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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1870
Page
2
The Freeport Journal offers liberal terms to new subscribers in 1871. Send Pop Dodlers and receive the Fragrant Journal from now until January 1, 1871, with subscription dated from January 1, 1871, and the paper delivered through January 1872. Existing subscribers may renew at advance payment rates, extending the Journal until January 1, 1872.
The platform praises the Republican record on civil rights and reconstruction, commends policies aiding emancipation and citizenship, and supports restoring the Union. It presses fiscal restraint, reduces taxes, and endorses President Grant’s administration while vowing to pursue growth, credit stability, and expansion of markets.
A fragment from a 19th century newspaper column mocks rival editors and cites partisan jargon. It discusses wartime labels for political groups, praises a party described as progressive, and hints at forthcoming international and domestic news. It also quotes Brick Pomeroy criticizing New York politics and election fraud schemes.
The piece defends Republican principles and forecasts Farnsworth’s victory after a Belvidere convention renomination. It scorns the Democratic party as treacherous and criticizes the Rockford Register for nonuniform support, urging party unity and fair nomination processes.
A fragmented critique accusing Col Thomas J. Turner of switching parties to win votes. The piece argues Republicans should oppose him on the Democratic ticket, citing alleged opportunism, past actions against Democrats, and praise from former enemies after switching sides. It references Frank Blair and Frank Hilly and questions Turner’s legitimacy and ambition for Congress.
In a political broadside, a speaker accuses Democrats of plotting to seize control of Illinois by nominating Turner for Congress then backing Charlie Betts for the Legislature to tilt power toward a Democratic U.S. Senate, urging Republicans to see through the plan and vote their own candidates.
A list of Republican meeting appointments in Stephenson County shows evening gatherings across many towns from October 15 to November 8. Notable participants include J. S. Cochran, Dr. G. W. Snyder, Hon. J. M. Bailey, Gen. Ankeny, Capt. Robert Smith, and Rev. G. Bliss, with dates and venues such as Ridott Center, Lena, Freeport, and Buckeye.
A United States Treasurer clerk named CC Ewing of Binghamton confessed to embezzling seven thousand dollars in public funds passing through his hands. He replaced the stolen amount and assumed personal responsibility for any deficit, marking a rare fraud case during Gen Spinner's administration. A Buffalo district census taker was appointed after the prior man reportedly spat tobacco juice on a red-headed woman's carpet.
A large crowd gathered before the Paris building to thank Minister Washburne for the United States recognizing France’s new republic. Delegates spoke of Franco American friendship and liberty, Washburne expressed gratitude, and the crowd dispersed in order.
The Augusta Chronicle discusses Democratic plans if in power, noting critics urge caution on the Fifteenth Amendment and potential reversal or modification. It cites Thurman’s Cincinnati speech suggesting slavery's restoration and questions on loyalties and compensation for wartime losses. The piece highlights debates on currency, national banks, and greenbacks, with remarks by St C. Burchard and W A Little on party platform and financial policy.
Disjointed OCR fragment mentions Providence, a coal-heaver, and county context with possible references to Provident and a top position. The text is garbled and lacks clear events, dates, persons, or organizations to form a coherent news item.
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