Freeport Pournal A V Richards Editor 1878
Freeport Pournal reports on 1880 presidential race with Grant as candidate subject to the Republican National Convention and JOAN A_LOGAN as U S Senator under General Assembly. It notes Postmaster's organ endorsing Burebird's bill against national banks and comments on Post Office improvements. Bayard Taylor dies in Berlin while serving as Minister to Germany.
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US Grant
Burebird
Bayard Taylor
Berlin
Prussia
Germany
Tie
Logan
Bob Jogersol
Exit From Gold Premium Reaches First National Bank Exchange
The JOURNAL office exchanges a wad of greenbacks for gold dollars at First National Bank last Saturday in a gold to dollar swap with no premium. This marks the first time in seventeen years that gold was received at par, last seen in 1861 when a Wilde stipend paid 19 dollars arrived. Several longtime employees witness gold payments for labor for the first time.
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First National Banks
Greenbicks
Journal
Daele Sau
Postmasters Clash Over Silver Dollar Arithmetic
The Postmaster and Chicago Journal dispute silver coinage and government bullion policy. The Postmaster argues the government buys silver at a loss while forcing public acceptance, while questioning the arithmetic behind the eighty five cent figure.
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Chicago Journal
United States
Gold Resumes Par in New York as Greenbacks Shine
Horace Greeley lauds the return to specie payments and declares gold at par in New York City after December 16. The piece argues for a unified circulating medium of gold, silver, greenbacks, national bank notes, and silver certificates, predicting an era of prosperity. It praises the greenback as solid and reliable, urging its continued use.
Vote on Senator Logan Draws Broad Republican Support
In a broad response to our earlier inquiry "Who is Your Man" voters favor General Logan for U S Senator, with only a few backing Oglesby. Letters and a postal card from Orangeville show Logan leading, reflecting gratitude for his past service and a belief he will win on the first ballot in both caucus and joint session.
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Logan
Iinvis
Washington
Oglesby
Danktspy
Joan A. Logan
Senate
Orangeville
John A. Logan
U. 8
Hen
Haas
Handoo
B. Muara
Oh Gtherien
Ditny
P. Fisher
Onry Koiepper
U. F
Winghall
Rockey
Henry Bolonder
I Bolander
Houben
Journal boosts independence amid post office organ dispute
The Journal defends its editorial stance while denying ownership of its printing types. It notes continued prosperity and independence from the Post Office organ, praising loyal friends who hold its types and keep readers informed on political matters.
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Post Office
Merry Christmas Greeting From The Journal
The Journal extends warm Christmas wishes to readers across states and territories. The editorial reflects on the joy of giving, the meaning of the holiday for children, and memories of Christmas past, urging kindness and brightening child life for its enduring customs.
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The
Union
Stephenson
Rockies
Pacific
Northland
State Legislature of Ilinois Organized in Buckeye
In Buckeye Center on December 8 a meeting formed a legislative body titled the State Legislature of Ilinois. Officers named include John Warrick Speaker and ex officio Gov, David Jones Clerk, J. G. Ermold Sergeant at Arms, Thos. B. Jones Door Keeper, F. R B. Jewell State Treasurer. A committee was set to draft Articles of Association.
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Mingis
Ilinois
John Warrick
David Jones
J. G. Ermold
Thos. B. Jones
F. R B. Jewell
Assembly Proceedings Report and Bills Debated
The session reported credentials for twenty three more members and adopted the report. House bills discussed include prohibiting wheat and barley planting near other lands to curb chinch bugs with penalties up to 100 dollars, and a tax assessment act referred to next session. A dog tax bill failed 3 to 26, with supporters and opponents named. Other bills on calendar cover taxes and school board compensation. The organization promotes mental improvement. meetings are at Buckeye Town House Mondays at seven. Davin Jones, Clerk.
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Committee On Articles of Association
Buckeye Town House
Davin Jones
Last Fight for Senator Logan Refutes Charge of Blocking 1877 Election
Gen Logan is defended by E. C. Modeewe a former Twenty-first Senator in Gen Thirtieth General Assembly. He asserts Republicans sought honest victory, denied any Democrat deal, and details caucus actions to secure three votes. He rebuts claims of Logan thwarting a Republican senator and reveals independents pledged support.
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Inter Ocean
Geneseo
Logan
General Logan
Mr. Washburne
Judge Lawrence
Cullom
General Assembly
Thirtieth General Assembly
Thouse
House Journal
Fagen
Repubican
Tia
Independent Party
National
Shaw
Morrison
Hopkins
Itlunt
State Central Committee
Springfield
Democra
State House
Lawrence
Wm Tee
Jo David Davis
Frnead
Davis
Ju Davis
Kehoe
Hickey
John C. Gaines
Haines
Jo Lawrence
Judge Davis
Lawrance
Ther
Repub
Lawrellt
Taines
Lecans
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H. G Burewarn
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Shuman
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Plumb
E. B. Washburne
Washburne
Don Morrison
Washby
McClellan
Egypt
Asc
Troy
Len Whiting
Gen Logan
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