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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1878
Page
2
Senate Finance Committee Opposes Repeal of Resumption Act
The committee will back an amendment making legal tender notes receivable for all purposes after January 1, 1979 and prevent further currency contraction.
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Senate Finance Committee
Sterling P.O. Drama and the Burehard Ring Explored
The piece invites readers to examine the Sterling post office controversy and the Burehard ring. It promises to reveal real motives behind actions and questions surrounding a member described as industrious and untiring, urging enlightenment through reading.
Carroll Co Gazelle editor denies Rurehard and Atkins ring link
McDowell of the Carroll Co Gazelle rejects claims the article cited originated from the Durehard and Atkins literary bureau. He attributes the piece to himself and dismisses the insinuations. The writer, alias Suc, is urged to correct errors if he authored them, questioning the ring's looseness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
Carroll Co. Gazelle
Last Journal
Durehard and Atkins Ring
Suc
No Malice Toward Adjacent Counties Over Mr Burchard
The Journal asserts no ill will toward neighboring counties with a different view on Mr Burchard. It cites the old saying that the king can do no wrong, suggests others are honest in their view, and vows to wait for future developments to prove their position correct.
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Burchard
Death of Boss Tweed in Ludlow Street Jail
Wmn. M. Tweed, the Tam many Boss of New York City, died in Ludlow Street jail on the 12th from nervous exhaustion and heart blockage. His last words expressed faith in guardianship and regret for not achieving more good. Aged 55, five years of exile and imprisonment marked the end of a long criminal career as a ring-master of city politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wmn. M. Tweed
Tammany “Boss
New York City
Ludlow Street
Guardian Angels
Ilis
Press Spar Over Post Office Feud War
Readers are asked for pardon as city post office matters dominate coverage. The writer denounces Mr Atkins and a ring he leads for trying to ruin the Journan and seize control of district affairs. The conflict is framed as personal yet affecting every voter in the district. The Atkins Barehard group is accused of long pursuing power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkins
Barehard
Specie Resumption Certainty Amid Bond Sale Debate
The piece argues gold prices have fallen toward parity as silver remonetization would ruin finances, yet a New York sale of 59 million in 4 1/2 percent bonds at a premium boosts specie prospects. It claims $50,000,560 in gold and silver increases support resumption, while Democrats in Council push for immediate repeal of the resumption act.
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Vero
Iail
Enidl
Nework
Democrats
Council
Ring master’s scheme to use budget as organ for power
A ring leader eyeing control of the Journal uses the Freeport Budget as an organ, placing a pliant editor and paid editorials to sway readers. The scheme centers on a crippled Is. PT. Sta beck figure and Post master General ties, with calls to expose the machine behind local politics in a Washington atmosphere favorable to claimants lingering in power.
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Atkins
Freeport
Ring Literary Bureau
Stabeck
Ring
Burchard
Durean
Journan
Wirz
Andersonville
Benedict Arnold
M. Y. Johnson
Washington
Bureheard
Cronkrite Nominated Treasurer at State Convention
At the Democratic State Convention in Springfield last week Ton. 7 J Cronkrite of this city was named Treasurer while M. Tetter the incumbent was chosen State Superintendent of Public Instruction A platform was adopted urging a revenue tariff graduated income tax taxation of Government bonds and Treasury notes a halt on debt reduction issuance of small denomination bonds for savings abolition of national banks repeal of the resumption act and opposition to convict labor leasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
J. Cronkrite
M. Tetter
Rebel Claims Bills Threaten Nation in Fall Election
The tenth bill in Congress this session targets rebel claims with 389 bills totaling 4,209,000 dollars plus a cotton tax refund. The piece warns that Democratic Senate control could pass them, saddling the nation with debts and risking a shift toward Confederacy imagery or pensioning rebel soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House
Senate
United States
Southern Confederacy
Fitz John Porter Ordered to West Point Board
President Trayes directs a board of examination at West Point on the joth of dung to review new evidence in the case of Fitz John Porter. Porter was court-martialed in November 1862 for disobedience of orders in the second Bull Run campaign and dishonorably dismissed in January 1863. the article questions convening another board to reconsider the court-martial proceedings.
