Republican County Convention set for Freeport in 1877
Republican voters across Stephenson County are urged to assemble caucuses by September 1 1877 to elect delegates to the County Convention at Freeport September 5 6 1877 and to choose County Central Committee members from each ward and township with detailed local caucus sites and times listed for Freeport and surrounding townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varinis
Stephenson County
Freeporh
Dolones
Wilcoxons Opera House
Freeport
Pielock
Republican County Central
County Central
Buckeye
Edward P. Bartor Wiohn
Wagner Samuel Beehtel
Ure
Lancaster Oneco
Joe R. Beams
Thomas Young
Silver Creek
A. Carpenter
West Pointharles Waite
Dakotras W. Tk. Auman
Winslow
Bradys
County Central Committee
Republican Central
B.'T. Buckley
Karman
Hirst
Bergman & Dorfman
T. Buckley
Comnitteman
Pennsylvania House
Edward P. Barton
Fragport
Fry’s Black
Joan R. Wagner
Cuucil
EK. A. Canpenter
Conmiltenian
Rock Grove
Gates
H. QC
Frankeberger
Onceu
Masonic Hall
Orangeville
Crensopengue Way
Rel J
RK. Remm
O Nmitteeman
Republicmi
Kent
Wingert
Couny
Commeltlee
Waddams
Incaucus
Waddams Centre
Ion Lordell
Qaucus
Edward Hunt
WMI
BUADY
Loran
la Ganeus
Lauib
Satinslay
Deluck
Preeparl
Baturdiy
WIT
Ast
Caucts
Eas Vial
Been Dart
Caewes
Mlw
Walton
Flarenee
I Aes
May School
Howse
Ehoushag
Breeport
Maieus Apiane Hur
Corrs
Tcs Batts
Cola Bent
Tarlo
PhD
Lees
Czar to Establish HQ in Bulgaria With 180000 Man Army
Report claims the Russian czar plans a headquarters in Bulgaria and is assembling an army of 180000 men in that region. Observers say the move appears intended as a strong show of force, signaling impending actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Fehl
Bulgaria
Conciliatory Tone Amid Southern Politics and Appointments
The piece notes a mood of optimism in the South as conciliatory moves grow and Henry W. Hillard becomes United States Minister to Brazil. It criticizes Georgia bonds, cites Democratic and Republican voices on postwar finance, and reports on Judge West’s wage proposal favoring voluntary agreements over statutory controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Brazil
Georgia
Richmond
Atlanta
Bob Tooms
The New Judges Elected On Monday The 6th Inst
The complete list shows Francis M. Youngblood of Franklin and L H Haley of Jasper among the new judges elected Monday. Others include George W. Hail of Perry and William I. Nelson of Macon with William R. Welch of Macoupin Simeon P. Shope of Fulton Albert G. Burr of Green David McCulloch of Peoria Francis Goodspeed of Will John J Green of Warren Franklin Blades of Iroquois Clark W Upton of Lake Jos M Bailey of Stephenson The first seven are Democrats and the last six Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Haley
Jasper
George W. Hail
Perry
William I. Nelson
Macon
William R. Welch
Macoupin
Simeon P. Shope
Fulton
Albert G. Burr
Green
David McCulloch
Peoria
Francis Goodspeed
Will
John J. Green
Warren
Franklin Blades
Iroquois
Clark W. Upton
Lake
Jos. M. Bailey
Stephenson
Bragg backs Morrison for Speaker to aid party leadership
Gen Edward Bragg a Wisconsin Democrat declares he will vote for William Morrison of Illinois for Speaker. He criticizes eastern Democrats as too aligned with capital and says the party must avoid subsidies and currency tinkering while pursuing firm leadership and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Bragg
Wisconsin
William
Morrison
Illinois
Ife
Brigg
Our Depleted Army Urges Careful Defense Plans
The New York Times notes the practical limits of army cuts. Simultaneous needs arise across Texas borders, Indian uprisings in Idaho and Montana, and riots along the Atlantic coast. The piece argues a single soldier cannot meet three requests at once, highlighting the impracticality of further reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Texas
Big Hole Canon
Montania
Mexico
Idaho
Montana
Atlantic States
Friends of Army Reduction
Cerberus
Allusions on Military Bills and Federal Burdens
The passage argues that rapid overseas commitments from Georgia to California, North Carolina to Texas, New York to Pittsburgh, and Washington to St Louis would cost much and strain the nation. It uses a blanket metaphor to claim federal spending must fit the entire continent and warns Congress not to forget lessons of the summer when planning winter policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
California
North Carolina
Texas
New York
Pittsburg
Washington
St. Loeuis
Canada
Pacific
Atlantic
Congress
Dismal North warned by Mobile journal on hidden threats
The Mobile Ala Jtegéster predicts continued danger for the North, claiming an apparent restoration masks a raging storm. It warns that communistic elements are at work beneath the calm surface, likening their influence to volcanic eruptions that will leave ruin in their wake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ala Jtegéster
Secretaries notes on currency and legal tender limits
