Freeport Journal Asks Readers For Continued Support After Ownership Change
The Freeport Journal announces its editorials will end with the current issue as the editors retire to practice law and pass control to Tomas Breen Wans & Haws. It praises the new firm and notes subscription lists and bills will transfer, with thanks to patrons. Also reports on local judicial election results and a Buffalo Commercial critique of Liberals and Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fresport Jotranat
Tnowas, Breep & Haws
William B. Tomas
Dwiert B. Breen
Cartes R. Wans
Susta D. Ariss
Freeport Journal changes in editorial control announces aim
We assume editorial control of the Freeport Journal and manage job printing and bookbinding with misgivings. The paper stays Republican, supports President Grant, and aims to reflect weekly doings and local interests of Freeport and Stephenson County, fostering community prosperity.
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Freeport Journal
Atkins
Free- Port Journal
Grant
Stephenson
Tuomas, Baoap & Laws
Profligacy of the ring shown by debt drop in May
A May report notes the public debt fell by four million dollars as the government continued operations. The assertion portrays a flawed governance image and highlights a sizable monthly debt reduction amid ongoing fiscal activity.
Brick Pomeroy's Democrat Reappears in Questionable Death Claim
A New York letter-writer reports the Democrat led by Brick Pomeroy is dead, but past claims of its demise have proved false. The piece notes repeated resurrection and suggests the paper ought to be dead, though not asserting finality.
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Brick Pomeroy
Democrat
New York
No Coalition Can Hide Evidence of Democratic Manipulation
A Duffalo Commercial Advertiser quote asserts that no coalition can obscure proofs of Democratic manipulation. It warns that until fears of the party's prestige and power are removed, the public will rally to the organization that toppled the old Democratic party.
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Democratic Party
Duffalo
Democratic newspapers promise summer advantage in political news
The St. Louis Journal notes that Democratic papers expect to gain ground in the coming summer as political news falters. It mocks Ulysses Grant planning to leave Washington with his family to Long Branch, and predicts opposition organs will accuse him of neglect and revelry, twenty-five cent cigars, and fast driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulysses Grant
Washington
Long Branch
Republic
St. Louis Journal
Ex Senator Trumbull Covets Supreme Court Post
The Kentucky State Register notes Ex Senator Trumbull appears elongated in the face since Mr Chase’s death. It suggests his sorrow stems from a folly last fall joining the Liberal Republicans, which might have earned him the Supreme Court seat. The piece hopes Republicans show sympathy.
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Trumbull
Chase
United States Supreme Court
Kentucky State Register
Postal card manufacture halted pending suitable paper
Special Agent Tyner ordered a stop until material of requisite body and finish is obtained. Hudson Cheney paper company supplied samples for bids and is believed capable of repeating the production. Paper makers and contractors complain that the coarse government water mark prevents proper calendaring. Printing of cards is hoped to resume soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Republican
Tyner
Hudson Cheney Paper Company
What shall be done with the Mo docs
A Milwaukee Sentinel note argues for swift punishment of the Mo docs after Captain Jack and his gang surrender. The writer favors shooting the warriors on the spot rather than legal proceedings, claiming Indians recognize only force and that killing secures white safety.
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Oregon
Jack
Ailwaukee Sentinel
Democracy versus education in Texas politics
The piece argues democracy harms knowledge through church and public schools opposition, claims Texas free schools are at risk from Democratic control, praises Republican prospects, and urges education to liberate Texas from Democracy with a liberal system. It frames opponents of free schools as public enemies and foresees a Republican state government.
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Texas
Postal-card gum figures stir New York debate
A New York paper analyzes postal-card costs and revenue estimates. It cites Mr Creswell noting Government cost of 1.86 per thousand with 25 000 000 orders, 34 000 government outlay, 250 000 net revenue, and compares the figure to federal salaries and other national expenses.
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New York
Creswell
Supreme Court of the United States
Tribunal of Arbitration
Geneva
Sinois Central Railroad to cancel freight contracts
The Sinois Central Railroad announces cancellation of all freight contracts on July 1 to comply fully with the new state law. The move reflects a strict adherence push by the carrier to meet regulatory requirements and avoid violations.