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Cen
Fitz John Porter
Trayes
West Point
J. Moschofield
A. J. Terry
G. W. Getty
Asal. Gardner
Porter
Pope
Bull Run
United States
Samuel I White as Next State Superintendent Candidate
The State Superintendency debate centers on Samuel I White principal of Peoria Normal School as a leading candidate. Born 1880 in Niagara County New York, White pursued teaching at 17, studied, and graduated with honors from the University of Michigan. He built a long career in Illinois education, edited the Illinois Teacher for six years, supported the State Teachers Association, helped found the National Educational Association, and led Centennial exhibit efforts, widely regarded as eminently qualified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel I. White
Peoria Normal School
White
Niagara Co
New York
University of Michigan
Lockport
N.Y
Ma. White
Chicago
Brown School
Illinois Teacher
Tie
State Teachers’ Association
National Educational Association
Income Tax Bill Set For House Action
The Ways and Means Committee has adopted a plan to restore the income tax. It levies two percent on incomes up to 5000, three percent on 5000 to 10000, and four percent on over 10000. Individuals earning more than 2000 must file annual returns by January 20. Government employees pay tax except the President and federal judges. Pensions are exempted. Deductions allowed for taxes paid, losses, and rent. Penalties apply for noncompliance or false returns. Banks and corporations face 4 percent tax on profits. Interest to savers is excluded from dividends. mutual insurer payouts are exempt.
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House of Representatives
Burchard
Internal Revenue
United States
Persecuted Postmistress Faces Death or Insanity
A private Sterling letter reports Mrs. F Smith postmistress of Sterling ill and near death from sustained political persecution by Atkins Dounewarp Burchard and allies. It alleges slanderous charges, a failed bond, and a Washington visit that escalated pressure. A remonstrance by Sterling citizens followed, but the writer warns of fatal consequences if the district ring prevails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F . Smith
Atkins & Dounewarp
Burchard
J. M. Patterson
Edson
Sterling
Smith
Freeport
Washington
Mr. Burchard
Patterson
Berchard
Whiteside County
Burchiard
Mr. Ney
Tyner
Judge Davis
Gen J C Smith for State Treasurer
Gen J C Smith of Galena, a Union officer and former Chief Grain Inspector, is widely touted for the Republican nomination for State Treasurer. Backed by favorable press and strong regional support, he is praised for business skill, popularity, and a proven public-service record amid statewide indorsements and expectations of a vigorous campaign.
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J. C. Smith
J.C. Smith
Gen. Smith
Cronkrite
Galena
Smith
Chicago Inter Ocean
John C. Smith
Ninety-sixth
Illinois Volunteers
Chicago
Peoria Journal
State Centennial Board
Democratic nominees Cronkrite sketched by Springfield
The Springfield correspondent portrays E S Cronkrite of Freeport as a mild citizen and former storekeeper who served three terms in the lower house. He is described as a negative but personable figure who seldom originated measures and avoided antagonism. The piece quips he would not be convicted of setting prairies on fire, suggesting harmlessness.
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Ie. S. Cronkrite
Freeport
National Republican Congressional Committee Meeting Notes
A Republican caucus in the House hall on April 10 drew about 110 Representatives and 25 Senators. Resolutions urged rescinding the president’s civil service order blocking political participation. Senator Sargent led debate while Edmunds and Price moved to confer with the President and form a committee. The proceedings were harmonious and adjourned after two hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Republican Congression Committee
House of Representativ
Sargent
Edmunds
Congressional Committee
Representative Price
Questionable authority behind Burchard renomination claim
From the Ogle County Reporter via Springfield correspondent of the Inter Ocean a press opinion asks on what authority he speaks regarding Burchard's renomination in this congressional district and questions whether "Little Burley" truly represents Washburne's former electorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogle Co
Springfeld
Th Inter Ocean
Burchard
Burely
Washburne
Mrs Smith Awarded Contingent Post Office Office Assurance
A Sterling Standard notice relays that Mrs. Smith secured a contine nce in the Post offices. A Washington source dated April 5 expresses gratification at her likely retention, noting the many friends she built in the city and her steadfast conduct amid opposition, praised for honor and refutation of charges. Sterling may be proud of her postmistress.
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Sterling Standard
Sterling
Lanark Gazette backs Carroll county man for congress
The Lanark Gazette denounces Richards of the Freeport Journal and endorses a Carroll county candidate for congress. It opposes the re election of Mr. Burchard, arguing there are many in the district equally qualified or superior and that he should step aside for a worthy successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah Times
Lanark Gazette
Richards
Freeport Journal
Gazette
Burchard
Congress
Carroll County
Sterling post office fight card prompts Herald reply
The Carroll Co Herald recalls an earlier editorial on the Sterling post office dispute between Mrs. Smith and Mr. Patterson. It notes readers accused of unjust accusations and references a Sterling Standard card by AA Terrill dated 26th ult. Terrill, a Smith supporter, is quoted as saying he is authorized to say that Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Co. Herald
Herald
Sterling Post Office
Ms Smith
Senate
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hreeport Journal
A. V. Richards
Hte
Chicago Journal
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