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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1874
Page
2
A partisan editorial notes the back pay controversy around Pinckney while urging support for the Republican ticket in the upcoming election. It mentions John A. Logan’s mother’s death in Murphysboro and cites the Illinois State Penitentiary inmate count used to stress crime and governance concerns. It concludes with a call to vote for Jack Piersol as Stephenson County sheriff.
Phelps, a New York State Treasury official, convicted on embezzlement larceny and forgery, receives a fifteen year penitentiary sentence. Christian E. Ross, father of abducted Charlie Ros, is said to be sinking and unlikely to recover, marking the case as one of the saddest abductions on record.
The longstanding New York bankers and brokers Henry Olews & Co have finally failed after being crippled by last year’s panic. They have made an assignment for the benefit of their creditors.
In New York the Episcopal General Convention, after a week of secret deliberation, declined to confirm Professor Seymour as Bishop of the Diocese of Illinois citing excessive ritualistic proclivities. Election day set for next Tuesday, November 3.
Vague notice directs readers to an election next Tuesday on an unclear date. Mentions honest Jack Piersol, identified as a wounded soldier, in a minimal, fragmentary context without further details about the election or participants.
Secretary B B Chandler of the Nebraska State Aid Society says 1000 to 10000 residents in the state will require food this winter after feeding grasshoppers in summer. He notes scarce crops undermine humanity’s claim to dominion in that region.
The Chicago Journal praises Frederick W. Seward eldest son of the late Governor Seward and former Assistant Secretary of State as a Republican candidate for New York’s lower house. It notes his extraordinary ability yet modest nature and eight years of faithful service in a demanding diplomatic role during critical foreign relations.
A Washington dispatch reports the president will present the South’s troubles history to Congress. Outrage cease after U S troops appear. Sheridan reports Satanta and Big Tree to Texas authorities for murder. Campaigns urge votes for Jack Pieraol, McCool accusations, and Stephenson County GOP plan to back Taggart and Jones.
Election next Tuesday November 3 calls for turnout. The Republican County Convention nominated wounded soldier Jack Piersol, urging full Republican support in Jo Daviess Carroll and Ogle counties where George P Sutton of the 92d Illinois is likewise nominated for Sheriff. Republicans promise to honor veterans and keep pledges despite the war’s end.
An Ogle County democrat writes to the Ogle County Reporter denouncing Professor Pinckney. He accuses Pinckney of attacking democrats and describing hellish imagery from a pulpit, then notes Pinckney’s admission of Republican leanings. Voters in the district favor Hon. H.C. Burchard over Pinckney.
The Freeport Bulletin charges Mr. Burchard with press influence buying but supporters deny the claims as false. The Chicago Tribune praises his House service on Ways and Means and says he is a respected, honorable statesman whose integrity remains unquestioned by informed voters. The Bulletin’s slander, they say, will only boost his majority.
The piece discusses an upcoming election on the coming Tuesday in November 1874 and critiques a recent bulletin article by Chris C Shuler. It presents letters from L W Guiteau and Dr W S Gray defending James Cochran and questioning Shuler’s portrayal of county order dealings involving Thompson and Wolf.
Chicago Daily Tribune argues for the re election of Hon H C Burchard to the U S House. The piece praises his tenure on Ways and Means, tariff reform, currency stance, honesty, and knowledge of finance. It urges voters to keep a capable, reform minded Republican who serves constituents and the nation.
Over several days Wolf shadowed a man to Chicago and could have had him arrested but chose a settlement with Thompson. Wolf returned the full amount and fifty dollars extra and declined to prosecute. After two Supervisors moved to act, the warrant moved to the Sheriff, but too late.
A political commentary argues that reform and independent parties in Ohio are absorbed by the Democrats, with the movement collapsing after any victory. It alleges reform supporters come from the Democratic or weak new groups, and that the GOP or independents fail to sustain gains as Democrats take the rewards.
Anti monopolist rhetoric contrasts Hon J D Pinckney with A M Jones and James Taggart in Jo Daviess and Stephenson counties citing 1856 57 67 69 votes to argue Pinckneys pro monopoly actions. The piece claims Pinckney aided chartered monopolies and rail rates, urging voters to choose the candidate with a proven anti monopoly record.
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