War President and Smith Majorities Reported in 1878 Election
The article reports conflicting figures for Smith's State Treasurer majority, with revised tallies from Springfield showing 45,318, and earlier estimates around 25,000 to 26,000. It mentions the General Assembly, James Sunway as Speaker choice, and critiques about tax lists and editorial disputes in the Buzzard and Journal at Stephenson County.
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Smith
Cronkrite
Springfield
James Sunway
Journau
Hayes Warns Congress On Southern Election Violations
In his forthcoming message President Hayes condemns the late Congressional election outrages in the South as depriving citizens of rights granted by national and state authority. He argues such violations threaten free institutions and pacification, urging Congress to act to prevent recurrence and ensure full suffrage.
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Hayes
South
Congress
Cronkrite
McPotter
Maj
Hawk
Bulletin
Atlas
Democratic Doctrine Questioned Over Falsehood Circular
A prominent Republican questioned a Democrat about publishing a circular of falsehoods meant to influence voters. The Democrat reportedly replied that it cannot be refuted before the election.
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Demoocrat
Political Feud Over County Treasurership Debates and Allegations
The article rebuts Democratic claims about the county treasurership campaign, accusing them of false statements. It details bondsmen access to treasurer books, disputes over deficits, and contrasts in how Bidwell and Hettinger were treated at the Republican convention, noting Goodhue’s defalcation and bail matters.
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Republican
Democratic County Central
Democratic County Central Committee
Wm. Trembor
Finance Committee
Miles White
Republican County Central Committee
Purdy
White
Jour Nal
Bidwell
Board of Supervisors
Hutchison
Goodhue
Hettinger
Journal
Sutchison
Republican Central Committee
Mr. Hottinger
George Thompson
Freeport
Wallace W. Hurchison
Trettinger
Hurontson
Aefusrtican County Central Committee
Oxup
Tis
Wallace W. Tutchison
Old Court House
Geo. Thompson
Mr. Goodhue
Goodhun
Political rancor over Goodhue bond deficit and county costs
The piece argues Republicans exposed how bondsmen may avoid county deficits as Goodhue’s bond deficit looms. It defends White’s circular as a formal party statement, contrasts it with Democratic claims, and criticizes McPotter and the Bulletin for alleged bias amid a GOP majority and election backlash.
FHE Special Election Circular From County Committee
The Republican County Central Committee led by Chairman Miles White Esq of Lena issued a circular regarding the Tien County treasurer position.
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Republican County Central Committee
Miles White
Lena
Tien County
Note of Warning on Goodhue Defalcation and County Bonds
A circular accuses Democrats of backing Goodhue’s defalcation and seeks to elect Hettinger as treasurer, while the opposing committee counters with details of the case. The dispute centers on deficit amounts, bond responsibilities, and control of the county treasury amid a looming legal process and the 1878 election.
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Thompson
Goodhue
White
Democratic Central Committee
Chas. F. Goodhue
Freeport
Toledo
Ohio
Canada
Board of Supervisors
Meeting of Winchell brothers after twenty four years
Correspondence from St. Marys Ontario reports Ira and John Winchell, aged brothers over eighty, reuniting after 24 years. John, living in Detroit, confirms the joyous meeting, the last of a family of twelve, with both men praised as honest and industrious. May their remaining days be happy. Also notes local farm labor records and signatures from Danon Nort.
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St. Mary’s
Canada
Ira
John Winchell
Detroit
Ara Winchell
Stephenson County
Orangeville
Tia
Fat Stock Show prizes and Illinois militia report
State scraps report Fat Stock show prizes totaling 4045 dollars with cattle sheep hogs and poultry awards and cups from the National Live Stock Journal. Adjutant General Hilliard quotes Illinois militia strength and upcoming meetings across several towns and counties.
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Chicago
Wis
National Live Stock Journal
Chico
United States
Canada
Secreta Fisher
Kucky
Indiana
Illinois
Michian
OndAce
Geng Hilliard
Ilinois
Beeen
Cree
Northern Illinois Physio-Meds Association
Haldane
Ill
National News and War Reports Highlight Social Notes
The War ministry reports Talmage predicts a bankruptcy rush, while a Brooklyn Catholic benevolent effort receives praise. The Herald lists army strength across cavalry artillery infantry and support units, totaling 24 761 listed men. Yellow fever funds reach 175 million, with further notes on naval pork breeding and Navy Department reforms.
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Wasmuxcron
Peranent
Ordnance Department
We Point
Ordnant
Wasameron
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Ed. B. Warner
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Thomas J. Pollock
Francis LP. Cotton
Erwin Welch
Robert Sayers
N. W. Klein
Wm. C. Wright & Co
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Coun Lodge of Good Templara
Petri
Oregon
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Andress
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Polo
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Della Winchell
Mie Potts
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Fannie Balvar
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Sapie Semel
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Chana
Savanna
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Talmage
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