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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1880
Page
2
For Vice-President in 1880 J G Blaine subject to decision of Republican National Convention.
Alderman-First Ward TW WADDELL Alderman-Second Ward J BROWN TALYON Alderman-Third Ward TIENRY KELLER City Attorney J H STEARNS City Marshal ES CHAMBERLIN Street Commissioner B HUENKEMEIER Asst Supervisor Ti F WANKE Assessor B SUSKEMA Collector SERIL WILLIAMS Town Clerk E T BRADNERD Commissioner of Highways ROBT BELL
The Missouri Republican Party requests voters to elect delegates to a state convention to be held May 19, 1880 in Springfield to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor public accounts state treasurer attorney general and electors. Representation will be based on votes cast for Republican presidential electors in 1876, with one delegate per 400 votes and one per each fraction of 200.
The Buckeye Republicans schedule a caucus on Monday March 29 at 2 p m to nominate town officers. A Justice of the Peace post to replace J Richart who resigned and a constable slot to replace J Weber Adams who resigned are to be filled and Henry Richart is named committeeman with tells open one hot shit.
The Republicans of the Town of Harlem will hold caucuses at the Town House on Saturday for nominating town officers. Polls open one hour. JOIN WRIGHT, Committeeman. The Republican voters of the Town of Florence will hold their caucus in May schoolhouse on Saturday, April 3 at 3 o clock for nominating town officers. Polls open one hour. H C Best, Committeeman.
A Republican appeal urges unity for a straight party ticket next week. It warns that enough Republicans exist to win one ticket but not two and calls voters to go to the polls, encourage friends, and avoid splits to redeem the city from misrule.
A column argues against Cullom in the gubernatorial contest, disputing claims of debt payment and tax cuts as coming from state officials and a frugal legislature. It urges voters to back a new city leadership in Freeport, criticizing street conditions and misused funds, and calls for a capable council to match the city’s growth and railroad status.
Caribbean voters at Oneco will hold a caucus to nominate town officers. The meeting is set for March 7 at 8 o'clock with polls opening one hour earlier. Committee members urge participation.
Republican voters of Loran will hold a Qaycut to nominate town officers at Jatinb's Schoolhouse on Saturday March 27 at 8 p m Polls open 1 hour Dr AWK Van Fiorn Committeein
The Republican voters of Ridott town will hold a caucus at Vauls Hatton Monday April 3 at 8 o'clock PM to nominate town officers. Polls open one hour. Committeeman GEG. W. Loryland. The Wad dais party also meets at WadDams Centre School on Saturday April 3d 1980 at 3 to nominate town officers for the year. Boyston, Committeeman.
Republican voters of Silver Creek hold a caucus to nominate town officers at Brewery tunnel House on Saturday April at ten. Booths open how. Conanitlecenman BROWS.
The Republicans of Rock Grove township are requested to meet in caucus at Franke Berger's stop in Rock Grove on Saturday April for the nomination of town officers. George A. Bolender is committee chairman.
Republicans of Whiteside County will hold a county convention to elect delegates to Springfield. The gathering is scheduled at Morrison on a date toward the upcoming state legislative session.
A Democratic column argues for Republicans to win local offices to control fall election officers and prevent threatened ballot tampering. It warns Democratic plans to seat a presidential candidate and stresses loyalty of town officers as guard against possible election fraud.
The Bulletin denounces the Republican ticket as the weakest yet offered to Freeport voters while the Anzeiger concedes it is strong, urging Democrats to beware. The piece analyzes the Isbell case against the city, noting Stearns would be unaffected if elected, and outlines expected county-by-county voting shifts and candidate prospects, projecting Ridgway Morrison Carr and Hawley outcomes.
A Monday caucus call for nominating town officers in Florence is questioned as a partisan trap. The unsigned notice, bearing the Budletin editor’s handwriting, is challenged by the JOURNAL as a Democratic ruse to split the Republican party.
The Hon. D. H. Sunderland has been officially commissioned by the President as Supervisor of the 2nd Census District of Illinois, covering twelve northern counties. Despite delays from Senate confirmations elsewhere, Sunderland has begun receiving and replying to enumerator applications while awaiting broader appointments. He is praised for courtesy and competence, and residents hope the temporary post leads to greater opportunities.
The Chicago Times outlines a heated Illinois gubernatorial contest with Gen. Smith, Hawley, Cullom, Fort, Rinaker and others as players. Hawley is blamed for backing by banking interests and a Cullom-Hawley alliance to trade convention votes. Estimates place Smith at 190 to 200 votes, Cullom around 140 to 150, and Fort 150 to 160 on the first ballot amid regional realignments.
Potter the Bulletin man lacks influence as no Trishman is on the Town or City ticket. Of sixteen offices, ten nominees are Germans, sidelining the Irish voters who are constant party stalwarts and ready to vote. The piece warns the Irish element is being ignored and could be a serious blunder.
Next Monday is law set for the town school boards to meet and transact the half year’s business. County Superintendent has not signaled readiness. Trustees cannot plan distributions without funds and entries, and without a Superintendent the county faces costly special meetings before Christmas.
The Bulletin reports Henry Keller, Republican nominee for Alderman in the 3rd Ward, has not refused to run. Keller asserts he will stand and work hard. The piece notes Democrats growing discontent with their party and looks to Keller as a lively opposition candidate.
Springfield report blasts the State Journal for pushing a false narrative about Gov. Cullom’s popularity. It notes he was defeated three times in 1876 contests for State Senate Constitutional Convention and Congress, contrasting with Hayes and other governors in votes.
In 1876 Timots polleHt 100000 votes more than ever before. Gov Cullom received 858 more votes than President Hayes, with Hayes facing two rivals while Cullom had one. The piece notes Sangamon county backed Cullom by 698, suggesting enduring popularity, yet critiques organized opposition and promotes Gen. Smith as a trustworthy alternative for governor.
The Freeport Journal reports a circular purportedly from the Republican State Central Committee at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Chicago on March 17 18 seeking public opinion on party candidates. It questions who in the neighborhood supports General Grant Mr Sherman or Washburne and urges unity through discussion before a choice is made. Daniel She sec’y Republican State Centr warns the letter may misrepresent official stance and urges readers to verify and answer carefully.
The Rochelle Register notes Sheets may be reluctant to accept the Colone gress nomination while Morris operates on his own. it suggests Sheets could be a safe trial choice though costly in time and money. The Byron Times questions the ahead status of the nomination, while the Creston Tine hints at ongoing efforts and the Hawk’s potential re election.
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