County Republican County Convention in Freeport May 20
The Republican County Central Committee called a county convention at the Court House in Freeport on Thursday May 20. Col R V Ankeny chaired, temporary officers were elected, credentials examined, and a credentials committee listed delegates by ward and township. A slate of delegates to the congressional convention was chosen, and resolutions urged support for Horatio Burchard or John H Adams, with the latter favored if Burchard fails. The body adjourned sine die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Central Committee
Court Hrouse
Freeport
Col
R. V. Ankeny
County Central Committee
Jas. McFatrich
Samuel Snider
West Point
Jas. S. McCall
Capt
Wm. Young
Giles ‘Turneaure
H. C. Hyde
Messrs
H. M. Timms
R. Colby
C.J. Fry
D.W.C. Mallory
T. C. Gatliff
Med*atrick
Col. Ankeny
Giles Turneaure
Turneaure
Committee On Credentials
Committee On
Jefferson
Russell A. Hayes
Solomon A. Frey
Buckeye
G. J. Donmeyer
J. M. Smith
Hivwa
Clagmian
Thos. Barber
J. B. Angle
Dakota
W. K. Auman
TD. McCalmon
O. D. Weaver
Florence A. A. Bubcuck
John Wart
Edwin Strevell
Eoin—J. W. Pickard
N. J. Churchill
Henry Rosenstiel
Waddams
Samuel Bechtold
Chas
E. ‘Welty
Wai. Dively
Robert Ferguson
First Ward
Buckley
Hodges
HW. Menzenkamp
G. A. Stiles
J. B. Kenegy
Levi Mabtin
Ua Athird
O. J. Fry
A. Boedeker
D. Atkins
James I Neff
Genitalli
J. M. Walz
Second Ward
Freeportsh
Hyde
F. Wi Hance
Thos. C.gatlif
Emil Neese
Wm. B. ‘Mayer
Samuel
Lebkicker
Winslow
Cox
Wileber
P. Butterfield
Ridott
John
Mr Williams
Ellis Askey
Mallory
Henry Borches
Henry Strackman
Rock Run
Michael Mintzer
Wm. Kramer
J. H. Graham
Tanks
Charles Butterfield
Henry
Rohrbach
Samuel Snyder
Spéncer Rising
Colby
Wm, Young
Joseph Long
G. Kent
Jacob Gable
Peter Xleckner
J. Kleckner
Silas Keister
Loran
Jackson
Kleckner
Ira Kineman
Solomon
HL Khamrar
Oneco
Joel
Beam
B. P. Belknap
James Musser
Cadwell
H. M
B.T. Buckley
Willian Cox
James McFatrich
J. W. Shaffer
J. A. ‘Grimes
W.werobey
E. P. Barton
James I. Neff
S.D. Atkins
J. A. Grimes
Horatio
Burchard
Congress
John H. Addams
Witereas
H. C. Burchard
H. C.hyde
Stephenson County
H.C. Burchard
Sing Die
Circular on Pension Increases Aims to Simplify Applications
A Washington dispatch reports the Commissioner of Pensions is preparing a circular letter to simplify the increased pension application under the 1868 act. The letter provides full directions and all blank forms, urging attention to the seventh section of the act. In Minneapolis, police arrest dog owners lacking required licenses, with fines. Rochester notes a clock that can run four weeks after winding and chime forty eight times.
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Washington
Commissioner of Pensions
Minneapolis
Zvridane
Aupac
Republican Convention Nominates Burhard for Congress in Illinois
A local Republican convention in the Third Congressional District of Illinois convenes to nominate a successor to Hon. Wasburne. The editorial endorses Hon. Horatio Burkhard as the candidate, praising his long service, integrity, and dedication. The piece notes Burkhard carried Stephenson County in a prior contest, and argues the district should choose him to represent them in Congress.
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Republican Congressional Convention
Illinois
Congress of the United States
Wasitpurne
Congress
United States
France
HorArton
BuRch Ard
Stephenson
Burchard
West
Washburne
Washington
Horation
Himias
Railroad proximity sparks Freeport expansion debate
The piece argues for a new railroad terminus near Freeport, noting benefits to agriculture and local industry while warning of increased competition. It describes regional pledges to grade the line, outlines state funding provisions to support county or township subscriptions, and calls for a report on Orangeville meetings and project prospects.
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Oreeport
Sonatiee
Freeport
State Line
Monroe
Ilinois
Stephenson County
Orangeville
Mormon Threats and Western Progress Clash in 19th Century Discourse
An article argues that Mormons in Utah resist external pressure while expanding a self contained society. It warns Gentiles that Yankee progress and railways threaten their theocratic order, claiming armed Mormons stand ready for conflict as the Pacific Railroad grows. The piece also recounts the Prince of Wales hunting tale in Egypt, noting the crocodile encounter as a symbol of vigilance and imperial spectacle.
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Ons
Fitania
Far West
Merdtof
Utah
Iit
Pacific Railroad
Artil‘lery
Chicago Sharers Swindle on Express Train
A man posing as a merchant aboard the Pittsburgh Ft Wayne and Chicago Express in Chicago used a confidence game to borrow 500 dollars from one passenger and 280 dollars from another, offering counterfeit Government Bonds as security. He had a partner and targeted other travelers. beware, passengers. Baileyville, Illinois, May 20, 1869.
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Borok
Pittsburgh
Ft. Wayne
Chicago
Fram
Baileyville, Ill
Pending libel suits total damages reach forty seven million
In seven hundred fifty six libel suits now pending against American editors the aggregate damages to character are estimated at forty seven million five hundred thousand dollars.
Wagner Opera Prepares After 141 Rehearsals
The article notes Wagner's latest opera required one hundred forty one rehearsals before its public premiere. It also claims British shipowners are reviving the slave trade to benefit Australia, signaling an unsettling maritime policy shift.
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Wagner
Australia
Nelson County settler plans English family settlement
A gentleman named Hogliehge has purchased land between acres in Nelson County and intends to settle eight English families there. A crusty pedant claims Adams wife was named Eve, suggesting that happiness in man’s day closed with her appearance.
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Hogliehge
Nelson County
Adam
Eve
President A Proves Sympathy and Stance on Labor Provisions
A historical excerpt debates the President A's stance on the 1868 eight hour labor provisions and civil policy. It argues the President implicitly supports the act while submitting to public will expressed by Congress and the people, framing his proclamation as honoring the law's intent.
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Wilkes
Dakota voice protests removal of graveyard church
Florence Fernwood signals strong protest against tearing down the Dakota founded church near Rock City. She argues the tiny church sits among graves known as God’s Acre and should remain, urging preservation over demolition and relocation. The plea highlights respect for the resting places and calls for building a new church elsewhere if Presbyterians seek one.
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Trios, DaKotay Inc
Elsa
Cal
Rock
Dakota
Acre
God's Acre
Eta
Florence
Paris diplomat aids calm after Chinese anger flare
A Paris representative intervenes to quell public anger in China amid tensions, while reports note a rash of incidents and official reactions. Nearby, a detour of tension persists as authorities manage unrest and a separate local incident sees pigs trapped in nets at Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.
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Laneandea
China
Paris
Beaton
Gakaeld
Fond du Lac County
Wisi
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Innots
H ¢. Burchard
Congress of
John R. Hayes
Lils
Grant
Carroll
Jo Daviess
Lee
Io D' Ogle
Whiteside
M. W.smith
A.nase
C. Burchard
Jas. K. Edsall
B. Warner
William Carey
Rochester
Congressional
Ifie the
Mormons
Prince of Wales
Egypt
Algeria
Nile
Lince
England
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