Illinois Republican State Convention Delegates Named 1878
Illinois voters are called to appoint delegates to a Republican State Convention in Springfield on June 26 at noon. The basis is 1 delegate per 400 votes for 1876 presidential electors, plus fractions of 200. Counties Jo Daviess to Whiteside listed with delegate totals. total delegates set at 713.
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Republican State Central Committee OF
Illinois
Chicago
Ilinois
Springfield
Republican State Central Committee
A. O G. Bargock
Fifth Congressional District
Jo Daviess
Carroll
Stephenson
Ogle
Whiteside
Ring organ Calls Atkins and Burchard Square-Toed Republicanism
The Ring organ describes supporting Atkins and Burchard as square-toed Republicanism and states that refusing or failing to do so marks disloyalty to the Republican party as written by the General himself.
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Puff Atkins
Burchard
Postmaster General Sees Puffery in Ringgan Press
In a county letter to readers, critics deride repeated weekly puffery about the postmaster general and Burchard in the Ring or gan. They urge the GOP to offer fresh content or a break, condemning the self-promotional propaganda as wasteful and misleading.
Bulletin backs Burchard nomination amid GOP discontent
The Bulletin turns favorable to Burchard for re nomination citing GOP district disaffection. Democrats see a path through independents and third parties to defeat him at the convention. If Burchard cares for the party he should decline to have his name placed before the convention.
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Burchards
Nationals
Greenbackers
Burchard
Republican County Central Committee decides not to hold convention
At an informal meeting held at the Court House on Saturday the Republican County Central Committee decided not to hold a County Convention to select delegates for the State Convention in Springfield on the 26th instant. The decision cites distance and expense as factors and notes plans to announce delegates in the next issue.
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Republican
Court House
Springfeld
Springfield
Emperor wounded in Berlin attack by doctor from window
Sunday attack in Berlin on Emperor William as he rode along Unter den Linden. A Democratic Socialistic Doctor of Philology fired from a second story window. The assailant was arrested after wounding himself while resisting arrest. About thirty shot pellets removed from the Emperor's head face and arms. He is not dangerously wounded.
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William
Berlin
Nobeling
Unter den Linden
Revolutionists Admit Press Presence In Probe
Reporters were allowed to attend the investigation and Secretary Sherman was represented by counsel. A witness, James J. Anderson, Supervisor of West Feliciana Parish, contradicted earlier testimony given to the House Committees, while critics deride the proceedings as revolutionary and driven by pressure from public opinion.
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Sherman
James J. Anderson
West Feliciana Parish
Isis
Endorsement Confusion in Fourth District Race
A Blulty Mail endorsement for Mr. Burchard as first choice in the Ring organ raises questions of locality. Malta in DeKalb County lies in the Fourth Congressional District, prompting doubt about the endorsement’s force and motive in the contest.
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Srft
Ring Organ
Blulty Mail
Burchard
Malta
DeKalb County
Afaéd
Debates Over Tax Bill and the Burchard Controversy
A long critique denounces Horatio C. Burchard and the income tax stance, accusing supporters of a political ring. It defends journal fairness between Bailey and Burchard factions, denounces Atkins and attempts to influence the Fifth District race, and urges nominating a strong, electable GOP candidate to unite loyal Republicans.
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Bailey
Burchard
Aliins
Atkins
Nomi
Fifth District
Freeport Editor Bristles At Gazette Critique
The Freeport Bulletin editor Mr Potter rails at Gazette criticism of his paper. He warns of bold talk and mocks the rival’s impending anniversary events, hinting at a spirited confrontation as plans unfold for the Battle o’ the Byne on the twelfth of July with the Orangemen amid charged rhetoric.
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Mr. Potter
Freeport Bulletin
Gazette
Washington
Samuel J. Tilden
Galena Gazette
Bro. Brown
McPotter
Byne
Senate Concurrence on Final Adjournment Sparks Thanksgiving
The United States Senate has concurred in the house resolution for the final adjournment of the present session on the 17th instant. A day of thanksgiving ought to be ordered on the strength of this resolution.
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United States Senate
House
Congress
Finance as is finance in the Congressional Record
A critical note on a member printing his open letter to constituents in the Congressional Record with government funds. It argues the arrangement saves postage and printing costs, tallying an apparent $140 net saving to the public and calling it an example of fiscal shrewdness.
