Illinois Republican State Convention Delegates Since 1878
Illinois voters are urged to send delegates to the 1878 Republican State Convention to be held in Springfield on June 26. The convention will nominate candidates for state treasurer, superintendent of public instruction, clerks of the supreme and appellate courts. Delegates are apportioned by 1876 presidential vote, total 713 delegates for the Fifth District counties listed.
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Republican State Central Committee
Illinois
Chicago
Springfeld
Supreme Court
A. C. Babcock
Daniel Shepuerd
Fifth Congressional District
Jo Daviess
Carroll
Stephenson
Ogle
Whiteside
Chicago man seeks state treasurer nomination
J. C. Smith of Chicago, a well known local figure, says the Whiteside Sentinel that a man of his acquaintance is to be a candidate for the State Treasurship and would be a worthy, able and honest nominee at the upcoming Springfield convention.
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J. C. Smith
Chicago
Whiteside Sentinel
Smith
Possible Wheeler Ferry Ticket If Hayes Resigns
The Chicago Tribune notes that if Democrats gain and Hayes resigns under pressure, the next President would be William A Wheeler and the next Vice President Thomas W Ferry, implying a shift in leadership and party fortunes.
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Chicago Tribune
Mr. Hayes
William A. Wheeler
Thomas W. Ferry
President comments on Civil Service order impact
The President told a prominent Democrat that while the Civil Service order has harmed the Republican party somewhat, rescinding it would further damage its interests as several party leaders favor keeping the order.
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Republican Party
Republican County Central Committee Meeting Notice
A meeting of the Republican County Central Committee is called by chairman Dr. B. T. Buckley at his city office on Saturday at 1 p m to fix the time for calling the County Convention and for other business. All committeemen are requested to be present.
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Republican County Central Committee
B. T. Buckley
Journal and Budget clash over 1876 endorsements
The Budget exposes extracts from a 1876 Journal laudatory of Mr. Burchard and his candidacy, arguing the Journal’s stance shifted by 1878. Editors admit changing opinions, note insight into Congressional rings, and recall printing praise for Gen Atkins as a district representative, with the original manuscript in hand.
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Burchard
Gen. Atkins
Congress
Maj J M A Wawk Seen Here As Prospective Congress Candidate
Maj J M A Wawk visited the city last week and met leading citizens eager to meet the candidate viewed by friends as a strong Congress contender. He impressed many with his stature at six feet, weight about 225 pounds, and fluent command of English.
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Maj. J. M.A. Wawk
Congress
Maj. Wawk
Wind
Jie
Ann Arrow
Ding
Majawk
Letter on levy and bankruptcy amid Burchard candidacy
Anonymous Freeport correspondent defends Barton Barnum and insists the levy on the Freeport Journal office was not instigated by N C Burchard or his allies. The letter disputes bankruptcy motives, explains legal fears, and argues the levy targeted a firm handling judgments while urging voters to back Hon. E. Warner if he leads the Fifth District convention.
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Orifth
Bridpeth
Freeport
Freeport Journal
N. C. Burchard
Burchard
Congress
Barton & Barnum
A.V. Richards & Co
Mr. Richards
A. V. Richards & Co
Clark, Friend, Fox & Co
Barton
Journal
Mr. Burchard
IT. C. Burchard
Betty
Jude
Gagees
Ito Sittehder
Épleyin
Messrs
Slur on Maj Hawk’s candidacy sparks veteran jibe
In a late issue of the Bee gard McPotter mocks Maj Hawk’s run by noting his missing leg from service. He claims politics now favors amputee veterans while attacking Union soldiers. He targets the Buzzard and its editors for slurs against the Union cause and Confederate nostalgia.
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McPotter
the Buegard
Maj. Hawk
Congress
Ala Fields
Egypt
Confederacy
Sterling Postmistress thanked for efforts in her behalf
The Freeport Journal championed Mrs. Smith of Sterling against Mr. Burchard and now a Sterling paper notes her gratitude to him. The Warren Sentinel notes impartial action in withdrawing Patterson's name and preserving Mrs. Smith in office, calling her a gracious and amiable lady with a grateful disposition.
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Mrs. Smith
Sterling
Freeport Journal
Mr. Burchard
Bro. Richards
Warren Sentinel
Bro.Gann
Sterling P. O
Burchard
Patterson
Warner argument in county political contest unfolds
Our Republicans in the county press Whiteside’s claim to nominate the Congressman citing her past votes. They argue locality should not decide the choice. The main argument presented favors Warner as the best man for the district, regardless of residence.
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Fifth District
Caucasses
Whiteside County
BE. B. Warner
Warner
Whiteside
Carroll County
Ogld
Burchard
Hawk
Congress
Chicago Tribune
Galena Gazette
Congressional
Ogle
Carroll
Henry
Dinsmoor
McCoy
Shaw
Sheets
Davis
McClellan
Jo Daviess
The New York Tribune On The Proposed Income Tax
The New York Tribune condemns the proposed income tax as unconstitutional and unjust. It argues the plan imposes a direct tax without census proportionality and resembles class legislation while reducing tobacco taxes to balance the loss.
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The
New York Tribune
the Tribune
Burchard Speech on Income Tax Draws Figures
Citizens received a copy of Mr Burchards May 21 address in the House defending the income tax. The fourteen page speech includes twelve tables of figures and hints at political prospects for the coming term.
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Burchard
House of Representatives
Horatio
Congress
Grant letter hints at peaceful Europe and return home
Washington reports a Paris dated private letter from ex President Grant says Europe seeks peace amid rivalries and promises a satisfactory solution to complications. Grant contemplates another year away but longs for home. He notes admiration for the United States and declines new public duties while offering private service if needed.
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Washington, D. C
Paris
Grant
Europe
United States
Eastern insurers halt saloon coverage citing temperance movement
Several Eastern insurance companies have told agents to stop insuring saloons. They argue the temperance movement has grown formidable, making the saloon business unprofitable and causing many saloon keepers to near bankruptcy.
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Eastern Insurance Companies
Turbulent Tornado Outbreak Hits Wisconsin and Iowa
A late May tornado outbreak struck Mineral Point Wisconsin with extensive destruction. Reports from Dubuque Iowa detail the funnel’s path through Dubuque County damaging homes, barns, and a brewery, with numerous fatalities and many injured.
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A. V. Richards
Llinois
E. P. Barton
Ogle Co
Major Hawk
Creston Times
Lena Star
Ind
Galena
R. H. McClellan
A. M. Jones
Perafmmons
Ogle County
Jo Daviess County
Sterling Gazette
F E. B. Warner
E. B. Warner
Rochell Register
Col. B. F. Sheetz
Oregon
Beteen Jones
Mr. Hawk
Mineral Point
Wis
Ilinois
Yconsin
Tribune
Dubuque
James Spensely
Coleman
Colem
Tip Allen
Jo Spensely
Spensely
C. Gillmann
Gillmann
Adams
Zimmer
John Jenck
Waldwick
Coates
John Coleman
Leonard
Dan Zimmer
Beardsley
Bohan
William Coley
Cramer
Plac
Madison
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