Illinois Republican State Convention platform reads in part
The delegates declare emancipation must be enforced by statutes, equal rights for Black and white citizens, treasury notes should not be canceled quickly, bank and currency policy to be shared broadly, support for specie payments, cheaper interstate transport, direct national election of president, and protection of rights regardless of nativity or creed, urging voter approval of the convention’s action.
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Minois
United States
National Republican Convention
Congress
Mississippi River
Republican Party
Woods Graham Seeks Sherlie Nomination at Republican Convention
Woods Graham announces his candidacy for Sherlie of Stephenson County pending decision by the Republican Convention. He frames his bid around local leadership and party support, signaling aspirations for the county post.
Sheriff Candidates Tie In Stephenson County Race
A candidate announces for Sheriff of Stephenson County subject to the Republican Convention in Lena Illinois Wa F Taylor St Wearne seeks to announce J J Piersol as a sheriff candidate also pending the convention decision.
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Sherlie
Stephenson County
Woods Graham
Lena, Ill
F, Taylor
St Wearne
J.J. Piersol
Republican County Convention
Marshal Bazaine to England and Davis arrives in Berlin
Marshal Bazaine sails for England while J Bancroft Davis arrives as American Minister in Berlin. At the Saratoga races last Thursday horse Fellowcraft ran four miles in 7:19, a best time on record.
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J. Bancroft Davis
Berlin
Surstoga
Fellowcraft
Osage Land Debts to Be Called by Secretary Bristow
Secretary Bristow plans to call in 800 million dollars of 20 percent lands on the first of next month. The Osage land cases were decided in favor of the settlers by the United States Circuit Court at Parsons Kansas. Russia reportedly agrees to recognize the Spanish republic. The United States Direct Cable Company claims its new ocean cable between the U S and Ireland will be ready for business.
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Bristow
United States Circuit Court
Parsons
Kansas
United States
Ireland
Beecher Statement Report Questioned by Tribune
A reader asks whether last week’s Bulletin published Mr Beecher’s statement as claimed or if two thirds of that statement reflected the Chicago Tribune Tilton organ’s opinion, casting doubt on the attribution and representation of Beecher’s words.
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Beecher
Chicago Tribune
Tilton
China and Japan on brink of possible war over Formosa
The Chicago Journal reports China and Japan are in a chip-on-the-shoulder stance with potential war over Formosa. China demands Japanese troop withdrawal within ninety days, threatening war if not complied. Japan aims to hold the disputed ground, with looming conflict and bloodshed anticipated by next November.
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China
Japan
Chicago Journal
Formosa
Antipodes
Grasshopper invasion threatens Atchison Kansas town
Reports from last Thursday describe grasshoppers four feet deep on Atchison main street showing a looming disaster if large swarms are not dispersed. Local authorities urged action as residents feared widespread damage and possible town loss.
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Atchison
Kansas
Student duty at UVA tomb echoes reunion talk
At the University of Virginia a student is assigned to guard Gen Lee's tomb receive visitors and show proper attention. General Sherman replies to Captain Lawton that he will attend the Army of the Tennessee reunion in Springfield on October 14 and 15.
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University of Virginia
Gen. Lee
Sherman
Lawton
Army of the Tennessee
Springfield
Republican Convention at the Opera House Today
The paper reports a Republican Congressional Convention in the city at the Opera House. the paper chose not to delay for proceedings, anticipating a brief session and unity behind the current incumbent. Judge Wallace rules that profit holdings of Evans ton University are taxable despite the charter. a long disputed issue.
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Opera House
Wallace
Cook County Court
Evanston University
Beecher plans libel suit after White Mountains trip
The New York Evening Post reports that before leaving Brooklyn Mr. Beecher expressed intent to sue for libel against Mr. Tilton and also against Moulton should a publication like last Friday's appear.
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New York Evening Post
Studebaker Wagon Works Fire in South Bend
The Studebaker brothers extensive wagon factory in South Bend Indiana burned Monday morning. Loss cited at 300000 dollars with insurance about 140000. The works rebuilt after a prior fire June 17 1872 causing about 75000 loss. Illinois policies held by Chicago firms Traders Globe Atlantic and Pacific Mercantile with small coverage. W G W Barnes of the city are wagon agents for the Northwest and express regret at the conflagration.
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Studebaker Brothers
South Bend
Indiana
Illinois
Chicago
Globe, Atlantic and Pacific
Mercantile
W. G. & W. Barnes
Northwest
Utah Women Halt Polygamist Cannon in 2nd Term
A Chicago Journal summary notes that Utah women’s suffrage did not shine there. It claims polygamist Cannon secured a second term largely due to Mormon wives and concubines voting under husbands’ dictation, while Gentile women largely abstained.
