House adjournment uncertainty and officer promotions noted
The piece reports the House passing a June 17 adjournment with doubt over a summer session. It singles out Mc Potter and O'Donohue for smutty rhetoric, notes Second Lieut. G W Williams becomes Captain Quartermaster over senior officers, and criticizes their nepotism. It also covers school law changes: teachers not required to teach on holidays and monthly pay with interest-bearing certificates if funds are lacking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terest
Bar
Montit
Holm
Sexroot
Scooo
Monty
Ors
Granl
Board of Directors
City Council
Postturster Atkins Investigated by Post Office Agents
The Rockford Gazette notes Postmaster Atkins under renewed attention from Post Office Department special agents Stuart and Seybolt. The piece defends complaints against officeholders as citizen concerns, rebuking Smith of the Gazette for dismissive remarks and asserting Atkins did not face serious scrutiny, only a Washington visit to protect his post.
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Atkins
Freeport
Post Office Department
Messrs
Stuart and Seybolt
Rockford Gazette
Bro. Smith
The
Gazette
Rockford
T. G
Burchard
Congress
Capt. Atkins
Washington
Movements of General Grant Revealed in Hong Kong Letter
A state resident with ongoing ties to General Grant received a Hong Kong dated letter on the 4th ultimo detailing the ex-president's planned travels. Grant notes he will reach Yukohumna or the last of June and San Francisco in August, stay on the Pacific coast weeks, then go to Galena for winter confinement. He contemplates wintering options, possibly Philadelphia, Havana, or Guadena, and hints at a broader plan that has sparked public speculation.
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General Grant
Hongkong
Yukohumna
San Francisco
Pacific
Iams
Galena
Phuvida
Havanite-Gudena
Faithful City Employee Faces Political Attacks
Joseph Edwards, long time caretaker of the Fire Engine House and city prison, is praised for diligence under a $300 annual salary plus daily board, turnkey and other fees. The piece links attacks to Mayor Cronkrite’s faction and opposition to appoint Freeman, a Mayor’s favorite, as engineer, arguing for Edwards and against political machinations.
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Joseph Edwards
Fengine House
Ile
Iis
Calaboose
Edwards
Fire Aparatus
Mayor Cronkrite
Bulletin
Freeman
Mr. Freeman
The Cause of Democratic Disaster and the Remedy
The Charleston dismisses Democratic prospects, arguing the party faces defeat as Northerners view them as probationary. It claims Republicans push reform while Southern Democrats are labeled loyal or corrupt, concluding with a blistering assessment of the party’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Constitutional
Congress
Democratic Party
Charleston
Freeport Rumor Mill Over Capt. Atkins Drinking
Reports from Freeport and Beloit center on Capt. Smith D. Atkins of the Freeport Company being drunk at a Guards' Reception in Beloit on May 12. Atkins, postmaster at Freeport, produced eight sworn affidavits asserting he was not drunk but had a prior apoplexy attack. The Beloit Graphic and local accounts clash on dates and cause, with affidavits from 35 men denying intoxication and urging a fuller explanation of the discrepancies.
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Freeport
Smith D. Atkins
Freeport Company
Beloit
Atkins
Beloit Graphic
Co. “Oc
Messrs
C. C. Lathrop
Eugene Williams
Messrs. Lathrop
Wlliams
Sherman Candidacy Sparks NY Republicans Fight for Grant
New York Republicans dismiss Secretary Sherman’s bid for the presidency as insincere and unlikely to gain NY support. The Empire State delegation is set to oppose him, backing Grant instead. Democratic leaders split, with Kelly faction opposing Robinson and Til den, while some now back any strong Republican if Robinson wins renomination.
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Sherman
New York
IJ Leis
Empire State
Grant
Tilden
Robinson
Cotton goods firm sales surge on Franklin Street
A Franklin street N.Y. cotton goods firm with weak past sales of about 5,000 a week sold bills of goods on Tuesday and Wednesday last week totaling over 100,000 each day. Merchants report a similar buoyant condition of affairs in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Street N.Y
Washington Letter on Democratic Legislation and Army Nomination
Washington correspondent reports on the general and supplemental bills affecting federal election laws, party strategy, and possible veto risks. It notes Garfield and Hiscock denouncing the bill, Democratic division over Harner Silver Bill, and Secy of War McCrary's judicial nomination likely to pass after Army bill action.
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Washington
Ilouse
California
Congress
Garfield
Hiscock
House
Ohio
New York
Connecticut
Senate
Sec’y
McCrary
Beloit College Commencement Week Schedule 1879
Beloit Journal outlines Beloit College commencement week events from Sunday June 29 with a Baccalaureate Sermon by Prest Chapin to Wednesday commencement exercises at 9 09 am and a gymnastic show at 12 09 pm The program features speakers Dr F A Noble Leonard Swett and musicians including the Chicago Orchestra Mrs Farwell Hood and Alden The graduating class has ten members and Freeport residents are invited to attend.
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Bgevorr
Wis
Beloit College
Prest, Chapin
Missionary Society and
Young Men's Christian Association
F. A. Noble
Union Park Congregational Church
Chicago
Literary Society
Leonard Swett
Bridgeman Prize
Chicago Orchestra
Farwell
Hood
Rockford
Alden
Beloit
The New School Law Circular No 6 Synopsis
Circular No. 6 from the Department of Public Instruction outlines many changes in the School Law. It details new reporting dates for state and local officials, revised term and fiscal rules, and adjustments for county and township superintendents, boards of education and school treasurers with emphasis on annual reports, examinations, and bond handling. The notice notes corrections to dates and clarifies duties for trustees and directors, including attendance, records, and vacancy elections, with a future effective date and references to sections of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Instruction
Springfield
Board of
Boards of Education
Fryancrtan
Revolutionary War Echoes Over Amendments Debate
A fragment argues the Constitution and state sovereignty are threatened by the 14th Amendment, labeling it a lie upheld by corruption. It rails against federal authority, calling reformers renegades and warning of hidden dangers to the republic, urging a defiant stance against perceived treachery.
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U States
Dominions
Congress
Adventist Forecast About World Ending in Spring
Fragment from a 19th century notice notes a belief among Adventists that the world will end by mid spring. It mentions readers' hesitation to discard property and urges hoarding coal for winter stock, reflecting era concerns over imminent prophecy.
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House of Representatives
Mc Potter
O'Donohue
Killgubbins
G. W. Williams
U.S. A
West Point
Gordon
McPotter
O’donohue
Bitian
Mainetle
Pacific Coast
Grit
N. Y
Chicago Journal
Trustees OF Schools
Thacilers
Aston
Board of Education
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