Freeport Journal urges arrears pay to keep papers
The Freeport Journal warns subscribers outside Stephenson County they will stop receiving the paper unless arrearages are paid before the next issue. Samuel Sharpley, famed as a minstrel, has died in New York. The Illinois Legislature meets in Springfield today, with a planned weekly review forthcoming. Washington developments implicate several Congress members in the Pacific Mail subsidy matter via a hidden lobbyist. The Wisconsin Legislature convenes January 13 with Senatorial votes slated for January 26, betting on Matt Carpenter or another candidate.
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Stephenson County
Delinquints
Washington
the Journal
Congress
Wisconsin
Matt. Carpenter
Dister
Nebraska
Freeport
Omaha
Washington weighs Spain policy and Alphonso accession
Washington expects to recognize the new Spanish ruler Alphonso once established but doubts it will end the Carlist revolt. Civil Service Reform continues in the Interior Department with a public exam set for the patent office on the 16th. In the 1876 presidential election 866 electors will be chosen by 37 states.
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Washington
Spain
Alphonso
Ilis
Interior Department
Patent Office
Union
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Ohio
United States
Cuba
Europe
Ben
Cushing
Madrid
City debts and Cuban affairs in Grant era notes
Mayor Wickham questions city liabilities in a Common Council message stating total debt at 1 100 187 980 with floating obligations 10 to 20 million. He urges definite financial condition to be published. The Cuban feature of Grant's annual message is linked to Alphonsists success and potential U S recognition of Cuban independence.
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Wickham
New York City
Common Council
Grant
Congress
Alphonsists
Spain
United States
Cuba
Thoroughness in Investigations Against the Klan
A Chicago Journal editorial urges thorough investigations like the Ku Klux Committee case. It notes superficial probes fail to curb the Klan and credits Congress reports for silencing hostile campaigns, calling for decisive action and heedful lessons from that inquiry.
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South
Ku Klux Committee
Congress
Chicago Journal
New Year Hopeful Message From Our Journal
A year-end reflection invites readers to bear lessons from the past and welcome a new year with renewed resolve. It salutes cherished friends, acknowledges losses, and extends a warm greeting for a hopeful, cheerful year ahead.
Coal workforce strikes over wage cuts in Wales and Hull
Sixty thousand colliers in South Wales and the planers riveters and boiler makers at Hull England have struck work due to wage reductions. The piece notes an expectation that strikers will resume work at the offered prices soon, as in the homeland.
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South
Wales
Hull
England
Gathering of the Twenty-Ninth General Assembly
About sixty members of the Twenty-ninth General Assembly have arrived with many outsiders to organize the two houses. Republicans expect to control the Senate while Democrats push for Haines or a straight Democrat. Independents hold balance, caucus plans loom, and a statewide caucus is set for evening.
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Chicago Journal
Springfield
Inn
Twenty-ninth General Assembly
Mann, Miller
Hize
Cook County
Hesing
Lieb
Senate
House
Early
Haines
Cook
Canfield
Kane
Strong
Livingston
Green
Brown
Tom Casey
Harry
Lake
Cummings
Fulton
Judiciary Committee
Armstrong
la Salle
Rogers
McLean
Herrington
Railroad Committee
Cullem
Dan Shepard
Jerry Crowley
Irwin
Pekin Times
Dan Ray
Moore
Tom Merritt
Jim Herrington
Papers
60Ar
Palmer
Ilesing
Bill Springer
Wry-Neck
Louisiana unrest over seating of Republican legislators
A chaotic political note from Louisiana describes efforts by the Louisiana White Leaguers to prevent Republican lawmakers from taking seats as the legislative session opens. Reports claim disappearances and possible kidnappings of Republican figures, amid a probable conservative effort to control the House. The piece also covers Governor Kellogg’s push for a congressional inquiry into the 1872 and 1874 elections, urging full investigation and justice.
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Louisiana
White Leaguers
New Orleans
Junge McArthur
Alphonso to be recognized as king by European powers
Dispatches from London report European powers to recognize Alphonso once his representatives are accredited. Castelar Martas Admiral Tepeto Zorillia and Gen Pavia pledge support. The Cuban army wires its adhesion to the new order as 800 Carlist officials are expected to join Alphonso. King Alphonso awaits Marseilles frigate to proceed to Spain and visit armies before Madrid. A squadron sails from Cartagena to Marseilles to escort him, with likely disembarkation at Valencia. The Carlist stance remains unchanged, strengthening their army. The Times notes strict import controls on Colorado beetle infested American potatoes.
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Spain
London
Alphonso
Castelar
Martas
Tepeto
Zorillia
Gen
Pavia
Dorregaray
Lizzaragy
Saganta
Zeranna
Paris
Marseilles
Madrid
Maprro
Qarthagena
Valencia
Loxpox
Carlist Bureau
Alphonso Pronunciamento
Letter From P A Tisdell Details Grasshopper Relief
In Dawson's Mills Richardson County Nebraska a letter to sister Anna Bright recounts Freeport volunteers sending boxes to grasshopper survivors. Freight cost $11.65 paid, yet fifteen large families with children received goods. Mrs Tracy expressed deep gratitude and a baby slept with tiny green shoes after relief arrived.
