Platform of Illinois Republicans Endorses Emancipation and Specie Policy
The Freeport Journal notes the July 8 1874 Republican platform report by F W Palmer of Cook County. It declares support for emancipation civil rights post civil war, opposes canceling Treasury notes, advocates broad access to national banks, favors specie payments, supports interstate rail improvements, calls for direct presidential elections, preserves citizens rights irrespective of nativity, ensures railway fairness, and urges lawful public order with ballot endorsement expected. The resolutions pass amid applause.
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F. W. Palmer
Cook
Committee On Resolutions
Republican Party of
Illinois
United States
Treasury
National Republican Convention
National Bank
Congress
Mississippi River
Republican Party
German squadron to sail for Spanish ports immediately
Report states the German squadron will be dispatched at once to Spanish ports. No further details on dates or ships are provided in the excerpt.
Minister Jewell Accepts Postmaster Generalship
United States Minister at St Petersburg Mr Jewell has accepted the postmaster generalship by cable tendered to him on the 3rd inst. Across McLean and adjoining Illinois counties farmers harvest a full crop of wheat oats and rye. Corn prospers but needs rain. Minnesota Governor appeals to Granger groups to aid drought hit southwestern counties suffering crop losses from grasshoppers.
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Jewell
United States
St Petersburg
Cable
McLean
Illinois
Minnesota
Granger Organization
Illinois School Principals Meet in Galesburg
The sixth annual meeting of the Illinois Society of School Principals opens in Galesburg this week with a program of lectures papers and discussions on school government and general educational matters. A heat wave hits Freeport reaching 104 in the shade. A. Finley near Manchester reports twenty two fat hogs dead in hours amid a mystery of possible poisoning. A.C. Buell faces libel indictment in Washington for accusing Senator Chandler of drunkenness. trial set for September. A statue design for General George H. Thomas is chosen awaiting funding for pedestal. Wisconsin argues railway act is constitutional and will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Iinois Society of
Galesburg
A. Finley
Manchester
Ill
Washington
2D Inst
A. C. Buell
Detroit Prep Press
Chandler
Senate
Army
George H. Thomas
Q. Ward
Congress
Freeport News asks about Mr. Burchard vote on leat currency bill
The Freeport News asks how Mr. Burchard voted on the leat currency bill and whether the Foretonn Jocanat can tell. It notes he voted for it and mutters about editorials on weather. We report a murder case verdict from Kansas and a string of severe storms and fires across multiple cities causing extensive property damage.
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Freeport News
Nast Cartoon Targets Logan At Illinois GOP Convention
Harper's Weekly July 11 caricature mocks Senator Logan as a dogs body muzzled and driven from the Illinois Republican Convention. The piece argues the image is untruthful and notes Logan praised the platform and aligned with Illinois Republicans after the convention. Logan’s strong support among Illinois voters is cited as protecting him from harm.
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Illinois
Foreign News From Havana and Asia Minor
A Havana letter reports severe misery and rising crime, with jails crowded and a plan to convert part of Isla de Pines into a penal colony for traitors and vagrants. Separately, famine districts in India report good crops but reduced relief work, while Spain notes new tonnage duties on ships to America and Europe.
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New York
Havana
Isle of Pines
Ciacorilla
India
Catcurra
Georgetown
Leavenworth Gulch
Why is it Thus June 26 1874 Epirons Fresport Journal
A reader urges stronger action on indictments and calls for use of the ballot box to curb vice. The letter questions law enforcement, salaries, and honesty among officials, warning that reform requires public vote and vigilance.
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Epirons Fresport Journal
Buckeye
Border News From The West In 1874 Echoes Of Indian Raids
A reader report from June 1874 recounts border tensions near Hutchinson Kansas with rumors of possible Indian raids. It describes a trip to Georgetown and Green Lake in Colorado, detailing rugged terrain, a steep gulch, and a lake famed for its emerald waters, where the writer and companion explore by skiff, noting scenery and local points like W. H Cushman and the 1st National Bank of Georgetown.
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Grorcetown
Colorado
Eorrors Journal
Ogle Co
Green Lake
W. H, H, Cushman
1St National Bank of
Georgetown
Reed
Fire destroys Hall residence in Lena with total loss
At about half past twelve on the morning of the fourth the eastern end of Lena awakened to a fire that swept the dwelling of W. W. Hall. The structure was lost quickly, furniture saved, no insurance, estimated loss $1000 to $1200. The day included a 4th of July procession, orations by S. Taylor of Chicago, a Louisiana Colored Troupe appearance, and balloon ascent delayed by wind. Weather hot, crowds enjoyed the celebration amid minor inebriation and orderly conduct.
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W. W. Hall
Hall
Liberty Pole
Dodd’s Beautiful Grove
Taylor
Chicago
Bald Mountain
Dolly Varden
Pedrickville
Center Co
Battle Grounds of the Gods at Green Lake
The writer recounts a frontier community near Hutchinson fearing Indian attack. Settlers regrouped at a fortified yard while rumors spread, but Indians were passing to Indian Territory. They describe a field of rock formations called the Battle Grounds of the Gods and a peaceful return after a day trip to Green Lake.
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Hutchinson
Clear Run
Indian Territory
Medicine Lodge
Sun City
Forts Dodge
Larney
Samuel
Green Lake
Local notes and small town listings on Galena street
Mrs. Sanborn builds a fine cottage on east Galena street. German Lutheran Church repainted and frescoed by D Adams. Colt Wotrorp Z set for Indianapolis May 10 after Grand Rapids success. A W Ford leases Tarbox corner store for a jewelry shop. Gen HE Barrows visits Oscar Taylor in town. M R Buckman leaves for St Paul for a month. Dr Whitcomb enlarges his Stephenson Street dwelling to enhance appearance.
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Nesnasxa
Geo. W. Lee
Florence
Nebraska
Lincoln
New
Dwentine
Zartman
Stephenson and
Cherry Streets
Burchard
Lawyer
Washington
Freeport
Otto Miller
Chicago
Wisconsin
W. G. Barnes
Entorceo
Messrs. Corrie
Moulton
Clinton
Iowa
Yrou Schoor
Alice Scofield
Leroy
N. Y
John B. Taylor
Exchange Street
William Walton
John Wertman
Walton
B. Bidwell
Denver
J. R. Hicks
Wmsechrist
W. P. Hunt
R. Sumner
John K. Brewster
Pueblo
John H. Werkheiser
Canon City
F. Barrows
Sheboygan Falls
Wis
Oscar Taylor
Minnesota
M. R. Buckman
St. Paul
Dr. Whitcomb
Brave Little Girl Rejects Rich Old Suitors
A frightened Lucy resists an arranged marriage to James Gray despite her grandparents pressure. They threaten with hunger and the almshouse, while she vows to work and keep her chance of freedom. A violent break reveals a new arrival and a dramatic, perilous scene unfolds.
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Lucy
Grandpa
James Gray
Willie Gordon
Gordon
Grandfather
Old John Robins the showman helps Lucy and Willie survive
A desperate scene unfolds as Lucy pleads for help after an assault by her grandfather in a rural home. A mysterious stranger, Old John Robins, reveals Willie Gordon is alive, employed by him, and promises medical aid. Lucy and her repentant grandparents pledge reform as Robins departs, leaving Lucy and Willie united in the showman’s company.
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Sicket
Lucy
James Gray
Willie Gordon
John Robins
John Robinson
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