Republican County Convention in Freeport 1877
Republicans of Stephenson County vote to send delegates from Freeport and surrounding townships to a September county convention in Freeport to nominate candidates for county offices and elect a county central committee. The notice lists ward and township caucus sites and times for selecting delegates.
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Vations
Stephenson County
Freeport
Brecyort
Coventry
Republican County Central Committee
Frouport
Nunes
Henry d. Richardles
Levees Freeport
Te Huckle
Bamoordohn
Whenel - Lancaster - Amuel Beehtol
R. Boum
Thomas Youned
A. Garpente
County Central Committee
Ya County
Republican Central Committee
B. i Buckley
Trock Run
Silver Creek Weat Point
Ab Bergman
Dorman
Wreaport
B. ‘L. Buckley
Republcan
Second Ward
Pennsylvania House
Edward P. Barton
Ion
Ley
Hone
John K. Wagner
Connalttecuuin
Dakota Township
Canes
Alb O'Eluck
Tare
Cat Svelock I
Olin Aspin Wall
Silver Greek
Gucus
Silver, Creek
O'Glock Penn
Fregport
Oneco
Grimpaville
County Central
O. Salter
Jommiltiennan
Waddams
Waddams Centre
Belgul
Ook Pom
Breeport
Buckeye
Getty
Winslow
Chucas
Edward Pliut
Hreeport
Rmady
Lancaster
Datelock
Freaport
Ralpilsamin
Ciucus Opeto Ona Wiht
Walton
Florence Ane
Canes Vt
Abe May
Consentiog
Caieus
Kris
Eunicus
Alure
An Essay on an Upright Judge and Jo Daviess County
The transcription notes praise a judge’s integrity and fund reception, highlighting Jo Daviess County’s proud record. It mentions a well-regarded man in later years and a sense of respect for the county’s history and governance reflected in repeated acknowledgments.
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Tore
Anan
Woutch
Jo Daviess
Depredations on Public Lands End as Secretary Schurz Reforms
Special Dispatch reports widespread timber theft on U.S. government lands across Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota and Louisiana. Since 1854 government losses run to millions despite efforts. Secretary Schurz implements new hard line measures, seizing timber and enforcing strict market pricing with no compromises.
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N.Y
Washinggton
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Louisiana
Schurz
Timther
Tornado destroys Missouri River bridge at Downcort Iowa
A violent storm toppled 500 feet of the Missouri River bridge at Downcort destroying two spans of 250 feet each. Debris submerged. remaining nine spans intact. Westward communication disrupted but temporary spans or ferry service expected. telegraph links to the West to be restored this afternoon.
Johnson in Tax Fight Spurs Galena Debate in GazettE
The Galena Gazette columns show a lively dispute between Tron David Sheean and M Y Johnson over back taxes. Johnson defends himself as a tax fighter while Sheean accuses him of misstatements and constant grievance rhetoric.
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Johnson
Galena Gazette
Tron
David Sheean
M.Y. Johnson
Sheean
Fohnson
Shevan
From a New York Standpoint on Business Prospects
Business men express cautious optimism about near term trade. Grain, produce, grocery, clothing, boot and shoe, hatters, piano makers, and dry goods trades show improving activity, with 30 to 50 percent gains in leading houses. Merchants expect to keep gains and achieve moderate returns despite less sanguine predictions than last August.
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Wan
Times
Horrible Atrocities Reported by Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs
The Turkish minister details brutal massacres across Eski Saghra Lovatz and surrounding districts. Russians disarmed Muslims, Bulgarians and Cossacks torch villages, kill women and children, and loot homes. An official English report notes 10,150 refugees needing relief, including 1,700 Jews and 700 Turks, amid widespread devastation.
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Mats
Eski-Saghra
Lovaty
Mussulman
Eski-Soghra
Kezanlik
Tundja
Khidirkeni
Layard
Balkans
Adrianople
London
Moscow
Russia
Indian Troubles Near Spokane Falls Report
The dispatch from Spokane Falls dated Aug. 15 describes Cen. Wheaton's march to a camp near Lewiston and the arrival with 530 men, two cavalry companies, ten infantry companies, and about 50 locals. Transport includes 21 citizen hire wagons. Captains and officers from Second Infantry and cavalry are listed, with Gen. Howard’s aide aiding in settling Indian affairs while tribes gather for service.
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San Francisco
Cal
Spokane Falls
Wheaton
Lewiston
First Cavalry
Atlanta
Nancock
Conrad
Kreutinger
Cook
Mills
Daggett
Drom
Keller
Haines
Falk
Second Infantry
Perry
Lieut Parnell
Wilkinson
Howard
de Champ
Col. Wilkins
Osman Pasha likened to Bazaine in Plevna clash
A special telegram from New York cites English private information claiming Osman Pasha is actually Marshal Francois Bazaine fleeing French prisons. The piece argues Bazaine’s Algeria Crimean experience, Turkish ties, and defense at Plevna mirror his 19th century career, with wartime concealment deemed natural and plausible given the era’s political intrigue.
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New York
Army and Navy
England
Osman Pasha
Francois ‘Oshike Bazaine
Bazaine
France
Europe
Algeria
Foreign Legion
Sebastopol
Turkey
Sultan
Russia
Osman Vasig
General Bazaine
Crimea
Plevna
Gravelotte
From McConnell's shore Epiror Journal crops and post matter
From McConnell's shore the Epiror Journal notes harvests and a mixed crop outlook. It defends the postmaster appointment as fair and warns against gossip, citing a century-old tale of office influence, while urging trust in an honest local official and mail handling integrity.
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Epiror Journal
Tose
Wolf
Waddama
Samme Causla
Oren
Hester
Rain Refreshes Dry Season in Levi Journal
A brief note from Levi Journal describes a recent Tuesday rain that ended a spell of scorching sun. The shower revived vegetation, lifting spirits and giving a pleasant, cheering outlook for farmers and all residents.
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Levi
Epitor Journal
Lena Lena exhibition and local meetings in village
A long, garbled report describes Lena residents gathering for entertainments by Walters & Steinmetz with a proposed exhibition of Thalaba on September 1st. It notes Rev. Loomis evangelist meetings at the Presbyterian Church, a German Methodist camp meeting at Vou Grove, and local political sentiment about upcoming offices and a county convention.
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Ike
F. E. Beine
Walters & Steinmetar
United States
T He Young
Bennett
Springfield
Thas
Messrs
Walters Steinmetz
Lena
Thalaba
Loomis
Ress
I0o
Christ
Gould
Vou Grove
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Hiverport Journal
V. Richards
HDS
AnaUs' ST
HO. Frankeberger
Ganeril Key
Bernington
Baltimore Sun
Uriah
South
Jim
Charleston
Key
McCrary
Bennington
Idaho
Henry's Lake
Schipka Pase
Morton
Indiana
Deaths Door
U. P
Missouri River
Omaha
Businss
Ressiay
Simms
Colville
Lakes
Pend d’Orielles
Colvilles
Coetur d’Allens
San Paulos
Enespellema
Moses Band
Columbia River
Huish Iluish Gull
Joseph
Ritchie
Gen
Pease
Washington Territory
WaAsumeron
Gen. Sheridan
War Department
Chicago
B.D. Townsend
Washington, D. C
Montana
Bainbridge
Fort Hall
Stage Road
Dry Creek Station
Hole In the Rock
Spake River Bridge
Stage
Sheridan
Washington
Asx Osman Pasha
Pleyna
McConnell
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