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Congress
Horatio C. Burchard
Illinois
House OF Representatives
Hardy
Washington
Congressional Record
U.S
National safety and Grant cited as 1880 possible remedy
The piece invokes U S Grant as a potential leader for 1880 amid Democratic strife in Washington and widespread Communist agitation. It notes Senator Sargeant and Blaine as significant voices and hopes for national security through Grant, framing it as a decisive remedy against rebels and radicals.
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Washington
U.S. Grant
Sargeant
California
Blaine
Maine
Inter Ocean
Persecution Aimed at Springfield State Journal
A Saturday effort to ruin the Springfield based State Journal is denounced as political persecution. The paper calls its opponents unprincipled and vows the Journal will endure, stating it has survived attempts before and will continue to publish. The editors assert they know the stakes and will endure the pressure.
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State Journal
Springfield
Gen J C Suite for State Treasurer Nomination
Gen J C Suite of Galend is named for presentation to the Republicary State Convention as candidate for State Treasurer. The North is urged to receive the honor as the Southern and Central sections have long held the post, with Gen Smith also favored for the office. Urgent requests, strong press support, and widespread endorsement accompany the nomination.
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J.C. Suite
Galend
Gen J C Smith Emerges as State Treasurer Candidate
A flood of endorsements from northern Illinois papers promotes Gen John C Smith of Galena and former Chicago grain inspector as a strong Republican nominee for State Treasurer. Descriptions cite his wartime service in the Ninety sixth Illinois Volunteers, tenure as Chief Grain Inspector, and broad statewide popularity.
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Cairo
J. C. Smith
Chicago
Smith
9Th
Illinois Infantry
Union
John C. Smith
Galena
Chicago Journal
Illinois
Waukegan
J.C. Smith
Lake County
Philadelphia
Henry Republican
John G. Smith
Eelt
Interna Revenue
Illinois Gentennia Commission
State Treasurer candidates praised by papers
The Sterling Gazette lauds Gemuth as a potential good officer while implying wealth and influence in campaigns. The Chicago Tribune cites Gen. X Smith of Galena as a suitable keeper of state funds, noting a clean record from his ex-grain inspector tenure. Both papers reflect broad support for seasoned candidates.
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Sterling Gazette
Rious
Yaa
Gemuth
Gayena
Chicago Tribune
X Smith
Galena
Beth
Ste
Endorsement of Hon Robert H McClellan for Congress
The Galena Gazette lauds Robert H. McClellan as a strong, principled candidate for the U S House. It highlights his 1860 61 leadership, urging Gov Yates to enlist Grant, praising McClellan’s character, legal skill, and Republican loyalty. It calls his election a district and national credit.
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Robert HH. McClellan
Grant
Rawlins
Lincoln
Washburne
Robert H. McClellan
Yates
U. S. Grant
Unite States
House of Representatives
United States
Fifth Congressional District
Republican
Congress
Wyoming Silver Mines Prospect Glowing in Laramie Region
The Laramie clipping reports strong promise for Wyoming silver mines near town. L Z Farwell owns a three fifths share in Florence, with North America mine operated by Freeport-backed interests. North America employs a full mining force around the main shaft as patience and capital imply rapid progress once conditions permit.
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Wyoming
Laramie
Semtind
Florence
L. Z. Farwell
North America
Freeport
Huse
Thompson
Farwell
la Plata
Frank Sawin
Messrs. Gregory & Co
North
Journal Subscription Offer Despite Frugal Pricing
Promote a limited time subscription deal for the JOURNAL at 1.50 per year in advance and 1.25 for groups of ten, valid for only thirty days. Encourages readers to act quickly to secure the discounted rate.
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Hreepart Journal
A.W. Richards
Say Bo Ih Lh Ge
Daniel Shepherd
Richards
Gen. Atkins
Burchard Ring
Non. J. M. Bailey
Burchard Literary Bureau
Journal
Mr. Richards
The
National Congress
Mexico
H. C. Burchard
5Th
Elgin
Peoria Daily Journal
Gen. Smith
Bionmouth Atlas
Gen
State Centennial Board
Rock Island Union
Champaign Gazette
Glen. Smith
Jacksonville Journal
Cairo Bulletin
Cronkint
Mr. Etter
Egypt
Principe
Rockford Gazette
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