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Newspaper

Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1870

Page

7

Nickel tax sparks debate over German silver in America

A Philadelphia article reports Joseph Wharton defending nickel usage and opposing higher taxes on nickel and zinc. He claims to be the continent’s sole nickel producer and warns higher duties would ruin domestic nickel and German silver industries. The piece notes current duties and the impact on price and competition.

Joseph Wharton Lancaster Penn Philadelph American Wharton Ted States Europe United Eyo Tribune

New Representative Burchard Advances Civil Rights Bill

The new congressman H Burchard proposes a concise bill to remove political disabilities for citizens in states ratifying the Fifteenth Amendment. It seeks automatic restoration of rights once ratification and compatible state laws occur, aiming to unify and advance civil equality nationwide.

B. Washburne H. ©. Burchard Lkers Buncombe Cerys United States Senate House Congress

Nasby's Letter Aims at Cincinnati in Pro Kentucky Stance

The 1870 letter recounts Deacon Pogram’s revival of a Kentucky Ohio feud over the 16th Amendment affect on race, detailing a failed mission to Cincinnati to pressure merchants by boycotts. Bascom McPerren and others push a scorched earth plan while the group flees to Louisville, with social and political tensions framed in a Union era context.

Dean Nasnpy Ohio Kentucky Cincinnati McPettern Bascom Issaker Gavitt Jericho McPenter McPetter McPever Glancin Kentuck McParren Dartin McPerren Ov McPeter Genial Dry Goods Noshen House Jister Gavitt Issaken Louisville New York

Married in Freeport Man weds Miss Bickenbach daughter

On February 28, at Broads chapel Rev. John Vander Las assisted by Rev. Geo. Elliott joined Robert Heynen to Johanna Eugenla Bickenbach, only daughter of R. Bickenbach, Esq., of Freeport.

John Vander Las Geo. Elliott Robert Heynen Johanna Eugenla R. Bickenbach, Esq Freeport

Announcement for Freeport Constable Election Candidate

A candidate announces their run for Freeport Constable and lists a long roster of supporters or associates. The notice provides office hours indicating daily public access and special holiday hours, with times including mornings and late afternoon.

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