Republican State Convention Call by Illinois Central Committee
The Illinois Republican State Central Committee via Freeport Illinois calls voters to elect delegates to the Republican State Convention at Springfield on May 31, 1871, to select 42 delegates for the national convention in Philadelphia June 5, 1872, and to choose state officers. Representation bases on 1888 presidential vote with one delegate per 400 votes and a 150 vote fractional unit. Signatories include A C Babcock and others.
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Democratic State Central Committee of
New York
The
New York World
Democratic Party
Union Republican County Convention for Stephenson County
The Republican voters of Stephenson County and Freeport wards are urged to send delegates to a County Convention at the Circuit Court Room Freeport on May 16 1872 at 10 am to select eight delegates for the State Convention in Springfield on May 22 1872. Each township and ward elects delegates plus one for each fifty Republican votes cast for General Grant in 1843 and for fractional counts of twenty five or more. The notice lists townships and wards with their committeemen and delegated quotas and urges holding the township and ward caucuses on May 1st. Signed SMITH D ATIGINS Chairman and Listrhs Secretary.
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Freeport
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Springfield
General Grant
Tventy
A. Templeton
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Mest
He Knapp
Libley
C. J. Dry
Acoweek
Sheckler
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Ridott
J. Slqwort
Hock Grove
Woody
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Senator Wilson Explains Grant Admin Record
Senator Wilson cites three year totals showing nearly 1.2 billion collected and 1 billion paid out under Grant, with debt reduction and strong revenue efforts. He notes post offices payrolls, pensions, and low loss claims while Democrats criticized, and cites Republican conventions endorsing renomination. A moral on character ends with a schoolmaster parable.
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Wilson
General Grant
Great Temperance Address at Wilcoxon Opera House
Hon. T. J. Turner spoke on the New Liquor Law before a crowded Wilcoxon Opera House audience. He argued Illinois must lead in curbing intemperance, highlighted the law’s bipartisan origins, and urged enforcement with no repeals. He noted penalties, youth protections, and urged voters to elect lawmakers and a governor who support the measure.
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T. J. Turner
Illnois
Wilcoxon Opera House
D. A. Knowlton
Ile
Illinois
Turner
Senate
House
Republican Party
Earthquakes devastate Antioch and Lone Pine regions
One half of Antioch Syria was destroyed by an earthquake with fifteen hundred inhabitants killed. Lone Pine California suffered extreme damage with many dead and injured as buildings collapsed. Chasms opened, streams changed course, volcanic signs appeared and over a thousand aftershocks followed the initial tremor.
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Antioch
Syria
Lone Pine
California
Political shifts dominate post election scene in 19th century mayhem
The report notes the Iowa Legislature enacting a strict liquor law surpassing Ohio Wisconsin restraints. It highlights Republican gains in Rhode Island New Hampshire Connecticut and Dubuque Iowa with local aldermen results. Speculation swirls about Elihu Washburne and Palmer as potential governor and senator.
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Iowa
Ohio
Wisconsin
Elihu
Washburne
Olice
Palmer
United States Senate
The 27th General Assembly Adopts New Laws and Fares
Springfield reports the 27th General Assembly reflects on its tenure and argues laws passed, including revised statutes, school and road laws, eminent domain changes, and simplified conveyancing. It defends high spending while noting constraints, delays, and the upcoming adjournment under governor.
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Judiciary
Buyer
Geller
27Th General Assembly
State House
General Assembly
Rhode Island ’18: True Republican Victories
A concise item notes Stephenson County Republicans claim victories in eastern and western districts with a sharp editorial tone. It highlights party gains and a favorable turnout, signaling a solid party showing across regions.
Election results show Republican gains in Stephenson county
Report outlines election outcomes across towns and townships including Rock Run Lancaster Jefferson Silver Creek and others. It notes Republican tickets victorious with margins varying from slight to decisive and mentions specific supervisors clerks assessors and highway commissioners elected. It also cites Connecticut and New York Democratic developments and legislature adjournments.
Tax debates and cabinet notes mark April sessions
Washington reports show Ways Means fixing whisky tax at 65 cents per gallon and tobacco at 20 cents per pound while tariff details and book duties are debated. Cabinet discussions include Granville's note and Fish to prepare replies, with adjournment targets set for early June and May.
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Camden and Amboy Railroad
Rock Island
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Washington
Chicago
First National Bank
Seneca
Illinois
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Third Cavalry
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Treasury Department
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Commissioner of Internal Revenue
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