Campaign letters weigh Hawks against Burchard in Stephenson County
A reader argues Major Hawk would unite Republicans and win votes over Mr. Burchard in Stephenson County. The letter claims strong local opposition to Burchard, scattered caucus efforts, and calls Hawk the better standard bearer for national harmony and party success. It cites Patterson Terrell person issues and recalls past political strife.
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Major Hawk
Bura
Burard
Burchard
Ucuses
Oma
Chard
Stephenson County
Burr
Ing
Stephenson Co
Demonts
Unty
Mr. Burchard
J. Burchard
Congress
Oon
Stephenson
Freeley
Alm
A. Sfank
Carroll Ply
Oneco
Tearing Open the Old Bone Related to Sterling Post Office Fight
The piece criticizes Mr. J M Patterson for attacking Mr. A A Terrell over the Sterling Post Office dispute. It condemns his behavior as unmanly and urges contrition after the matter was adjudicated by authorities. It frames Patterson as seeking a government job for sustenance rather than merit.
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Mr. Terrell
Sterling
Mr. Patterson
Patterson
Post Office
Smith
Sterling Post Office
Joe Patterson
Civil Service
Terrell
J. ML. Patterson
A. A. Ette
Au Lorties
Congressional contest in Ogle County favors Hawk over Burchard
Forreston in Ogle County sees a tight race between Capt. Hawk of Mount Carroll and Rep. Burchard for the congressional delegation. Local water tax and editorial currents show Hawk as the favorite, with strong opposition from Burchard supporters.
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Congressional
Forreston
Ogle Co
Herald
Burchard
Ogle County
Capt
Hawk
Mount Carroll
Congressional Race Outlook in Carrol County Herald
The Carrol County Herald analyzes the district race. Carrol County backs Hawk for the nomination. Jo Daviess supports McClellan with Burchard as unlikely. Ogle County to caucus Aug eighth week, favors Hawk. Stephenson County shows Republican discontent with Burchard. If Burchard is nominated, defeat is predicted. with Hawk as standard bearer, a large majority is anticipated.
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Carrol! Co. Herald
Carrol County
Hawk
Jo Daviess
McClellan
Burchard
Stephenson County
Congress
Republicans laud Springfield ticket as strong
The St Louis Globe Democrat and Peoria Transcript praise the Republican field in Illinois. General J C Smith for State Treasurer is described as brave and popular, backed by northern strongholds. Slade of Belleville is lauded for integrity and fit to lead public instruction.
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St Louis Globe Democrat
Springfield
Ill
General Smith
Arena
Slade
Belleville
Peoria Transcript
Smith
Northern District
Illinois
Freeport
Thomas W. Newcomer
Lanark
Carroll
District Court of the United States
Charles F. Bentley
Warren G. Bent
Rustee
John Reber
Polly
Recorder of Deeds
Stephenson County
Mines
Mens
Epen
Peter Kleckner
Court House
State of Winds
John L, Taylor
O, Taylor
Freeport Market Report From Smith and Porter
Grain buyers in Freeport report on butter dairy butter and cheese demand with notes on rolls and jars. Potatoes turnips onions beans and other produce listed. unclear quantities or prices due to garbled OCR.
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Smith & Porter
Freeport
Chicago Market Daily Prices July 15 1878 Report
Chicago traders report wheat oats rye and barley futures and cash prices for July August and September delivery. Pork beef and hog product prices shift with cash and seller quotes, while hogs and packing stock show activity and varied demand across shipping and packing lots.
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Burley
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