Stephenson County Republican Convention Deliberations May 1869
Stephenson County Republicans plan a county convention in Freeport on May 20 1869 to nominate eleven delegates for the Third Congressional District Republican Convention. Representation bases include towns wards and 1868 Grant votes. Primary meetings slated for May 16 by order of R V Ankeny chairman.
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Burchard Backed For Congress In Freeport Journal Letter
The Freeport Journal declares support for H C Burchard after two rivals declined congressional bids. The paper defends its coverage of political acts, denies pledges of patronage, and pledges fair, candid discussion with readers while urging Burchard as next congressman.
Mr. Burchard’s Record and Chicago Horse Railroad Vote
The editorial questions Mr. Burchard’s integrity over his vote for the Chicago Horse Railroad Bill, noting no proof of corruption despite insinuations. It argues Addins and Adams supported the bill and were later re elected, and defends Burchard against groundless charges.
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Addins
Burchard
Our Position on Republican Support and Local Politics
The Freeport Journal denounces insurance ring pressure and insists it has always supported the Republican party. It rebukes Mr Bailey and Mr Burchard over a Chicago horse railroad bill and a Freeport rider, noting the bill’s passage and the ensuing anger among citizens and insurers. It warns voters that Bailey’s actions harmed local interests and could cost him support in the county.
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Republican Party
Freeport Jour Nal
Bailey
Burchard
Chicago
Freeport
atTorse Railroad Company
Bailey Organ
H. C. Burchard
Stephenson Insurance Company
Springfield
Lena Gentleman
Insurance Company
Munn
Journal
Decatur
Illinois
Independent
Ring charges and Bailey vs Burchard in county race
A local editors debate the so called Insurance Ring and Bailey's influence in county politics. They defend H C Burchard as honest and capable, critique Bailey's Legislature record, and urge Republicans to choose between the two as the voters see fit.
Silver Creek Republicans to elect delegates at Berry School House
The Republicans of Silver Creek will meet at Berry School House on Saturday May 15, 1809 to choose three delegates for the County Convention in Freeport on May 2, 1869 Polls open 1 to 5 P M C D QlANCIARD April 26 ES60 Committeeman
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Silver Creek
Berry School House
Freeport
D. Qlanciard
Trarlom
Harlem Center
Freaport
Bo’elock
James Flansburg
Republicans caucuses select delegates for county convention in Freeport
The text records multiple 19th century Republican caucus notices in Freeport. It names ward groups, meeting locations such as Harlem Center School and Vry's block, dates around May 15 1869 and May 20 1869, and specifies the number of delegates to be chosen for the County Convention at the Court House in Freeport. Committeemen James Flansburg and B C Buckman are listed.
Republican nominating list for Freeport ward meeting
The report from Freeport outlines the forthcoming county convention to be held in Freeport and notes that polling or seminary sessions will be kept open. Committee members from Freeport are named and the date is indicated as late April 1880.
Navy Yards Prepare War Vessels as War With Spain Looms
Orders have been received at the Navy Yards in Charlestown, Portsmouth, and Brooklyn to ready warships for immediate active service. The government anticipates a possible war with Spain over Cuba as Spanish authorities in Cuban waters have recently committed grave outrages on the American flag.
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Charlestown
Portsmouth
Brooklyn
Spain
Parisian invents electric cane for defense against crime
A Parisian inventor unveils an electric cane featuring a horn with a battery and a dual-reflector lamp. The powerful light temporarily blinds an assailant when aimed, powered by a switch at the cane’s opposite end connected by a wire.
States Ratify Universal Suffrage Amendment Progress
Twenty states have ratified the universal suffrage amendment to the Constitution. Five more are prepared to ratify at the next opportunity, while three others, to fulfill the required threshold, will likely be secured.
The Lake Front Bill and the Illinois Central Lobby
The article defends Mr. Brawley’s lobbying for the Lake Front Bill and criticizes a partner’s conflict of interest in the law firm. It argues no fault in professional advocacy, warns against one railroad’s dominance in state affairs, and urges a dock company as alternative to concentrate power away from a single railroad monopoly. The piece cites Governor Palmer’s veto, the Bailey-veto context, and calls for public scrutiny of the Lake Front grant.
