Political notices from 1280 campaign and committee roles
In the 1280 political recap several figures are named with committee assignments and leadership roles. Senator McClellan of the district is noted as chair of Revenue in the Senate and member of Judiciary, Fees and Salaries, and other committees. James Shaw of Carroll County is listed as Judiciary Committee chair with other panel assignments. Governor Oglesby’s caucus votes are discussed, with Frank Riddle from Chicago described with a derisive nickname.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClellan
Senate On Revenue
Judiciary
Judicial Department
State Library
James Shaw
Carroll County
House
United States
Oglesby
Riddle
Chicago
Death of Mrs. Sarah I. Ankeny noted in Des Moines paper
Notice states Mrs. Sarah I. Ankeny wife of Gen. R. V. Ankeny formerly of the city died at Dexter Town on Sabbath morning January 12. A fuller obituary will run next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles
Des Moines
Sarah I. Ankeny
R. V. Ankeny
Speakership Contest Shapes Committee Assignments
In the district race for Speaker, three leading candidates held roughly equal strength, and this balance may explain the generous treatment our local contenders received in the organization of standing committees.
Contested Senate Seat May Favor Corbin Over Hamburg
Hamburg Butler faces possible oustment from the Senate with arguments that Corbin, legally elected, should take the seat. Corbin was kept from rightful seating previously by votes from Conover and Patterson amid Sharon’s absence and Davis declining to vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg Butler
Senate
Corbin
Conover
Patterson
Sharon
Davis
Missouri Chooses James Shields for U S Senate Seat
General James Shields elected by the Missouri Legislature to represent Missouri in the U S Senate for the term ending March 4 1879. Shields previously served Illinois 1849 Minnesota 1857 and now returns to a U S Senate role from Missouri. Charley Farwell criticized for backing John A Logan. lesson in politics noted as Shields’ enduring public service and party loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Shields
Missouri
U. & Senate
U.S. Senate
Illinois
Minnesota
Charley Farwell
John A. Login
Inois
Samuel J. Tiden
Chicago
Blatesman
Jone A. Logan
Pension bill passed Senate for Civil War veterans
The Senate approved a bill allowing pensioners for death wounds or disease from U S service in the rebellion to begin from discharge. It also prohibits claim agents from receiving compensation for arrears services. The measure, already passing the House, was sent to the President for signature, likely becoming law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
United States
House
Great credit given to Hon A M Jones for Logan’s Senate win
The article credits Hon A M Jones, chairman of the Republican State Central Committee, for the Logan Senate victory. It notes few legislators changed sides in Springfield, praises the county campaigns, and condemns the Tribune Times Farwell effort to defeat Logan using personal abuse and money to block the elected selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Jones
Republican State Central Committee
Logan
Springfield
David Davis
U.S. Senate
Jones
Tribune-Times-Farwell
Gen. Logan
Logan Oglesby caucus drama ends with invitation refused
After Gen Logan was nominated on Friday evening a committee sought both generals at the hotel. Gen Oglesby refused the invitation, saying he acted under influence from Deputy Stilwell Ed Fisking and James P. Root. Local Farwellian figures were blamed for pressuring him amid party tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Logan
Gen. Oglesby
U.S
Marshal Stilwell
Ed. Fisking
Marshal’s Office
James P. Root
Chicago
Logan
Oglesby
Gov. Oglesby
Grand Old
Republican Party
Mlinois
Tribune
Chas. B. Farwell
Emphatic political endorsements cited for future ballots
The editorial column argues that Gen J C Smith's ticket won 36,000, signaling strong support and predicting a Grant presidency in 1880 if nominated. It mocks Irish and American critics and recalls past bouts, urging continued backing and warning of bayonet force if needed.
Logan Elected Senator and Party Favorite, 1879
Springfield dispatch reports John A Logan elected with full party support. Messages dated January 21, 1879, note Logan received eighty votes in the House and twenty six in the Senate. The journal remarks Logan’s victory, declares the party triumphant, and offers no editorial comments. The animal metaphor references a horse named Spavia in veterinary care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
W. Richards
John A. Logan
Senate
James I
Neff
Int
M. Carr
A. ¥. Richards
Logan
J.C. Sarri
Republican
Journal
Logan Nominated on First Ballot in Illinois Caucus
In a heated Republican caucus held at the Illinois State House, Gen John A Logan is nominated for U S Senator on the first ballot by a large majority 80 to 26 over rival R J Oglesby. The scene features praise for Logan, attacks on opponents and a pledge of unified support as the caucus adjourns to the Representative Hall where Logan receives a rousing welcome from supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Senate
Chicago Times and Tribune
Logan
The
Times
Zribuna
State House
Ntopkins
Judge Kuykendall
Hunt
McClellan
Galena
M'Clellan
Nlinoia
United States
Illinois
Illinoia
Republican Party
Senate
Hougen
Senate Chamber
Senator Bent
Senator Munn
Sherman
Neal
House
Joslyn
Wilson
Hamilton
Lovell
Campbell
Representative Wilson
Crosthwait
Bisbee
Cook
Tone Varro
Rome
Hannibal
Cant
Republic
Carthage
John A. Logan
United States Senate
Cockle
Proria
Gen. Logan
Richard J. Oglesby
Gov
Oglesby
Senator Oglesby
Ife
Abraham Lincoln
Old Dick
Dement
Fosdick
Faber
Sfunt
Johnson
Mofitt
Riddle
Vallaferro
Brigham
Clark
Collins
Core
Harts
Holden
Tovell
Marston
Miles
Scroggs
Spencer
Taylor
Winnebago
Tice
Tyler
Weile
Wright
Boone
John A.logan
R. J. Oglesby
Munt
Taliaferro
Champaign
Gen
Willingnegs
Govenor Oglesby
Gor
Oglenby
Hig
Smch
Senator Moffitt
I Oglesby
Statesman Riddle
Shaw
Churchill
Col. Matthews
Messrs. Matthews
McFie
Calcus
Mr. McClellan
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A.V. Richards
U.S. Grant
Farwell
Durchard
Capt
Atkins
Horses Marines
Andrew Hinds
Times and Tribune
Frank Riddle
Webster
Ed Farwell
Len. James Burt
JuDaviess Co
House of Representatives
Bulletin
J. C. Smith
Jogan
Grant
Gen. Smith
Ireland
America
Buzzard
Partica
Dark Horse
Bunt
Edgal
Fuller
Chicago Statesman
Messrs
James, Thompson
Morrison
Bush
Bent
Banfield
Ford
Kuykendall
Lewis
Marshall
Mayborne
Munn
Parkinson
Thomas
White
Whiting
Abraham
Allen
Warren
Whiteside
Bowen
Black Buck
Burt
Byers
Carter
Adams
Crocker
Dewey
Dysart
Eldredge
Ewing
Granger
Gray
Gregg
Gross
Hopkins
Ingham
Jackson
James
Jennings
Washington
Keniston
Kouka
Latimer
Layman
Lyon
Mason
Matthews
Mitchell
Mack
Nichols
Otman
Pearson
Ranney
Scott
Secrist
Simonson
Stevens
Stuckman
Thompson
Wheeler
Senator Ogleshy
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