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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1879
Page
2
For president in 1880 Ulysses S. Grant remains a leading figure in the Republican field, subject to the decision of the Republican National Convention. Reports indicate support centers around his national stature and party optimism ahead of the convention.
Washington reports the army appropriation bill with riders passes both Senate and House and goes to the President. Advices say the President is prepared to veto and will send the veto message to the Senate today.
A large contingent of newspaper men visited the city Saturday including Senator Bent of the White Side Sentinel Eastman of Sterling Gazette Hughes of Carroll County Officer Sessions of Carroll County Herald Lewis of the Lena Star and Slingsworth of Rockford News, with others possibly present.
Mark Gray of St. Louis attempted to kill actor Edwin Booth at McVicker's Theater on Wednesday night last week. He fired two shots from his seat fifty feet from the stage and was arrested before a third could be fired. The incident is described as the would be assassin's poor marksmanship.
Capt Atkins editor of the P. O. organ and Corporal McPotter editor of She Buzzard express strong displeasure that the JOURNAL was named corporation paper. They complain the council set printing at three cents per line and argue that three cents is preferable to twenty cents or worse.
Gen John A Dix longtime public figure and loyal patriot dies at his New York home on Monday night the 21st inst Born during Washingtons era and named for John Adams he served as Secretary of the Treasury under Buchanan and sent a defiant telegram to New Orleans customs officers amid the flag dispute His famous line about firing on anyone lowering the American flag is cited as a lasting mark in liberty history
A Journal column reprints an ad from the Southern States at Kolona Mississippi, calling it a rebel Democratic organ. It notes northern Democrats' denial and urges subscription to settle the question. The piece mocks editors as carpetbaggers and secessionists and promises occasional excerpts as homeopathic elixirs.
In a column the full text of Gen. Logan’s communication to the National Republican rejects Col Lowe’s mortal combat challenge. The Alabama ex Confederate colonel had demanded a duel, but Logan states his constituents trust his wisdom and bravery and he did not engage further.
A tirade targets Logan and fellow politician Lowe amid a heated Chicago era dispute over Republican nominations. The piece details affidavits about City Attorney ballots, accusations of tampering, and defense of Wiles and colleagues, noting the convention’s poor management and calling for accountability.
A fragmentary old piece notes Postmaster Atkins may refuse postal use for this week’s Galena organ amid an obscene literature accusation. The dialogue mocks attempts by Atkins and McPotter to suppress the Journal, implying a years‑long tussle and urging a direct challenge to their censorship effort.
Lowe brands General Logan a liar and demands apology or legal fight. Logan refuses both, facing a public inquiry while Lowe attacks via the press, wielding a weapon likened to Samson defeating the Philistines.
A dispatch from Washington reports Colonel Lowe of Alabama challenging Senator John A. Logan after Lowe branded Logan as having contemplated and aided Confederate service. Logan rejects the charge as a malicious lie, and a heated exchange unfolds with notes and letters exchanged through Pelham and others amid public scrutiny.
Senator Logan argues that Southern districts are majority colored voters loyal to Republicans and laments limited Republican representation in Congress. He contends that North and South electors would favor Republicans if not for Democratic violence, recounting 1876 and 1878 election irregularities and urging increased Republican delegation from South Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Florida.
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