Republican County Convention in Stephenson County
The Republican voters of Stephenson County and Freeport wards are urged to send delegates to a county convention in Freeport on September 10, 1872. Delegates are allotted by township and ward plus votes for General Grant, with a slate of township and ward committeemen listed. Speeches by Horace Greeley and Henry Wilson are cited in the notes.
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Stephenson County
Freeport
O'Close
General Grant
Caucus Notices for Rock Run and Waddams Voters
Republican voters in Rock Run meet at Jonathan Stewart's office in Rock City on Saturday September 7 1872 at 5 pm to choose six delegates for the County Convention in Freeport on September 10 1872 Polls open from 1 hour. Jonathan Stewart Committeeman. A separate caucus of Waddams voters meets at Waddams Center School House on Saturday September 7 1874 to select four delegates for the County Convention in Freeport on September 10 1874 Open to 6:30 pm. Train Committeeman 5.5 7RAIN
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Rock Run
Jonathan Stewart
Ruock City
Kreeport
Waddams
Waddams Venter School House
Freeport
Victory in Illinois and North Carolina boosted by Greeley defeat
In Lee and surrounding counties the Republicans forecast larger Grant Wilson majorities than in 1868. Across Ogle Stephenson Jo Daviess, state returns show GOP gains, defections limited to deserting few. North Carolina results capture sweeping GOP triumph, with Caldwell ahead and Greeley collapse cited as proof of national shift.
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New Hampshire
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Tennessee
Rejoicing Across States Over Glorious Viet Victory
Citizens celebrate a widespread triumph spanning Maine to Texas New Jersey to Oregon praising a glorious Viet victory with renewed national pride and unity. Local observers credit coordinated efforts and chorus of public support.
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North Carolina
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Texas
New Jersey
Oregon
General Dix Endorses Grant Over Greeley in Party Letter
A trenchant General Dix letter denounces Mr Greeley and endorses President Grant. It cites Dix's Democratic lineage, cites Greeleys wartime secession stance and peace talks, and argues the country should elect Grant. The piece claims the letter reflects honest Democratic thinking and will influence many party members.
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John A. Dix
Greeley
Dix
Marcy and
Wright
Flagg
Gen. Dix
Mr. Greeley
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Cincinnati
Baltimore
Grant
New Louisville Daily Aims for Democratic Nomination
A new daily newspaper has started in Louisville with a stated goal of supporting a straight Democratic nomination. The paper positions itself as a voice for party unity and electoral effort in the region.
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Louisville
Grant and Wilson club call for meeting published
The paper carries a notice dated the eighth calling for the Grant and Organization 4 Grant and Wilson club meeting, signed by six individuals.
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Grant and If
Grant and Wilson Club
Republican Gains Reported in Tenney Tennessee Election
The report notes Republican gains in Tenney Tennessee with large increases across East Tennessee counties. It mentions broader Republican support in the region and its significance as public sentiment ahead of the general election in Carolina, underscoring the contest's importance.
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Tenney
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Locy
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East
Carolina
Scandinavians in Chicago Support Grant for Presidency
A careful call among Scandinavian residents in Chicago finds 1 000 to 10 000 backing General Grant for the presidency. The figures show strong support among Norwegian Swedish and American Scandi voters for free institutions.
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Chicago
Journal
Republican Tide In North Carolina Angers Democrats
The text discusses political turmoil surrounding the North Carolina election, with Republicans claiming victory and Democrats seeking to shift attention. It notes expected statewide impact in November, mentions Tribune coverage, and cites reactions from Illinois Governor Oglesby and Grinnell Iowa meeting attendees, framing a broader national political struggle.
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Cass Co
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