Republican ticket names for state officers and congress
State officers listed include John C. Smith for State Treasurer from Jo Daviess County James P. Slade for Superintendent of Public Instruction Gen E F Dutton for Clerk of the Supreme Court J R Coombs for Clerk of Appellate Court Second District Mrs R M A Hawis for Representative In Congress Cart James I Ne F for Legislature Jesse R Leigh for Sheriff and Dr Jeremiah Dean for Coroner with Galena notes noting recovery from cholera morbus after a convention. The reporter visited Galena and found Republicans satisfied with congressional nomination. Malawk expected to carry Daviess county by a handsome majority.
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Galena
Malawk
Daviess County
Major Hawk Election Promise Fueled by Off Year Rally
In an off year, Major Hawk is poised for election by a large majority as many Democrats indicate support for the soldier statesman. Supporters say more will vote if his rival Buzzard ceases abuse and falsehoods.
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Major Hawk
Buzzard
Jo Daviess Votes for Hawk Insuring Nomination
McPotter attacks Jo Daviess for opposing Major Hawk but the delegates from Jo Daviess cast eight votes for Hawk on the 517th ballot, ensuring his nomination. The county held the key to the result and would not oppose Hawk for unfitness. The Buzzard piece is called a false yarn.
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McPotter
Buzzard
Jo Daviess County
Major Hawk
Jo Daviess
Trank
Hawk
Slawk
McPotter Attacks Major Hawk After Nomination Fight
The Buzzard editor denounces Major Hawk as incompetent while criticizing McPotter for backing a minority Legislature candidate for six years. He argues Ed should not be trusted for State Treasurer and accuses McPotter of lacking self-competence before commenting on others.
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McPotter
The
Buzzard
Major Hawk
Ile
Incompetent Dems Attack Major Slank Buzzard Link
The Democrats attack Major Slank, Republican candidate for Congress, citing a local underground paper called the Buzzard edited by McPotter. The piece claims Slank’s army service and Republican ties disqualify him, while labeling the editor a former Rebel sympathizer.
Republican County Convention Nominates Local Cands
The Republican County Convention held in this city yesterday nominated Capt. Jas. I. Neff for Member of Legislature Jessie R. Leigh for Sheriff and J. Dean for Coroner. Miles White Esq of Lena was chosen as Chairman of County Central Committee for the ensuing year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. I. Neff
Jessie R. Leigh
J. Dean. Miles White Esq
Lena
Our Next Congressman Major Hawk for Congress Nominee
The district backs Major Robert M. A. Hawk with strong praise and wide support. He is described as highly popular, well educated, and a proven leader from Indiana to Carroll County. His Civil War service, local offices, and Republican alignment bolster expectations of a decisive victory.
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Major Hawk
Jere Pattigan
Pinckney
Charlie Betts
Dinsmore
Bright
Meacham &E
Hawk
Carroll County
Robert M. A. Hawk
Indiana
Eureka College
Mrs. Volunteers
Raleigh
N. C
Stephen A. Douglas
Press Gang at Congressional Convention Named in Carroll County Herald
The Carroll County Herald lists a large cadre of editors and reporters as the press gang at the recent Congressional Convention. Among those named are J. B. Brown of Galena Gazette, G. W. Hawks of Byron Times, W. D. Hughes of Mirror, FE Slocum of Forreston Herald, I. B. Lason of Courier Oregon, W. W. Lewis of Lena Starman, T. J. Pickett of Fulton Journal, Simon Greenleaf of Savanna Times, A. W. Richards of Freeport Journal, E. L. Otis of Rochelle Register, R. W. Welch of Morrison Sentinel, K. T. Stabeck of Freeport Budget, Carl Strack of Sterling Bubachter, Phocian Howard of Chicago Tribune, N. H. Wright of Rockford Register, W. D. Andrus of Chicago Times, J. W. Potter of Freeport Bulletin, and C. I. Donshue of Freeport Feerakd.
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Carroll County Herald
J. B. Brown
Galena Gazette
G. W. Hawks
Byron Times
W. D. Hughes
The
Mirror
FE. Slocum
Forreston Herald
If. B. Lason
Courier
Oregon
W. W. Lewis
Lena Starman
W. F. Eastman
Sage
Sterling Gazette
T. J. Pickett
Facile Faber
Fulton Journal
Simon Greenleaf
Savanna Times
A.W. Richards
Freeport Journal
Hawk
E. L. Otis
Phiz
Rochelle Register
R. W. Welch
New York
Morrison Sentinel
K. T. Stabeck
Freeport Budget
Carl Strack
Sterling Bubachter
Phocian Howard
Chicago Tribune
Wright
Rockford Register
W. D. Andrus
Chicago Times
J. W. Potter
Freeport Bulletin
C. I. Donshue
Freeport Feerakd
Republican County Convention at Wilcoxon's Opera House
The Stephenson county Republicans met August 20 at 1:30 PM to nominate for state and county offices. Delegates from Buckeye through Freeport wards and townships selected credentials, reported full delegations, and chose James I. Neff for Representative, Jesse R. Leigh for Sheriff, and J. Dean for Coroner. Miles White of Lena elected chair, officers and tellers named, and a county central committee roll call completed.
