Political chatter and 1880 campaign notes from Deadwood to Illinois
The text discusses Republican U S Grant Blaine prospects and convention decisions. It notes Davis Zteete as Internal Revenue Commissioner candidate for governor, Otis for legislature, and praises a legislature of such men. It also mentions the Greenback National Convention in Chicago and the state Agricultural Institute at the College of Agriculture Champaign January 27 to 30 with lectures from leading agriculturists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.s.grant
J.G. Blaine
College of Agriculture
State University
Champaign
Capt Wim Pittam Appointed U S Storekeeper in Revenue
The Galena Gazette reports Capt Wim Pittam ex-Sheriff of Jo Daviess County has been appointed United States Storekeeper in the Revenue service. He is expected to serve at Sterling, likely via approval from Collector Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim, Pittam
Daviess County
United States
Revenue Service
Galena Gazette
Pittam
Sterling
Jones
Min Prople
Richards
Freeport P.O
Maj. Hawk
Maj. Woodcock
Maj
Hawok
Snark Aleck
Lake Michigan
Maj. Trank
Centennial Fourth of July spectacle at Taylor's Park noted
A grammatical fragment from a weekly manifesto hints at gathering hundreds of observers at Taylor's Park for the Centennial Fourth of July celebration in 1876. The text reads as a suggestion to collect affidavits from spectators as a supplement to a periodical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Literary Bureau
P.Q
Taylor's Park
Gubernatorial Hope Highlighted by Treasury Official
Jno. B. Tawsey of Rock Island, present Assistant Secretary of the U S Treasury, seeks gubernatorial nomination at the State Convention. The JuvkNAT endorses Slawsey but says Gen. J. C. Smith would be the best Governor. Meeker women taken prisoner at the White River Agency were outraged, and the Ute conflict worsens as officials debate frontier policy.
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Jno
B. Tawsey
Rock Island
U. S. Treasury
Juvknat
Slawsey
J. C. Smith
White River
Naa Cre
Schurz
Grant Likely Nominee For President If GOP Conven tion Held Now
The article weighs Gen. Grant’s chances of a nomination and notes strong support from editors and politicians. It cites The New York Times praise for Washburne and suggests even without Grant, a candidate from Illinois or other leaders could emerge, though Grant remains the favorite.
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Grant
Povvrnal
New York Times
Gen. Grant
Weekly Times
Washburne
Congress
the Times
Illnois
Republican Party
Springfield editor Dan A. Ray launches Stalwart
Dan A. Ray of Springfield favors the first numbers of his new paper the Stalwart campaign paper. He is emphatically what its title suggests and the editor is a genial man well qualified to edit and manage such a paper. The project is an anticipated success from its start. We welcome the Stalwart to our exchanges table with cordial welcome.
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Dan A. Ray
Springfield
Te Stalcourt
Trier Ocean
Zere
Stadroart
Han Dan Ray
Affairs to Mitine and Fusionists Spark House Turmoil
The article reports on a disordered session as Fusionists control the House with an assistant clerk acting as their leader. A speaker was elected last Wednesday but no quorum existed. The piece accuses a plotted robbery by Garcelou and notes no Governor election yet. Desperate remedies are called for amid political chaos.
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Mitine
Garcelou
Republican Ticket Prospects For Presidential Year
The piece praises the Republican party’s strong field for the 19th century presidency with leaders like Grant Logan Washburne Blaine Sherman and a large slate for second place including Garfield Wilson Windom Ferry and others. It lists numerous candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State and other state offices, noting broad party unity and abundant viable options.
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Republican Party
Grant
Logan
Washburne
Blaine
Sherman
Garfield
Wilson
Windom
Ferry
John C. Smith
Richard J. Oglesby
Andrew Shannon
Shelby M. Gullo
Tfon
John Is Hawley
Greenbury
Port
Greene Baun
Ton
John M. Tramiston
Hfon
William A. James
George I. Tarlow
Dasper N. Reece
Denry D. Dement
Rk. W. McClaughry
Kaward Ratz
Thomas 5
Ridgway
Our Next Congressman Faces Ring Tactics in Illinois District
A Sterling Illinois letter exposes political scheming by the Burchard ring to defeat Major Hawk in the upcoming congressional contest. It claims Long Jones leverages influence, while Sterling residents defend Hawk as the people’s candidate and demand fair play.
