Judicial Convention Called for 1877 Circuit Judge Nomination
A committee of bar members from Jo Daviess, Stephenson, Winnebago, Ogle, Carroll, Whiteside and Lee counties proposes a judicial convention to nominate a Circuit Court judge. It sets July 24 1877 at 4 p.m. at Freeport Opera House, with five delegates from each county and county caucuses to choose delegates, signed by the seven committee members and dated June 21 1877.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirteenth Judicial Circuit
Jo Daviess, Stephenson
Winnebago
Ogle, Carroll, Whiteside and
Lee
Opera House
Freeport
W. R. Rowley
Jo Daviess Co
E. 2
Dixsmoon
Whiteside
H. O. RocEns
Ogle
Nelson Fletcher
Carroll Co
John D. Crabtree
Lee Co
Senator Hill Defends Southern Stand on Electoral Commission
Senator Ben N Hill told constituents that Southern members were justified by expediency if not conscience in their action toward the Electoral Commission declaring it a choice between war or Grant and Morton as worse than war or pestilence and famine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben. N. Hill
Electoral Commission
Grant
Morton
Telegram from G A R to General Grant Celebrates Reception
A GAR telegram presented to General Grant during a Royal visit expresses heartiest greetings from comrades at an annual encampment in Providence. It asks Grant to convey gratitude to Queen Victoria for his reception, sent via Grant to the Queen from Buckingham Palace.
Independence Day Reflections and Holiday Observances
The article marks the 101st anniversary of national independence and notes patriotic feelings. It warns of common celebrations with beer, fireworks, and powder causing injuries and fires, and mentions many will lose life or limbs from salutes nationwide. The author plans to seek a quiet retreat to feel gratitude for the country and government.
Illinois Game Law Highlights Protect Birds By Season
The new Illinois Game Law, effective July 1, bans hunting of prairie chickens and woodcocks Jan 15 to Sep 1, deer turkeys and pheasants Feb 1 to Oct 1, quail from Nov 1, and waterfowl May 1 to Aug 15. Non residents may not kill or trap these birds in any county to sell or remove outside the state.
Hayes letter directs civil servants to refrain from political activity
Executive Mansion dispatch dated June 23 1877 forwards Hayes guidance to federal office-holders. The letter restates that officers should not join political organizations or campaigns while preserving their right to vote and express views, as long as duties are not affected. It emphasizes no political assessments on officers or subordinates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Executive Mansion
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Civil Service
KR. B. Waves
Russians Cross Danube in Force in War of 1877
The report notes major Danube crossings by Russian forces, with gains from Chernavoda to the river mouths and occupation of Dobradseha side territories. Grand Duke Nicholas leads a broader advance toward Rustchuk Shimla and Varna, plus a route into Roumania via Belgrad. The campaign timeline cites April 22 frontier, April 24 war declaration, and June 21 Galatz crossing.
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Danube
Dobradseha
Trial
Chalatz
Matchin
Hirsova
Fehernavoda
Chernavoda
Nicholas
Sistova
Nilsopolis
Rustchuk
Shimla
Varna
Roumania
Belgrad
Roumanian
Constantinople
Romania
Galatz
Ing
Raphave
Layard
Porte
Servia
Latyard
Pera
Peru
Kustendji
Cocatrice
Dobrudscha
Kara
Soghamaniu
Bayazid
Fazil Pasha
Sukum Kaleh
Tchadjati
Batoum
Vienna
Montags Review
Russia
Count Andrassy
Austro- Hungary
Turkey
Austria
Schumla
Biela
Rutschuk
Sumnitza
Prince Mirsky
London
Berlin
Salzburg
Turnu Magureili
Nikopolis
Nicopolis
Giurgevo
Irustchuk
Bucharest
Erivan
Slobosia
Listova
Board of Supervisors proceedings publish plan mocked
The Rochelle Register mocks a proposal to publish county board proceedings in a cheap paper and issue 300 pamphlets at year end. It argues for broad dissemination through all papers and fair payment to publishers, noting the board’s per diem honesty and urging public access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Ogle County
Stephenson County
War News Briefs From The Danube Front
Readable fragments report the Danube region actions with Russian and Turkish forces. Mentions include Turkish setbacks and a Russian defeat near Batoun, with notes on Asiatic theater developments and broader wartime signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Batoun
The End Crowns The Labor An Essay By Emila Stoskopf
In ancient Greece contests honored merit with olive wreaths and national pride, while later attempts by England and France failed to bind their realms. Garibaldi and American independence movements achieved unification and freedom, illustrating labor rewarded by lasting achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
England
France
Italy
Milan
Naples
Garibaldi
Fragmented reflections on progress and civilization themes
A disjointed, antiquated prose fragment discusses progress, nature, freedom, and civilization. It references historical figures and events, espousing monolithic ideas about development, justice, and education while lamenting war’s past role and the rising push for universal equality. The text reads as a critical meditation on societal forces shaping progress.
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Freeport Journal
Judicial Convention
G. A. KR
General Grant
Rochelle
Paris
la France
St. Petersburg
Bulgaria
MM. Bogyviteh
Vilayet
Rustehuk
Saif Pasha
Albania
Montenegro
Matehin
Shumla
Abdul Kerim
Council of Ministers
Lonpox
Oltenitza
Bucnarest
Dracia
Turiu-Margarelli
Porté
Europe
Zewin
Dervish Pasha
Sampe Heights
Jassouban
Djesitguir
Sampe
Kassouban
Erzeroum
Van
Lake Yan
Armenia
Samebah
Khatzabani
Vidin
United States
Lizzie Murpity
Rome
Samuel Coleridge
Christ’s Hospital
John Keats
Endymion
Quarterly Review
Czar
Hattie
Emila Stoskopf
L. F. Boyer
Develo
Ponlet
Charles II
Satan
Lave
Aracter
Peron
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