Political Notices and Campaign Notes
The column lists candidate names for local offices including Cart James Neff for Member of Legislature, Jesse R Leigh for Sheriff, and Dr Jeremiah Dean for Goroner. It notes Cronin of Oregon’s death related to the Tilden electoral vote attempt and reports Maj Hawk’s travel through Jo Daviess county with favorable outlook and good health. It criticizes McPotter’s gas opposition amid water works support and includes Dr J H Brenneman declining a prohibition nomination, praising GOP prudence. It notes Democratic accusations of Maj Hawk’s incompetence while asserting his speeches reveal clear policy views ahead of next month’s votes.
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Cart
James 1
Neff
Jesse R. Leigh
Goroner
Jeremiah Dean
Hawk
Jo Daviess County
Campaigning for Captain Neff to Legislature
The piece lauds Capt James I Neil as a popular campaign speaker with crowded audiences and flattering reports. It endorses Mr Neff as a capable lawyer and loyal Republican nominee for the General Assembly, urging all Republicans to unite behind him for the coming election and for a United States Senate seat.
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James I. Neil
Neff
General Assembly
Capt
Capt. Neff
United States
Honesty vs Dishonesty Dominates Campaign Debate
The article argues the present election center on Honesty versus Dishonesty, noting Republican loyalty to the country and criticizing flat money advocates. It cites October election results across Iowa Indiana Ohio West Virginia showing limited gains for Republicans and no National Greenbacker wins, with Democrats still controlling key tickets and legislatures.
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Carey—Pomeroy-Meacham—Boone
Iowa
Indiana
Ohio
Vorhees
U.S. Senate
Dr. de la Matyr
Indianapolis
Weaver
Gillett
West Virginia
Reverend Dr. Robert Tate Hero of Mercy in Memphis
Dr. Robert H. Tate of Cincinnati, born a slave in North Carolina, rose from waiter to physician, served volunteer doctors amid the Memphis cholera crisis. He ministered to the sick from sunrise to night, facing death with Christian hope, writing to his wife “Pray for me” as he fell.
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South
Robert H. Tate
Cincinnati
North Carolina
Memphis
Earth
Heaven
Horror Journaal Voters Hear Maj Nank Capt Neff
Voters heard speeches on Saturday evening from Maj Nank and Capt Neff. Both were well received and appeared well informed on current topics. Maj Hawk surprised many friends with a forceful, convincing defense against opposition charges of incompetency. Nank showed readiness for the moment and urged more district speeches to deepen support.
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Baylis
Maj. Llank
Debated monetary policy at Chicago rally in 1870s
Senator Blalné addressed a large Tabernacle audience in Chicago, denouncing Greenbacks and defending bonds. He argued the United States would redeem greenbacks with coin by 1879, attacked greenbackers’ claims, and defended national banks and taxation of bonds, claiming broad prosperity under a four percent borrowing rate.
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Blalné
Tabernacle
Chicago
United States
Lakes
Gulf
Ocean
Treasury Door
Washington
Portland
Greenback Party
Greenbacker
St.Paul
New York City
Greenbacks
Illinois
United
National Bank
Isea
Cariaco Trinune
Greenback
Great Britain
Neighboring Newa and Forreston Figures at Winslow
Local column reports a political talk by Maj. Hawk on the financial question in Lena Oct 12. It notes death of F M Eaton with inquest, a post mortem, and awaiting jury report. September school enrollment 385 with 328 in attendance. A buggy accident near Monroe leaves Peugra and son bruised after horses spooked by gunfire at a shooting event. Parents complain of harsh treatment by new teachers. school board addresses the issue.
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Lena
Maj. Hawk
F. M. Eaton
Corona
Dean
Freeport
Carey and
Lathol
Forreston
Ebb Apte
Farors
State
Coumes
Scaers Cose Ceneer
County Lodge session notes elections and plans
An interesting session of the County Lodge of Good Templars convened here Thursday with Freeport and Orangeville well represented. Captain Brady elected Deputy Grand Worthy Chief Templar of the county. Next meeting set for Freeport in January. From now on politics to be excluded from the organization. Also notes: teachers and scholars busy with examinations, local court activity, a team runaway near Warren, a hog cholera loss near Durant, and limited news from Florence.
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Winslow
County Lodge of Good Templars
Freeport
Orangeville
Brady
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Gen
John C. Smith
James P. Slade
St. Clair County
Supreme Court
Grex
E. F. Dutton
DeKalb County
Fort
Appellate Court
Second District
J. R. Combs
Grundy County
Congress
Mas.b. M.A. Hawke
Republican County
Cronin
Oregon
Tilden & Co
McPotter
J. H. Brenneman
Wasington
Blaine
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
Great Lauhter
Davis Revie
Newa
Lena Biés
Warren and
Monroe
Durand
Onenon
Warren
Mike Hilomat
Durant
Florence
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