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Bailey
Springfield
Lake Front
Burchard
Barton
Brawley
Mr. Bailey
Congress
Central Railroad
Freeport
Jast Week
House
Ilinois Central Tighroat Company
Illinois Central
Illinois Central Railroad
Palmer
United States
Camden
New York City
Burchard Urged as Washburne’s Successor Possibility
The Freeport Journal notes a convention is set for the 26th to choose a successor to Hon. J B Washburne in Congress. Hon H C Burchard of Beloit and Freeport is praised as a capable, unblemished choice in the Third District with strong legal and business standing and a record of honesty.
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H. C. Burcharne
Freeport Journal
Washburne
Elihu B. Washburne
Burchard
Jesoit Three Press
Illinois Court Reforms Capital Punishment Law 1869
The act amends capital punishment in Illinois allowing juries to sentence to death by hanging or to life in prison or terms of at least fourteen years, with jury verdict required for death. Courts may opt to execute or imprison upon a guilty plea. act takes effect upon passage and repeals conflicting laws. approved March 18 1869.
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Illinois
General Assembly
Silver Creek Cattle Law Amendment Details
Amendment to an act restraining animals at large in Silver Creek Stephenson County Illinois outlines Pound Masters reporting impounded animals to justices of the peace within three days, issuing summonses, posting notices if owners are unknown, and enabling sales of impounded animals to cover penalties and costs. Surplus funds go to owners if they appear. otherwise to the Pound Master.
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Silver Creek
Stephenson
Finois
Stephenson County
Justice of the Peace
Pound Master
Illnois
Pound
Amendment Vote Records Surplus Provisions in 1869 Town Meeting
The legal voters of Silver Creek town in Benson County Illinois passed an amendment in April 1869. It repeals conflicting prior acts and allows surplus to be held by the owner or owners of major animals on court order. Joseph Bain and Mote E. L. Cony served as town clerk and clerk respectively.
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S Court
Silvey
Tow Silver Creek
Benson
Ilinois
JosEph Bain
Mote E. L. Cony
Illinois Law on Tenant Holding Over Damages
Law establishes that if a tenant remains after lease expiration without cause, courts must determine the rental value for the overstay and render damages for unlawful detention, with a writ of restitution issued unless an appeal is taken after judgment. Approved March 29, 1869.
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Illinois
General Assembly
Ratification of the Suffrage Amendment Moves Forward
New York has fully ratified the thirteenth Constitutional Amendment. The Senate and Assembly passed it largely along party lines. States listed as likely to ratify include Maine, Michigan, Massachusetts, Illinois, New York, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, West Virginia, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, South Carolina, Nevada, Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee, Louisiana, Florida, Kansas, Rhode Island, Virginia, Mississippi, Texas, with hopes for Ohio, Indiana, California, and Oregon to follow.
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West Virginia
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Ohio
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Oregon
Baroscope Promises Weather in a Tube in Paris Letter
A Pur Letter describes a new baroscope device claimed to predict weather twenty four hours ahead. The instrument is a long glass tube filled with camphor salts and dissolved mania salts in alcohol, set in air with sun exposure. changes in the liquid indicate forecast conditions, from clear to rain.
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Paris
Havana
Stand Your Ground and Wear Your Own Colors
A reflective essay urges independence and steadfastness in opinion. It warns against chasing consensus or appeasing every view. The author champions honest, manly independence, resisting shifting with every prevailing color.
Local readers urged to educate children with newspapers
A text praises newspapers as tools for child literacy and family advancement, urging fathers to value reading materials and mothers to guide learning. It argues a year of newspaper reading equals schooling quarters, linking literacy to resilience and responsible behavior. It questions parents who neglect buying books.
Postmaster General Plans Letter on Ocean Postal Rates
The Postmaster General writes on the purpose of ocean postage and shows the department will use its influence to secure cheaper rates. The message signals a broad effort to reduce costs for maritime mail service.
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M. W. Smith
A. Nase
Jas. K. Edsall
B. Warner
William Carey
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Smith D. Atkins
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Mr. Burchard
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