Industrious member to end decade in office
It appears the longtime official's ten year service may conclude soon as his tenure nears its end. The remark suggests the end of an era for an industrious member whose work has shaped the council.
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1878
Page
2
Hawk Leads In Ogle County Caucus Battle
Reports from Ogle up to press favor Hawk over Burchard as the county contest narrows. Two caucuses have met, both electing Hawk delegates, with momentum building as the work progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogle
Hawk
Burchard
Voters Demand Say In 5th District Nomination
The Sterling Gazette argues that nominating Mr. Burchard is death by own action for the Republican party and asserts he cannot carry White Side County or this county against Davies. The piece emphasizes that local voters intend to have a say about who goes to Congress from the 5th District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Gazette
Republican Party
Burchard
Whiteside County
Daviess
Congress
Maii
Benedict Arnold
Local Politics Split Between Burchard and Hawks Supporters
A prominent Bur chard ring member returned from Ogle County last week where he campaigned for our industrious member. He says high-toned Ogle residents back Burchard while the Grangers favor Hawk, leaving Hawk and the Grangers sharply criticized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burchard
Ogle
Hawk
Jones Elected Chairman of State Central Republican Committee
Hon A M Jones of Jo Daviess was elected chairman at a Chicago meeting last week. Described as earnest and energetic, his election promises a lively campaign and strong head for the district ticket, with the paper urging support to make Rome howl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Jones
Jo Daviess
State Central Republican Committee
Chicago
Jones
Rome
Political Shuffle Roils Local Columns After March 1879
The Ring Master editor is abroad and P M General Atkins limps through Ogle County pressing farmers to back primary candidates. The column laments lack of Congressional content and predicts Burchard will replace the General after March 1879 on the political shelf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ring
Atkins
Ogle
Burchard
Ogle County Press Critiques Local Political Support
Clinton of the Ogle County Press at Polo objects to remarks about his backing of Mr. Burchard. The county’s federal officials rallied in support under Ringmaster Atkins, suggesting tenure terms under Burchard’s administration may influence zeal, prompting questions of a substantial reason beyond sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro
Clinton
Ogle County Press
Polo
Burchard
Oxle County
Atkins
Post Master Atkins Communications to Satelites Quoted
Post Master Atkins shifts to dated correspondences with the Satelites of the ting. He cites 7a. Gen. Pope and notes head quarters in the saddle as references from Ogle County and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkins
Pope
Ogle County
Ogle County Convention Could Decide District's Fate
The article warns Republicans that nominating Burchard may yield a Democratic Congress member for two years unless the convention chooses wisely. It highlights Wm. O. Wright as a strong Democratic alternative and urges prudent primary action to avoid defeat this fall.
Indebted to a Ring Master and Patent Medicine Tactics
A district political dispute is aired as a satire of a member’s push for a presidential title. The piece accuses an eastern correspondent of sensationalizing actions that benefited the Democracy. It notes distribution of the so called Tax THouse Cour dErar article by ring participants and payments for papers that published it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burchard
Lena Olar
Bulls and Bucks corner wheat futures in Chicago and Milwaukee
Last week Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks traders formed a corner on wheat driving July option prices to about 1.054 percent in Chicago and 1.124 percent in Milwaukee. Some positions may squeeze before settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulls
Chicago
Milwaukee
The Democrats Back Burchard in Ogle County Battle
In Ogle County Illinois a local anti caucus battle unfolds over the renomination of H C Burchard after ten years in Congress. Major R M A Hawk is urged as the only candidate to unite the Republican vote, while Democrats and Greenbacks oppose both. The writer criticizes Burchard for soliciting voters, cites anti Burchard sentiment across Stephenson and other areas, and praises Hawk as the solid choice. The piece laments caucus corruption and urges reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Journal
Old Ogle
Washington
Polo Burchard
Burchard
Republican Party
Stephenson
Hawk
Ogle
Ogle County
III
The Oregon Cowrier Warns of Caucus Corruption
