Sheriff Candidate Announcements for Stephenson County
Multiple candidates announce runs for Sheriff of Stephenson County subject to party conventions. WW W Robey declares candidacy for sheriff under Republican convention. L J Piersol editor notes and endorses candidates. Other notices include local addresses and dates from 1880-06-29 era.
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WW. W. Robey
Stephenson County
Oles Gi Sherif
Stepheson County
Ate
Stephen
Catuily
Piersol
Local Candidate Declines State Senate Nomination
A letter from B. Brashaw of Orangeville Illinois dated July 6 1880 responds to a June 30 Journal issue containing a communication from Thomas B Jones Buckeye proposing Brashaw as a State Senate candidate. He states he has not sought nomination and declines consideration.
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Epivtor
Journal
Thomas B. Jones
Buckeye
Lamg
B. IL Brapshaw
Omangeville
Itt
Republican National Committee Chooses Jowell Chairman
At a New York meeting the National Republican Committee selects ex Governor Jowell of Connecticut as chairman. A western executive committee with headquarters in Chicago is created, chaired by Gen. John A. Logan, signaling an active aggressive campaign in the west led by Logan.
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National Republian Committee
New York City
Jowell
Connecticut
Executive Committee
Chicago
Jno. A. Logan
West
Logan
Mad. Aw in City on Monday En route to Galena
Mad Aw, in the city for a few hours Monday before heading to Galena, seems rested though not fully recovered from Congress fatigue. Maj. Slank seeks renomination and plans county visits across the district before the Congressional Convention.
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Mad
Galena
Maj
Slank
Ile
Bia
Call for Congressional Convention set for August 6 in Treeport
The article discusses a Republican split over county conventions to select delegates for the August 6 Congressional Convention in Treeport. It notes varied opinions on timing for congressional, senatorial, and county officer nominations and suggests deferring senatorial matters to late August after farmers finish stacking, to allow full canvassing and better nominations.
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Treeport
Miles , White
County Central Committee
Young Republicans reorganize after late meeting
The Young Men's Republican Club held a Thursday evening meeting at Temperance Hall and restructured after a lengthy debate. Original members numbered about fifteen. around one hundred signed on for a renewed organization led by Kaycher. Resignations were accepted. Louis Karcher was re-elected president amid acclamations as others were chosen for secretary and vice presidents. The piece notes Lincoln’s 1860s precedent and urges growth of Republican clubs citywide.
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Young Men’s Republican Club
Uing
Temperance Sall
Kaycher
Jk. J. Stabeck
Stabeck
Waore
Louis Karcher
Chas. T. Green
Philip J. Geib
P. J. Geib
Lincoln
August Plans for Local Republican Club Recruitments
In August pending readiness, machinery will be oiled and recruits mustered for active duty. The newspaper pledges to aid clubs countywide and notes a threat to remove Gen. Garfield's name from the local Republican Club title. It hopes the threat is reconsidered and Garfield remains unaware to avoid discouragement.
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Gen. Garfeld
Republican Club
Garfield
Garfield’s First Speech in Congress Against Treason
General Garfield’s House debut denounces recognition of the Confederacy. He condemns Benedict Arnold-like surrender to traitors as Ohio’s loyalties are affirmed. He laments the war’s toll and pleads for continued union over rebellion.
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Garfield
Congress
Gen. Garfield
Alex. Long
Cincinnati
Benedict Arnold
Commonwealth of Ohio
Goodhue Indictments Nolle Prossed After Long Case
A lengthy Goodhue case ended when DaKalb County State's Attorney entered nolle prosequi on the remaining indictments after three trials. Charles F. Goodhue, former Stephenson County Treasurer, was acquitted on jail order embezzlement and absolved on all counts. The paper credits Hon. J. A. Crain for the defense and notes lingering financial questions for the county.
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Goodhue
Sycamore
DeKalb County
Rockford
Purdy
Toledo
Stephenson County
Chas. F. Goodhue
Winnebago County
Supreme Court
Board of Supervisors
Ilinois
J. 8. Cochran
Finance Committee
Chas. H. Reed
Chicago
Cook County
DeKalb
Nolle
J. A. Crain
Crain
Goodhuekers
Why Senator Beck Voted for Hancock
Special Dispatch to the Daily News from Washington July 1 Senator Beck explains his selection of Hancock as standard bearer citing President Johnson's 1867 message and a 1868 House Journal resolution praising Hancock. He notes Garfield among the Republican majority and his own vote with the minority Democrats, arguing Democratic reversal of that choice.
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Senator Beck
Hancock
Daily News
J. Washington
Beck
The
Post
Washington
Hannock
Johnson
Congress
Journal of the House of Representatives
Garfield
James
A Democrat Rejects Hancock Nomination and Rebellion Stats
Washington July 8 A prominent Democrat, with insider knowledge of the party, criticizes General Hancock’s Cincinnati Convention nomination. He argues Hancock lacks civil experience and independent views, noting past Reconstruction era documents attributed to him were likely written by others. The Democrat predicts party leaders will regret the choice within sixty days.
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Washington, D. C
General Hancock
Cincinnati
Louisiana
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Lee County
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Lock Grove
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