking the post. A Stephenson delegation vote for Harlow is seen as likely and could ensure his re nomination and re election.
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Sion
George H. Harlow
Harlow
Lincoln
Stephenson
Grant Named Duke of America at New Orleans Feast
Special telegram reports General Grant attended a midnight feast at the residence of Albert Baldwin in New Orleans. He was appointed Duke of America and accepted with a witty speech, joking about higher honors while defending U S institutions.
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General Grant
New Orleans
Albert Baldwin
America
Ife
Speech by Maj Hawk on debt funding bill in Congress
Prominent national debt funding debate features Maj Hawk from Washburne district. The piece lauds his clear, able reasoning and notes opposition press ridiculing him as incompetent. The editors praise his first-term service and advocate more such capable representatives in Congress.
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Congress
Maj. Hawk
Congressional
Maj. Wawk
Washburne
Town Ticket in Local Election Shifts in Jo Daviess
After a tight party clash on Monday and Tuesday, Lichtenberger secures re election as supervisor by a slim 89 vote margin. The article notes strong local business support and hints at Jo Daviess candidate Joseph Moore, a prominent farmer and Republican, as a possible legislative choice.
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L. I. Munn
Lichtenberger
Lictenberger
Aker
Gen John C Smith for Governor favored by press
The Galena Industrial Press endorses Gen John C Smith’s candidacy for Governor. It notes his rise from private citizen to wartime leader and current State Treasurer, arguing the office is important but Smith’s record makes him a worthy executive choice.
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John C. Smith
General Smith
Galena Industrial Press
Ind
Hawley Seen as Illinois Gubernatorial Candidate
Gen J B Hawley of Rock Island, former assistant secretary of the treasury, visited the city yesterday as a gubernatorial contender. The piece notes Hawley as a second-choice option if Gen J C Smith fails to secure the nom
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J. B. Hawley
Rock Island
U. S. Treasury
Illinois
Fifth
Gen. J. C. Smith
Waddy Waddy Aims For Sheriff With Broad Family Support
In a draft of local political talk Robey known as Waddy Waddy declares himself a live candidate for Sheriff. He cites sixty nine county relatives across five townships as voters and notes his current role as Deputy U S Collector of Internal Revenue is no obstacle. Charlie Blanchard and Ben Timms also loom as candidates with varying claims and tactics. Captain J J Viersol relies on his record and plans to appear at the proper time.
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Robey
Charlie Blanchard
Ife
J. J. Viersol
Tie
Hawk Speech Advocates National Debt Refunding Bill
The Galena Gazette reports Hon. R. M. A. Hawk of this district delivered a leading House speech praising a bill to facilitate refunding the national debt. He argued it would bring good to the people, offered a thorough review of existing finance laws, and urged GOP to leverage credit earned by past fiscal management.
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Congress
R.M. A. Hawk
Republican Party
Galena Gazette
Pardoned Chicago men vow to expose post office graft
Golsen and Gregg, jailed for alleged mail depredations, were pardoned by the President. In an interview, Golsen claims the Miller informant, who testified against him, was the real culprit, and pledges to reveal how the $15,000 embezzled flowed to Chicago post office staff. He accuses Special Agent James E Stuart and others of taking bribes through games of chance, and alleges a prior grand jury and district attorney suppressed inquiry.
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Golsen
Gregg
Chicago
Miller
Chicago Times
Times
Chicago Post Office
James E. Stuart
Charley Walsh
Hugh Brady
United States District Attorney
James FE
Stuart
James KE
Governor contenders narrowed to Trawley Smith and Fort
Edwards County Journal notes Morrison as first choice but warns Gen. Smith could be acceptable. The piece ranks Tie among the party’s strongest figures and urges support for the strongest candidate in the state race.
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Smith
Fort
Morrison
Gen. Smith
Tie
Edwards County Journal
Fund refinancing bill debated in House Treasury plan
In a Sunday House session Hon. Robert M A Hawk argued the bill H R No 4592 to fund national debt through bonds up to 500 million and notes 200 million at 8 and 3 4 percent respectively. He urged prudent pacing of debt repayment and cited comparative national debts while warning against perpetual low rates and repudiation fears.
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Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Congress
England
France
Cannes
Great Britain and Ireland
Great Britain
Ireland
Debates on Silver and Gold Coinage Policy
Lawmakers weigh suspension or recoinage of silver dollars against gold, arguing for minimal disruption to business. They compare purchasing power shifts since 1870, consider leveling down gold to silver, and warn against sudden changes that could harm creditors and contracts.
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Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Speaker
Mint
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