Freeport Journal Second Class Matter Notice
The Freeport Journal entered as second class matter at Freeport Illinois post office on Wednesday December 15 1880.
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Ill
Post Office
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1880
Page
2
The Journal Annual arrives with color covers and engravings
The Journal Annual will soon be ready for delivery and resembles the prior Almanac but much nicer with colored covers and handsome engravings. It includes the calendar and entertaining reading and will be given to subscribers who pay in advance. Non subscribers can buy the Journal Annual for 25 cents.
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Chicago
Cadets Die Weeks Apart at Annapolis Naval Academy
Cadets at the U S Naval Academy in Annapolis have died within weeks of each other, prompting an investigation into the causes. Officials from the academy said the deaths are under review as families are notified and memorials are planned.
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Annapolis Naval Academy
Dakota Seeks Admission to State Sisterhood
Dakota presses for entry into the sisterhood of states claiming ample citizen backing. The bid hinges on constitutional or political approval as the process unfolds.
Obligation to General J C Smith for State documents
We are under obligations to Gen J C Smith State Treasurer for valuable State documents including his annual report for the current year.
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J. C. Smith
General Grant placed on retired list proposed
General McCook of New York introduced a house bill authorizing the President to place General Grant on the retired list of the army with the rank and pay of General.
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General McCook
New York
House
General Grant
General Ord Retired and Miles Succeeds in Texas
General Ord of the army is retired. General Miles is reported to be assigned as commander of the Military Department of Texas.
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Ord
Army
Miles
Military Department of Texas
United States finances praised by London Times opinion
The London Times remarks that U S finances may inspire envy in England and Europe. The text implies the Republican party is strong and the American eagle is a notable symbol.
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United States
London Times
England
Republican Party
First Count Totals in Stephenson County Census Bulletin
Census Bulletin No 22 dated December 8 1880 reports Stephenson county population totals from the first count. Males 16186 females 15934 total 31070. Of the population 26074 native born 5896 foreign. 31047 white and 23 colored.
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Stephenson County
California Republicans lead in Congress vote with 612 edge
The aggregate vote for Representatives in Congress shows California Republicans ahead by 612 over Democrats. The top Democratic elector trails the top Republican by 94 votes.
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Congress
California
Hayes Suggests Capt General Office for Grant
The idea in President Hayes final message to Congress creating a Capt. General post for General Grant has broad support. Only Senator Blaine is reported as opposed, and he questions any plan seen as aiding Grant.
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President Hayes
Congress
General Grant
Blaine
Nevada Senator-Elect Fair May Back Republicans
The latest word says Senator-elect Fair of Nevada will align with Republicans to organize the Senate after a possible petadventure. The rumor is unconfirmed but the evenly balanced Senate could hinge on any illness or absence that shifts control.
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Fair
Nevada
Senate
Connecticut
Maine
Messrs
Frye
Ffale
Hannibal Hamlin
Massachusetts
Davis
New York
Gav. Cornell
Robeson
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Galusha A. Grow
Quay
Grow
Cameron
Sherman
Gov
Foster
Ohio
Michigan
Bagley
Conger
Baldwin
Wisconsin
Philton Sawyer
Ramsey
Minnesota
Flood
Booth
California
City Appointments Approved by Mayor and Aldermen
An anti-Tammany Democrat Republican alliance in New York City's council led to Mayor Cooper appointing a full slate of city officers and the board of Aldermen confirming them. Allen Campbell becomes City Comptroller succeeding Boss Kelly amid widespread rejoicing among anti-Tammany Democrats over Kelly's overthrow.
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New York City
Cooper
Board of Aldermen
Allen Campbell
Kelly
Senator Bayard’s Campaign Claim Faces Mocking Reply
The text reports on Senator Bayard facing sharp criticism after he alleged in a Dover speech that $207,069 was extorted from a New York importer and divided among George S Boutwell C A Arthur Noah Davis and Roscoe Conkling. The Philadelphia Press labeled the assertion a wicked and willful falshood and Bayard is ready to respond to Snake.
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Bryard
Barnum
Trumbull
Dover
New York
George S. Boutwell
C. A. Arthur
Noah Davis
Roscoe Conkling
Philadelphia
Falashood
Bayard
Snake
Secretary of Navy Thompson Resigns to Lead Panama Canal Co
Secretary of the Navy Thompson resigns to accept the presidency of the American branch of the Panama Canal Company. No successor named yet.
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Navy
Thompson
Panama Canal Company
Iis
Tragic Dubuque Death Shocks Community
In Dubuque on Monday morning, local express agent Mr Holbrook committed suicide in bed. A ball fired from the weapon struck his head and wounded his sleeping 2 year old daughter in her crib, the tense incident leaving both gravely injured.
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Dubuque
Holbrook
Express
Census Tables and Apportionment Hopeful Date
General Walker aims to finish population census tables by January 6 and have Congress take up apportionment, but it is unlikely that legislation on the subject will be completed.
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Walker
Congress
Dixon libel suit ends as jury finds truth supports charges
In the Dixon libel case Rev. C. Sl. Yates loses the battle as the jury rejects the plaintiff’s claim for damages. The defense proven true shows the charges to be true and more, leaving Yates to leave the courtroom worse for the scrimmage.
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Dixon
Georgia Democrats urge cabinet appointment of Stephens
The Columbus Enquirer notes the Democratic Georgia stance against urging General Garfield to appoint Alexander H. Stephens to his Cabinet. It argues such an act would be impudent for Democratic legislators. The piece suggests this sentiment influenced Georgia voters to withhold electoral votes for General Hancock.
