Grant on 1880 race and crop hopes shape policy
The article notes that President in 1880, U S Grant, faces a Republican National Convention decision. It reports Europe’s cereal harvest is short, predicting strong breadstuff demand from the United States, which would boost Western farm prices and public credit, and influence future congressional apportionment and southern representation. It also observes Texas population growth versus stagnation elsewhere and shifts in Electoral College power.
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U.S. Grant
Washington
Europe
Texas
Congress
End of Bourbon Room Ends with Unmourned Death
The piece laments the Bourbon Party’s demise, calling it an unlamented, illegitimate force ruined by its own acts. It credits the White House vetoes as restraint and depicts the late Confederate Congress as corrupt in its business dealings, despite outward bravado.
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White House
Confederate Congress
Chicago Mayor Harrison Threatens Resignation After Council Rebuke
Mayor Harrison nicknamed our Carter faced a sharp setback after the Chicago City Council rejected his stance against Chief Fire Marshal Bennet. The vote was 28 to 6, with aldermen nonconcuring the mayor and rumors of his threatened resignation spreading among residents awaiting the outcome.
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Harrison
Carter
Chicago
Milord
London
Bennet
Chica Ho
Marshal Benner
Romance of General Atkins Falls Short in Fact
A military editor reiterates a fanciful biography of General Atkins detailing rapid promotions from Captain to Major and Brigadier while serving in multiple Civil War commands. The piece notes several factual errors including no record of service as Major of the 11th Illinois, inconsistent muster dates, and final mustering out with the 92d Illinois.
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Our Saturday Cotemporary
Atkins
Illinois
Fort Donelson
Grant
Army of
Georgia
Carolinas
Savannah
le Mever
3D Cavalry Division
Department of the Cumberland
General officers and questionable promotions in Civil War records
The article reviews Adjutant General's office records showing a officer rose from Captain to Colonel and back, then into brevet ranks of Brigadier General and Major General dated 1865. It criticizes these honors as politicized and not true promotions, noting his five months as Colonel of the 02nd Isl and disputed postwar brevet dates.
Yellow fever fears prompt push for sanitation in the South
The article urges swift action against yellow fever emergence in Memphis with fears it will spread up the Mississippi valley. It calls for strict quarantines and sanitary measures, criticizing sewers and plumbing as sources of disease and stressing the need for scientific handling by experts.
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Memphis
Mississippi Valley
Missouri
Kansas
Hon R M A Hawk praised for service in extra session
Hon R M A Hawk returns to Mt Carroll fatigued but proud after the extra session. The 5th District’s new member is lauded by colleagues across states for attendance, diligence, and sturdy stance against political disputes. He is seen as brave, persistent, and influential in Republican ranks. The Encampment credits Col Brazee for the event’s success despite local shortcomings.
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R. M. A. Hawk
Maj. Hawk
Mt. Carroll
Efe
Congress
Col. Brazee
Rockford
Ed. Cronkrite
Jake Krohn
McPotter
Atkins
Gov. Smith
Wisconsin
Brazee
Stephenson Street
Locust
Galena Street
Logan cited as strong presidential candidate in Ohio
The Cincinnati Commercial reports Logan as a powerful national figure. It notes Logan’s popularity across many districts, his potential as a presidential nominee, and ranks him ahead of Garfield and Blaine, predicting a rousing victory if named. It recalls his role in Hayes’s governorship win and praises his consistent performance in office.
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Ohio
Cincinnati
Logan
Columbus
John A. Logan
Garfield
Blaine
Zach Chandler
Hayes
John A
Joan A. Logan
Carroll County Dairymen and Stock Breeders Meet
The Carroll County Dairymen and Fine Stock Breeders Association will convene at Pulford's Stall in Savanna on Saturday July 20 1879. All interested in the association's objects are invited to attend and participate in discussions of the topics.
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Carroll County Dairymen and Fine Stock Breeder’s Association
Pulford
Savanna
Washington letter reveals Republicans gain as Democrats flounder
The Washington letter argues the Democratic party failed at the extra session and-backed down under public pressure. It notes Republican morale improves with anticipated wins in Maine, Ohio, California and Iowa, and lists prominent speakers aiding the Maine campaign. Lee Sherman plans to assist Senator Blaine in Portland and possibly Boston.
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U.S
California
Congress
Iowa
New York
Maine
Ohio
Congressional Committee
Chandler
Blaine
Windom
Frye
Garfield
Burrows
Early Republican Platform From Madison Meeting 25 Years Ago
A Madison convention 25 years ago formed a platform denouncing slave power and urging freedom. It commits the party to reversing slave power, restoring free territories like Nebraska and Kansas, repealing the Fugitive Slave Act, restricting slavery to existing states, excluding new slave states, and prohibiting slavery in federal territories. It calls for lawful means to achieve these aims and invites all supporters to unite, regardless of birth.
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Madison
Republican Party
Union
Nebraska
Kansas
Sunday School Convention at Oneco July 1879
Oneco Township Sunday School Convention met at the Lutheran and Reformed Church July 6 1879. President D A Schock presided with Rev F W Stump leading devotion and I G Wise serving pro tem. Speakers urged scripture study, moral formation, and bringing children to Christ. Officers elected D A Schuck president and I G Wise secretary. Next convention to be held in Oneco.
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Oneco
Oneco Township
Utheran and Reformed Church
D. A. Schoch
F. W. Stump
I. G. Wise
I. C. Dorn
Stump
Kate Bower
God
S. E. Deal
J. F. Fink
J. H. Kline
United Brethren of
Orangeville
Pleasant Hill
William Wagenhals
D. R. Kline
W. R. Moore
D. A. Schock
Wm. Raymond
Jas. Rayhorn
Chas. Leslikow
W. Bear
Dakot Sunday School Convention Opens at Presbyterian Church
The Dakot Sunday School Convention met in the Presbyterian Church of Da kota on July 1 at 9 30 a m with Robert Barr Esq President and Rev I A Sites Secretary elected. Opening services were led by Rev Farris. The outline of proceedings highlights Precept and Example as key methods to honor the church as the Lord s house, teaching reverence and solemn vows, with emphasis on abstinence from distraction during worship.
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Dakot
Presbyterian Church of
House of God
I. A. Sites
Christ
Duty of professing Parents and Sunday School duties discussed
A spirited session opened by Rev J Irwin urged parents to provide day school access and attend lessons, stressing Christian duty to train children in faith. Rev J A Beil outlined superintendent qualifications and duties, emphasizing oversight, devotional closing, and wholesome literature. Dr D B Bobb urged lesson preparation and language study, while Rev Geo H Wells stressed conversion, classroom conduct, and engaged scholarship. Afternoon reports highlighted healthy schools and council officers. reading addressed avoiding trashy literature and influencing editors to protect youth minds.
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J. A. Beil
Ister I
D. B. Bobb
Son
Geo. H. Wells
Rev. J
Rott Esq
Samuel Buttes
Wells
Rev
D. Harris
Bette
Ansy i Barr
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