Illinois Republican State Convention Call 1878
The Illinois Republican State Central Committee invites delegates to a convention in Springfield on June 26 1878 to nominate candidates for state offices including State Treasurer Superintendent of Public Instruction and clerks for supreme and appellate courts. Delegates allocated by 1876 presidential votes totaling 713 with Jo Daviess Carroll Stephenson Ogle Whiteside counties listed.
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Republican State Central Committee
Babcock
Daniel Sheyherd
Fifth Congressional District
Jo Daviess
Carroll
Stephenson
Ogle
Whiteside
Senate panel to probe bulldozing and killings at election
An offset to Potter's revolutionary group, a Senate Committee will be formed to investigate the bulldozing killing whipping burning and other actions cited as democracy’s assault during the last presidential election.
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Potter
Revolutionary Committee
Senate
Wood Tariff Bill Backed by Burchard in House Vote
In the House the Wood tariff bill prompted a party split with Mr. Burchard siding with the Democrats. He voted for the measure and delivered a supporting speech praising its passage.
Republicans defend Fernando Wood amid industrial assault
The Chicago Journal notes that only seven Republicans backed Wood in opposing American industry and production: BURCHARD of this State, Cox of Ohio, Oliver and Sapp of Iowa, Brogden of North Carolina, Smalls of South Carolina, and Pollard of Missouri. Nineteen Democrats joined the Republicans to counterbalance.
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The
Chicago Journal
Fernando Wood
Burchard
Cox
Ohio
Oliver and Sapp
Iowa
Brogden
North Carolina
Smalls
Carolina
Pollard
Missouri
Iowa Republican Sapp backs Tariff Bill with Democrats
Iowa congressman Sapp, a Republican, joined Democrats in support of the Wood Tariff Bill. Six other Republicans followed suit, drawing criticism for voting against constituent interests.
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Sapp
Congress
Iowa
Judge Levisse Confronts Potter's Committee On Bribery Claim
Last Thursday Potter's committee summoned Judge Levisse a Republican from Louisiana and Hayes elector. He testified that Democrats offered a large sum to refuse his certificate or cast his vote for Tilden if he took the certificate.
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Potter
Judge Levisse
Judge L
Louisiana
Hayes
Tilden
Burchard Essay on Income Tax Sparks Journal Debate
Jour- NAL Office employees received copies of Mr Burchards essay on the Income Tax. They praise the honor but allege intentional neglect for omitting the editor of Jour NAL, demanding a personal explanation from the industrious member.
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Jour- Nal
Burchards
Burchard
Tobacco Tax Reduced by House Vote in Special Dispatch
Washington June 6 The House considered Mr Burchard s Internal Revenue bill and concurred in an amendment cutting the tobacco tax to 16 cents per pound by a 187 to 108 vote The note highlights opposition from Free port supporters and names Atkins and Stabeck and calls the measure BurenAnp s Internal Revenue Bill Although wording is garbled the core action is the tax cut to 16 cents and revenue plan overtones remain noted
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The
Evening Journal
Washington, D. C
House
Burchard
Internal Revenue
Chicago Journal
BurenAnp
Delegates Named for State Convention at Springfield
The county appoints delegates A V Richards B I Bradshaw James Taggart J M Bechtel W W Lewis A Bergman Chas Wait Ira Crippen to Springfield on the 20th. They are uninstructed but will vote as a unit for Gen J C Smith for State Treasurer. If vacancies occur, present delegates may fill them and cast the county vote.
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Springfield
County Central Committee
A. V. Richards
Freeport Journal
B. I. Bradshaw
Jon. James
Gen
J.C. Smith
The General and My Luck in War and Aftermath
A veteran recounts repeated uses of luck in wartime service with the Seventh Wisconsin Infantry and in the Signal Corps. He notes promotions delayed by red tape, a 1865 commission, a $900 pay settlement, and efforts to expose corruption while pursuing public office and land contracts.
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JourNat
Ring Organ
Signal Corps
Congress
Seventh Wisconsin Infantry
War Department
Regular Army
United States
United States Service
E. M. Stanton
the Land Office
Burchard Opposes Tariff Bill Cast as Demagogue
A critique of Representative Burchard over his handling of the Wood Tariff Bill and Income Tax Bill. The piece accuses him of pursuing free trader principles against constituents and of using influence to support a rival paper run by Atkins. It calls for new local representation and condemns perceived corrupt ring influence.
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Burchard
Washington
Congress
Wood and Burchard Advance New Principles Tariff Plan
The Inter Ocean reports Mr Wood describing a tariff bill as a foundation for a permanent measure with new principles. Mr Burchard supports experimenting with these ideas, despite constituents not asking for such action. Citizens urge Congress to halt revenue-law tinkering until economic strength returns. The note highlights a broader view of foreign trade with ships traveling from distant seas.
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Inter Ocean
A. V. Richards and the Freeport Journal feud explodes
The General attacks readers in his last issue with a column full of debts and mortgage copies. The Freeport Journal owners recount taking over the paper, paying Atkins’ mortgage, and now hold the loan on their own home furniture. They note their debt is a matter of record and point to reversals in ownership and responsibility since starting the venture.
