Hocal Butters Rally and Sheriff Support Amid Disturbance
The Boys in Blue from Baileyville led by Capt Dan Galpin, all Republicans, acquitted themselves with credit on Wednesday as Mayor Cronkrite’s crowd including Wm Asher and Julius Wagner pressed near Chamberlin's hat store. The incident reflected local tensions in a political contest between Chase Blanchard and Hocal Butters.
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Boys In Blue
Baileyville
Dan Galpin
Cronkrite
Wm. Asher
Julius Wagner
Chamberlin
Vote Cochran For States Attorney In City Election
Voters are urged to back James Cochran for States Attorney amid criticis m of Mayor Cronkrite for alleged dereliction of duty and sanctioned violence by city hoodlums. The appeal targets all parties and recalls disturbances seen on a main city street near Cronkrite’s office.
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Cronkrite
Freeport
Brutal attack on Hime during Republican procession
N W depot night operator Mr Hime was struck and knocked down by Bowling gang member Bongye while praising Garfield amid the Republican procession on Stephenson street. Allegations link assailants Wagner and Wag ner to local political intimidation supported by Mayor Cronkrite’s apparent tolerance. Democratic countercharges compare tactics to Ku Klux and southern bulldozers to stifle free speech and free ballots.
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Stephenson ‘Street
Mr. Hime
N. W
Garfield
Bill Asher
Julius Wagner
Dan Bongye
Bongye
Hime
Cronkrite
Wagner
Wm. Wagner
Hancock
Freeport
Ku Klux
South
Corrupt Bargain Cry in Local Gubernatorial Debates
A partisan appeal urges voters to back Dr. C M Hille for Coroner and to support Republican candidates in Jo Daviess and Stephenson counties while denouncing Ed Cronkrite as unpopular with Democrats. The piece argues Democrats should choose their best man and warns Cronkrite could win only with Republican votes.
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Jo Daevil
Stephenson
Ed. Cronkrite
Carr
Scales Mound
Jo Daviess
Stephenson County
Cronkrite
James Carr
Cary
Mrs C 11 Munn to Leave for Wil Hamsport Milton Pa
Mrs C 11 Munn of this city will depart Thursday the 28th for Wil Hamsport and Milton Pa and may be away for a couple of months. Washington Richart Esq of Sciota county Ohio, visiting his brother Jackson Richart of Cedarville, left for home this morning via the I C R R.
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Washington Richart
Sciota County
Ohio
Jackson Richart
Cedarville
Secretary Sherman Answers Hampton Insult in 1880 Letter
Secretary of the Treasury replies to Wade Hampton denying his speech and letter claims. Sherman states public records will prove the matters and offers to publish the exchange for public judgment. The Washington note dated October 18, 1880, references a Charleston News and Courier speech attribution.
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Sherman
Hampton
Wade Hampton
Treasury Department
Washington
D. C
Columbia
CG. McKinley
West
Charleston
Ridett Regnant Ladies Brave Weather in Campaign Parade
In Ridott a group of young ladies battled a raging storm Saturday to canvass for preparations for Wednesday's grand procession. They braved freezing air and winds, collecting materials and conducting their work all day, returning only after success was achieved.
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Ridett
Ridott
A Motto From Grant in a Cleveland Letter
A Cleveland recipient in Indiana sent General Grant a request for a short motto. Grant answered with a concise rule urging everyone to vote the Republican ticket, cast one vote per person, vote freely without fear, and ensure it is honestly counted. The missive ends with U.S. GRANT’s signature.
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Cleveland Herald
Cleveland
Elkhart
Ind
General Grant
Grant
U.S. Grant
The Mass Meeting Concludes on Slavery and Growth
The speaker compares fifty years of growth in the Northwest with southern states. He cites Nebraska Kansas Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois and others, noting vast increases in taxable property and population due to freedom versus slavery. He warns against southern denial of government and urges a pure inheritance for future generations. He points to a western country as large as the Mississippi valley with twenty million people in fifty years.
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Northwest
Nebraska
Kansas
Minnesot
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Mississippi Valley
Washington
Oregon
Great Fertile Plains
Germany
America
Pacific Ocean
South
Stephenson County
Iis House
Blugg
Old Blugg
North
Garfield
Indiana
Ohio
Andersonville
Shiloh
Gulf
Tennessee
Lookout
Sherman
Georgia
Democratic Party
Donnelson
White House
Northern and Southern clash over election power in 188 showdown
A speaker decries Democratic rule, warns of Ku Klux tactics and southern solidification of votes, urges North to defend republican ballot counting. Judge Connolly reinforces the danger to nationwide fair elections, condemning violence and fraud in old slave states while praising the North’s economic and political stability.
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United Statds
United States
North
Union
South
South Carolina
Wade Hampton
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Arkansas
Louisana
Democratic Party
Great
Free North
Min
Mexico
National Treasury
Texas
Utah
Andrew Jackson
Democracy
Republican Party
Uncle Sam
Maine
Golden
California
Egypt
Northern rally speaker attacks Democrats and south rule
A fiery address attacks Democratic control of the nation, defending Garfield and the party's wartime record. The orator laments southern influence, urges northern unity, and vows to honor fallen veterans by voting to sustain the Republican cause in November.
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Europe
Amat
Aed
Heiheland
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Mena
South
North
Palmer
Hancock
Garfield
Gen. Stancock
Congress
Gen. Hancock
Andersonville
Impressive Foundry Wagon Leads Pageant Display
In a long procession on the 20th, Messrs Stiles and Lamb featured a striking wagon drawn by four horses. The wagon showed a foundry and machine shop in full operation with workmen, bellows puffing flames as iron is prepared for toolmaking. The display praised sturdy local industries.
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Messrs, Stiles & Lamb
Burrell Bros Patent Rim Bound Bushel Baskets 25e
Burrell Bros unveils patent rim bound bushel baskets model 25e highlighting reinforced rims for durable field use. The item appears in a catalog or trade listing with emphasis on construction quality and practical handling for farmers and vendors.
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Burrell Bros
Ruby Improved Furnace Offered for Coal Heating
F. Bartlett's advertises the Ruby Improved Furnace to supply estimates for a surface burning furnace noted for economy durability heating power purity air and easy operation. It claims first class construction and invites readers to call at 75 and 77 Stephenson Street for demonstrations or details.
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F. Bartlett
Stephenson Street
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Hocal Butters
Chase Blanchard
James Cochran
Ridett Regnant
Judge Connolly
Lanark Tow Path Club
Davis
Florence and
Connolly
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