Special Election Notice in Freeport Illinois June 28 1880
A proclamation by the Mayor calls a special election in Freeport Illinois on Monday June 28 1880 to authorize borrowing forty five thousand dollars to redeem outstanding orders bearing ten percent interest and issue bonds not exceeding seven percent. Polls open eight a m to seven p m in each ward under judges of election from the last municipal election. City Clerk H C Hurdison notes the notice dated May 24 1880.
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Freeport
Illinois
H.C. Hurduson
Freeport, Ill
Grant to Visit Colorado Mines and Rail Strike Fallout
Reports say General Grant and family plan a visit to Colorado mines before returning to discuss manufacturing terms. A General Convention in New York outlined a rail schedule from Chicago to New York and set a June start for the new order. Camden citizens form an Anti Duel Association, condemning the code and vowing to prosecute challenges. Navy Secretary writes Captain in a sign of Arctic readiness. Political commentary questions party weakness and predicts a strong defeat for Trumbull’s line.
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Grant
Colorado
Burgh
SRG Rrs
New York
Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York Central and Erie
Citize
Camden
Secretary OF the Navy
Tic
NE &Pectors
Gulnalgultabl
Nafi Asociation
Pittsburgh
Tom
Illinois Democratic State Convention Nominates Ticket
The Illinois Democratic state convention in Springfield last week nominated Lyman Trumbull for Governor Lewis Parsons for Lieutenant Governor John Oberly for Secretary of State Lewis Starkell for Auditor Butterworth for State Treasurer and Lawrence Yarmon for Attorney General. Cincinnati delegates were not instructed.
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Triois
Shelby M. Cullom
Sangamon County
John W. Hamilton
McLean County
Henry D. Dement
Lee County
Edgar Rutz
Cook County
Charles P. Swigart
Kankakee County
James McCartney
Wayne County
Springfield
Lyman Trumbull
Chicago
Lewis 2. Parsons
Clay County
John IL. Oberly
Alexander County
Lewis Starkell
St. Clair County
Butterworth
Winnebago County
Lawrence Yarmon
Peoria
Cincinnati
Thomas
Enthusiastic ratification meeting endorses Republican ticket
Last Friday at Armory Hall a ratification meeting endorsed the Republican National Convention nominees for President and Vice President. Louis Karcher Jr led a vigorous speech praising unity. Speakers included H. C. Burchard, Judge Hyde, State's Attorney Cochran, Jas Neff, A. V. Richards and others, burying past party feuds as Grant supporters pledged support for Garfield and Arthur in November. The event featured music by the Great Union Band and drew a filled hall as the party rallied for victory and a large November majority.
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Armory Hall
Republican National Convention
Great Union
Louis Karcher
Young Men’s
Garfield Club
H. ©. Hyde
Jie S. Cochran
Jas
I. Neff
D. of. Lathrop
A. V. Richards
R. H. Wiles
D. Atkins
M. Marvin
Grant
Chicago
Garfield
Arthur
Veterans Reunite in Wisconsin Camp, 1861 Flags Fly
The report describes Civil War veterans reuniting at a Milwaukee camp ground after heavy rains. Regiments of the Iron Brigade and Company H, 7th Wisconsin were present, exchanging memories, songs, and old camaraderie. A chance meeting with former teammates from the 1st Company stirred reflections on soldiers who fought for the flag and country.
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Milwawaukee
Elf? Iron Brigade
Omibrigade
7Th Wisconsin
Co. H
Befar
Sweetharts
Richards
Leing
Jno
Murphy
Old “Tron
Governors D by Office A AS to Ray
Government officials convey a directive regarding a ray related matter. The note cites an office order and references potential actions by agencies. No further details are provided in the readable text.
Centennial surrender Yorktown marked in Wisconsin tale
In Wisconsin a retrospective notes the 10th Indiana and others observing the centennial celebration of the surrender at Yorktown. The report highlights local remembrance events and honors Union troops tied to the historic Civil War surrender.
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Ten and Wathh
Wisconsin
Indiana
Yorktown
Washington Letter on Garfield Nomination Sparks Unity
Regular correspondent reports widespread relief and praise for Gen Garfield as Republican nominee in 1880. Recounts favorable views from Evarts Schurz Thompson Ramsey Sherman Windom Edmunds and others, contrasts Democratic reactions, notes delegates from Pennsylvania and New York defied state conventions, questions loyalty and district will.
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New York
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McMahon
Ohio
Electoral Commission
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Republican Party
Rep
United States
Pennsylvania
Gen
Garfield's Record Fronts Garfield Support In June Debate
Special Telegram reports Don Piatt shifts toward Garfield amid partisan criticism. It notes Democratic leaders and Justice Field backing Garfield, who is described as publicly honest yet financially naive during the Credit Mobilier era while lamenting attacks as doomed. Also covered are Navy boy recruits aboard the Minnesota detailing training, discipline, and routines for apprentices ages 15 to 17, including seamanship, gunnery, machinery, and moral rules.
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WasuIneTon
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Garfield
Piatt
Partisan Papers
the Hons
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Allen Thurman
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Washington
Navy
The
New York Tribune
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Critics Question Chicago District Representation Theory
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat questions the district representation stance at Chicago by asking how the theory would apply to Garfield's nomination. It probes which district would have championed his selection and how the system would function in practice.
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Chicago
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Garfield
Grant Men Stick to Stand by Candidate, Says The Inter Ocean
The Inter Ocean notes it is an honor that it took united efforts of all other candidates to defeat General Grant. It credits Grant supporters for sticking with their candidate while others deserted, highlighting a key distinction between Grant men and rival factions.
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Inter Ocean
Grant
Edmunds
Windom
Washburne
Republican Party
Blaine
Sherman
Retired publican sentenced in dog death case
Oswald Puckeridge of Minster has been sentenced to six years hard labor for causing a valuable dog’s death. The dog was poisoned after licking a conservatory coating, and the prisoner has given notice of appeal.
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Oswald Puckeridge
Minster
E and
The Benefits of Pain in Human Life
A Germanic moral treatise argues pain serves safety and growth. Pain protects from harm, warns of danger, and curbs vice, guiding recovery and longevity by compelling rest and restraint.
German Turner Bund delegates head to Frankfort for festival
The New York Commercial Advertiser reports about 350 North American Turner Bund members arriving in Jersey City by train to sail to Frankfort-on-the-Main for the festival from June 24 to 20. Delegates number six with two alternates. steamer Silesia sails noon, cabins only. Delegates face 3200 cost, cabin tickets $100 valid through December. The Bund, formed after 1848, supports physical mental moral education with 8,387 male and 2,388 female pupils. it has 32 districts, 13,387 members, 4,199 active, and net assets around $1.684 million with $6,380,517 liabilities. libraries hold 31,844 volumes.
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Flerman
New York
Jersey City
Turner Bund
Frankfort
Hamburg
Silesia
Fatherland
Bund
Volcanic Disturbances At Mount Massive Reported
The Leadville Chronicle details active volcanic manifestations at Mount Massive. In the Eurydice tunnel two miners were startled by a sudden collapse as debris filled the tunnel and timbers remained jammed. A deep crack opens up the gulch, extending far beyond the entrance and threatening further cave ins.
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Mount Massive
Leadville Chronicle
Eurydice Tunnel
Chronicle
Eurydice
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