France Faces Monarchy Clause After Elections
Foreign dispatches report election prospects shaping France’s future government with hints of a monarchical constitutional limit and possible throne offered to Count De Chambord or Count De Paris. Paris braces amid communist pockets, anti German sentiment, and volatile military reviews while international reactions delay policy moves.
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France
Count de Chambord
Paris
Orleans
Longchamps
Jay Cooke
America
Versailles
Europe
Constitutionnel
Assembly
Journal
Official
Bank of France
Berlin
Trochu
Bismarck
Brugsets
Verviers
International Workingmen’s Society
Belgium
London
The
Daily News
Societie Internationale
United States expedition to Corea under Admiral Rodgers
Details from the China and Japan report via the steamship China note an American expedition to Corea planned for the 24th to seek amicable relations. F. F. Low will lead negotiations from Pekin, aided by George F. Seward as Shanghai Consul General, with Admiral Rodgers commanding a squadron.
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China
San Francisco
Hong Kong
Yokohama
China Mail
Corea
F.F. Low
United States
Pekin
Low
George F. Seward
Shanghai
Drew
Kiu-kiang
Hart
Admiral Rodgers
New Orleans Flood Reopens Submerged District
Flood from a broken canal again inundates the submerged area. Water rose ten to twelve inches behind the city, with Canal Street gutters overflowing to Dryades Street. Basins and Rampart partly covered as families move out by boat. break at Hagan Avenue reportedly closed. Police guard all danger points, and Claiborne Market will distribute provisions bought by private contributions and city authorities.
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New Orleans
Broken Canal
Canal Street
Dryades Street
Basin
Rampart
Hagan Avenue
Claiborn Canal
Poland Street
Third District
Badger
Claiborne Market
Local Citairs Announces Special July Issue Date
Next week's Journal will appear on Tuesday morning July 28. All hands join in celebration. ads and notices must be submitted early on Monday.
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Mornday
Kent Temperance Society Joins Grand Procession
The temperance society of Kent signified their intention to be present and join the procession on the 4th. The event promises to be a grand success with many organizations from around the country to be assigned a place in the procession by the Marshal.
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Temperance Society
Kent
School Entertainment at Center Hill Near Dakota
An entertainment will be held at Center Hill three miles northwest of Dakota on Friday evening June 80th 1874 starting at 8 o clock. The program includes music declamations recitations and similar acts with toasts and responses from Rev B Cartwright Dr G Snyder Dr D B Bobb W Askey W T McCalmon and W Walkey.
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Center Hil
Dakota
B. Cartwright
G. Snyder
D. B. Bobb
W. Askey
W. T. McCalmon
W. Walkey
Dixon to Host Oration by Hon. Joseph M. Sailey on Fourth
The Dixon exchange announces Hon. Joseph M. Sailey of this city will deliver the oration for the Fourth of July celebration. They pledge a good time on the holiday.
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Joseph M. Sailey
Dogs and Poisoned Sheep Warn Against Embalming Practice
Mrs McNeil's eight sheep were killed by dogs near Freeport. The next day their carcasses were poisoned and left in the field, after which two neighbor dogs died from poisoning. The writer warns others against so called embalming of carcasses and cautions dogs to avoid sheep, dead or alive.
Afflicted Family in Racine Tragedy
The Racine Journal reports John Hoffman’s family struck by a deadly illness. His eldest daughter Mrs. Hors died after illness brought from Omaha, followed by daughter Mary who also perished within hours. Two more children are dangerously ill as doctors struggle to diagnose the disease.
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Racine
John Hoffman
Locusts Rampage Reported in Wisconsin Counties
The Journal notes seventeen year locusts swarming in western County around Freeport and Racine, with wings marked by a W omen indicating war. Some residents fear the omen, recalling old superstition of doom tied to a dog’s howling and a death in Philadelphia the following day.
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Freeport
Racine
Journal of the 21St Inst
Philadelphia
Terrific Storm Sweeps Chicago in Major Deluge
A severe storm struck Chicago on Friday evening delivering a long rain blast, blinding lightning, thunder, and a tornado. Widespread damage followed as businesses closed or sought upper stories, with Tremont House among the hardest hit. Reports of storms reached Galena Dubuque and parts of Ohio where crops suffered.
