Republican Rally at Hettinger's Mall in Freeport
The next Governor of Ulinois will address citizens on campaign issues at Hettinger's Mall in Freeport this Wednesday evening October 18. Cullom, a leading speaker, is expected to draw a crowded hall. Music by the Selicon Cornet Band. Hayes and Wheeler Minute Men parade before and after. Chicago Glee Club to join tonight with stirring campaign songs.
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Ulinois
Freeport
Hettinger’s Mall
Mr. Cullom
Selicon Cornet
Hayes and Wheeler Minute
Chicago Glee Club
Tettinger’s Tall
Notable Political Appointments Speech Series in Oct 1876
In the appointment column it notes Hon S C Burchard and Gen S D Atkins will speak at Centre Till Schoolhouse on Friday evening October 27 1876 Myr Burchard will speak at Harlem Center Schoolhouse Saturday evening October 28 LRT Tron BYU McClellan will speak at Ridott Monday evening October 28 Davis Tuesday evening October 24 a Freeport Wednesday evening October 25
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S. C
Burchard
D. Atkins
Centre
Myr. Burchard
Harlem Center School
BYU
McClellan
Ridott
Davis
Freeport
Gcenter Hill School
H. C. Burchard
Gara
Harlem
Hone Ee
Stephenson County
Smith D. Atkins
Steph County
Republican Central Committees
Illinois
Letter from trusted former resident speaks with credibility
A Flovidit correspondent cites a letter from a former state resident, a respected woman whose integrity is praised. The writer claims all assertions are fully credible and urges readers to judge the truth for themselves based on the correspondence.
Letter from Dr Newel criticizes Lew Steward candidacy
A column publishes Dr O W Newel’s letter denouncing Lew Steward as a Democratic gubernatorial candidate for Liis state. The piece argues the notion of Steward's nomination is preposterous and disgraceful, urging readers to peruse the political persuasions offered.
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O.W. Newel
Ce Brodlerda
Liis
Persia
Sted
Republicans Gain Ground in Ohio and Indiana Elections
Tall returns from October elections show strong Republican gains. Ohio moves to a large majority and Indiana shifts to nine Republicans and four Democrats in the congressional delegation, with Democrats still winning the state ticket but yielding substantive gains for Republicans. The piece predicts a Republican majority in the House and November outcomes.
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Tilden
Cooper Party
Ohio
Congress
Indiana
Morton
Senate
House of Representatives
Jases
Wheeler
Dead Ducks End Indiana Campaign Ambitions
In stark wartime diction a Northern sentiment mocks Confederate hopes and declares Tilden and Sendricks as already dead ducks, reflecting a poem like jab at the Civil War era political figures and the doubtful fate of the Confederate side.
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Indiana
Tilden
Sendricks
Independent votes show blue jeans Williams win in Indiana
The Indiana returns prove Independent votes largely backed the Democratic candidate, with four-fifths of 8000 Independents Republicans and many Independent Democrats voting for the Democratic ticket. The note argues Independent movements are a Democratic ploy to steal Republican votes and urges Independent Republicans to back Peter Cooper to help defeat Tilden.
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Indiana
Williams
Tilden
Peter Cooper
Sam Tilden
Peter
Cooper
Samuel J. Tilden
McClellan to Speak on Campaign Issues in Ridott and Freeport
Hon R H McClellan Republican candidate for State Senator will discuss campaign issues at Babcock's Hall Ridott on Oct 23 Davis on Oct 24 and the Opera House Freeport on Oct 25. The speaker is described as able fluent and well informed on vital questions and a committed Republican.
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Babcock’s Hall
Ridott
Davis
Tuseday
Opera House
Freeport
McClellan
Party
Indiana Ohio election results and party gains
A compact recap notes a Legislature gain in Indiana, four new Congressmen in Indiana, five Congressmen in Ohio, and a full State ticket win in Ohio. It adds a partisan jab about Democratic victories offset by a Governor election in Indiana aided by alleged repeaters from Kentucky, Baltimore, and Chicago.
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Ana
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Baltimore
Chicago
Thomson Republicans Hold Mass Meeting in Wind and Sand
Hon H C Burchard and Gen Atkins spoke at Thomson on October 9 with J Q Wing and James Shaw among others. The crowd packed the depot, wind and torches challenging but speeches praised for honesty and conviction, deemed to influence the coming election per Savannah Times.