In a July 28 letter to ex-Gov. Stone, Secretary Sherman argues no real currency contraction has occurred. He explains the Resumption Act method for retiring legal tender notes, compares the ratio of retired notes to bank notes issued, and lists historic greenback circulation figures from 1868 to 1874, noting current totals remain above earlier prosperous years. The piece also mentions Oliver Wendell Holmes’s Woodstock lines inspiring national enthusiasm and references the Ship of State poem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Voler
Sherman
Stone
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
National Bank
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Woodstock
Ship of State
Danger
Whisky Ring figure Joyce plans life after prison
John A Joyce the Whisky Ring figure and recent Jefferson City prisoner spoke in Chicago on the 15th. He expects an appeal in November before Judge Dillon and predicts the Krekel opinion on illegal cumulative sentences will be sustained. Joyce aims to move to Colorado to write and work honestly, pledging to leave politics forever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Joyce
Missouri
Jefferson City
Chicago
Dillon
Joyce
Krekel
Colorado
Bennington Cen tennial Review Highlights Hayes Visit
Special telegram reports Bennington Vermont’s Centennial celebration marked by massive crowds, a lengthy procession, and speeches by President Hayes and Dartmouth’s President Bartlett. The day featured a torchlight finale, a review of troops, and remarks praising the nation’s early minute men and the Battle of Bennington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Vermont
Bartlett
Dartmouth
Churchill
Bryant
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Hayes
President Hayes
Secretary Evarts
Mrs. Hayes
Lady Friend
Stark
E. W. Stoughton
New York
Mr. Evarts
Pase Fields
Stayes
Ulster
Everts
M’orary
Molly Stark
William Cullen Bryant
Solders
Connecticut
Evarts
Key
Devens
United States
Rutherford B. Hayes
Queen Victoria
Prescott
Fairbanks
Edmunds
Westmaster
Morrill
Presidential visit lights Bennington parade crowds
At Bennington Vermont August 16 crowds gathered as President Hayes and cabinet members attended a large parade. Troops and campfires illuminated the countryside while the presidential party stayed at Rev. Tibbits home. The procession drew 40 000 spectators along a route eight thousand strong.
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Bennington
Vic
Chicago
Hayes
Svarts and
McCrary
Devens
Key
Rirchard Tayes
Miss Foote
Tibbits
Fairbanks
Bennington Center
National Guard of
Vermont
Ways
Grand Arch
Main ‘Street
Peature
Iris
Priest Fined For Drunkenness In New Jersey
Reverend Father Lennon a Boston priest was arraigned in Stanton New Jersey on drunkenness and breaking the peace charges. His brother and Thomas W Seaman testified. Lennon admitted guilt and faced a fine of ten dollars or 380 days in jail, the fine later paid by his brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Lennon
Boston
Otto
Stanton
N. J
Ilis Brother
Thomas W. Seaman
Seaman
Ilis
Newark
Turmoil in Bulgaria as Russians push on Turks
The Herald dispatch from Vienna reports Suleiman Pasha’s spy success with Meherhet Ali near Tor CTo and Bedrova, signaling a strengthened Turkish defense in Bulgaria while Russians prepare a decisive onslaught. Turks vow to defend Gallipoli with 100 Krupp guns and vast supplies, as they brace for battle and fortifications. The Porte says no foreign interference in Dardanelles passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intér-Ocean
Herald
Suleiman Pashafig
Meherhet Ali
Tor Cto
Bedrova
Bulgaria
Efhemet Ali
Suleiman Pasha
Tuesda
Gallipoli
Constantinople
Vien
Dardanelles
England
Chrisiana
Bismarcs
Illinois militia stands strong in emergencies
The Illinois militia proved its value during recent strike troubles, answering calls to protect property and life. Despite incomplete organization, young men from business and farming sectors joined promptly. even a mere display underscored the necessity of organized force when civil authorities falter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State Journal
Ilinois
Recen
Stat
Illinois
St. Louis
Missouri
Legita
Assa
Patent list for Telinois inventors week ending Aug 21 1877
Furnished by Cox and Cox solicitors Washington DC lists patents issued to inventors of Telinois. Names include Baker Ingoldfold Chicago Grazbowski Fro Engi Chic Werden Grinding Machine Christopherson sewing and feeding mechanism Chic Roach Sulky Stalk Cutter Prairie Beal Bolt Sturay Harrow Rock Falls Hibbard Platform Seals King Funk Polo McCormie Baker and La BH ding Harvester Chic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ead
Cox & Cox
Batents
Washington
D.C
Baker
Ingoldfold
Chicago
Grazbowski
Engi
Chic
G. Werden
M. Christopherson
M. Roach
Yourayer
Harrow
Rock Falls
el S. Hibbard
L. King
H. Funk
L. McCormie
W. Baker
la Bhding
Harvester
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Meemen Y Rel
Henry T. Richart
Tm Ueilew
H,o. Frankeberger
C. Salter
Muenery Rictiawt
Emily
Mobile
Ala
Slilliard
Alabama
Columbus Gay
Keys
Tennessee
Philadelphia Bulletin
Judge West
Ohio
Francis M. Youngblood
Frank
Lin
Mr. Sherman
Bennington, Vt
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