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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1873
Page
2
A dense update of 1873 notices shows multiple candidates for county offices in Stephenson and Blephenson counties including Mallory Potter Wickey Kleckner and Egan each seeking Republican nominations. The item also reports accidents fires rail traffic notes and political editorial jabber about party strategy and a non existent pardon rumor.
John Smallwood of Harlem, longtime Democratic insider, writes to the Chicago Tribune July 27 arguing the Farmers' Movement means business in the county and hints at shifts in party alignment and tariff issues. He is identified as Secretary of the County Society of Granges and suggests the movement could affect county treasurer concerns.
The New York World links Liberal Republicans and farmers granges to the Democratic base as it critiques party tactics. The Chicago Journal argues for U S support to Cuba, while cholera outbreaks in Birmingham and other cities are reported with rising death tolls. Recaps of reciprocity talks in the Sandwich Islands and criticism of a Washington salary article follow. A new Iowa code limits gubernatorial clemency for murder cases, prompting editorial reflection on executive power.
A massive Portland blaze began at 4:20 AM and spread rapidly, destroying Walker's factory and Hurgren & Schindler furniture shop among others. An estimated 1.6 million dollars in losses included 100 stores and 260 dwellings, with 150 families left homeless. Fire crews from Salem and Vancouver aided, while incendiary activity was suspected in multiple new fires. Two engine houses and several hotels were damaged. several firefighters injured and a fireman left with a broken leg. Police detained an incendiary suspect. insurance reported at about 300,000 dollars.
An editorial characterizes Republicans as future-focused and reform minded while Democrats are depicted as dwellers on past issues. It argues party identity is shaped by its members and that a Republican majority naturally favors progress and adoption of new methods, regardless of name or platform.
In Harper's Weekly August 9 1873 farmers in the upper valley of the Mississippi demand cheaper access to Eastern markets. They decry railway monopolies led by major lines like New York Central and Pennsylvania, call for legislative action, and urge a new freight route from New York to Minnesota to lower prices and relieve farmers and consumers. The piece argues canals open in winter and rail tariffs rise in frost, keeping the monopoly.
An official statement counters a recent publication claiming the government sold 4 million acres more than arable land and left no tillable lands for settlers. It argues large portions of the domain remain unsurveyed and that water, mountains, deserts, and swamps were improperly counted in grants and reservations.
A fragment discusses deductions and reservations impacting public lands in older states including homesteads and school lands. It estimates potential total lands influenced by new policy, suggesting substantial acreage adjustments and a shift in arable land ownership, with reference to a St. Joseph source.
Analysis of historical precedents for filling a vacancy in the U S presidency when both president and vice president are unavailable. Notes include past deaths resignations and the role of the president pro tempore and speaker, concluding such a double vacancy has not occurred and pondering temporary appointments.
The letter discusses whether voters can select officers in elections and mentions individuals such as Edward P. Barton Henry Janes S Taggart Ralph Sabin and others urging selection of a suitable judge. It also reports on Baron Von Rhae's divorce case in Berlin and hearsay around a New York proceeding and a court decree denied or granted.
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