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Ring Organ
A. V. Richards
Freeport Journal
Freeport
McDowell Defends Burchard Against Press Opposition
The Carroll County Gazette reports McDowell attacking Republican press hostility to Burchard. He claims a unfair fight began at the JOURNAL Office in Freeport and argues the anti Burchard effort spread through papers district wide. He mocks a hypothetical nomination and declares Burchard will not be named.
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Carroll County
McDowell
Burchard
Journal
Freeport
Brothers of the Press
Burchard Favors Tariff Bill. Garfield Opposes
Burchard supported the Wood Tariff Bill in the House last week while Gen. Garfield of Ohio spoke against it. Garfield moved to strike out the enacting clause and the motion passed 180 to 121. The Chicago Journal says the matter is settled and predicts a healthy business impulse as manufacturers prepare to move and merchants resume purchases.
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Burchard
House
Gen. Garfield
Ohio
Chicago Journal
Illinois electors clash over Wood Tariff vote
The Inter Ocean notes that Burchard, Illinois’s lone Republican in Congress to vote with Democrats for the Wood Tariff Bill, faces opposition from Fifth District voters who blame free trade tinkering for hurting business. The letter urges a different representative in the Congressional Convention.
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House of Representatives
Illinois
Burchard
Fifth District
Ilinois
New York
Congress
First Gun Delegates chosen at Jo Daviess County Convention
The Jo Daviess County Republican Convention held at Apple River on June 8 elected delegates to the State and Congressional Conventions. McClellan ticket won 42 votes over Jones 24. named Congressional delegates include Rowly Townsend Johnson Napper White Stillman Gear Stanton Moore Spare. State delegates named Brown Jones Miner Rippin Gann Buckley McClellan. Delegates urged to support Gen J G Smith for State Treasurer.
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Jo Daviess County
Apple River
Galena Gazette
Menominee
Derrida
R. H. McClellan
A.M. Jones
McClellan
Jones
W. R. Rowly
Townsend
S. H. Johnson
T. Napper
J. W White
C. Stillman
W. T. Gear
E Stanton
Joseph Moore
J. C. Spare
J. B. Brown
A. M. Jones
K. Miner
William Rippin
H. C. Gann
John Buckley
J. G. Smith
Congress Adjourns Early Amid Partisan Strife
The New York Tribune reports broad public support for Congress adjourning on the 17th. It condemns seven and a half months of session with four of twelve appropriation bills passed, noting incompetence and interference that harmed business and workers, and says the country would welcome leaving unfinished work behind.
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The
New York Tribune
Congress
Tax cut on tobacco eyed to cut federal revenue
Washington dispatch reports Commissioner Raum says tobacco tax reduction would shave about 21 million dollars from annual federal revenues. The Burchard Revenue bill's tobacco section passed the House and he seeks action on the income tax section. Conger of Michigan blocked uptake and the House spent the rest of the afternoon in dilatory motions.
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Washington Dispatch
Inter Ocean
Raum
Burchard
General Atkins Invited to Speak After Shuman on Fourth
The Committee of Arrangements invites Gen Atkins to address the gathering after Hon Andrew Shuman on the coming Fourth. The Budget hopes the General accepts and suggests a sponsor arrange care for him at least twenty four hours beforehand to avoid a repeat of a prior disgraceful scene at Taylor's Park two years ago when he participated in the day’s exercises.
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Atkins
Andrew Shuman
Taylor's Park
Tariff Bill Meets Death In House Vote
The Chicago Journal notes Fernando Wood's tariff bill was defeated 184 to 120 as the House struck out the enacting clause. It had some good points but overall harmed manufacturing and disrupted trade and commerce seeking stability. Despite the result, Mr Burchard spoke in favor of the measure.
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Chicago Journal
Fernando Wood
House
Burchard
Republican congressman backs tariff bill vote
The sole Republican in Congress from the state who voted with the Fernando Wood Democrats for the tariff bill was Hon. H. C. Busewarp, the industrious Fifth District representative.
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Congress
Fernando Wood
Hon
H. C. Busewarp
Senate Chairman Matthews Denies Fraud Ties in Louisiana Election
In a sworn statement Senator Matthews denies any connection to frauds in the 1876 Louisiana election or to promises of protection or reward to James E. Anderson. He asserts he did not know of or partake in illicit acts and asks a select Senate committee to investigate his role, possible ties to Anderson, and any office appointment linked to the case. The resolution requests inquiry into alleged frauds, promises, and related official conduct with power to subpoena witnesses and papers.
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Matthews
Ashington
Julie
The
Ganas
Senate
Privilen
Louisiana
James Anderson
Anderson
Selary Sherman
Ohio
Matthew
Louis i
James E. Anderson
Ander
A Good Account
A fragmented note by JOHN WEELS of Butler describes a six year ordeal with equalities and losses. It mentions payments totaling 1 207 dollars and botl op Bitters suspected, with references to wife’s housework and a benefit claim.
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John Weels
Butler
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Burchard-Atkins
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Burchard Ring
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Smith D. Atkina
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