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Newspaper

Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1869

Page

2

Burchel d as Republican Congress candidate praised

A local endorsement extols Horatio C. Burchal d as the ideal Republican choice for Illinois Third District Congress. It highlights his two terms in the state legislature, personal character, and pledge to represent all constituents faithfully while opposing lobbyists and corrupt wealth.

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Special election for Congressman set for June 8

By proclamation of Guy. Pana ER the special election for Congressman in this district will take place on Tuesday next the 8th day of June. The note stresses farmers busy season but urges maintaining the usual Republican majority.

Guy Pana ER

Our Fellow-Citizen Urges Vote For Eurohard Candidate

A Citizen’s appeal urges Republicans to vote in the upcoming election. The message invites readers to attend the polls with neighbors, promising a trusted representative in Congress. It emphasizes duty and civic participation without detailing dates or locations.

Congress Congress of the United States

Democratic Delegates Question Eustace Nomination In Convent

Report of Democratic delegates from Lee County debating Judge Eustace’s nomination at the Democratic Congressional Convention. A faction mocks the party by inviting a dubious platform from La Crosse editorials while denouncing Republicans as worse than secession. Indications point to potential split with two Democratic candidates unlikely to persist.

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Turn Out For Special Election In Third District

Governor Palmer sets Tuesday June 8 for a special election to fill the Washburne vacancy in the Third District. Horatio C. Burchard of Stephenson County is the Republican nominee. The editorial urges a large turnout, noting Stephenson County seeks a strong majority to win for Burchard and to show regional support.

Palmer F. B. Washburne Horatio Burchard Stephenson County Washburne Congress

Democratic Congressional Convention Nominates Dement in Dixon

The Democratic convention met June 1 in Dixon and, after delays and maneuvers, settled on Dement of Dixon as the party nominee. A bid by Shannon was declined, and Stiles revealed a misleading dispatch before the group unanimously backed Dement, with Stiles and Hustace figures in the party intrigue surrounding the selection.

Fred Stahl Daviess County Wm. Shatinon Carroll County Dement Dixon Sharntion Stiles Lee County Rose Hustace Giles Bulletin Gorehead Anthe Wm. Shannon Shannon Freeport Eustace I ‘Ustace Trigkoiya

The Rise in Gold Causes and Causes Behind It

The rise in gold is linked to a New York banking failure and stable trade data. Imports at New York for April totaled 36,354,651 dollars with 119,517,750 dollars for the first four months. exports were 17,176,688 dollars for April and 63,579,848 dollars for the first four months. The piece argues the increase may curb overindulgence and help merchants pay debts with domestic produce.

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Symptoms Quarried Against Maitlishness A Scots Note

A Scotch paper lists symptoms of old maitlishness in humorous form. It cites women drinking renew editiantt sugar reading love wedding sighs refusals of offers dislike of men, a small dog following, a rat at meals with sweetened milk, disapproving servants, dust rubbing, and going to bed with stockings and a flannel night cap as indicators.

Horatio C. Burchard Nominated for Third District

The Chicago Republican and Carroll County Gazette report Horatio C. Burchard of Freeport as the nominee to fill the vacancy caused by Washburne in Congress. He is praised for ability, integrity, and industry, with strong support from Stephenson County voters and local papers predicting an overwhelming Republican victory in the upcoming election.

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Trial testimony on the Jacksonville murder case

Witness William H. Worrall a milkman testified he saw the suspect V M A Robinson on the McConnell yard path before the murder and later in Robinsons store. Mrs Eliza apony living near McConnell’s said Robinson visited the yard and returned to her home that night, with Robinson denying entry. The report notes a British economist’s remark on timber waste and forest depletion linked to western settlement and the Pacific Railroad.

Murray McConnell V.m. A. Robinson McConnell Bae Robinson McConnell Yard Blawneon Stevenson McConnell’s Eliza North Main Street McCornnell Worrall Gate Pacific Maine Wisconsin

Fragmented OCR Creates Unclear Political Run Notes

A garbled OCR fragment hints at a political candidate race with fragmented phrases about voters, candidates, duties, and requirements. The text is unreadable, offering few concrete names, places, or dates to summarize meaningfully.

German Banking House in New York Fails

Schepler & Co, a German banking house in New York, has failed amid a shortage of eight million dollars in gold and one million in United States bonds and foreign exchange. The collapse threatens creditors and unsettled markets in the financial district.

New York Schepler & Co United States

Delegates Choose Henry Shaw For Illinois Congressional Nomination

A Republican convention at Convey Fry's Hall in Illinois convened by Wm. Carey read the call and elected temporary chair, with committees named from Jo Daviess, Whiteside, Ogle, Lee, Stephenson, and Carroll. After credentials were approved, a formal balloting sequence began to nominate a candidate, culminating in Henry Shaw securing the nomination after multiple ballots and county votes.

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