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Thomson
Berg
J. Q. Wing
Monticello
Town
Won
C. Burchard
D. Atkins
Freeport
James Shaw
Mount Carroll
Wing
Hayes and Wheeler Club
Fulton
General Atkins
Burchard
Shaw
Savannea Times
A Serious Thought on Liberty and Ruin in America
A persuasive anti-secession tract warns that neglecting vigilance endangers the republic. It cites ancient empires, praises American liberty, and condemns internal disintegrating forces. The piece references Civil War era figures and sermons, urging unity and restraint amid political strife.
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Greece
Rome
America
Liberty
S Beauregard
Hell
Earth
Gia
C.G.A.H
Vision of 1861 secession foes in presidential choice
In 1861 editors publish confessions of faith from two leading figures urging readers to choose whom to back for president. The text cites R B Wayes and Judge Matthews discussing war service and duty, contrasting views on secession and national preservation. The piece references Tilden’s Albany speech opposing coercion and highlighting Southern strength.
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United States
R. B. Wayes
Tilden
Albany
N.Y
Ile
Lew Steward named unfit for governor by Illinois correspondent
O W L Newell of Anawan Illinois writes the Geneseo Republic to dispute a quote about Lew Steward. He portrays Steward as corrupt, controlling, and driven by wealth, recounting his wife’s death amid medical neglect, alleged intimidation of doctors, and a feud with his own father. Newell claims local Plano residents corroborate Steward’s responsibility and questions Steward’s fitness to lead Illinois.
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Annawan
Ill
Geneseo Republic
Lew Steward
Steward
Eastman
Kane County
Ife
Montreal
Aurora
Lew
Plano
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Tom
Joe Smith
Latter Day Saints’ Herald
O.wl Newell
Cullom to Speak at Ga lena Thursday Evening
M Cullom will speak at Ga lena on Thursday evening October 19. The Freeport Minute Men have received an invitation to attend and have accepted.
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M. Cullom
Galena
Freeport
Republican Meet In Stephenson County Opens Local Series
By order of the Stephenson County Republican Central Committee a series of party meetings will be held at several towns with speeches by state and local candidates. Women are invited to attend and hear the Republican viewpoint discussed in a bilingual format where needed.
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Benn Central Committee
Gol County
Ilinois
Fend
York Tilden Hendricks Club Drops Tilden Hendricks Banner
In York a New Yorkty and Hendricks Club with about 300 members voted to remove Tilden and Hendricks from the club banner and replace them with Hayes and Wheeler. They cited Mr. Tilden distance from explaining his connection with alleged frauds and swindles.
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New Yorkty and Hendricks
City of
York
of Tilden and Hendricks
Thes Hayes
Wheeler
Mr. Tilden
Yous
South Carolina Proclamation Bans Rifle Clubs in 1878
Governor David H. Chamberlain issues a 1878 proclamation ordering disbandment of rifle clubs and similar armed groups in Aiken and Barnwell counties within three days. He warns of using state powers to enforce laws and protect citizens if the order is ignored. The document is signed at Columbia on October 7, 1878.
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South Carolina
Fres
Ken
Barnwell
Ornor
Wihlereas
Wiereas
David H. Champlain
Aiken and
Cii
United States
Colul
Aeman
IL Cuamperts
Il. KE. Tay
Fragmented Quote on Friendship and Politics
A fragment discusses friendship as life’s cordial and sorrows’ sedative while contrasting virtue in Republican rule with reform rhetoric from Democrats. The text appears from a historical column or editorial with political remarks.
Why should it be easy to break old man's house
A terse line questions security as the riddle ponders why an elderly residence would be readily breached due to weak protection and scarce locking. The fragment hints at vulnerability and invites contemplation of safety and guardianship.
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Hutherford B. Hayes
William A. Wheeler
OF New York
Peter Schuttler
Chileazo
J.J. Rivage
Caninvilled
Tist
Gro. Armour
B. G. Ginn
Louis Schaffner
OuicnEe
Allen C Fuller
Belvidere
J. M. Bailey
Joan Bh. Hawley
Rock Island
Franklin Corwin
Peoria
Horatio C. Burchard
Board of Equalization
Edward B. Warner
Robert H. McClellan
Shelby M. Cullom
Sangamon County
Andrew Situman
Cook County
George H. Harlow
Tazewell County
Thomas B. Needles
Washington County
Edward Rutz
Claim County
James Ik, Edsall
Lee County
James 8. Taggart
Daniel 8S. Brewstier
Jesse R. Leg
James
Cochran
Jeremiah Dean
Republican Rally
S.M. Cullom
Hayes
Iain
R. H. McClellan
Indi
Fort Suiter
Albany Atlas and Argus
J. Tilden
T. A. Sleendricks
Hayes and Wheeler Boys
Blue
R. B. Hayes
Stephenson Couny
R. If
State Senate
H. Montely
Hettinger
Gov. Chamberlain
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