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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1882
Page
2
The Journal lauds Congressman Hawk for introducing two bills aimed at strengthening the militia and serving constituents. It notes his rapid mastery of public affairs after a short term, calls him young and capable, and predicts a leading role in coming legislative work while praising his past militia speech as exhaustively informed.
The article notes General Grant abruptly endorsing Porter after years of opposition. It portrays Grant as resolute and independent, citing a personal reexamination of evidence, including Confederate sources, and argues his move signals a broader call to reassess Porter’s charges and the case’s core facts. Observers doubt immediate public reversal but expect renewed inquiry into Porter's guilt and motives behind prior judgments.
Washington dispatches report Illinois representative Hawk introduced two key measures. The Militia bill would enroll able bodied men 18 to 45 into two classes and require annual camp and periodic federal service up to twelve months. Oleomargarine bill would mandate explicit packaging to reveal butter substitutes, protecting American dairymen from deceptive foreign sales.
Boston's Youth's Companion is described as a sprightly popular publication. It features varied original material and upcoming serials by W. D. Howells William Black Harriet Beecher Stowe and J. Trowbridge, offering extensive entertainment and instruction at a low price for families.
President Grant declares after reviewing the Schofield inquiry that for nineteen years he has wrongfully judged General Fitz John Porter. He urges the matter be reexamined by Attorney General or reopened by Congress, noting the new maps and testimony reshape the case and praising Porter's faithful service.
The article summarizes Dr. Alban S Payne’s method for small pox prevention noting that vaccination within ten to twelve hours after the initial fever can prevent eruption and recurrence. It explains how vaccinating after the initial fever alters the disease to a variiloid form or allows full small pox if timed too late, highlighting the distinct eruptions and the protective effect of early vaccination.
Official correspondence from Washington dated January 5 transcribes the president’s letter accepting the resignation of Postmaster General James L. from the first of January. The note expresses regret at severed official ties and wishes him success in private life, praising past public service.
The Philadelphia Press notes an astounding claim that only five professional dog thieves operate in New York City, describing it as a striking neglect of a great industry and highlighting the sensational assertion with a critical tone.
A presidential figure named Arthur is described with a son aged 17 and a height of 6 feet 4 inches. The note presents biographical details in a concise, neutral tone.
The feature traces the career of a prominent U S Senate contender. Born March 9, 1815 in Cecil County Maryland he studied at Kenyon College and law in Lenox and New Haven. He settled in Bloomington Illinois where he rose in society and politics. He served in the Illinois House and 1847 convention then as judge and Illinois circuit judge before joining the U S Supreme Court as an associate justice in 1862 and the Senate in 1877. He was nominated by the Labor Reform party for the presidency in 1872.
Washington dispatch reports former Secretary Blaine’s policy drew sharp, mixed scrutiny from diplomats. They note Britain tensions and the Clayton Bulwer treaty, while praising newspapers for shaping public sentiment and cautioning against an aggressive, risky approach abroad.
The Railway Mail Service chief orders division superintendents to suspend mail communication with infected localities and act immediately on reports of small pox to stop contagion. The National Board of Health urges vaccination or revaccination of all federal workers with bovine virus as a precaution nationwide.
At the annual meeting of the Second National Bank stockholders yesterday Hon. M. Lawver was re elected President for the ensuing year. He is known as a capable, conservative business man, ensuring careful management of the bank and the interests of patrons.
In Washington this morning Judge Cox presided as Davidge opened for the prosecution in Guiteau's trial. He argued the law defines responsibility by right and wrong standard, citing English precedents from 1843. Guiteau shouted interjections demanding restraint as the lawyers clashed over references to the Coleman case.
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