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Stephenson County
Wilcoxon
Opera House
B. T. Buckley
County Central
Miles White
Lena
A. V. Richards
Freeport Journal
Geo. W. Oyler
K. T. Stabeck
West Point
Jas
Newcomer
Jefferson
I. A. Frey
Dakota
C. J. Brown
Rock Run
H. D. Cole
Loran
Geo
Kleckner
Harlem
Jno
Wright
Winslow
R. E. Mack
Lancaster
Orrin ‘Crocker
Ridott
John Swanzey
Oneco
Buckeye
G. W. Barber
D. D. Gulden
Wm, Musser
Thos. B. Jones
Daniel Musser
John Winters
D. B. Bobb
Erin
A. J. Reese
D. H. Ide
Chas. Gossman
Florence
J. ©. Cain
Jas. Peck
Ira Crippen
W. H. Early
Freeport
A. T. Green
A. Bergman
T. Waddell
J. $. Cochran
J. Wertman
Ireeport
C. Best
G. W. Brown
R. Little
M. Lawyer
F. Flachtemeier
G. W. Oyler
B. H. Tull
W. E. Bowker
J. McFatrich
T. H. Kauttfman
Waddams
Sherman
William Hawkins
Wm. Hays
A. van Epps
W. I. Brady
Wm. Cox
R E. Mack
E. A. Carpenter
James I. Neff
George W. Oyler
James
Taggart
Cochran
Geo. S. Kleckner
D. H. Sunderland
Capt
Neff
Dr. B
IL. Bradshaw
IT. Bolender
Jesse R. Leigh
J. Dean
C. M. Shaffer
C.M. Shaffer
Mr. Neff
Silver Creek
Wm. Young
Jock Grove
G. A. Bolander
Graham Lashell
Johnson Potter
Kent
Ss. C. Salter
A. K. van Horn
Onece
Joel KR. Beam
H.C. Best
Motion of thanks to retiring chairman Buckley passed
On motion of Dr EB A Carpenter a vote of thanks was extended to Dr Bett Buckley retiring chairman of the Central Committee. The convention then adjourned. Attest A V Richards Secy.
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W.P. Hinmett
Robert Little
John R. Wagner
Uppn
EB. A. Carpenter
B. T. Buckley
Central Committee
Mt Vernon Soldiers Reunion Draws Illinois Heroes
General Shields and Gen Logan headline a large Mt Vernon reunion of Illinois and national Civil War veterans. Governor Cullom and staff attend as crowds decorate streets, bands play, and speeches honor Lincoln, Mexican War veterans, and the Union's legacy.
The Mt Vernon Reunion Parade and Handshake
An item notes Mt. Vernon reunion events including a veterans parade and a general handshake at the Inn on August 13. The European Letter from Geneva discusses Paris hospitality, servant conditions in France, and a long rail journey from Paris through Savoy to Switzerland, with observations on Swiss scenery and French farm life.
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MT. Vernon
Soldiers Reunion Draws Large Crowd in Illinois
A reunion crowd at a store venue reached about 12,000 after a storm the previous evening. Generals Sherman McCook Logan Shields and others greeted surviving representatives from the Black Hawk Plott and Mexican wars with officers of the Union army. Thirty four Illinois regiments were represented as speeches by Gen Sherman Senator Oglisby and others followed the handshakes and recollections of battles and regiments engaged.
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Illinois
Ilinois
Rey
Hfe
Evening Star
Duncan
Whitesides
Reynolds
Mills
DeWitt
Fry Thomas
Casey
Anderson
Breese
Ford
Enjal
Abraham Lincoln
Northwest
Pimiong
Gen. Taylor
United States
Supreme Court
Congress
Daniel P. Cook
Elias K. Kane
John McLean
Gov. Bond
Samuel P. Lock
Buena Vista
Bissell
Shields
Col. E. D. Baker
Ball’s Bluff
Savior of the Republic
Vicksburgh
Richmond
Lee
Appomattox Court House
Ulysses S. Grant
Logan
Oglesby
Morgan
Prentiss
Morrison
W. R
Alleghanies
Lexington
Belmont
Pea Ridge
Donelson
Huelsure Landing
Corinth
Stone River
Arkansas Post
Vicks
Washington
Sherman
Feedom
Republic
National Guard
Favey
Reece
Gov. Cullom
Commercial Hotel
11Th Illinois
Wilson
Oglisby
Sudden storm disrupts Mt. Vernon outdoor gathering
A Wednesday Mt. Vernon scene described a fierce wind rain and hail that scattered an astonished crowd. Tents collapsed drenched women and children sought shelter as the storm raged for about an hour. When rain paused speakers resumed but dark clouds forced another sudden sheltering downpour.
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Mt. Vernon
Chicago Tribune
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Grex
John C. Smith
James P. Slade
St. Clair County
Gen
E. F. Dutton
DeKalb County
Second
J. R. Coombs
Grundy County
R. M. A Hawis
Republican County
Cart
James I, Ne.f
Jeremiah Dean
W. R. Rowley
Major Slank
St. Louis
Republican County Convention
Riciarns, Secy
Cullom
Verrnon
Inn
General Shields
N.G. Smart
Mexico
T.S. Casey
Springfield
Gen. Palmer
Gov. Robinson
John A. Logan
Eleventh Regiment
Globe-Democrat
St. Vernon
Douglas
Lincoln
Illinois National Guard
Pavey
McCook
Martin
Smith
Ridgway
Rogers
Palmer
W. O. Anderson
Col. Casey
European Letter
Geneva
Switzerland
Paris
Afonseur
Rhoderick Dhu
Genelis
Savoy
W ‘ Wright
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