Special Election in Freeport to Borrow 45000 Dollars
A special election is proclaimed by the Mayor of Freeport Illinois for Monday June 28 1880 to approve borrowing 45000 dollars to redeem outstanding orders incurring 10 percent interest and issue bonds at up to 7 percent. Polls open 8 am to 7 pm in each ward under judges from the last municipal election. City Clerk H C Hurdison announces. Freeport Illinois May 24 1880.
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Freeport
Ilinois
H.C. Hurdison
Ill
Congress Adjourns and Maj. Hawk Returns Home
Congress adjourned last Wednesday and Maj. Hawk arrived at home on Sunday in a brief report detailing political and military movements with emphasis on notable timing and arrival.
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Congress
Maj. Hawk
Senator Cameron Declines Reelection as NRCC Chair
Senator Cameron announces he will not seek another term as chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee. The move reshapes leadership ahead of party strategy discussions and fundraising directions.
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Cameron
National Republican Central Committee
Buckeye Calls for Garfield Club Meeting Notices
Buckeye urges readers to organize Garfield Club by sending notices for upcoming meetings and to keep the public informed as the club's work continues. The message invites towns to respond and promises cheerful publication of notices.
Republicans Rally in Buckeye Organizes Garfield Club
A meeting of the Republicans of Buckeye at the Town House on Saturday evening June 26 at 8 o clock to organize a Garfield Club. Core out stalwarts. Henry Richa nt Committeeman.
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Buckeye
Louse
Garfield Club
Henry Richantt
Names Honored in Rally Pledge for Election Victory
The passage calls Lincoln the rail-splitter Grant the tanner and Garf ield the bell-ringer, urging hard work for his election so bells of liberty will ring nationwide with the message Another Glorious Union Victory.
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Lincoln
Grant
Garfield
Sunderland to Deliver Fourth of July Oration at Ward's Grove
D H Sunderland has accepted an invitation to speak at Ward's Grove in Daviess county during the Saturday celebration. Residents from adjacent towns on both sides of the county line will participate, and the selection of Mr Sunderland is praised as a fine choice.
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D. H. Sunderland
Ward's Grove
Daviess County
Sunderland
Illinois State Senate race urges top district pick
The column urges selecting the best timber in the senatorial district to influence the future United States Senator from Illinois. It frames the State Senate election as crucial, noting grave issues at stake for both state and national levels and stressing careful choice this fall.
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United States
Illinois
Death of Springfield Postmaster D L Phillips Remembrance
Ifon D L Phillips, Postmaster of Springfield, died at his home on the 10th inst after a lingering illness. He previously served years as managing editor of the State Journal and was appointed by President Lincoln as U S Marshal for the southern district of the State.
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Ifon
D. L. Phillips
Springfield
The
State Journal
Lincoln U. S
Democratic National Convention Nominating a President
The Democratic National Convention met in Cincinnati to nominate a candidate. Tilden and Seymour declined. Tilden’s declination letter to the New York delegation outlines services and grievances. Despite the declination he remains a likely candidate, while the nominee remains uncertain in the current stage.
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Cincinnati
Tilden
Seymour
N. Y
Gubernatorial Field Grows Ahead of County Conventions
As County Conventions near, numerous candidates vie for office. D. H Sunderland and James I Neff are candidates for State Senator. F B Walker of Dakota seeks Legislature. James Cochran R H Wiles and O C Lathrop contend for States Attorney. Ben Timms C D Blanchard J J Pierson W W Robey and Charles Ritzman named for Sheriff.
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D. H Sunderland
James I. Neff
F. B. Walker
Dakota
James §. Cochran, Esq
R. H. Wiles
O. C. Lathrop
Ben Timms
C. D. Blanchard
J. J. Pierson
W. W. Robey
Charles Ritzman
Chicago Convention Fallout Shapes Party Debate
The letter notes mixed reactions to the recent Chicago Convention with both Grant and anti Grant supporters sending communications. It says the nomination fight is over, branches remain scarred, and the party faces an unscrupulous foe. The call is to unite against the common enemy until November election.
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Chicago
Formation of Young Men's Republican Club in the county
The city forms a Young Men's Republican Club seen as a step in the right direction. Campaign organization is key and the spring city elections show its value. Clubs bring good, should be in every township and school district. The battle for supremacy opens. membership requires only Republican affiliation, a president, secretary, and committees. The JOURNAL will record and assist club formations in the county.
