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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1881
Page
2
The Freeport Journal reports ongoing outrage over ballot tampering at a Pennsylvania House count, citing witnesses Wiles Brainerd and Oyler who insist the theft was real. Citizens seek legal action, urging a full investigation and justice, with calls for statutes to cover such ballot tampering.
Carter Harrison won reelection as Chicago mayor last week by about eight thousand votes. The victory secures another term for Harrison in the city’s government, with supporters praising his leadership while opponents call for continued reform.
The readjuster leader aims to revise Virginia state debt and also shape the Democratic Party. Mahone emphasizes fiscal restructuring alongside political renewal within the party ranks.
The Atlanta Constitution hails the re election of a Confederate Brigadier as Chicago mayor while continuing to denounce Northern carpetbaggers in the South, highlighting enduring postwar tensions and political divides.
The note accuses Democratic supporters of past vandalism with chalking, suggesting their own front doors and sidewalks bear the initials B B S as a jab at ballot box stuffing. It reflects partisan sniping and rhetoric over electoral misconduct.
Mr. W. H. Mitchell retains as his counsel in suits arising from ballot box stuffing business Mr. J. A. Crain. Crain is praised as an able lawyer with nerve and stick-to-it-iveness, noted especially for desperate cases.
From Washington comes word that Alexander H. Stephens of Georgia endorses Mahone’s political views. If true, Bourbonism faces doom as Stephens, former vice president of the Southern Confederacy, wields southern influence and could fracture the Bourbon party with a large following.
Six accused persons four men and two women were convicted and five sentenced to death. The sixth, Sophie Treoffsky, of noble birth, has fate to be decided by the Czar. All confessed guilt, making the proceedings formal.
A celebrated reporter with a prodigious appetite for wine galumphs into an idle night journey. After drowsy flirtations with a lady aboard the morning passenger train, Morpheus ends his nocturnal caper and the reporter wakes in Calena, leaving the tale to the train crew and hush-hush whispers.
In a continuing stalemate the Senate remains idle with no business transacted. Republicans hold a caucus and vow to stay in session through December, resisting minority rule. Supporters claim the stance upholds liberty and right.
The remains of Senator M. H. Carpenter arrived in Milwaukee on Saturday in charge of a Congressional committee and lay in state in the Court House over Sunday, visited by thousands. Funeral ceremonies were held in the afternoon, with a procession described as the largest ever seen in the city. Senator Conkling and General Logan were members of the Senatorial committee.
Postmaster General James issues an order effective May 1 reorganizing the railway mail service. All workers in the same roles will have equal pay. Appointments for employees and local mail agents begin with a six month probation at up to 900 dollars a year. If performance is satisfactory, positions become permanent.
The Anzeiger rebukes Democratic claims about poll outrage last week. It asserts Republican clerks can swear to what they saw and vows action to punish any injustice to voters if warranted by sworn testimony.
James shows firm grasp of duties in the top postal role with New York training. He directs a 70,000 strong force and manages $50,000,000 mail flows across the United States. The chief task is making the service self supporting, and authorities say Thomas L. James is the man to do it.
A passage quotes Hon M H Carpenter praising enduring oratory and exploring the transient nature of life. It recalls his view that loves and friendships are brief and sorrowful, with bright moments, many disappointments, and memories that linger as time passes. The piece contrasts hopeful Thursdays with gloomy Fridays and ends with a meditation on life fading like a cloud.
The Wolfinger Organ Company of Chicago doubles capacity and capital to 50000 dollars and becomes The Chicago Cottage Organ Company occupying a three story brick building at Randolph and Ann streets. J E Wise leaves Western Cottage Organ Mendota to join Chicago Cottage Organ Company, enhancing its capital and shipping access to lead cabinet organ production and sales.
Delinquent lands and town lots in Stephenson County Illinois show taxes due and unpaid for 1880 and prior years. Owner names are listed as known with amounts of taxes interest and costs. Company H D Post and Co appears linked to a citrus advertisement alongside the list.
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