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Dawson's Mills
Richardson Co
Neb
Anna
Freeport
Tracy
County Grange Proceedings of a Special Meeting
A Dec 19 1874 special gathering of 21 Granges discussed appointing a county business agent and incorporating the Stephenson County Grange. Resolutions urged purchasing agent study, incorporation inquiry, and credential reporting, with actions planned for the Jan 8 1875 meeting.
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County Grange
County Grange Incorporated
Stephenson County Grange
J. W. Cuausnnus
Sec
Co. Grange
Rock Grove
Jury Thanks Foreman For Kind And Efficient Attention
A Stephenson County court notes a jury foreman is thanked by Mr Albert Drew and Mr W W Hall from West Point for his diligent service. The remarks reference a judge and a teacher, and all statements are presented as provable.
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W. W. Hall
West Point
Aaron W. Hall
Stephenson County
Military Surveillance In New Orleans State House Siege
January 4 report from New Orleans describes U S troops guarding the State House with two column formations and Metropolitan police barricades. Reporters and officials are admitted by higher officers while lawmakers caucus inside. violence appears unlikely as White League action is not evident.
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State House
St. Louis Street
Royal
Chartres
R. H. Marr
Hyams
Senate
Marr
Peace meeting at Cooper Institute condemns war heroes
Chancellor Howard Crosby presided as he denounced admiration of tyrants and warriors. He argued wars are cursed, noting Caesars and Napoleons are merely beasts in history. He blamed “honor” for endless cruelty and urged peace and goodwill among men.
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Cooper Institute
Howard Crosby
Couleur Deross
Real Estate Sales and a Sheep Poisoning Incident
Real estate transfers from Freeport and nearby areas are listed with buyers, sellers, and parcel details including Buckeye Clarke's 8d ad and West Point. A large sheep herd near Colorado Springs was poisoned by strychnine. authorities seek the culprit.
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A W Lucas
Wm Bruce
Buckeye
Mary W Lloyd
J R Smith
Clarke
Freeport
J H Staver
P and T Grant
Harlem
Christian Stoner
J W Reineke
Guiteau
Christ Goeke
John Beninger
Rock Grove
F Stewart
Wm Smith
Winslow
D A Knowlton
A A Griffith
Knowlton
Jacob Nease
J M Smith
GJ Twogood
West Point
David Kiester
EO Wait
Masonic Officers Listed for Freeport Area Lodges
A fragmented OCR list details officers for Masonic bodies in Freeport, including PR reports for several councils and chapters. Names such as Warner, McCall, Little, Lemon, Hutchison, Rowell, and Levi Martin appear as officers in the Prince Hall, Commandery, and various lodges. The document enumerates roles like Grand Master, Treasurer, Recorder, and Warden across multiple local Masonic groups.
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Frreport Council
Princes OF
Val. P
E.C. Warner
M.E
P. G.M. “ Robt, Little
L. &. Munn
M. E
G. W. Win. O. Wright
Pf. Lemon
V. G
A. P. Goddard
CG. Hutchison
W.D. Rowell
V.G. M
Levi Martin
G. T
Vrerport Commandery
Jas
McCall
L. L. Munn
LC. Warner
L T. Lemon
H.C. Hutchison
C.G. Sanborn
J. W. Roht. Little
Treas
J. W. Childs
Gates
Wm. Young
J.B. Perkins
TL. Martin
Ebeport Council
S. McCall
D. G
Chas
G. Meare
H. W. Dexter
G. M
Rogera
Tyler
Excelsior Lodges
A.C. Hutchison
W. J.M. Nichols
J. W. Jacob Krohn
W. W. Lott
Seo Y
W. H. Davis
J. Levi Martin
C. M. R. Thompson Lobos
We. W
J.S. McCall
W. M. L. L. Munn
Robt. Little
J. Ww
Burrell
Leo'y. . Lemon
D. P's
Lerch
Abstracts of titles furnished on reag ale terms
Deeds Mortgages Wills other instruments of writing secur drawn Loans negotiated and a reg Land Office business done by Tarnon & Astorwan der.
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Joseph Mayer
Joseph Holler
Florence
O F Bentley
Ed Perkina
Ndres
Lancaster
BO Fitch
Wm D Rowell
Knowlton
Ada
Charles Beecher
Wesley John
Ridott
John Swart
Wm Taman
Oneco
W F Miller
Eliza Stover
West Point
H F Sandmeier
Sandmeier
Harlem
Peter Reedy
F Stamm
Waddams
HD Frankeberger
Buckeye
Geo Penticoff
Julian Steckel
Jefferson
Peter Hille
F Lints
W H Schock
S B McCreary
Log Allen
Lena
J Best
O A Reichel
Freeport
OJ Fry
H P Rochemeier
Wm Boyd
John Loss
Rock Grove
A J Bobb
J M Bobb
Tarnon & Astorwan der
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the Times
P. A. Tisdel
Hiram Bright
Bright
County Grange Proceedings
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The
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York
Gald J. S. Y
Mississippi
Chartres Street
St. Louis
Freeport Lane
Stephenson
Ruscon
Thomas Pollock
Creek
Colorado
Masonic
Oy. Ewes
D. Adamson
Treas D. Padmore
J. A. Grimes
A. B. Smith
Chas. Howlett
J. Erfert
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Domer
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