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Sinois Central Railroad
Canby Assassination Suspects to be Tried by Military Commission
Attorney General Williams states Modocs involved in General Canby’s assassination violated the laws of war by interfering with a truce. Prisoners face court martial and likely death sentences after presidential approval. they may be shot or hanged.
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Williams
Canby
Polaris survivors secrecy fuels leak claims of Buddington blame
The Daily Chronicle reports Captain Buddington as the principal cause of the Polaris expedition failure. It alleges he intoxicated after Captain Hall’s death and forced the flee of ice party from the ship with a pistol before deserting them. The piece contrasts this with the claim of accidental separation, noting an official statement will follow after further testimony.
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Secretary of the Navy
The
Daily Chronicle
Buddington
Tyson-Meyers
Hall
Bonds Called In
Washington June 6 1878 notice from the Treasury Loan Division alerts redemption of 20 million dollars of 5-20 bonds issued in 1862. Coupon bonds totaling 16 million and registered bonds totaling 4 million will be paid at the Treasury after September 6 1873 with interest ceasing then. Details include series colors and numbering indicating third series bonds.
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Washington
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Wm. A. Richarpsos
Jack in Irons at Boyle's Camp Modoc Captives From Applegate
Report describes the June 4 arrival of Modoc captives led by Jack and Sconchin at Boyle's Camp near Tuts Lake. It notes Jack’s refusal to speak except to his sister Mary, his chained condition, the escort by 19th infantry, and a planned execution that was halted by a Washington order. The piece includes sketches of Jack and other chiefs, accounts of scouts Hooka Jim and Steamboat Frank, and nearby actions at Boote's Camp.
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Col. Green
Davia
Applegate
Boyle
Black Jim
Danby
Jack
Hooka Jim
Steamboat Frank
Squaws
Tom
Little Klamath Lake
Techee Jack
Squaw
Boote
Clear Lake
Lieut. Chapin
Co. F
4Th Artillery
Capt
Sconchin
Boston Charley
Mose
Sam
Lizzie
Guard
Mary
Ben Wright
Charley
Boston
Gen. Davis
Col. Mason
Fairchild
Camp
Qo. G
19Th Infantry
Rove
Oregon Volunteers
Timber Mountain
Davis
Washington
Oregon
Washburne address on railroad monopolies urged farmers to unite
From the Galena Gazette a November 1865 speech by Hon. E. B. Washburne at Morris Illinois warned freight rates and railroad power threaten farmers. He urged state conventions, legislative action, and voter power to curb monopolies while stressing unity, organization, and selective political pressure to reform transportation costs impacting Illinois producers.
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E. B. Washburne
Morris
Illinois
Washburne
Congress
Pepe
Galena
Cairo
Mississippi
Lake
Wabash
Mexico Frontier War Fears Over Mackenzie Raid
A written analysis argues Mexican authorities will likely refrain from protests after General Mackenzie’s pursuit of Kickapoo raiders on Mexican soil. It warns of potential cross border pursuit, renewed frontier tensions, and possible annexation plans to expand the Mexican boundary to Nuevo Leon Coahuila Chihuahua Durango Sonora and Lower California. The piece notes imagined gains from such a shift include easier defense and access to irrigable lands while criticizing current Rio Grande meandering.
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Mackenzie
Williams
Rio Grande
Rio
Mexico
Nuevo Leon
Coahuila
Chihuahua
Durango
Sonora
California
Texas town declines library in favor of buckshot
Colonel Forney offered a town in Texas a free library but citizens preferred twelve bags of buckshot and twelve shotguns, if he didn’t mind.
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Colonel Forney
Texas
Farm boy beats odds to win West Point cadetship
A farmer’s son rose from night classes and odd jobs to win a competitive cadetship at West Point. He left school at eleven, drove an express wagon, worked while studying, and served as janitor and public school driver to fund his education. He competed with fourteen others for the coveted spot and secured the appointment.
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Benj. F. Murphy
Cage
West Point
Cif
Chicas
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W. W. Heaton
Dixon
William Barge
Lawrence
Craig
Supreme Court
Buffalo Commercial
Jack IN Irons
Hon
Wis
Boyte
Derers
Galena Gazette
Railroad Monopolies
Cron
Russia
Kossuth
Turkey
Despotis
Cou
Ness
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