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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1879
Page
2
Logan's reception at Washington on the 20th drew a vast crowd. He rode in an open carriage to his seat in the procession amid calcium lights and a major general salute. At Willard's Hotel he addressed a large audience, praised for honesty and patriotism, signaling support for key national questions before the Senate.
Speculation rises over an immediate extra session as Democrats seek to shape the next House and counter fallout from the Potier investigations. The piece argues unity among Republicans, Greenbackers, and independents could seize House control and block Democratic maneuvering, urging prudent, joint action to organize the chamber.
An opinion piece condemns a Senate bill restricting Chinese emigration amid anti Chinese sentiment. It attacks Chinese character, warns of dangerous precedence, calls for a veto, and urges broader review of foreign immigration tied to labor disorders and revolutionary rhetoric. It cites Chinese, French, German groups and a looming treaty issue as context.
The February 1879 board session details bills for jail gas fixtures, court room stoves, jail sewer extension, sheriff rooms, and jury board. adoption of public building claims. tax abatements for multiple parcels in Freeport. election expense settlements. and orders for payment to numerous claimants plus committee reports on building and assessment. The text concludes with a note on the Chicago Historical Society’s post fire revival and new building in 1877.
A letter from St Peterabur describes a rapidly spreading plague in Russia. Thousands have died within days as victims live about two hours before death. Corpses are burned, and many houses emptied as towns near collapse. A cordon of soldiers blocks exits to curb spread, with the government racing to contain the disaster. The tale links the outbreak to a silk shawl carried from Turkish territory by a Tartarian soldier, which is said to have caused a deadly chain of infections.
Florence reports high grain trade with two busy warehouses and rising prices above Freeport levels as Edwin Strevell and Meyers lead buying since August. Neighbors recall Geo. Lee now farming near Lincoln, Neb. plus updates on horses, auctions, and local firm J. O. Hoff & BM sale events.
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