Grant to visit Dixon via special Galena line
Gen Grant will likely travel to Dixon by the GC and NW Railway and a special 1.C. line train will wait to carry Freeporters to a Galena reception. Arrangements are made to seat as many as wish on the special train. The Galena arrival is expected around 3 PM November 8 with Grant proceeding to Galena before Chicago.
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Grant
Garena
Dixon
GC. & NW. Ry
1.C. RR
Gen. Grant
Galena
Chicago
City salaries and critics clash over Edwards pay
The Buzzard accuses the city of overpaying Joe Edwards for labor with an $800 annual salary and 50 cents daily boarding allowance. Cron krite’s editor counters, noting Edwards is a faithful officer and not a Democrat, while describing his job as handling drunken detainees.
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the Buzzard
Joe Edwards
Cronkrite
Edwards
Chicago committee plans Grant reception at Tennessee reunion
The local Chicago committee of the Association of the Army of the Tennessee prepares for a grand reception to Gen Grant at an early reunion. Sen E B Washburne will deliver the welcome address Gen Sherman the response and Prof Swing will read a poem. Col Jack Haverly offers his theater for the evening events at any price plus decorations at ten dollars per dollar paid.
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Chicago
Association of the Army of the Tennessee
Gen. Grant
E. B. Washburne
Gen. Sherman
Prof. Swing
Balloon ascension over St Louis leaves Wise missing
Prof John Wise a famed aeronaut and 72 year old balloonist ascended at St Louis last Sunday with Burr of the St Louis National Bank. They were last seen heading toward Lake Michigan, with the fate of Donaldson and Grimwood feared. Wise has long career including 1200 mile 1859 flight from St Louis to near Watertown New York.
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John Wise
St. Louis
Burr
St. Louis National Bank
Lake Michigan
Donaldson
Grimwood
Wise
Ife
Watertown
N.Y
Mayor Edwards Prized Keeper Faces Buzzard Attacks
In the Buzzard, Mayor Cronkrite’s organ, Joseph Edwards, city prison keeper, endures attacks tied to his Republican stance. The piece denounces Cronkrite and praises Edwards ally Bo, arguing the criticism signals Edwards’s suitability and public service.
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Cronkrite
Buzzard
Joseph Edwards
Ed,Cronkrite
Edwards
Cronkrite & Co
the Buzzard
Hutchison and Shows in County Election Appeal
A pointed Republican party notice urges a full county vote for Hutchison as County Treasurer and Capt. Hiram Shons for County Surveyor. It recounts past misgovernance and praises Shons background from New York and Kentucky, urging Republicans to unite for a decisive victory and to prevent a Democratic return.
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Napoleon
Mr. Hutchison
Hutchison
Hiram Shons
Shons
New York State
Kentucky
Oneco
Hutchison and Sions
Grant for president in 1880 tops Republican hopes
The Journal argues Grant will be nominated by acclamation in 1880 barring his death or declination, saying northern support would smash the rebel Democratic "vill and shot-gun" policy in the South and bury the corrupt party for 20 years. Washington letter notes growing federal clerks, bond dealings, and political shifts amid postwar changes.
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Gen. Grant
North
South
Washington
Lincoln
Grant
Journal
Enstor
Treasury Department
Joseph Hardy
Secretary’s
Comptroller’s
Treasurer’s
War Departments
Bond Division
the Treasury
Northrup
U. S. Dist. Att’s
South Carolina
Congress
Patrick
Bridget Malone
York, Smith Co
Mississippi
Bureau of Statistics
United States
Europe
Webster and
Worcester
Yazoo
Baltimore
Capitol
National Republican
Democratic
Ohio
Buckeye
Thornburghs Death Triggers Ute War Pursuit
Report from Fort Omaha dated Sept 29 1879 describes Major Thornburgh killed in action near Milk River while leading three cavalry companies to White River Agency. Captain Payne wounded, wagonmaster McKinstry and 10 enlisted men killed, about 25 wounded, heavy loss of horses. Dispatch notes repulse by Utes, fortifications, and planned reinforcements as pursuit and relief efforts unfold.
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White River
Thornburgh
Payne
Sheridan
Fort Omaha
Neb
Rawlins
WY. T
George Crook
Milk River
Paddock
R. Wrinchasss
Union Pacific
Colorado
Indian Agency
Rocky Mountains
Denver
Mr. Gordon
Joe Rankin
Thomas P. Thornburgh
United States Military Academy
Fort Steele
Third Cavalry
Fort Russell
Fifth Cavalry
Ute
Thornburg
Merritt
Fort Snelling
St. Paul
Minn
Rawlins’ Station
Washington
Indian Bureau
Los Pinos
Col
Hoyt
Ouray
Day in San Francisco Dreaming Through Alameda to Mint
A California letter from Alameda in 1879 recounts a family outing on the 8 o'clock boat to San Francisco. The writer tours Dolores Mission, Lotta Fountain, and the old adobe church, then visits the Mint and Mechanic's Pavilion. Highlights include gold dust, ancient coins, a fern Conservatory display, the Art Gallery, painted china, and a bustle of workshops and wares, ending with a note on the city’s lively, exciting pace.
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Alameda
San Francisco
Fort Alcatraz
Dolores
Market Street
Don Louis
Arguello
Nonia
Ingo
Solomon Temple
Mechanic
Fai
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Vwtram Shons
Ket
Milk Creek
Presidio
Cal
Fortress Monroe
Alcatraz Island
Sitka
Tennessee University
Fort Foot
San Antonio
Fort Brown
Texas
Omaha
Fourth Infantry
Fort Fred Steel
Thomas P. Thornbrugh
Senator Thornbrugh
Knoxville, Tenn
California
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