Freeport Journal 1870 humor and council notes
The Freeport Journal reports on light political talk about Grant, local officials, and an Irish squatter contesting Wagner’s seat. It notes City Attorney Kean’s absence due to a spell, Senator Bent’s reprinted Whiteside Sentinel, and Frank Seasions’ night sessions with his newborn. A Davis farmer unveils a Norwegian chest from 1694, tied to editor’s father, hinting at cabinet furniture and a quirky Budget item.
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Freeport Journal
A. V. Richards
U.S. Grant
Lutlo
Homoratiatte Kulletstabecksmithdykins
Atkins
Johnwilkes Boothmepatter
Muldoon
Wagner
Davis
Norway
Cage
Poperly
K. C. Stabeck
Freeport
Buzzard Headline Wails Over City Council Tonight
Fragmentary OCR recalls a city council meeting with ominous headlines presented in funeral black. Readable elements hint at dramatic tones and civic concerns discussed Saturday night.
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He Buzzard
Cornered by Buzzard and Cronukrite in City Battle
In a chaotic, partisan missive the paper attacks Cronukrite and Alderman Kuehner. It laments the withdrawal of the official city paper and calls for standing up to bulldozing methods of the democratic ring. The Buzzard is blamed as a watchful observer in the battle for city control.
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Uzzard
Kuehner
Alderman Kuebner Endorsed Despite Harsh Denunciations
The text defends Alderman Kuebner against attacks from Puzeard and similar organs, arguing that such denunciations serve as strong endorsements. It notes the long tenure and general satisfaction with his 60 year course as proof of his standing.
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Kuebner
Puzeard
Presidential ticket listed in Maryland Gazette
The Maryland Gazette at Annapolis prints a political ticket titled The People's Choice for 18th-For President Gen Giarani from Illinois and for Vice President, the Leyen OW Thompson from Indiana, reflecting a historical party ticket.
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Maryland Gazette
Annapolis
Giarani
Siinois
Leyen
OW. Thompson
Fidiana
Squatter Muldoon Loses Bid for 3rd Ward Alderman Seat
The crowded council chamber heard Muldoon’s challenge to Alderman Wagner over ineligibility due to holding a police magistrate post. Judge Cochran led Wagner’s defense, proving eligibility and dismissal of Muldoon’s petition by unanimous vote. The report also notes ongoing Northern relocation of ex slaves and fundraising efforts led by Senator Windom, with Col. Bob Ingersoll contributing $1,000.
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Muldoon
Leonard Stoskopf
Wagner
Jas
Cochran
C. ©. Lathrop
Stoskopf
Iris
Spme
Cronkitte
Jno
St. Wagner's
Cronkrite
Straws and political notes from the era
A collection of brief opinions and anecdotes from papers about a Republican maiden speech, a GOP record, a Kentucky state convention in Louisville nominating Walter Evans, and speculation that Grant will be the next presidential candidate with Tilden as his opponent.
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Slank
Congressional Record
Byron Times
Kentucky
Burrows Debate on Starving Government Tests Resolve
The speech by Congressman Burrows of Michigan denounces Democratic efforts to starve the government as a threat to liberty. He argues election laws protect free ballots and accuses southern outrages of suppressing Republicans. He predicts the Democrats face Appomattox-like defeat in 1880 if they persist.
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Burrows
Michigan
Louisiana
Republican Party
Gibson
Congress
Senate
Democratic Party
Blackburn
OUR CHICAGO LETTER OPENINGS AND REAL ESTATE NOTES
In Chicago April 19 1879 a vivid letter celebrates spring openings for cloaks hats dresses and trimmings drawing crowds despite bad weather. Real estate moves loom as J G Ayer buys the Pug building at Monroe and State for 800000 and Fidelity Bank assets face court questions. Random notes touch on Easter fashion, bankrupt estates paying dividends, and upcoming stage appearances.
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Cubano
India
Madras
Veneer
Pred Ayer
J. G. Ayer & Co
Lowel
Mass
Pug
Monroe
Fidelity Savings Bank
Tye
Chicago
Peter E. Stevens
Stevens
Clararis
Sherman praised as nation's premier timber by Cleveland Herald
The Cleveland Herald hints that no better timber than G. T. Sherman exists in the country while cautioning against accepting Grant as a war representative. It notes the claims about Grant and the secretary are not true, though the assessment of Sherman is not a poor one.
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Frank Seasions
Carroll County Herald
Frank
Cleveland Herald
G. T. Sherman
Grant
John
New Song by Will S. Thomps TM Touting Advice
East Liverpool publisher W L Thompsons releases a fresh music piece titled 2¢y Advice praised as finer than Gathering Shells. The sheet notes the song My Grandpa's Advice by L Thompson and advertises mail delivery for 45 cents from Pioneer Press.
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Will S. Thomps
L. Thompson
W. L. TompPso
East
Liverpool
Ohio
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Kean
Bent
Whiteside Sentinel
Morrison
Keennen
John Wilkes
the Buzzard
Journa
Corporation Piper
Honest Jnoky Wagner
Cronk
Rite
Washington
St. Louis
Sodom
Far West
Senator Windom
Bob Ingersoll
Awk
Carrall Co. Mirror
Loyal Sons of the Union
Congressman Burrows
Republic
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