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Chicago
Tremont House
Galena
Dubuque
Ohio
Northwestern Horticultural Society to Form Fair Plan
A Northwestern Horticultural Society proposal spans Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa and non peach regions of Illinois. A preliminary meeting is called for Freeport Illinois on July 6 at 2 p m to decide time place and manner of a regional horticultural fair and to perfect a permanent organization.
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H. H. McAffee
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Horticultural Society
Horticultural Society
Northwest
Northern Illinois Horticultural Society
Minnesota
Iowa
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Freeport
Ill
Bouaves to Clash With Citizens in Local Battle
Preparations are underway for a local mock battle between the Bouaves and citizens on the fourth. Veterans are invited to report at the Zouaves Armory at 4 p.m. Guns and cartridges will be supplied from the armory. The event will begin at 5 p.m. on the U. B. B. grounds. Don't miss the fun.
Regular Steamer Engine Co Meeting July 3
Attention Steamer Engine Co members a regular meeting is set for Monday evening July 3 at 8 o'clock in the Engine Room. The gathering will arrange for the upcoming Fourth of July activities. Full attendance urged by Foreman G Shu ldr and Secretary.
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Steamer Engine Co
Narrow Dr Babcock narrowly escapes runaway horse
On Friday last Dr Babcock escaped severe injury when a new horse, driven with a blind bridle, bolted after a buggy appeared behind it. The horse ran up Ste phenson street, threw the doctor near the court house square, then on to near D A Knowlton’s residence, breaking the buggy. The doctor was only slightly hurt and expected to be out Saturday. George Oyler also had a runaway and smash-up last week.
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D. A. Knowlton
Geo. Oyler
Be Brave The Morris Herald Adversity Tale
A bold friend from the Morris Herald and Advertiser recalls a boiler incident on Saturday amid water foam causing alarm among the crew. Charlie Ferguson reassured them there was no danger, and life returned to its normal calm after a brief scare.
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Morris, Herald &Advertiser
Charlie Ferguson
Lent's New York Circus to Visit This City
Advance agent for Lent's great New York Circus called on Thursday to announce the manager's Western tour stop here on July 18. Lent's advertising leads the field and promises novel features, with the show billed as the best and most extensive travelling entertainment. See the advertisement in another column for details.
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Lent
New York
Our City
Counterfeiter Exposed in Rockford Visit Victimizes Nine
The Rockford Gazette reports a young man about 20 to 25 years old passed counterfeit twenty dollar bills to nine business men on Monday evening on Galena Street and elsewhere. He bought trifling items to net about 170 dollars. Sheriff Flynn requests exchanges to spread the description: about 160 pounds, black curly hair, black moustache, reddish pimply face, possibly using the name P. J. Colens.
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Joe Walearn
Rockford Gazette
Freeport
Galena Street
Flynn
Arrest on Van Buren Street Leads to Jailment
A Thursday night arrest by the Marshal took two suspicious men into custody after days of citizen reports of prowling near premises and backyards. They feigned acquaintance with a Mr Lamb to gain release, but were jailed when he would not vouch for them. Several burglaries since noted. authorities note the need to set an example as thieves were later released on a friend's statement.
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van Buren Street
Soldiers Attend Historic County Martial Assembly
June 20 171 summons to all soldiers of the late Wat to report to headquarters in the Recorder's office for organization into companies and regiments for a grand procession. Martial leaders urged to attend by mail and July 4 bands and musicians to join at 10 o'clock. Capt William Youna Assistant Marshal.
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Recorder’s Office
Iilter
William Youna
Weather and events ripple through camp and town
The Star reports a gentle rain for German camp folk and a heavy thunderstorm Monday night. A Bowes child was injured by a horse, not seriously. July 4 dance at McEathron's Hall with supper for $2. A Smith sorrel team ran away but caused no injuries, minor buggy damage. Ridgeley Lodge I O F plans a July 4 excursion from Warren to Freeport. Cicadas swarm streets and amuse schoolchildren as orchards escape major damage.
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the Grove
John A. Bowes
Naramore
McEathron’s Hall
A. A.smith
Lena Street
Iowa
Warren
Ridgeley Lodge
Freeport
Bible Meeting Schedule Across Communities
Mr. Foster’s list lists church Bible meetings on Sundays from June to October across Ridott Center Rock Run German Oak Grove Oneco Cedarville Dakota Lancaster Harlem Waddams Winslow West Point Kent Florence Loran Jefferson Silver Creek and a Freeport County gathering. Dates range June 18 to October 1 with times mostly morning 10 a.m. or afternoon 3 p.m. and several 7 p.m. sessions.