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Utah
Congress
Solomonic
Chicago Journal
Burchard Seeks Re election in Fifth District
Horatio O. Burchard is assured of renomination for Congress from the Fifth District as Republican conventions in Jo Daviess Stephenson Carroll Ogle and Whiteside counties appoint delegates to the Freeport Congressional Convention next Wednesday. His stand on the salary grab and currency issues earns broad support from constituents.
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Illinois
Freeport
Ill
Chicago Journal of
Horatio O. Burchard
Congress
Jo Daviess
Stephenson
Carroll
Ogle
Whiteside
Burchard
Mosby Pursued for Duel With Payne in Virginia
Mosby the ex Confederate renegade sought a duel with ex Confederate O D Payne in Virginia. Arrested just before the hour, he escaped to Washington and was rearrested awaiting Virginia Governor requisition. Payne is an excellent shot, prompting debate on the outdated practice of dueling in the South.
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Mosby
O. D. Payne
Virginia
Washington
Payne
Chicago Journal
Starch Factory Rising At Presque Isle Maine
A new starch factory at Presque Isle Maine is under construction to process potatoes. Buildings include storage halls 86 by 50 feet two stories high and 86 by 66 feet three stories high with a basement. A dry house 84 by 70 feet and a 34 by 70 foot storage wing are planned. Capacity reaches 1000 bushels per day. About 60000 bushels may be grown within three miles, worth about 15000 dollars at 25 cents per bushel. The note adds a quip about Colorado beetles avoiding Maine, implying progress to the east.
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Presque [Gle
Maine
State Conventions Discuss Beecher and Moulton Speeches
The State convention of the Straight out Bourbon Democracy met at Springfield yesterday, with the Mon Grel Democracy meeting today. The Bulletin provides details including a new discussion on Beecher. Moulton has spoken again, and Shuler likely knows it.
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Springfeld
Etd
Bulletin
Beecher
Moulton
Shuler
Beecher controversy muddled by Moulton statement
The piece critiques Moulton’s long statement on Beecher, arguing it adds no new facts to the Beecher case. It cites reactions from New York papers and quotes committee members, Tilton, and press views, noting no fresh evidence against Beecher and ongoing anticipation of Tilton’s forthcoming argument.
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Chicago Times
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Mr. Moulton
Beecher
Tilton
New York
Graphic
Francis D. Moulton
Committee of Inquiry
the Times
the Tribune
The
World
Government warns papers on rights articles ban
London reports that officials prohibit publishing signed pieces by deprived citizens under law. Bank of England discount rate set at 4 1/2 percent. Cable laid to Irish coast. Secretary Fish denies Porto Rico cession to Germany and calls dispatches forgeries. Foreign Office note from Spain and London.
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Great Britain
London
Bank of England
United States
Valentia
Porto Rico
New York
Washington
Fish
Germany
National Sunday School Assembly at Fair Point NY
Editors Journal reports the National Sunday School Assembly held at Fair Point on Chautauqua Lake in western New York from Aug 5 to Aug 18. Religious leaders including Dr J H Vincent and Bishop Janes, plus Mrs Jennie F Willing, address women’s work, temperance, and Sunday school methods. Attendance reached about 10,000 for children on Saturday with programs for Bible teaching, Palestine exhibits, and musical performances. The event concluded with plans to return to the same site next year.
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New York
Chautauqua Lakes
Chautauqua County
Arerive
J. H. Vincent
Jennie F. Willing
Western University of Bloomington
Illinois
Willing
Margaret Fuller
Palestine
Wythe
Israal
Holy Land
Christ
Janes T
American Sunday School Union
H. Clay Trumbull
West
H. Fowler
Cincinnati
Ramsellers
Tabernacle
United States
Ohio
Wyoming
W. B. Westlake
J. B. Sumner
J. ©. Leacock
F. A. Goodwin
Philip Philips
Dr. Knot
Elmira
Stubbs
St. Louis
J.S. Ostrander
New Jersey
T. DeWit Talmage
Brooklyn
EB. O. Haven
Syracuse University
John B. Gough
Ohautauqua County
Scenic Western New York lake resort described for readers
The article extols a vast western New York lake with stretches of sand and pebbled shores and a 494 foot elevation above Lake Erie. It notes three elegant steamers daily, many smaller craft, and hotels with grand views attracting visitors from cities for hunting fishing and leisure at modest costs. Private villas line the shore where citizens own property for extended stays and pleasant retreats.
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New York
Ney
Son
Chautauqua Lake
Weather Stations Survey and Instrumentation in the United States
A writer visits a weather station network including Chicago Milwaukee Grand Haven Mackinac Detroit on lakes. Instruments described are hygrometer barometer anemometer rain gauge and thermometers. Observations are telegraphed to Washington thrice daily and compiled into Reports and a Graphic Weather Map.
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Ohgetion
Lakes
United States
Chicago
Milwaukee
Granden
Mackinay
Detroit
Fortin
Iiven
Washington
Washington Time
Waston
Congress
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