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Columbus
Hnquirer
Garfield
Alexander H. Stephens
Georgia
Hancock
Bulletin claims credit for school board actions
The Bulletin overstates its role in the high school matter, comparing its influence to a distant king. It accuses the paper of moralizing while mocking its own arrogance. The schools had long sensed improper conduct by some members and acted promptly when tangible information was obtained.
House Debates Counting Electoral Vote Resolution
The Senate joint resolution on counting the electoral vote advanced last June resurfaced in the House on Tuesday. A push to call the previous question and pass the bill without debate met strong opposition from the minority led by Conger Robeson and Keifer. Conger urged rival charges about the late election while Republicans defended a constitutional right to debate measures affecting the public welfare. With Republicans intent on filibuster the Democrats yielded and Keifer spoke, arguing the resolution could empower the House to control elections. The House then adjourned.
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Senate
House
Messrs
Conger
Robeson
Keifer
Fillibuster
Notice to delinquent JOURNAL subscribers urged to pay now
The editorial calls readers with outstanding accounts to settle them promptly. It urges partial payments if full arrears cannot be paid, notes favorable crops and prices, and warns that sending a collector is unprofitable while appealing to subscribers to visit the office or mail payment immediately.
State Tax Reduction Predicted From I. C. R. R. Earnings
State Treasurer J. C. Smith reports the I C R R earned 4,880,423.54 in the year ending April 30, 1880 and paid seven percent of gross to the State totaling 341,629.64. Bonded debt will be paid, leaving nearly 100,000 in the I C R R fund for ordinary state expenses and a predicted 25 percent tax cut.
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J. C. Smith
I. C
I.C. R.R
Smith
ILC. RE
Cronkrite Seeks Respectful Senate Seat and Noted Colleagues
The piece praises Hon. Edward L. Cronkrite as an able candidate for the Senatorial seat with a strong House record and influential committee work. It notes his political lineage, independence in the Democratic party, and potential for future promotion, alongside a broad survey of upcoming senatorial races across several states and key figures.
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D. H. Sunderland
Messrs
Cox
Moore
Cronkrite
Sunderland
Bulletin
House of Representatives
30Th General Assembly
Edward L. Cronkrite
Ife
John A. Logan
Davis
U. S
Ile
New York
Freeport Mayor and Legislator Remembered in Illinois
Siding at Freeport Stephenson County comes to Illinois in 1859. He served as Mayor of Freeport for two years and was a member of the 28th and 29th General Assemblies. In the 29th he chaired the Appropriations Committee. He was re-elected in 1876 with 8 660 votes.
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Freeport
Stephenson County
Illinois
Congress Poised to Challenge NY Vote in Garfield Victory
A political clash in Congress over discarding New York’s vote sparks delay fears. Democratic leaders aim to overturn the state tally and insist Hancock won, while Garfield supporters demand his inauguration. The public tires of protracted counts amid partisan wrangling as the nation eyes the presidency.
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Congress
New York
Hancock
Barnum
Garfield
Murderous Moonshiners in Marshall County Shoot Deputy
In Marshall county near Huntsville Alabama yesterday afternoon a raid on illicit distillers led to Jefferson Culbreath fatally shooting Deputy Marshal Horace J. Bone as Joseph Crisco gave a partial name in response. Six vollies then shot at Bone. he survived with a side wound. Deputy Young and others kept horses at a safe distance.
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Joseph Crisco
Hardie
Jefferson Culbreath
Bone
Young
United States
Bid to capture those responsible for Hardie death
Joseph N. Loss leads a force to arrest the parties and ensure justice. Revenue Agent Dowlin reports to Commissioner Raum with orders to use energetic measures to punish those resisting deputy collectors and marshals and to seize illicit distilleries and arrest illicit distillers. The Attorney General and Internal Revenue Bureau coordinate to pursue the guilty.
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Joseph N
P. H. Dowlin
Raum
United States Marshals
Department of Justice
Internal Revenue Bureau
General Ord vacates Texas command amid retirement rumor
General E O C Ord, after notice of retirement from the Department of Texas and the acting army, leaves headquarters and orders Assistant Adjutant General Vincent to report to General Sheridan until a temporary commander is named. Rumor says Ord may move to Mexico where his son in law Trevenos has become Minister of War.
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Galveston
Tex
San Antonio
E. O. C. Ord
Department of Texas
Vincent
Sheridan
Trevenos
Mexico
Ord
Washington Letter on the Capitol and Its Stonework
A Washington Letter from December 11 1880 describes the Capitol ascent and monument under construction. It notes granite blocks and inscriptions from Virginia Egypt and Switzerland, the vast crane network, and the view of the Potomac and Georgetown while reflecting on suffrage limits for residents of the capital.
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Washington
Mr. Epiron
Virginia
M. E. Church
New York City
Paros
Augustus
Nile
Monument Society
William Tell
Lake Lucerne
Switzerland
Tell
Gesler
Potomac
Southland
New Orleans
New York
Capitol
Liberty
Delinquent Subscribers Face Journal's Stop the Press Policy
The Journal warns that overdue accounts totaling $2000 to $3000 force it to drop delinquent subscribers after the first day of January. Patrons must pay up promptly as newsprint costs and capital are limited. The note urges settlement to avoid losing names and stoppage of publication.
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Journal
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E. L. Cronkrite
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Ion
ER L. Cronkrite
Alabama
General
Washington Monument
Georgetown
Alexandria
Assyria
Paris
America
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Maryland
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