Illinois Republican State Convention Call 1878
The Republican voters of Illinois are urged to send delegates to a state convention in Springfield on June 26 to nominate candidates for State Treasurer Superintendent of Public Instruction and clerks for the Supreme and Appellate Courts. Delegates awarded by 1876 presidential votes. Fifth District counties listed with delegates totals. total delegates 713.
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Republican State Central Committee
Illinois
Chicago
Tlinois
Springfield
Supreme Court
A. CG
Babcoor
Fifth Congressional District
Jo Daviess
Carroll
Stephenson
Ogle
Whiteside
Senate OKs 20k for Potter investigation and 10k for DoJ
In the Senate on Saturday the House bill to appropriate 20 000 dollars to pay the expenses of the Potter investigation came up and an amendment was carried appropriating 20 000 dollars for the investigation and inquiries already or hereafter directed by the Senate of the present Congress. Another amendment appropriating 10 000 dollars to the Attorney General to defray any expenses that may be incurred by the Department of Justice for the detection of any crime committed against the United States in the affairs or in the course of the investigation mentioned in the bill was also carried. The bill passed as amended.
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Senate
House
Potter
Congress
Attorney General
Department of Justice
United States
County residents urged to contest congressional favors
The speaker criticizes how a district congressman distributes gifts to outside counties while his own is ignored. He argues residents should be consulted on congressional matters rather than allowing a small circle of government offices to exercise prerogatives for years.
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Stephenson
Untold chapters of a military record urged for the public
A local plea presses for the unwritten side of General Burchard’s career. Citizens demand more candid history than official praise, urging publication of private papers that reveal the true motives and actions behind his leadership.
Whiteside backs a single Congressional candidate
The Whiteside Sentinel urging that Republicans in Whiteside support a capable, honest, and courageous man for Congress. The piece argues delegates should favor the strongest nominee regardless of county, emphasizing ability and national service over locality in selecting the district’s representative.
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Whiteside
Congress
Whiteside Sentinel
Sentinel
District Tone Calls for Change Over Locality Bias
In Stephenson county residents urge replacing the longtime Congress member, arguing locality of residence should be ignored. They contend the present member favors his own county and other counties misspend, so the district seeks a new representative from another county.
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Warner
Whiteside
Stephenson County
Burchard
Congress
Burchard’s Blunder and Political Capital Ploy
The piece ridicules Representative Burchard for acting before the Judiciary Committee's report on the Potter investigation. It argues his move was a bid for renomination in the Fifth District, portraying him as desperate and demagogic. It claims Republicans benefited from his action by exposing rifts and aiding their foes to maneuver.
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Burchard
Burchard-Atkins
House of Representatives
Judiciary Committee
Fifth
House
Potter
The Right King Decorated Speech by Col. Sheets
Col. B I Sheets of Ogle county delivered the Decoration day oration at Dixon. The extract shows a steadfast view against forgetting the Civil War sacrifices while urging loyalty to the nation and remembrance of those who fell. He pledges to teach his children to remember and honor the wounded heroes as the nation’s benefactors.
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Col
B. I. Sheets
Ogle County
Dixon
Iharbor
Ifere
Congress acts in line with concurrent resolution
Congress acted yesterday in accordance with a concurrent resolution of the House and Senate, outlining the procedural path for the measure and signaling swift progress despite partisan divisions.
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Tlouse
Senate
Congress
Col BL F Sheets Named as Possible Congress Candidate
In several neighboring papers Col. BL F Sheets of this city is mentioned as a potential congressman to replace Mr. Burchard. The Colonel is noted as capable, but it is likely he will not run, or his Oregon friends would be aware of the matter.
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Burchard
Ogle County
Col. Simits
BL. F
Oregon
Captain Hawk Emerges as Preferred Candidate in Ogle County
Rochelle readers report strong local support for Captain Hawk in the congressional race. Farmers and townspeople favor a change after six years of the current member, with Hawk seen as superior and capable of serving wider district interests. If Ogle County acts wisely, no contest is expected.
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Rochelle
Ogle Co
Captain Hawk
Ogle
Carroll County mirror Names Capt Hawk for Fifth District
The Inter Ocean asks for a sound business man to represent the Fifth District. The Carroll County paper declares Capt Hawk as the suitable candidate and vows to send him to Congress with a large majority, asserting he will not align with Confederate brigadiers.
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Carroll County
Burchard
Illinois
New York
Inter Ocean
Capt
Hawk
Congress
McDowell guides editorial stance in Carroll County paper
In Carroll County, editor McDowell of the Car roll County Gazette speaks for Maj. Hawk and backs Burchard, while preparing press guidance for the district. He warns against taking sides and privately advises fellow reporters on how to frame coverage of prominent Congressional candidates.
