Acquittal for Engineer in Manslaughter Trial
Joshua Puffenberger, engineer for the Chicago and St. Louis Railroad, cleared of manslaughter charges after a Chicago trial last week. The report notes a pending silver payout between 200000 and 310000 dollars this week, with possible additional funds if demand rises. Berlin’s finances, tied to speculative pressures, worsen, while Lake freight rates leave grain ships idle, with 571000 bushels capacity laid up. John C Heenan, renowned for muscular strength, died of consumption in Colorado before age 50, with a sly comment on whiskey and strength.
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Joshua Puffenberger
Chicago and St. Louis
Chicago
The
Chicago Journal
John C Heenan
Colorado
William Reynolds for County Treasurer in Stephenson County
Election next Tuesday November 4 urges voters to back William Reynolds a veteran and trusted defender of the people. The letter commends him as an honest faithful soldier capable of serving as County Treasurer and asks support at the polls.
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Wiliam Reynolds
Stephenson County
County bond judgment and Pennsylvania legislature results
Springfield dispatch reports a Macoupin County judgment of 51000 in the US District Court on bond interest, bringing total judgments to 285000 with 80000 principal. Also notes Johnson Potter’s candidacy for County Superintendent, a comment on political temper, and Harrisburg returns showing Pennsylvania legislature GOP majorities: Senate 20R12D1L, House 60R38D2ID.
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Springfield
Macoupin
United States District Court
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Senate
House
Soldier candidate Kleckner appeals for voter support
The “empty sleeve” of Isaac F. Kleckner, a soldier candidate for Clerk of the County Court, is used to urge all able-bodied voters in Stephenson county to back him. He is described as brave, a Christian gentleman, well educated, and qualified for the office. Voters are urged to turn out next Tuesday and vote for the man who has earned the right to shake an empty sleeve in the face of the republic.
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Isaac F. Kleckner
Stephenson County
Republic
Bulletin
Farmer's Advocate
Metzinger
Farmers’ Advocate
Hyde
I. F. Kleckner
Johnson Potter
Wm. Reynolds
Hettinger
Nettinger Hall
Hettinger Hall
Y. F. Kleckner
Johnson Poteter
William Reynolds
Nlettinger Hall
Reynolds
Potter
Kleckner
Stephens
Illiam
Erin
Willian
Eleroy Grange
Hom
John Musser
Hindg Teers
John A. Davis
United State
Ory
Isaac F. Kreenyeg
Kleck
Illinois
Rock
J Davis
Ste County
Rock Grove
Potteer
Nords
Pot
Bell
Pott
Enson County
Aq Im
Ain
The Republican Party and its People Centred Past
The article extols the Republican party as the people’s party from its origins to present, declaring its history of liberty, justice, and opposition to monopolies. It urges voters to choose the Republicans, noting past leaders and the party’s enduring duty to govern through public will. A Lena meeting at Hettinger Hall ends without an audience as darkness falls.
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Republican Party
Democratic Party
Andrew Johnson
Lyman Trumbull
Horace Greeley
Party of the People
Hettinger Hall
Lena
November 4 Ballot Push in Stephenson County
The article urges voters in Stephenson County to support the Republican slate Tuesday November 4. It claims Republicans won national seats, warns against General Apathy, and defends the party line while critiquing local press influence over Judge Hinds’s ticket position. The piece quotes the judge’s decline and defends the convention process and political manipulation.
Soldier voters urged to back Republican slate next Tuesday
The notice appeals to Stephenson county soldiers and friends of soldiers urging voters to support the Republican candidates, noting all but the County Judge candidate are honorable soldiers and have earned the right to receive support. It stresses voting freely and not missing the polls next Tuesday.
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Stephenson County
Friends of
Freeport Bulletin urges voters to pick the best men
The text argues there is no obligation for Democrats to back the paper's chosen ticket. It states Democrats and Republicans both want capable county officers and invites readers to compare the two tickets and vote for the best candidates.
