Farewell note from Freeport Journal editor
In a departing message the editor thanks the Freeport and Stephenson County community for their kindness during his tenure at the Freeport Journal. He praises positive relations with staff and General Arxixs and notes plans to return to the Pacific coast to resume newspaper work in a broader field, cherishing memories of friends made in Freeport.
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Freeport Journal
Freeport
Stephenson County
General Arxixs
Pacific Coast
J. B. Guirorp
Departure of Gorn rono from Freeport Journal
The Freeport Journal announces the departure of Mr. Gorn rono who held full editorial control and business management. The paper credits him with able leadership and financial success and expresses gratitude for his partnership, while confirming the editors will resume control and strive to maintain the paper’s Republican principles and local family newspaper standard on the Northwest coast.
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Gornrono
Frreront Journal
Ar. Guu.roxp
Pacific Coast
Journan
Northwest
Freefort Journal
Detective warns riders as two swindlers ride away
A London detective enters an omnibus and warns passengers to beware their pocketbooks as two swell mob members alight. An old gentleman with eye-glasses and a white collar quickly exits, saying he won’t ride with such company, a clerical man agrees, and the detective orders the ride resumed. The tale echoes recent political moments.
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London
Ile
Patterson
Harlan
Illinois Farmers State Convention Seeks Nationwide Cooperation
The Secretary of the Illinois Farmers State Convention issued a circular inviting correspondence from states to hold similar conventions soon. The aim is to organize farmers across the West and Northwest into a united movement to press for railway regulatory reforms during current legislative sessions and to coordinate future action.
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Ganeert
Fragmented memo list hints at funds trust silence
The text discusses Mr. Van D. Kelly and Ames in a hearing, noting Kelly’s calm stance as Ames claims to hold money and stock for Kelly in trust. It suggests others implicated should follow Kelly’s example and deposit funds with the Investigations Committee, avoiding personal possession.
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van. D. Kelly
Ames
Kelly
Amesofa
Tie Pope Faces $200,000 Question as Directors Cashiers Ruin
A garbled report notes Tie Pope among concerns over a $200,000 matter and alleged corruption among directors and cashiers. It mentions presidents breaking through regulations and stealing, implying a financial or governance scandal with unclear details.
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Pope
Inself Lenk
Colfax Faces Tumult Amid Credit Mobilier Claims
The piece weighs Schuyler Colfax as the nation's Coming Man, then shifts to crisis over a 1868 Credit Mobilier dividend claim. Ames swears a check for 1200 dollars was given, Colfax deposits the amount, and insists a full explanation awaits. Innocence presumed pending committee findings, with a possible political motive behind the probe.
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Mr. Colfax
Credit Mobilier
Ames
House
A New Illinois District Court Emerges in Congress
Washington dispatches report that Peoria district representative prepared to urge the Senate Judiciary Committee to establish an additional United States Court for Illinois carved from the western part of the state. The bill passed the House last session and Trumbull, previously opposed, now plans to vote for it.
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District Court
United States
Freeport
Peoria
Washington Dispatches
Senate Judiciary Committee
United States Court
Illinois
House
Trumbull
Morrill Pushes Senate Revival of Treasury Guard Demand
In Congress Mr Morrill seeks to bar rebel claimants from Treasury funds for property losses in the war. He urges certification of loyalty proof and special appropriations, noting large claims already moving through the Court of Claims, including a half million and a million plus in cases. The Virginia City Enterprise reports dry, mild weather with scarce snow and a sunlit week despite surrounding tempest.
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Morrill
Senate
Treasury
Supreme Court
Court of Claims
Department
Lamar
Congress
Nevada
Virginia City
The
Sith
Tennessee Doctors Face Harsh Reactions From Families
A historical note describes doctors in Tennessee enduring extreme hostility. If a patient recovers, the doctor is rarely thanked. if a patient dies, angry relatives may threaten lethal violence or seek revenge.
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Tennessee
Question of Increasing Salaries Raises Bitter Debate
In Washington the Credit Mobilier scandal and talk of higher salaries split opinion. Critics say public officials have no right to raise pay mid term, including the President and Congress. The piece warns such increases would invite backlash and vows to oppose any plan, noting N P Banks as a Liberal sponsor.
