Reelect Brown Bailey and Eustace Judges in 1879 Circuit
In Rockford on May 12 1879 William Brown Joseph M Bailey and John V Eustace announced as independent candidates for re election as judges of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Illinois They note bar delegates from Whiteside Ogle Winnebago Stephenson counties favored no convention and backing for incumbents to run before the people for re election The piece also questions the fate of the McPotter Meacham Judicial Convention held in Freeport last Saturday and inquiries about their candidates
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Judicial election set for next Monday with three candidates
The judicial election occurs next Monday, June 2, featuring three candidates. They are Non. J. M. Bailey of Freeport, Hon. Wm. Brown of Rockford, and Hon. Jno. V. Eustace of Dixon, who will be elected.
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Dixon
General Grant Tours China and Japan Heading to San Francisco
General Grant travels in China and will depart Yokohama at the start of June for San Francisco. Arrangements have been made with the railroads for an excursion party to greet him on the Pacific Coast. The public praises him as the foremost American of his era, honored by foreign nations.
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Atkins Narrowly Misses Rank Election At Rockford
The Buzzard notes Atkins might have won Lieut Colonel at Rockford regimental election held last Friday though doubts linger since he traveled there to campaign the day before. After 38 ballots, he had no real chance likely because many officers heard of the captain's raid on Beloit.
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Local petty robberies test city leadership
The report argues that nightly petty robberies prove Id. Dreyer was no longer marshal and similarly imply that during Dreyer’s tenure as marshal, Chamberlin was not city marshal. The text cites burglaries, store break ins on Stephenson Street, and shootings as evidence of ineffective local policing in the prior period.
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Id. Dreyer
Captain Atkins Uses Militia to Save Himself
Capt Atkins has pressed statements and affidavits from men women and children and militia members to attest to his character after recent events. The move is seen as an appeal to the soldiers, with some wariness that not all signatories are satisfied, and a sense that a powerful figure begs favors from his own troops.
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Atkins
Capt. A
The lie nailed editorial and affidavits on Atkins Beloit visit
Daily Herald reports an editorial by Smith D. Atkins criticizing Beloit visit comments about his health during Company C’s trip. It appends affidavits from Company C members and several young ladies, plus relatives, disputing evidence of intoxication on May 12.
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Daily Herald of Yesterday
Smith D. Atkins
Joun- Wal
Atkins
Beloit
Company C
WY. Swain
Margaret J. Robinson
Maggie C. Nieman
James M. Nichols
Maggie A. McNamiara
Marion Nichols
Affidavits critique in Atkins case and liquor claim
In a brief affidavit note Dr. J H Beaumont describes Atkins condition when summoned and states liquor was not the cause. The Herald delayed and offered little, but the writer asserts sincerity does not erase facts and promises further commentary. The piece questions a wartime officer’s integrity and vows to substantiate prior statements or issue a formal correction.
California's Kearney constitution sparks party turmoil
A private letter describes California adopting the Kearney sand lot constitution at the election. It claims farmers joined the sand lot crowd to back tax relief, while chaos grips politics as fall votes loom. Grant's renomination is painted as increasingly likely amid shifting Democratic support.
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California
Kearney
Grant
Ile
Election verdict cements Lieut Col and Major in Rockford unit
At the Rockford ballot on the 28th, Adjutant Noble was chosen Lieut. Col. and Starr 18t Lieut Major, with Atkins blamed for factional meddling. The report praises Noble’s laborious work as Adjutant, critiques Atkins as incompetent, and notes Starr’s readiness to serve. Also references historical remarks by Zachariah Chandler on caucus dictation and state rights politics.
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Noble
Starr
Rockford Rifles
Brazee
Lieut
Atkins
Ife
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Smails
Elgin
Odiura
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