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Stephenson County
Freeport Bulletin
Bulletin
Platform dodges and political deception criticized
Prof Welch on Freeport fair grounds argues party platforms mislead farmers by “pulling wool over the eyes.” Judge Hinds calls revolutions in conventions to raise morality nonsensical. Stephenson county Democracy accused of using any platform to fool voters, a dodge that will fail.
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Welch
Freeport
Judge Hinds
Cedarville
Stephenson County
Government rail link pledge to run seaboard west
Readers recall Colfax speech at fair grounds arguing for a Government owned all freight double track railroad from the seaboard to the west. Senator Carpenter discussed transport issues and government construction. Chicago Farmers Convention passed a resolution demanding rail and water links owned and operated by the General Government to ensure cheap transport and curb monopolies.
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Schuyler Colfax
Fair Grounds
Colfax
Seaboard
Senator Carpenter
Winnebago County Agricultural Society
Carpenter
Farmers’ Convention
Chicago
Interior
County Mass Meeting Aims For Superintendent Post
A county mass meeting at Nettinger Hall drew just thirty-one voters. Jere Pattison led, John Wart chaired, JT. J. Allen served as secretary, with A. H. McAfee and Major Lawver as tellers. George Hartsough won the County Judge nomination on a single-ballot slate amid a sparse turnout. News from Canada notes Macdonald’s government likely to retain power despite summer exposés.
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Nlettinger
Jere Pattison
John Wart
JT. J. Allen
A. H. McAfee
Major Lawver
Hartsough
Stephenson County
Canada
Macdonald
Farmers Advocate blasts ring and backs farmer candidates
The Farmers Advocate denounces a ring as entirely busted and endorses farmer candidates Hyde Kleckner Potter Reynolds for county offices. It lauds the Secretary of Hettinger Hall for endorsements, urging soldiers and farmers to vote next Tuesday. A Chicago Journal note on President Grant's stance on a pardon case follows.
Pope on Politics as Public Duty at Army Reunion
General John Pope urged that good soldiers are good citizens and urged not to heed ill judged talk about politicians. He praised public service as honorable and cited Washington and other founders, arguing experienced public workers are best fit for duties in a Republic.
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John Pope
Army of the Tennessee
Toledo
Pope
Washington
Madison
Jefferson
Monroe
Marshal
Story
Republic
Union Army society plans 1876 centennial Philadelphia gathering
At a recent Society of the Army of the Tennessee meeting steps were inaugurated to secure a grand union meeting of Union soldiers in Philadelphia for the centennial celebration in 1876.
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Society of the Army of the Tennessee
Soldiers of the Union
Philadelphia
Missing Illinois legislator sparks wide search
Hon N B Bishop of Edgar county disappeared on the first of May. Hon A M Jones recalls meeting him in Chicago on September 1 four months after his disappearance. The notice prompted fresh checks for the missing lawmaker.
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N. B. Bishop
Illinois
Edgar County
A. M. Jones
Galena
Chicago
Republican Ticket Voted Strong in Stephenson County
The Stephenson County Republican convention produced a strong, harmonious ticket led by Henry C. Hype for County Court Judge. Hyde, Beloit College alum, practiced in Freeport and served as Master in Chancery, is praised for education, integrity, and anti-railroad litigation success. Voters urged to turnout Tuesday to elect the entire slate.
New County Nominees Lauded By Local Republican Press
The Republican convention honors William Reynolds of Erin and Isaac F. Kreneyeg for county clerk and war veterans Kleckner and Potts for county offices. Kleckner, a four year county official, is praised for education and discipline. Potts, four year school principal, steps into superintendent role. The piece notes contributions of local soldiers and pledges to veterans. Also referenced are party critiques of postwar promises and a snippet about Grant era orators and postal reforms affecting France letters.
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Schoota
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France
National Assembly
Henry Hyde
Journa
Grant
Michael Kane
Washington City
R. M. T. Hunter
Virginia
Winchester
United States
Bill Allen
Henry C. Hype
Beloit College
Circuit Court
Sheldon
St. Louis Democrat
Society of the
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Ill
S. A. Hurlbut
BE. B. Washburne
England
Albert Smith
Harper
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