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Dakota
Lancaster
Center School House
Harlem
Bleray
Waddams
Winslow
Death on Potato Bugs and a Claimed Remedy
A historic note reports four sure remedies for potato bugs sourced from an exchange. The method described involves a complicated preparation called Humxenaugwrptyzom bug, catching a bug, pressing it to induce an opening, then dropping two drops down its throat before releasing it. The article claims the bug will die within six months.
Firemen's Reunion and Dance on the Fourth of July
Advertisement calls readers to the Firemen's Reunion and Dance on the evening of July 4 at Zartman's Hall opposite the Engine House. Preparations are extensive and the event is billed as the grandest of the season. Admission tickets are selling rapidly in advance at 60 cents each.
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Zartman’s Hall
No Celebration at Shannon Fourth of July
From the Shannon Gazette comes word that there will be no celebration planned for the coming fourth and that a large hush is expected. A few attempts at celebrating failed to drum up enthusiasm while many county residents will travel to Freeport for the Soldiers' Monument dedication drawing attendees from adjoining counties.
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Shannon
Freeport
Local capitalists urged to build town wealth through home industry
Jas in exchange urges citizens to invest in local enterprises making plows, threshers, reapers, mowers and wooden goods. He argues wealth grows when money stays home and cooperatively supports merchants, manufacturers and labor. Every dollar not spent locally weakens home consumers and lenders.
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Jas
Local residents return from travels and visits
Jas S McCain comes home after months in New York City. D A Knowlton Jr returns from the East with Mrs Knowlton. Dr McFarrion of Lena calls on Monday. He heads to the Editorial Convention at Rock Island. Hon T J Turner and Hon WM Massenberg are in town as Legislature adjourns. Rev Mr Smith on Monday describes Mr West painting for an exhibition. J W Newcomer visited last week. Hon J M Battey travels to Dixon on the 4th to deliver the oration.
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Jas. S. McCain
New York City
D. A. Knowlton, Jr
Horicon Wagons Offered by W G Barnes Co
Farmers and others in want of a first class wagon or farm wagon are invited to call and examine Horicon Wagons now available through W G Barnes & Co. at 91 and 93 Solent Bt. These wagons are claimed to be superior in timber and finish, fully warranted, and offered at the lowest prices yet seen in this market. Seeing is believing. 16-11-t.
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W.G. Barnes
Wisconsin
W. G. Barnes & Co
Solent
Graduating Exercises at Freeport High School
Graduating class exercises were held Friday June 23 at Wilcoxons Opera House. A large audience witnessed music and orations including Let there be Light by Frank Miller and Ambition by George Sheetz. An Alumna Mater organization formed with Dr Stoskopf as President and Minnie Bradshaw as Poet, to meet in a year.
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Freeport High School
Wilcoxon
Opera House
Frank Miller
Mother Earth
Maria Middleditch
Kate Goodhue
Air Castles
Will
Stoskopf
N. W. Hermans
O. P. McCool
Martin
Minnie Bradshaw
Frank W. Brown
F. C. Winslow
Missionary Concert Slated by First M. E. Sunday School
The second quarterly Missionary Concert of the First M. E. Sunday School will be held Sunday evening next, July 2. The exercises will consist of songs, recitations, essays, and similar program items.
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M. 1
Communication from Eric to be featured next week
A communication from Eric will be presented next week for our readers. It arrived too late for this week's issue.
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Eric
Paterson Walking Sulkey Cultivators Feature Strong Design
They are declared the best by all observers. These cultivators offer practical advantages over others, with hardened center shovels, adjustable shields, detachable handles, slip joints to prevent breakage, moveable hooks for beam widths, a hinge coupling, a wrought iron axle spindle, chambered hubs, and dust guards. The entire implement is braced for strength and durability.
Local Toolmaker Praises Cast Steel Center Shovels
A Stephenson area craftsman touts hardened cast steel center shovels. over 1500 sold and in use across Jo Daviess Carroll and Ogle counties with universal satisfaction and no reported exceptions.
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Stephenson
Jo Daviess
Carroll and
Ogle
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C. C. Wilson
Jere Pattison, Prop’r
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J.R. Perkins & Co, Plumbers
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