The Oregon (Ogle Co.) Courier exposes how Burchard Atkins ring manipulates caucuses to override popular will. It warns that trickery quashes majorities, elevates oligarchy, and urges voters to refocus on primary meetings amid looming nominations. It cites recent county caucuses as examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Ogle Co
Burchard-Atkins Ring
Courier
Iere
Stevenson's “Job Set Up” in Stephenson County Politics
Editor reflects on Stephenson County Convention dynamics, alleging poor notice and limited farmer attendance. Claims Anti-Burchard sentiment runs strong among old time Republicans, citing Oneco caucus results and a Freeport ring connection as negatives. Forecasts certain defeat if Major Hawk ally is renominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Stephenson County
Freeport Ring
Little Burch Demagoguery in Vermont Letter
A private letter from a prominent Vermont Republican criticizes Burchard for free trade, accusing him of Democratic doctrine that would harm national industry. The writer urges editors to persist, hoping for support of home manufacture. The letter notes severe drought and lack of rain in Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Freeport Journal
Burchard
Congress
Ben Wood
Budget Week Sidesteps General Atkins Proves Busy
In Ogle County all week Atkins attended log rolling events for Burchard, leaving no time to trumpet his own role in the Budget. The action highlights a quiet week with Atkins focused on county duties and allied support rather than personal promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Dykens Atkins
Atkins
Ogle County
Burchard
Farmer in Ogle Rejects Help in Politics
A sturdy old farmer in Ogle declined to assist Burchard for county favors. He said he would spend $200 to prevent Burchard's renomination if danger lurked. The remark ends with the quip Alas, poor Yorick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogle
Burchard
Yorick
Re-nomination of Burchard Signals Democratic Victory
The text argues that Burchard's re nomination ensures a Democratic win in the county and likely in the district, warning Republican candidates for county offices that defeat awaits them with Burchard as their leader in the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burchard
Republican Protest in Stephenson County Caucs
The piece argues that calling caucuses during harvesttime coerces farmers, provoking protests from Republicans who refuse to be driven to vote against their convictions. It contends enough discontented Republicans could shift the county toward Democrats, questioning Burchard’s reappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County
Burchard
Congressional Contest Narrows Between Hawk and Burchard
The forthcoming congressional race narrows to Captain R. M. A. Hawk of Carroll county and Horatio C. Burchard of Stephenson county. The incumbent has faced criticism, yet ten years in public service is viewed as merited, and the contest remains a vital clash of profit and honor with the danger of establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. A. Hawk
Carroll County
Ifon
Horatio C. Burchard
Stephenson County
Burchard
Captain Hawk as Oregon County choice for Republican ticket
In a local editorial the Oregon (Ogle Co.) Courier argues Captain Hawk outshines the incumbent in honesty and ability. It questions tenure, favors Hawk as the party candidate, and urges “home first and the world afterward” if equal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf
Becaus
Ogle County
Capt. Hawk
Captain Hawk
Burchard
Hawk
Republican Party
Oregon
Ogle Co
Courier
Campaign letter favors Major Hawk for congress
A local editorial protests political machine tactics in the upcoming congressional race. It endorses Major R. M. A. Carroll, praising his eighteen years in public service and urging voters to support him and Maj. Hawk in the county convention, arguing for fair play and merit-based selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burchard
Freeport Bodgi
Ple
Ourself
R. M.A
Carrol
Hawk
Carroll County
Maj
Ogle
Enson County
M.C
Major R. M. A Hawk and political backing note
The Hell proposes to support Major R. M. A. Hawk of Mount Dan for Congress unless Ogle County offers a superior candidate. A brief life sketch recalls his Indiana birth on April 23, 1839, move to Carroll County in 1849, common schooling, and Eureka College attendance amid the Civil War period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. A. Hawk
Congress
Mount Dan
Ogle County
Robert M. A. Trank
Indiana
Carroll County
Ays
Eureka College
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Gen
KH. F. Dutton
DeKalb County
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Second District
J. R. Coombs
Grundy County
Ilinois
Freeport
Ill
R, G. Bailey
E. P. Barton
Leander Smith
J.B. Brown
Jeorge Youngs
Republican Congressional Committee
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H. W. Bolender
Wm. O. Wright
Wright
House of Representatives
Major Hawk
Potter
Star
the Star
Ocle
Maj. Hawk
Florence
H. C. Burchard
Winslow
Correspondence Ogle Co
The
Congressional Campaign
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