Political and international dispatches sweep across states and nations
Missouri Republicans win by 25 000 and both chambers by clear majorities. California Legislature splits 41 Democrats 40 Republicans 89 Independents. Iowa elects ten women county superintendents. Chris Rafferty faces third murder trial on 26th in Waukegan before Judge Murphy. Texas reports 7 500 Indians depredating, led by Big Tree. Massachusetts gains one colored legislator Joshua B Smith Cambridge. State taxes drop to about 30 cents on the dollar. Bismarck returns to German chancellorship. William tells Pope to mind his own business. Italy enlarges army to 214 000. Chambord seeks French throne. Bismarck invites US to Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia. Sherman critiques railway and banking failures. Dublin preps for Fenian amnesty march on 23rd with vast crowds. Chicago Times laments Washburn’s Wisconsin governorship defeat.
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William
Italy
Chambord
France
Spenseley
W. F. Drummier
Ay Can
Pris
Iowa
Massachusetts
Mississippivania
Ohio
New Jersey
Virginia
Act
Sin
Congress
New Yo
James Brooks
Michigan
Williams
Ted
Repub
Chicago
Citizens
Wisconsin
Republica Luture
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Milwaukee
Washbupublican
Democrat
Editor Tom Allen Spends Twenty Dollars in Wisconsin
The Farmers Advocate editor Tom Allen did not publish last week and reportedly traveled to Wisconsin in celebration, spending twenty dollars. The note questions whether the funds achieved any useful purpose.
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Tom Allen
The
Farmers? Advocate
Wisconsin
Tom
Democrats Print Swindling Hand Bills Forded by McCool
A scolding editorial warns Mr. McCool to scrutinize his bill for Democratic campaign expenses and not pay for hand bills alleged to be printed as part of a fraud. The piece mocks the Bulletin office, accuses Democrats of fraud, and notes a Stephenson County victory celebration with three roosters.
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McCool
Creditors plan trustees for Spragues manufacturing house
At a Providence meeting creditors adopted a plan to appoint three trustees to manage the Spragues manufacturing concern to protect creditors and likely save the business. The report also notes a Dixon murder verdict and comments on Republican figures and party integrity with liberal critics.
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Spragues
Hutodé Talind
Mhisis Daules
Providence
Breathing fire in press over Cuba and reform in Illinois
TheChicago Journal urges immediate action against Spain over the Virginius incident and Cuban recognition. The piece highlights Republican gains in Louisiana and Illinois, touts freedman wealth, contrasts Western manufacturing growth with Eastern troubles, mocks Democratic anti monopoly stance, and praises Illinois anti monopoly prosecutions led by Republicans.
McCool's Election and the Reform Allegations
A critique of alleged fraud in Stephenson County politics cites the Freeport Bulletin’s 1873 claims of tricks to aid McCool. It accuses Democrats of distributing untruthful notices at polling places and promoting “honesty and reform” while backing biased tickets and forged handbills seeking votes for party favorites.
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The
Bulletin
Central Committee
Freeport
Northwestern Railway
Republican Party
H. Hyde
Freeport Lawyers’ Ring
Farmer Hartsougeh
McCool and the Harlem Township Election Controversy
The letter argues McCool’s election—driven by Republican support—was earned on personal grounds rather than party aid. It accuses Republicans of backing a Democratic ticket in disguise, notes Reynolds’ similarly partisan stance, and asserts Stephenson County’s Republican core remains unbroken despite dissension. It highlights reactions from Edward Hathaway and local editorials, and stresses ongoing division between Republican and Democratic factions over the election’s meaning.
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Edmund Hathaway
Republican Party
Edmund
Greeley
McCool
Reynolds
Harlem Township
Stephenson County
Hettinger Hall
Bulletin
Edward Hathaway
Democracy
Hathaway
Judge Hinds
Hinds
Harlem
Beath of Col Cook President of Railroad Board Dies
Col J D Cook 56, President of the Board of Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners, died at his Normal home Sunday morning after a brief illness. A New York native, he served in the Legislature, army service, and later moved to Normal. He leaves a wife, two daughters, and two sons including F J Cook, Paxton lawyer. His death is attributed to overwork on the commission.
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John Cook
Normal School
Col. Cook
New York
McLean County
McLean
Woodford
Putnam
Marshall
Samuel Richmond
Normal
Railroad Commission
Washingon
Cook
F. J., Cook
Paxton
Ford County
Stephenson County Republicans win county judge
The Adjoining Counties Republican victory is hailed as firm by Stephenson Republicans. Despite Democratic efforts to mislead, voter mobilization and widespread distribution of counter messages secured outcomes. After four years with a Democratic County Judge, Stephenson County will appoint a Republican to the post for the next term.
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Farmer’s Advocate
Bulletin
Stephenson County
Stephenson
County Republicans win key offices in diverse counties
County by county results show Republicans securing county judge, clerk, treasurer, and superintendent posts with soldiers and veterans among the elected, while larger states and legislative races tilt toward Democratic gains or unchanged composition. The liquor question shifts in Milwaukee and Chicago influence, signaling temperance pressures shaping political outcomes.
Extortion suit against Northwestern Railroad announced
The state railroad commissioners and the city press report a forthcoming test case against the Northwestern Railroad under the new railroad law. Hon J M Bailey leads the suit with West as counsel, joined by Attorney General and other top lawyers, aiming for the December term.
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Jero Pattison
Hettinger Hall
Republican Railroad and Warehouse
Illinois
Northwestern Railroad
Stephenson County
Alt
Northwestern
J. M. Bailey
Ha K. Edsall
R. M. Benjemittington
William J) Rockford
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W. EH. Ives
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Peoria
New York Tribune
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Chicago Inter-Ocean
Chicago Tribune
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Ilinois
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Freeport Bulletin
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