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Ome
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A. W. Kummoerer
Geo. Thompson
Rolomon Flaher
Freeport paper sale ends Independent ran into new Journal
With year’s end the Freeport Independent ceases as a separate paper and is sold to General Atkins of the Journal. The Freeport Journal will carry remaining issues. subscribers’ accounts shift to Journal books. two Republican papers could not be sustained in the city. editors express hope readers accept the arrangement and praise Mr. Lorin’s move to Chicago. tribune debates minority representation and constitutional plans. Old Settlers meet to adopt a county society constitution and recount pioneer experiences and hospitality.
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Freeport Wrekly Journal
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General Grant
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Curcaco
S. D. Arkins
Tts
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Dexter A. Knowlton
Thompson Wilcoxon
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John II. Addams
Buckeye
John Epley
L. W. Guiteau
Gray
George Purinton
C. M. Shaffer
William Wright
Mr. Flansburg
Committee On Constitution
Levi Robey
Col. Turner
John H. Addams
Addams
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George Oyler
William Preston
Fred. Baker
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Rock Grove
Charles Kleckner
Dacota
John Brown
Lancaster
William B. Mitchell
A. W. Lucas
Ridott
A. P. Waters
Silver Creek
Baker
Freeport& Motion
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Harlem
Pascal Wright
Florence, CO
van Brooklin
Weat Point
Luman
Montague
Waddams
Hubbard Graves
Jacob Gable
Samuel Hayes
Erin
Alanson Bacon
D. H. Sunderland
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Stephenson
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Galena Street
Arno
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Bill Young
John H Addams
F. Baker
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Dixon
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Ogla County
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Brewster's
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Queco
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Breyter's
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Red Man
Quiteau
Lincoln considered drowning himself in Potomac night incident
The Philadelphia paper parades a sensational tale that Lincoln contemplated suicide by drowning in the Potomac during a night of discouraging dispatches from Chancellorville, claiming the story is undenied and pressed as defaming Lincoln. It defends Lincoln as a great man who would not flee death yet rejects the rash accusation.
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Potomac River
Chancelloraville
Ianto
Aius
Aburabai Lincoliy
Abraham Linn
Springfield Journal backs Trumbull for Supreme Court vacancy
The Springfield Journal earnestly supports Senator Trumbull of this state for the vacancy on the U S Supreme Court bench caused by Secretary Stanton’s death. Lyman Trumbull, formerly a judge on the Tliavis bench, would be an able and incorruptible justice if promoted to the nation’s highest court.
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Springfield Journal
Senator Trumbull
United States Supreme Court
Stanton
Lymann Trumbull
Tliavis
General Shaffer Named Utah Governor in Butler Policy Push
General Shaffer of Illinois is appointed governor of Utah, seen as enforcing the Butler policy against polygamy. The proffered commander will demand obedience to law, with potential use of regular troops if needed. The Lyons Republican notes his wartime service, character, and expected impact on Mormon practices.
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Quartermaster’s Department
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Wisconsin Man Proposes Telegraphic Postal System in Congress
Washburne of Wisconsin presses a bill to unite telegraphing with the postal service. He cites France Switzerland and Belgium where telegraphic postal systems work with low tariffs. A telegraphic clerk in each post office could handle prepaid messages like letters, potentially saving money if franking is abolished.
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