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Carroll County
McDowell
Burchard
Peoria endorses S. H. White for State superintendent
The Peoria Transcript reports broad support for S. H. White of Peoria for state superintendent of public instruction. Newspapers state White is a top educational mind, a diligent worker, and well versed in teaching theory and practice. If nominated, he would likely satisfy many educational leaders and voters.
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S. H. White
Peoria
Peoria Transcript
Gen J C Smith visits Galesburg in bid for state treasurer
Gen J C Smith a leading Republican nomination candidate for State Treasurer visits Galesburg. Former Chief Grain Inspector for Illinois at Chicago and Secretary of the Illinois Centennial Commission, he is remembered for the Philadelphia Exposition and his wartime service. The community wishes him success.
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J.C. Smith
Galesburg
Republican Register
J. C. Smith
Chicago
Illinois Centennial Commission
Philadelphia
Excursion to Geneva Lake by First M. E. Church
A church sponsored trip to Geneva Lake on Thursday June 27 promises a pleasant outing. Organizers assure a smooth rail ride and a delightful steamer cruise. Readers are advised to consult posters and small bills for details and sign up if possible.
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Geneva Lake
M. E
Hayes and Wheeler Victory Declared by Joint Congress
In the Forty-fourth Congress a joint session counted the 1876 electoral votes, declaring Rutherford B. Hayes President and William A. Wheeler Vice President for the term starting March 4, 1877. The resolution states no later Congress or court has jurisdiction to reverse that action, deeming any attempt to do so revolutionary and disapproved.
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Washington, D.C
Burchard
Wuerras
Forty-fourth Congress
Rutherford B. Hayes
William A. Wheeler
Dan Phens
Stephens
United States
Rutherford Bb
Hayes
William. A. Wheeler
Congress
Chicago World's Fair proposal urged by Chicago Commercial Advertiser
Our New York correspondent argues a Chicago World's Fair in 1882 or 1883 could eclipse global expositions. He cites Chicago's rail, lakefront, hotels, and business energy as ideal, predicting immense economic stimulus, population growth, and international prestige if boards move decisively. The piece endorses forming action through the Board of Trade and Manufacturers' Association.
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Chicago
New York
Continent
Seaboard
Gulf
Atlantic
Northwest
Board of Trade
Manufacturers’ Association
America
Burchard's Resolution Faces GOP Fallout in Washington
Washington dispatch reports Republicans oppose Burchard's resolution on the Presidential title moved without consulting allies. GOP leaders favored abstention to let Democrats resolve their stance, while many Democrats oppose subsidies generally. Democratic votes against the resolution carry little weight for future Potter Committee actions.
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Chicago Tribune
Washington, D.C
Burchard
Judiciary Committee
Potter Committee
Remedy for Hard Times Promotes Simple Hop Bitters
A homely advice column urges readers to cut wasteful spending on clothes and expensive doctors. It endorses simple Hop Bitters as a cheap, reliable remedy for health, promising better times and well being. The piece invites readers to read more in another column.
Potter investigation boomerangs for the Democracy
The Potter probe backfires on Democratic ranks as calls for accountability intensify. Officials confront fallout from lingering questions about conduct and transparency amid political pressure and public debate.
Socialistic Picnic Draws 7000 in Chicago Last Sunday
A large socialist procession and picnic occurred in Chicago last Sunday with about 7000 participants marching from Randolph and Halstead to Ogden's Grove. The event drew over 80000 onlookers along the route and in the grounds, where hours of eating, games, and speeches by leaders unfolded. Bohemian sharpshooters caused some excitement briefly, and a small force of guards remained on site. The fundraising aim was to support an English socialist newspaper, with $7000 reportedly raised.
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Chicago
Randolph and
Halstead
Ogden’s Grove
Th Grove
N.G
Bay
Washburne Favored Over Grant for Presidential Nomination
An analysis from the San Francisco Argonaut argues Elihu B. Washburne could be the strongest Republican presidential nominee due to his foreign service and German vote appeal. It cautions against a third Grant term, noting a faction of office-seekers supports him but tradition and patriotism argue against a third term for a military leader.
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E. &. Washburn
San Francisco
Washburne
Paris
Congress
É Grant
Grant
America
Tion
New Decimal Measure Rules Promote Meter Cards for Schools
The society for introducing decimal measures has organized a plan to issue ten fold meter rules and other metric tools to schools at low cost. A million decimeters are packaged into 80 cm and 8 inch rules, sold to individuals and teachers to spread metric use, with incentives like free packages for teachers and mail order samples. Prices are stated in cents and dollars from Boston offices at Hawley Street.
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Society For
Neces
Metric Bureau
Boxwood
Society
Bureau
Boston
Hawley Street
Oldest Minstrels to Offer Freeport Farewell Show
The New Orleans Minstrels, famed for a long running program on ancient strings, will present another entertainer event Friday evening after an audience praised their latest performance as the finest yet.
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New Orleans
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