Supporters reflect on Chicago Convention and Grant’s nomination
The writer notes sport over the convention result and asserts their candidate entered with the most votes, near the majority, and that a new man was chosen despite support for Blaine, Washburne, or Sherman. They refrain from bitterness, accepting the majority decision while maintaining personal preference.
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Chicago
Grant
Blaine
Washburne
Sherman
Wise-Acres
Census Supervisor Estimates City Population at Under 9000
Sunderland census supervisor reports from enumerators that the city’s population will not exceed 9000. The figure is an estimate but is likely a close approximation.
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Sunderland
Acknowledgment and Editorial Tone On Rutherford Letter
A letter from William Taylor of Nora is acknowledged with praise for kindness and fairness but not printed in full. The piece notes not addressing the main issue of the Republican nominee election and prefers to drop the old fight and begin anew. It hints at sensitivity over certain points and praises Garfield and Arthur.
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William Taylor
Nora
Taylor
Garfield
Arthur
Wiles Seeks Nomination for States Attorney
The city is advised that R. H. Wiles, Esq., a young, promising lawyer, is a candidate for the nomination to the office of States Attorney. He studied under Judge Bailey here, practiced successfully, and earned his education at Cornell University through hard work and perseverance. If nominated at the convention, the Journal pledges support for his election.
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R. H. Wiles
Wiles
Judge Bailey
Cornell University
Orangeville Prominent Citizen Urges Caution in Davis Race
A column from Orangeville urges careful choice in the Legislature candidacy of Mr S J Davis. The writer defends stalwart Republicans, condemns past cross party voting for the County Surveyor, and highlights Capt Shons as a wartime Republican stalwart. He warns to pick a capable, unbolting legislator and not to err in selection.
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Orangeville
S. J. Davis
Capt. Shons
South
Ku Klux
Republican Convention Tactics Criticized in Stephenson County
The Republic es notes attempts by small political factions to call an early county convention to nominate delegates to national stage races. It condemns such snaps, urges sticking to normal timing, and accuses a local editor of misdirection while backing Maj. Hawk and the current Congressman.
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The
Republic
Pennsylvania
New York
Stephenson County
Republican Party
Republican Central Committee
Hawk
Republican Committee
Maj. Wawk
Journa
Congress
Hawks and hawk delegates in the coming Congress race
The piece warns that rivals seek to replace Maj. Hawk in Congress, noting the Budget’s defense of his renomination. It argues the old political ring will not allow Hawk to be defeated and urges supporters to ensure Hawk delegates are chosen when conventions are held.
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Mas. Hawk
Mary
Lamb
Mr. Hawk
Congressman Hawk
Maj. Hawk
Hawk
Freeport Republicans favor Samuel Davis for Representative
From Orangeville a letter states that several leading Freeport Republicans have chosen Samuel Davis of Rock Run for Representative. The writer questions Davis's loyalty, noting he bolted the year before and allegedly campaigned for the Democratic surveyor candidate. The author says they will vote for a reliable honest Republican, but not for a traitor.
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Epior
Freeport
Samuel Davis
Rock Run
Representative
Surveyor
Sunderland Named as Senatorial Candidate by Local Journal
The newspaper confirms Jon D. H. Sunderland as a Republican candidate for State Senator in the upcoming convention. A veteran County Clerk described by a Democrat as the best ever, Sunderland is praised for honesty and effective service. If nominated, the Journal pledges strong support, believing election certain and governance safe.
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Jon
D. H. Sunderland
Sunderland
Garfield as a man of vigor and simple virtue
Washington letter portrays General Garfield as a tall, athletic, plainspoken leader with strong democratic roots. The piece recalls his wartime service, congressional rise, and personal character, praising his manliness, humility, and support from both parties while noting his Ohio homecoming and planned serenades.
President defends judiciary limits amid new rebellion in Congress
In a speech critics argue the judiciary overstepped, the President condemns officers acting without executive control. Congress adjourns by noon after passing all appropriation bills. The pensioners bill raises monthly pensions from fifty to seventy two dollars. Republicans claim Democrats mismanage the country and fear Democratic power. An influx of Independent papers endorses Garfield and Arthur. REP, all 7
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Congress
Rep
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