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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1873
Page
2
The Republican State Central Committee of Illinois calls the party to elect delegates to a state convention in Springfield by May 22 1872 to nominate candidates for statewide offices and to select delegates for the Philadelphia National Convention. Representation based on 1868 Republican vote. counties to send a county representative to district committees. signatures from leading Illinois Republicans.
The Union Republican voters of Stephenson County and Freeport wards are called to a county convention at the Circuit Court Room in Freeport at Lovelock p.m. on Thursday May 16 1872 to choose eight delegates for the state convention at Springfield May 22 1872. Each township and ward selects delegates plus one for each fifty Grant votes in 1868 or fraction of twenty five. A list names townships wards committeemen and delegate entitlements. a county central committee declares township and ward caucuses to be held May 11 1872.
Republican electors in Aldott meet at Center School House May 1872 to elect delegates to County Convention. Harlem voters caucus at Harlem Centre School House May 11 1872 to select delegates for Freeport May 16 1872. Second Ward Freeport to choose six delegates May 11 1872 at Circuit Court Room. First Ward Freeport caucus at Kirk Jansen's May 11 1872. Third Ward caucus at Pry's Hall vestibule May 11 1872 to pick six delegates for May 10 1872 convention.
A severe thunderstorm near Ackley Iowa last night caused lightning to strike a stove-pipe in a Dusugur house killing Patrick Cassidy and Peter Barnes instantly. Other occupants escaped unharmed and the house suffered no damage.
A colossal truss wall and towers of the new Boston World’s Great Musical Jubilee building collapsed in a strong wind on Friday evening. The disaster left the erection in ruins, highlighting the unsettled progress of the event venue amid preparations for June celebrations.
Mount Vesuvius continues to belch liquid fire as several Italian villages at its base are overwhelmed. Some communities lie six to eight miles from the volcano in peril.
The speech at the Cooper Institute accuses President Grant of using government patronage to sway elections. It cites William Jayne, pension agent at Springfield, as a Grant appointee acting against the GOP. Jayne, Trumbull’s brother in law, allegedly promotes Liberal Party aims and offers offices to lure Republicans away from Grant.
A New York Tribune note mocks the soreheads at the Cincinnati gathering while Illinois Republicans denounce the Liberal movement. Belmont arrives to confer with Liberal leaders as Philadelphia delegates near selection. era’s office holders claim influence, amid trials postponed including Stokes Hall Gould Connolly Sweeney Barnard, and Tammany echoes fade.
A Chicago Tribune special correspondent reports vigorous fighting between the Trumbull and Davis factions over the Cincinnati nomination. The opposition to Judge Davis is described as very strong, with several prominent Republicans threatening to break up the convention rather than accept his nomination.
Both houses of the Iowa Legislature pass a bill ending capital punishment. The act replaces death with life imprisonment at hard labor in the state penitentiary and restricts pardons to GA recommendations. The condemned Stanley, formerly under sentence of death in Story County, faces life imprisonment.
The Missouri Democrat quotes an alleged Washington conversation in which Carl Schurz reportedly displayed papers on the French arms sale and suggested he could link Grant to the issue. The account portrays Schurz as leveraging controversy for political leverage amid his quarrel with President Grant.
A Louis Democrat report from a special Democrat observer tracks Gov. Palmer's shifting political mind through hourly bulletins. Morning notes show swings between Grant and Cincinnati, with late updates noting fidelity to the Republican party and a final doubt after a nail and a nap.
Fragmented dispatches from Washington April 26 27 describe Adams damaging his Cincinnati nomination chances and Liberal dissatisfaction with the Patriot paper. Debates cover international law on neutral damages, Treasury appointments, and tariff plans. Leaders discuss candidates Davis Trumbull Adams and committee actions on adjournment and Oregon citizenship questions.
The Illinois Liberal Republicans call includes John H. Bryant of Bureau County who is said to be turning toward Cincinnati. Two years ago Bryant backed B N Stevens in the old 5th district against the current Democratic Congressman. The note wishes Bryant a safe journey and a tongue in cheek farewell inviting him to his own home.
Readers debate the meaning of the title S H as a republicany with guesses ranging from sore heads to scavenger hands. Analysts note it does not equate to sugar house and offer no definitive interpretation.
The track between Freeport and Chicago is in excellent condition and all appointments of this favored route are hard to beat.
Long John Wentiworth dispatch sparks Davis backers to unite behind Judge Davis if nominated. Illinois figures Hayes Hoyne Fuller Singleton Morrison Dickey Caton Robinson Rogers Storey pledge to carry Illinois for Davis. Belmont and August Belmont aides oppose injurious nominations. Greeley camp touts South support. Election law details on ballots, counting, and penalties noted.
The article outlines a sweeping Illinois election law changing voting for General Assembly to a cumulative system with specified vote forms A to F and mixed vote counts. It lists long-term schedules for state and local offices, including governors, secretaries, treasurers, judges, clerks, sheriffs, and others with staggered start dates from 1872 to 1879, and notes a strong prohibition in the new statute.
A correction notes the license ticket won by 24 to 47. trustees named. Fire swept Miss Bowes’s frame dwelling, Pickard’s house, and then Adam Stager’s, with insurance payouts and repairs planned. The town saw effective dispatch by the fire engine and a Masonry lecture by President Blanchard.
The Vice President’s essay argues that a coalition equals Democracy under another name and would restore rebellious Democracy. It also presents the Republican party’s services and claims with force, noted for its direct, pointed analysis of the political situation.
Several emigrant wagons have passed through this city during the past week as the star of empire continues westward, signaling ongoing migration and frontier settlement efforts.
The Cedarville village reports a successful Sunday School concert aiding an organ balance, thanks to Geo W and Miss M Hostetter with local boosters Pelton and Pomeroy for Hazeltone’s support. Farmers Club plans monthly meetings starting May discussing Agricultural Society goals. Constance Lodge marked its fifth anniversary after surrendering its charter. temperance actions and a May 18 meeting are noted. Spring farming continues amid dry fall prior weather, with general health good but spring work ongoing.
Pecatonica district notes report two accidents and a drowning tragedy involving Mr Broadie, affecting his family and friends. Local items mention Joe Hayes, a long-time resident facing hardship, and a village election that favored the license board with Frank bury as president and trustees listed. Spring household and farm updates include Sabin and Willis marketing cultivators, a new hay rake by M I L A Paddock, and Keré’s health news. Pecatonica, April 29th.
Rev Mr Long, former pastor of Reform Church, left for Ohio for a pastoral call. Mr Lazarus was secured as pastor by the Lutheran society of Dakota and Dar. W W Walkey moved town again. Farmers busy with crops. late season difficulties noted. Several large fires last week burned weeds and rubbish, limiting damage. Trustees elected to enforce stock law in borough. last year’s board failed to do so.
Vandalia touts a new route to St Louis and Southwest cities promising quicker travel times from Tilinola Centre for 1108. The plan emphasizes improved service and faster connections for passengers seeking broader regional access.
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