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Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1874

Page

2

Garibaldi Elected to Italian Chamber of Deputies

Freeport Journal reports Garibaldi elected deputy. other items note an October Chilean earthquake causing alarm and damage, Pennsylvania Democratic majority reduced to 4679, American Express office in Cincinnati robbed of 70000, Texas cotton crop gain adds 60000 bales worth 3 million dollars, Irish riflemen set to sail home, American team to Ireland in June 1875, Wisconsin Republicans tally 80 on joint ballot, Congress poised six Republicans two Democrats, Russo Russian dispute with Grant Lokomo works at Patterson NJ resolved with resumed work.

Ireland Wisconsin

Marble slab marks grave of Horace Greeley in Greenwood

A plain marble slab was placed on Locust Hill in Greenwood Cemetery to mark temporary the grave of Horace Greeley. The inscription reads Horace Greeley born February 8, 1811 died November 29, 1872.

Locust Hill Greenwood Cemetery Mr. Greeley Horace Greeley

Treasury Demand for Union Pacific Net Earnings Share

The solicitor of the United States Treasury last Friday formally demanded the Union Pacific Railroad Company’s treasurer pay 5 percent of the road’s net earnings from November 1, 1869, to October 31, 1874 amounting to 1,040,056 dollars within sixty days.

United States Treasury Union Pacific Railroad Company

Ridgway Wins State Treasurer Race in Illinois Returns

Franklin county returns complete the state tally. Ridgway, Republican, has 160,994 votes for State Treasurer. Carroll, Democrat, 120,411. Gore, Independent Reformer, 73,690. Ridgway leads Carroll by 40,575 and Gore by 86,296. Etter, Democrat and Independent Reformer, 198,962. Powell, Republican, 164,790. Etter leads by 88,052. Total votes 865,087, down 69,761 from two years ago.

Franklin County Ridgway Carroll Gore Etter Superintendent of Public Instruction Powell Chicago Journal

Ninety-Two Counties Support Independent Mtter for Superintendent

Ninety-two counties in Minois give Mtter the Independent ticket a 19,092 majority for Superintendent of Public Instruction. Ridgway, Republican for State Treasurer, leads Car roll 40,230 to 62,631 with Gore, Independent Reformer, trailing. The combined Carroll and Gore vote totals 160,865, a 29,002 edge over Ridgway. The Opposition will cite these gains as state-wide success and note Etter’s cross-ideological stand. The party faces internal splits over currency and prohibition issues.

Minois Mtter Superintendent of Public Instruction Ridgway Carroll Gore Tinois Democratic and Farmers’ Party Etter

Republican Future in Ohio Politics and Outlook

The Cincinnati Gazette argues that Republican forces in Ohio must unity, reject patronage, and let nominations arise from the people. It predicts a strong Republican majority and a clean canvass, while the party seeks to disarm Democratic dust-raising tactics and maintain discipline across the Northern states.

Ohio General Assembly

Thanksgiving Proclamation and city board tensions

President Grant urges a nationwide Thanksgiving observance on November 26 1874 in religious services and charity, while a New Orleans city board dispute unfolds over election returns led by ex governor J Madison Wells General James Longstreet and others. The presence of US troops offers protection but fear grows of the White League targeting opponents if the board resists the party line.

East J. Madison Wells James Longstreet Thomas C. Anderson G. Casanave Louis Kenner United States White League

Proclamation by Illinois Governor Beveridge declares Thanksgiving Day

John L. Beveridge Governor of Illinois proclaims Thursday the 26th as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise. Citizens are urged to give thanks and seek divine favor for the state and nation. Issued in Springfield November 3, 1874, with the state seal affixed. Signed by Governor and Secretary of State at the time.

U.S. Grant United States Washington John L. Beveridge State of Illinois Springfield Joan L. Bevering Grorca

Tremendous Victory Prompts GOP Reevaluation

The Chicago Tribune analyzes a recent opposition win, warning that past Republican overreach may recur. It contrasts two party dynamics, questions leadership shifts, and speculates on the next presidential cycle with named figures and regional notes.

Louisiana Returning Board Faces Possible Trouble Over Votes

Special Dispatch reports a tense post election scene in New Orleans as the Returning Board may overturn parish results. Questions arise about votes in Desoto Sabine Bienville Union parishes and stolen registration books. Democrats warn that board action could trigger bloodshed and threaten members, with implications for Congress and state offices.

Chicago Tribune New Onveans Returning Board Desoto Parish Kegister Dewes Coushatta Sabine Parish Bienville Union Parish Smmith Congress

Opinions of the Press Referencing Various States

A compilation of editorial excerpts from Chicago Tribune St Louis Post and other papers discussing party strength in Minnesota New York Illinois and Wisconsin. It notes Republican majorities a possible Senate selection by independents and calls for Democratic unity and policy leadership amid Arkansas political turmoil.

Minnesota United States New York Fenton Chicago Tribune Jerry Black Pennsylvania Horatio Seymour Fenton and Scott United States Senate St. Louis Limes Senate

Sugar Crop Frost Hits Lafourche and Terrebonne Districts

A private Lafourche to Lafourche exchange report dated the Sd instant notes a frost in Lafourche and Terrebonne on Monday night. Grinding paused and planters halt cane in windows. In Raceland and likely Napoleonville to Houma the stock was killed halfway, risking 15 to 25 percent yield loss and poorer sugar quality if warm damp weather returns. The same frost affected St Mary with protection from Grand Lake reducing impact. If widespread, the state sugar crop could drop by 15,000 to 20,000 hogsheads, with more details expected soon.

New Orleans Lafourche Terrebonne Raceland Napoleonville Houma St. Mary Grand Lake

Arkansas Crisis Dispatch Claims Baxter Abdicated

Washington November 14. Lieutenant Governor W Y Smith telegraphs the President alleging Elisha Baxter fraudulently abdicated by surrendering to Garland and declares he is the legal Governor of Arkansas. He appeals for federal aid under the Constitution citing domestic violence beyond ordinary suppression.

Washington, D. C W. Y. Smith Arkansas Elisha Baxter Garland Smith United States

Forty Fourth Congress Party Listings and Results

The article lists party affiliations for senators by state with Republicans in roman, Democrats in italics, and others in small capitals. It details terms ending 1877 to 1881 across many states and notes uncertain results in six districts, with four Democrat claims and two Republican.

The Next Legislature and Institute Recap

A dense roster lists Republicans Democrats and Independents with re elected members noted. The document then summarizes a Lena Institute report outlining the first days sessions and activities including opening prayers, readings, arithmetic and geography exercises, classroom methods, and talks on punctuality and teaching.

Enos O. W. Moore Piper Chicago

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