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S. Syntticate
Major Trank
Burchard
Sterling
Chicago
Thawk
Hawk
Ife
Ring
Literary Bureau
Jones
Carroll County
Washington
Buzzard
Capitol
Richards
Journal
Freeport Post-Office
Col. Woodcock
Ogle County
Collect‘tor
Maj. Nase
Gen. Baum
Ilank
Ifank
John McNair
Mr. Whiter
Grrangoer
Maine Senate Crisis Leads to Rival Governorship Bid
Lamson, Fusionist Senate President, tries to assume Governor duties while Gen. Chamberlin refuses to heed his authority. Republicans seize the State House organizing a second Senate and House with Locke as President and Weeks as Speaker. Both chambers seek Supreme Court ruling on legality.
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Maine
Lamson
Senate
Gen. Chamberlin
House of Representatives
State House
House
Joseph A. Locke
Geo. E. Weeks
Supreme Court
Gaveelon
Meeting of Iowa newspaper men on legal advertising
A Des Moines meeting on the 15th inst will discuss laws for publishing board of supervisors proceedings and general legal advertising. Aimed at uniform pricing and fair profit, with praise for Mc Porter of the Buzzard for lowering rates. Swanzey, Ridott, in Chicago on Petit Jury sends word for the Journal to be sent to Freeport.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Board of Supervisors
Illinois
McPorter
Buzzard
Jno, Swanzey
Ridott
Chicago
Borron Journal
Aslam
Sam
Freeport
Jon Swanzey
Garfield elected U S Senator in Ohio race
Gen Tas Garfield of Ohio has been chosen as U S Senator replacing Allen G Thurman whose term ends next March.
Libel Suit and Brentano’s Stormy Career in Chicago
The article reviews Brentano the ex congressman and rival publisher in a libel suit against the Fret Presse editor. It sketches Brentano’s long quarrelsome career from Pennsylvania newspapers to Michigan brewing to Chicago law and politics, noting feuds with Hesing and alleged bribe attempts.
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Brentano
Chicago
Fret Presse
Gen. Stiles
Freeport Post Office
Clenetal Stiles
The
Post
Washington
Sat Ashton
Ife
Irentang
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Hesing
Jireritano
Ile
Aras le
Michaelis
Congress
Durber
LaSalle Street
Jim
Fragmentary court notes on congressional misconduct and witnesses
A garbled fragment cites claims about behavior and honesty in Congress with references to witnesses and character, but details are unclear. The text hints at an inquiry or impeachment context and mentions money, transactions, and indispensability, though the wording is largely unintelligible.
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Brentano
Congress
Washington
State powers and the right to alter the U S Constitution
A historical letter from Ohio discusses state sovereignty, nullification, and the right to form or change government. It argues that peaceful secession must follow constitutional amendment, while violent coercion is rebellion, and emphasizes the perpetual union as a compact formed by the states.
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Jackson
Cincinnas
Ohio Tristorical Society
United States
Exile and Escape Story From Civil War Era Reveals Labor and Racial Tensions
A wartime narrative recounts Col Kahle and followers seeking laborers and families from Newton County. It describes pursuit by white and black neighbors, harsh conditions, and a perilous escape across the Rappahannock amid raids, capture attempts, and aid from enslaved Black workers who sheltered the narrator.
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Deadwood City
Rely
Davis Zteete
Greene
Riva
Internal Revenue
Otis
Rochelle Register
Ton. Thomas
Nealles
Fay
Tian
A. C. Mathews
James A. Connelly
Kon
James McCartney
James Shaw
E. W. Wellston
Eugene Canfield
Ostor
Pontitlee
Col. Stregits
Charles Kahle
Aros
Indianapolis
Nevin
North Carolina
Negres
Newton
Rappahannock River
Rappahannock
Batt
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