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Washington City
Credit Mobilier
United States
Congress
Grant
Abolition of Franking Privilege Passes Senate Bill
The franking privilege is abolished from July 1 1878 and all government correspondence will pay standard postage. No compensation will be paid to Senators or House members for postage. The act reflects the Republican platform and calls for public approval.
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House of Representatives
Senate
Death of Nehemia Bushner Renews Judiciary Legacy
Nehemia Bushner of Quincy NL dies at home Friday, leaving a longtime Illinois House Judiciary Committee chair and noted as a leading lawyer. Legislature adjourns in his memory. Senator Nye’s term ends. John P. Jones expected to fill seat amid unverified corruption reports.
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Schuyler Colfax
Destiny
White House
Mene
Tekel Upharsin
James W. Nye
John P. Jones
Nye
Jones
Senate
Sterling ordinance bans disguising saloon doors with paint
The Sterling Illinois city ordinance prohibits covering saloon doors and windows with paint and screens, enforcing a visible front for liquor venues. In San Francisco watering troughs frost over, triggering widespread winter horror coverage. Hans Ames, after profits from shovel making, uses facilities to dig the graves of his friends.
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Sterling
Illinois
San Francisco
Hans Ames
Ex Governor Matteson Died in Chicago Last Friday
Ex Governor Joel A. Matteson died in Chicago last Friday. The record notes a separate claim that a figure named Foster, described as a car-hook murderer, is scheduled to be hanged on March 7. A final line appears to contain unclear text offering no verifiable event.
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Joel A. Matteson
Chicago
Foster
The Growing Evil of Railroad Monopolies and High Freight
The piece argues that railroad monopolies and high freight rates harm commerce and farmers, urging state or federal intervention if private interests unite to form rings. It cites Ferguson's data on costs to haul grain, notes potential savings with better management, and highlights the impact on West’s agriculture. It also mentions teacher training inadequacies and a note of thanks to officials post an institute session.
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R. K. Ferguson
Troy
New York
National Board of Trade
Iron Mountain Railroad
Missouri
Virginia Central Railroad
Schenectady Locomotive Works
Chicago
Kleckner
CO. H
Ridott Teachers Institute Opens in Ridott January 1878
A lively Ridott and Silver Creek institute met January 25 1878 in the Ridott grammar school room with fifteen teachers and many education friends. Sessions included reading by Miss Middlekauff, history by Mr Moore, an object lesson by Superintendent Kleckner, spelling, and discussions on tardiness and recitation methods.
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Ridott
Silver Creek
Kleckner
James
Middlekauff
Moore
Pofenberger
Special meeting of Stephenson County Board of Supervisors 1878
Proceedings record a January 24 1878 special meeting with no quorum, actions on Waddams tax assessment 80 and 20 percent adjustments, committee appointments for tax collection, and approvals to publish proceedings in local papers. Also notes a February 1873 farmer meeting and various claims referrals.
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Board of Supervisors
James S. Taggart
C. D. Blanchard
J. S. Taggart
Jacob Krohn
W. C. Clark
F. A. Darling
W. P. Naramore
J. L. Hartsough
Andrew Hinds
E. Stevens
S. H. McEathron
Lena
L. L. Munn
Fr. G. Fowler
J. Krohn
Joshua Kenogy
W. CO. Clark
D. W. Dane
Illinois State Farmer's Association
6Th Congressional District
J. Jaeger
Circuit Court Room
K. Stevens
Saturdat
Jary
Taggart
Adams
Messrs
U. S. District Court
R. Pattison
Freeport
First National Bank of
Jared Sheetz
C. M. Hillebrand
Clark Wells
Freeport Journal
Bulletin
Bena Star
Deutscher Anzeiger
Waddams
Mesars Bailey & Neff
Messrs. Bailey & Neff
Town of
Stephenson County
Waddams Ag
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S. A. Frey
J. Q. Adams
J. S., Taggart
Benj. Snyder
Jacob Jaeger
Hartsough
Waddama
A. Hinds
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Hinds
Stevens
Krohn
Naramore
Jaeger
State OF Illinois
Anprew Hips
W. P. NapamMona
Jacosp Krony
I, Stevens
Jacon Jaeger
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