Washington budget fight lingers over Army Bill and Capitol plans
The piece notes Sen Wilson may amend the Army Bill to strip pay cuts from Sherman and Sheridan and expand opposition remains in the House. It laments Washington’s repeated Capitol grounds extensions, mocks city growth, and criticizes interstate finance rules. It also reports rail link between Dubuque and Sioux City and European royal volatility with Leopold of Hohenzollern and Spain.
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Funding Bill Dispute Delays Four and a Half Percent Rate
The Conference Committee remains split over the Funding Bill with Boutwell urging four and a half percent per year and Schenck arguing for four percent. A four and a half percent rate may be reached. The new Constitution, adopted by about one hundred thousand, will take effect on the Sunday in August. Until August 8,旧 Constitution governs. Many townships plan heavy debt to use the window. Minority representation articles pass by narrow margins. Three representatives per senatorial district. two year terms. A majority of members from each house is needed to pass laws and acts take effect after July first.
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Letters on Silver Creek Constitution and race clause
In a Freeport Journal letter, two Democratic voters in Silver Creek Township supported the New Constitution but protested the absence of a word to exclude or include whiteness. The writer claims the constitution violates the Declaration of Independence and the Fifteenth Amendment by not addressing racial distinctions.
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Silver Creek Township
Calhoun
Sheriffality-May Timms Declines in Stephenson County
To the editor of the Freeport Journal Republican voters of Stephenson County are told that the author once considered running for Sheriff about a year ago but due to a new constitution allowing a sheriff to be reelected declines to stand against the current sheriff. He praises Sheriff Hays as a capable, war veteran and urges his reelection while thanking supporters and promising to repay kindness if opportunity arises.
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Hohenzollern
Spain
Isabella
Napoleon
France
Prussia
Praigsia
Bismarck
Timms
Hays
Agricultural fair praised as county pride and economic boon
The piece urges Rockford to bolster the county agricultural fair, arguing it reflects the soil's wealth and sustains merchants manufacturers and artisans. It laments past apathy and calls for unified effort to attract visitors, funds, and prestige, noting other counties draw crowds and money for their shows.
How Winnebago County Builds a Society’s Enterprise
The piece extols Winnebago county and Rockford for pride and unity in fairs. It cites superior railroads centered on Freeport, shows strong local ownership and participation, and credits concerted effort for rising premium funds and a strong regional reputation. It urges Gen Atkins to inspire similar civic effort locally.
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Lena Spreading Out in Freeport New Firms rise
Lena Itt announces new business Newcomer and Young dealers in butter eggs and produce locate in Stovers block basement center of town. store rooms neat clean and stylish they pay cash for goods and already shipped large quantities with more on the way. D IL.
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Sunday School Celebration at Waye's Grove Jefferson
Town of Jefferson gathers at Waye's Grove two miles east of Loran for a Fourth of July Sabbath School celebration. Loran and Yellow Creek schools join, with a Glee Club, martial band, and speeches by Maj. Timms Rev. Tobias and Rev. J. M. Reas. Refreshments, music, and German address mark a festive, well organized community event.
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Installation of officers at Orangryville Lodge Ill
On the evening of July 2, the officers of J. J. Scroggs No 37 were installed by R. W.D. G. M. A. A. Krapp. Named were Jas Mussier N.G. Wu Fouls V.G. Chas Musser 1 See IG Wise Sev Joe Rudy Treasurer. Location Orangryville Illinois.
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Congress Debates River and Harbor Bill and Tariffs
Senate reports River and Harbor Appropriation with amendments as a special order for Wednesday. Post Office panel backs Transatlantic telegraph service. House votes on Indian policy, tariff changes, and land grants. Conflicts over Treasury measures and patent acts noted, with adjournment planned for Monday.
House Ransacked near Lancaster on Fourth of July
On the fourth of July the residence of Captain Reitzell in Lancaster Township two miles east of the city was raided by likely trespassers, probably children, who entered through a window and took valuables such as rings and lockets. The Captain laments moral decline and notes his house is old and unprotected by modern fasteners. He is seen seeking a patent window fastener from a hardware store.
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Reitzell
Lancaster
Solomon G Stover for Stephenson Sheriff Nomination
Solomon G Stover announces candidacy for Sheriff of Stephenson County subject to nomination by the Republican County Convention. Lena July 6 1870.
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Eprron Journal
Stephenson Couinty
Solomon G, Stover
Lena
Miss Darra Prances Dies After Declining Health
At DIB D Near Freeport Mt on the morning of the 6th inst Miss Darra Prances eldest daughter of Win and Isabella Peters aged 25 years had been failing in health for six months and felt her days were near. A large circle of relatives and friends followed her remains to the grave in Gab.
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Freeport Markets and Prices in Freeport Journal 1870
The Freeport Journal lists diverse farm and trade prices including wheat, corn, oats, and rye with varying No 1 to No 9 grades, alongside perishables like butter, eggs, and dried fruits. It also reports flour, meat, poultry, lumber, wool, seeds, hides, and other commodities with measured per unit costs and tonnage, reflecting a broad market snapshot. The Chicago Evening Journal notes rumors of war and gold gains affecting wheat and corn prices, with mixed futures and spot movements and a volatile stock market showing upturned quotes and shifting central indicators.
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Chicago
Lvening
Harley
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